Pet of the Day 04/29/25
Meet Chappel Roan! Chappel is a lovely calico kitty born in September of 2023. She came to PAWS heavily pregnant and gave birth shortly thereafter….
April 2025
Cranberry prom royalty crowned
Macy Weeter was crowned queen, and Owen Campbell was crowned king at the Cranberry High School prom that was held on Saturday at Forever Farm…
Prom royalty crowned at Clarion
Lindsay Amsler was crowned queen, and Thomas Uckert was crowned king at the Clarion Area High School prom. Amsler is the daughter of Troy and…
Top graduates named at Cranberry
Dane Wenner and Kayla Hanna have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Cranberry Area High School Class of 2025. Wenner, a highly decorated…
Lewis named FLEX top young professional
Kaleb Lewis of The Fallen Shoppe has been named the 2025 FLEX Young Professional of the Year by the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX)…
Recent Deaths 04/29/25
Thomas G. Turner, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Annabelle M. Reisinger, 79, of Franklin, passed away on April 28, 2025….
Pet of the Day 04/28/25
Meet Knox! “Hello, my name is Knox, and I am an adult dog with lots of love to give! I am a friendly, affectionate, and…
Kids willing to brave the rain find lots of treats and prizes at Easter Egg Cleanups
Despite cold and rainy weather, families gathered at Two Mile Run County Park and Fertigs Community Center in Venango County for the annual Easter Egg…
Recent Deaths 04/28/25
Kelly Lee Fisher, 50, of St. Petersburg, passed away late Friday evening, April 25, 2025. Peter Jay Sottiaux, 59, formerly of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 04/26/25
Meet Rain! Rain was born in June of 2024 and is a lovely gray & white mackerel tabby. She was recently surrendered to PAWS with…
Clarion Hospital achieves recognition for milestone
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital has celebrated a 20-year milestone in echocardiography accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Clarion Hospital, first accredited in 2005,…
West Forest holds community carnival
West Forest Elementary School held its annual community carnival earlier this month, and more than 20 school and community organizations set up tables with free…
Forest schools announce prom courts
This year’s prom for East and West Forest high schools will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Flying W….
Recent Deaths 04/26/25
Albert Ronald Texter, 75, of Turkey City, passed away on April 24, 2025. Rev. Samuel L. Allaman Jr., 97, of Shippenville, passed away on April…
Pet of the Day 04/25/25
Meet Comet! Hello, my name is Comet, and I am a very friendly and playful dog. I came to the humane society as a stray….
2 women receive 4-H Salute to Excellence awards
Paula Leonhardt, formerly of Venango County, and current resident Kelsey Ziegler have been honored with 4-H Salute to Excellence awards by Pennsylvania 4-H. Leonhardt received…
Nifty at 90: Man known for work ethic
Nelson Best, born April 25, 1935, in Knox, is celebrating his 90th birthday. A dedicated worker, he spent 44 years at Joy and another 10…
St. Stephen students qualify for VEX Robotics world championship
St. Stephen Elementary students Jonas Pacior and Cole Warren have qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas after winning the elementary division…
Recent Deaths 04/25/25
Robert S. Fenchak Jr., 47, of Knox, passed away on April 21, 2025. Thelma “Toni” M. Fickenworth, 79, of Tylersburg, passed awau pm Tuesday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/24/25
Meet Zoey! Meet Zoey, a young female dog with a lot of love to give! Zoey is an affectionate and playful pup who is also…
OC High School holds National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Two students were inducted into the Oil City High School National Art Honor Society at Monday’s Induction Ceremony, and a senior was recognized with an…
World Tai Chi Day event will be held in Franklin
Local Tai Chi practitioners in Franklin will host a free public session on Saturday morning in Bandstand Park to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. From…
Recent Deaths 04/24/25
Ruth A. Kiefer, 85, of Tionesta, died on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025. Debra S. Barscz, 73, of Reno, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025….
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Pet of the Day 04/23/25
Meet Lightning! Lightning was born in April of 2021. He was recently surrendered with his brother, Thunder, and they are both looking for their forever…
Hasson students create sound machines for class project
Katie Ewing’s fourth-grade science students at Hasson Heights Elementary School have created sound machines demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how sound travels. The class…
Recent Deaths 04/23/25
Justin “Alex” Huff-Warner Jr., passed away on April 18, 2025. The Reverend Blake LaMounte (“Monty”) Sayers II, 72, died Sunday, April 20, 2025. Patricia Caroline…
Pet of the Day 04/22/25
Meet Toto! Toto is a friendly, loyal and affectionate dog who is a great companion. He loves to cuddle up on the couch, give kisses,…
Weber garden opens next month in Titusville
The David L. Weber Memorial Community Garden on Central Avenue in Titusville will open next month. The garden will serve as a place of connection,…
Jodi Baker-Lewis receives Zonta award
Jodi Baker-Lewis (left), a longtime community leader in Franklin and Venango County, recently received the Zonta Women Empowerment Award during a recent fashion show at…
Recent Deaths 04/22/25
Matthew Justin Hunt, 53, of Emlenton, formerly of Logan, UT, passed away on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Dean A. Wolbert, 61, of Minola, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/21/25
Meet Thunder! Thunder was born in April of 2021. He is a sweet boy with a crumpled ear and a short tail. He was recently…
Bailey’s Jewelers to open after closure of 257 Buy Sell Trade
Derek Bailey, owner of 257 Buy Sell Trade in Seneca, is closing his 12-year-old shop to launch Bailey’s Jewelers at 3142 State Route 257, next…
Recent Deaths 04/21/25
James A. Moon, 75, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Marlene Kay McCullough, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/19/25
Meet Hank! Sweet handsome Hank is the result of poor breeding and poor decisions by the folks breeding for profit. First, he’s a double merle,…
Grove senior wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Rocky Grove High School senior AydaGrace Orr was chosen as the winner of the Franklin American Legion post essay contest. Orr, who is the daughter…
Recent Deaths 04/19/25
Michael D. Smith, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Shirley D. Early, 95 of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, April 18,…
Pet of the Day 04/18/25
Meet Mandy! Mandy was born in March of 2023 and came to us recently. Her pictures are a little goofy, because she had to wear…
Forest schools excel at FCCLA state leadership conference
Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…
Rescheduled Celebration of Talent to be held at Barrow-Civic Theatre
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…
Recent Deaths 04/18/25
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs and Their Control
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Pet of the Day 04/17/25
Meet Eggo! Hello, my name is Eggo, and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Cranberry announces prom court
Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…
Union announced prom court
Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…
Clarion Chamber to hold Cheers and Beers Walk
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…
Forest student historians travel to New York City
Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…
Venango County Human Services Award
The annual Venango County Human Services community awards dinner was held on Wednesday at Cross Creek Resort. The honorees were, from left, Sr. Marian Wehler…
I-80 project in Mercer County will start next week
A $115.7 million, three-year reconstruction project on the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to start Monday, weather permitting. The…
Clarion County fatal crash victim identified
Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker has identified a Clarion woman as the victim of a fatal crash in Elk Township on Tuesday afternoon. Shingledecker said…