Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Meet Lou! This sweet and loving boy is looking for his forever home. Lou is FIV+, which means he would need to be the only…
2025
Greenways honors award winners
Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 2025 Annual Greenways Awards held in Cochranton, including Franklin resident Susan M. Hilton, who was named Volunteer…
Sugarcreek police promote mental health awareness through ice bucket challenge
Sugarcreek police officers proved they were up for a challenge that was laid on them by Venango County Human Services, as the officers on Thursday…
It was a fun-filled First Friday in Oil City
Despite rainy weather, Oil City’s first-ever First Friday event drew a steady crowd to the city’s North Side, where more than 15 vendors and local…
Recent Deaths 06/08/25
Frank A. Weber, 59, of Lake City and formerly of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, 66, of…
Our Community Has SO Many Stories to Tell
These past few weeks, we’ve taken you along with us – into my head (yikes), into sticky-note reminders and sideways video adventures, and into the…
Pet of the Day 06/06/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
East Forest announces top students
Aletta Summers and Peighton Trout have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the East Forest High School Class of 2025. Summers, an active member of…
Titusville announces top students
John J. Herman and Danielle E. Keebler have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Titusville High School Class of 2025. Herman, a multi-sport athlete…
West Forest announces top students
Zachary Carll and Colter Bayle have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the West Forest High School Class of 2025. Carll, a standout student,…
Recent Deaths 06/06/25
Clay A. Geib, 50, of Oil City, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. John Andrew Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away March 16, 2025….
Pet of the Day 06/05/25
Meet Kinkajou! If you’re looking for a new playmate, Kinkajou is the friend you’ve been searching for! This affectionate and friendly pup loves to play…
Vo-tech seniors receive certificates
Venango Technology Center honored its Class of 2025, comprising 191 seniors from seven area high schools, during two certificate ceremonies on May 28. Along with…
CHS students enjoy new club
Eight Cranberry High School students joined the new Cranberry Clay Busters trap shooting club this year, practicing weekly at Allegheny Valley Sportsman Association in Tionesta…
Rocky Grove names top students
Ava Bower and Kye Winslow have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2025. Both completed accelerated/dual enrollment…
Police warn of text scam
State police are warning about a text scam where fraudsters pose as the Pennsylvania DMV or Turnpike, claiming users owe traffic fees. The texts threaten…
Cressmans contribute ‘major gift’ to Pitt-Titusville
Barry E. and Lynn J. Cressman of Titusville have pledged a major gift to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support its future…
Theft case involving stolen truck and stolen cooking oil held for court
Two New York men, Freymi Hernandez and Raynier Jimenez, are headed to court after being pulled over in a stolen box truck on I-80 in…
Recent Deaths 06/05/25
Timothy Glenn Goodman, 58, of 7 East Second Street, Oil City, passed away on June 3, 2025. Ruthann Whitling Hartzell, 75, of St. Petersburg, Clarion…
Pet of the Day 06/04/25
Meet Reese! Looking for a new workout buddy? Look no further than Reese, your new athletic, friendly, and playful pal! This adult dog has lots…
A-C Valley grad earns Eagle Scout honor
Andrew Stevenson, of Nickleville, celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor held Saturday at Grace E.C. Church in Nineveh. For…
Top graduates announced at Oil City
Jackson Dilks and Jadyn White have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Oil City High School’s Class of 2025. Dilks, an award-winning scholar, athlete, and…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman’s zest is focused on family, sports, dogs
Bette M. Keefer of Franklin is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and her loved ones are honoring her vibrant life in the “Nifty at 90”…
CEC announces 2025 scholarship winners
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced its 2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. The scholarship winners include Kaylee Baker of Keystone High School, Max Formaini of…
Local Peace Corps volunteer seeks to expand school in Africa
Franklin native and Peace Corps volunteer Emily Irons is currently serving in Uganda, where she teaches at an overcrowded primary school with 1,250 students. Recognizing…
