May 2025


Pet of the Day 05/21/25

Meet Sonny! “Hello there, my name is Sonny! I’m an athletic, affectionate, and curious pup who is looking for a loving home. I am loyal,…




Recent Deaths 05/21/25

Michael Troy Renninger, 63, of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Mary “Mazee” Carol Hurrelbrink, 81, of Knox, passed away on Monday, May…


Pet of the Day 05/20/25

Meet Donovan! Sweet Donovan is looking for a forever family to share his affection with. He is very friendly and loves attention, and he can…




Recent Deaths 05/20/25

Andrew Wallace Swartfager, 3 days old, passed away on May 19, 2025. Brenda L. (Brown) Schwab, 59, of Sligo, passed away on Sunday, May 18,…



Pet of the Day 05/19/25

Meet Tallie! Tallie is looking for her forever home! She can be cautious when introduced to new people and environments, but she is very affectionate…





WWII vet’s remains back home

Eighty years after being shot down during a World War II mission over Tokyo, the remains of Cambridge Springs native Glenn Hodak were finally returned…


Recent Deaths 05/19/25

Jonathan Ronald Shaffer, 52, of Central Square, New York, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Brenda Lee Tregaskes, 64, of Clarion, passed away May…


Guth presented with new Charter

Toni Gilhooley, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women, presented a new Charter to Jeannine Botta Guth, president of the Venango County…




Recent Deaths 05/16/25

Nathan Allen Richar, 38, of Parker, passed away on May 12, 2025. Cathy S. Swanson, 63, of Cochranton, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025….




Recent Deaths 05/15/25

Douglas H. Suhr, 66, of Oil City, passed away May 12, 2025. James E. Basham, 67, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Pico Rivera, CA, passed away…


Pet of the Day 05/14/25

Meet Valkyrie! Meet Valkyrie, the fierce bengal mix warrior looking for her forever home! Valkyrie can be slow to warm up to new people, and…





AC Valley crowns prom royalty

Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School recently hosted “A Night of Elegance” for their 2025 Prom at the Allegheny Grille Timberframe Pavilion in Foxburg. Aby McFadden and…


Recent Deaths 05/14/25

Stephen Reed Crosby, 41, of Lucinda, passed away on May 10, 2025. Beth Ann Lambo, 59, of Franklin, passed away on May 10, 2025. Reverend…



OC Swing Out royalty

Sydney Miller and De’Vaughn Griffin were crowned Oil City High School Swing Out queen and king at the annual Swing Out held on Saturday in…




Recent Deaths 05/13/25

Michael C. “Cowboy” Ehrhart, 55, of Crates, passed away on May 11, 2025. Frances Erla Ferringer, 100, of Franklin, passed away on May 11, 2025….






Recent Deaths 05/12/25

Nancy J. Davison, 83, of Polk, passed away on May 9, 2025.   For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…




Franklin names top graduates

Olivia Tawney has been named valedictorian and Abigail Boland salutatorian of Franklin High School’s Class of 2025. Tawney, of Franklin, plans to study architecture at…


Franklin prom is tonight

The Franklin High School prom will be held tonight at Wanango Country Club. Queen candidates are (from left) Ella Marbich, Gabrielle Laderer, Isabella Peterson, Maddox…





Recent Deaths 05/10/25

Stephen Boyd Crose, 68, passed away April 25, 2025. Jane L. Neely Haley, 94, formerly of Knox, passed away on May 8, 2025.   For…




Recent Deaths 05/09/25

Charles Edward Byerly (“Chuck”), 92, of Leeper, died Monday, May 5, 2025. Gary M. Hartle, 70, of Monument, Colorado, formerly of Lucinda, passed away April…