Sweet Potatoes, a Winning Vine for Your Garden
Though not as commonly grown as white potatoes, sweet potatoes are easy to grow in much of Pennsylvania. Why not give growing sweet potatoes a…
Though not as commonly grown as white potatoes, sweet potatoes are easy to grow in much of Pennsylvania. Why not give growing sweet potatoes a…
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,…
To recognize National Stroke Awareness Month, UPMC Northwest will host two free events on May 29: a community health fair with stroke screenings from 8…
Cranberry School District students were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) Memorial Awards at Monday’s Cranberry Lions Club meeting. The biannual…
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…
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…
Around 100 students gathered at the Clarion YMCA for the Innovation Playground, an event organized by Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 as part of Remake Learning…
Haggerty’s Ice Cream and More, a popular Franklin-based eatery, has opened a second location on Main Street in Oil City, eliminating the need for locals…
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,…
“No, don’t do that. I don’t wanna do that. Stop that!” —actual quote from Rachel this week as we tried to film a simple video….
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…
Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City held its sixth annual career day on Friday, introducing kindergarten through fourth-grade students to 11 different careers, ranging…
Primary Health Network (PHN) will open a permanent health center in Emlenton on June 2, replacing its mobile unit with a renovated facility at 516…
Members of the West Forest High School National Honor Society have been providing community service hours to the Tionesta Lions Club. The Honor Society members…
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…
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…
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…
Keystone High School’s 2025 Prom King and Queen were crowned on Saturday, May 3. They are Quentin Graham, son of Kelly Hartzell of Shippenville and…
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Franklin on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vintage Wings hangar at…
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….
East Forest School hosted a Maker Night on May 6 as part of the Remake Learning Days festival. Parents, grandparents, community members, teachers and students…
At its recent work session, the Franklin school board highlighted student achievements and new initiatives, including a proposed firefighting club offering hands-on experience and industry…
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…
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…
Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot traffic and lawn equipment, and suppress…
Six local entrepreneurs and professionals recently completed the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program in Franklin, which offers training in business development, marketing, and…
Each year the Garden Club of Clarion County sponsors participating county schools for the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contests. The posters are judged…
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…
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…
Meet Koda! Koda has had quite the journey with us. He came to us with an old fracture to his front right paw. We started…
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…
Two local residents who attend Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage were selected as the prom king and queen on Saturday. Anthony Phillips, who transferred…
Lion Manufacturing, a student-run business at Clarion-Limestone High School, participated in the Student-Run Manufacturing Enterprise (SRME) summit in Erie, where students from across the region…
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….
Meet Alexa! Alexa is a gentle and affectionate female dog who loves to lounge on the couch. She is an incredibly friendly dog who loves…
Aletta Summers and Jacob Healy were crowned East Forest High School prom queen and king, and Kiley Oliver and Zachary Carll were crowned West Forest…
Franklin High School Prom Queen and King Gabrielle Laderer and Tobias Sanchez were crowned Saturday night at the Wanango Country Club.
Oil City High School 2025 Prom Queen and King Makaia Cannan and Jackson Dilks were crowned Friday at the Oil City Moose Club.
Nancy J. Davison, 83, of Polk, passed away on May 9, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
This month, a new voice joins our pages. Not loud, not urgent, but present. Pele – some folks say Pell-ay, others Pell-ee; he doesn’t mind,…
Meet Jonathan! Jonathan and his brother, Ambrosia, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
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…
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…
Sandycreek Elementary School students experienced an engaging, multi-seasonal weather lesson during a visit from WJET-TV meteorologist Tom Atkins, who shared his passion for weather and…
At their recent meeting, Cranberry Township supervisors approved the purchase of new equipment and vehicles, including a \$17,205 leaf blower and two trucks, to support…
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has awarded over \$180,000 in grant funding to the Oil Region Alliance (ORA) for the construction of a nonmotorized…
Stephen Boyd Crose, 68, passed away April 25, 2025. Jane L. Neely Haley, 94, formerly of Knox, passed away on May 8, 2025. For…
Meet Munchie! Munchi is a beautiful medium-coat dilute torti that was born in September of 2000. She has striking green eyes and a sweet and…
Aaron Wetjen was crowned king and Faith Copley was crowned queen at the Rocky Grove High School prom that was held Saturday. Wetjen is the…
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…