Seventh Street serves up unique sundae
Students at Seventh Street Elementary celebrated their reading achievements in a sweet way—by turning principal Amy Highfield into a human sundae. As part of the…
Recent Deaths 06/04/25
Joanne Alice Lewis, 72, of the Clintonville area, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Robert Edward Bauer, 90, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of the…
Pet of the Day 06/03/25
Meet Eggnog! My name is Eggnog, and I am a brave and curious boy who would love to find a forever home soon! I am…
PennWest schedules Juneteenth celebration
PennWest Clarion’s 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration will take place at 11 a.m. on June 13 in Carlson Library, with a free lunch to follow and…
Motorcycle chase in Cranberry leads to charges
Joshua Ryan Waters, 45, is facing a felony charge of fleeing police and several driving violations after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed motorcycle chase…
PennDOT cleans up rocks on Route 8 in Oil City
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was hard at work Monday cleaning up loose rocks and debris in Oil City along the side of Main…
Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries
Oil City emergency vehicles converge early Monday afternoon in the area of Central Avenue and West Third Street in Oil City, where a motorcyclist suffered…
Recent Deaths 06/03/25
Molly A. Gatesman, 57, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 06/02/25
Meet Tumble! Tumble is a 10 month old sweetie pie. Sadly his owner had a health issue and is unable to care for him any…
Recent Deaths 06/02/25
James E. Parker Jr. (Jim), 82, of Clarion, passed away on May 30, 2025. Gertrude “Kay” Felmlee Vandermark, 85, of Seneca, died Friday, May 30,…
Pet of the Day 05/31/25
Meet Fluffy! Fluffy is a good boy who lost his owner and is now looking for a home for his senior years. Fluffy is a…
Weekly summer concerts return to Franklin
Franklin’s beloved summer music traditions are back, with the Thursday Night Concert Series at Bandstand Park offering free, family-friendly performances every Thursday evening, and the…
Recent Deaths 05/31/25
Raymond “Ray” Albert Hasty, 9, of Franklin, passed away on May 28, 2025. Rebecca Lee Armstrong, 58, of Oil City, passed away May 22, 2025….
Conversations in Motion: What We Learned on a Thursday Afternoon in Emlenton
Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation It started as a simple plan: take a walk, capture some video footage, and talk about how different brains and personalities…
Pet of the Day 05/30/25
Meet Jumpy! Jumpy’s owner passed away and now he is looking for a home for his senior years. Jumpy is about 14 pounds and 11…
Historic Pithole City opens for summer season on Saturday
Historic Pithole City has announced in a press release that it will open for the summer season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday…
Horn Textile contributes $25K to Pitt-Titusville
Horn Textile Inc. of Titusville contributed $25,000 to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support programs and to memorialize Jack and Irene Steinbuhler,…
Man in prison repeatedly charged with assault
William Dale Foster, a 49-year-old inmate at Venango County Jail, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a series of violent and disruptive incidents…
North Clarion honors students at awards event
North Clarion High School held its awards assembly on Wednesday, celebrating students for their achievements in academics, leadership, citizenship, and the arts. Tytus Troup earned…
Recent Deaths 05/30/25
Raymond “Ray” A. Hasty, 9, of Franklin, passed away on May 28, 2025. Michelle C. Lander, 59, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday afternoon,…
Pet of the Day 05/29/25
Meet Mr T. (Terrific)! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Mr. T! This terrific boy is a loving, loyal, and gentle…
Franklin girl is Kennedy Catholic’s top student
Monique Vincent of Franklin has been named valedictorian of Kennedy Catholic High School’s Class of 2025. The daughter of Scott and Robin Vincent, she has…
North Clarion announces top students
Allison S. Ochs and Tytus N. Troup have been named co-valedictorians, and Emalie L. Best is salutatorian of North Clarion High School’s Class of 2025….
Cellphone law to take effect
The Shapiro Administration is urging drivers to put down the phone while driving ahead of the June 5 effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law,” which…
Driver accused of endangerment
A Meadville woman, Patricia Kuhn, 64, is facing charges after allegedly endangering motorists and assaulting a PennDOT flagger in Sugarcreek. According to police, Kuhn drove…