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…
May 2025
Students find lessons in innovation during Remake Learning Days
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 opens 2nd location in Oil City
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…
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,…
No, Don’t Do That! (The Joys of DIY Videography)
“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….
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…
Parents share experiences during Hasson career day
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 facility to fill Emlenton’s void
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…
West Forest Honor Society members lend helping hands
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…
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…
Keystone names prom royalty
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…
Wreaths Across America national tour to hit Franklin
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…
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….
East Forest holds Maker Night
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…
Franklin Area High School may gain new firefighting club
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…
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…
Mulching Landscape Trees
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 complete Small Business Jump Start
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…
Poster contest winners honored
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…
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…
Pet of the Day 05/13/25
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…
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…
Local residents crowned at Kennedy Catholic
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…
C-L’s Lion Manufacturing participates in summit
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…
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….
Pet of the Day 05/12/25
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…
West, East Forest announce prom royalty
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 royalty
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 prom royalty
Oil City High School 2025 Prom Queen and King Makaia Cannan and Jackson Dilks were crowned Friday at the Oil City Moose Club.
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…
A New Voice, Stitched from the Quiet: Pele’s Perspective
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,…
Pet of the Day 05/10/25
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…
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…
Sandycreek students learn all about the weather
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…
Cranberry hears progress on Aires Hill Bridge, receives new equipment
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…
ORA receives $180K grant for President boat launch
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…
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…
Pet of the Day 05/09/25
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…
Rocky Grove prom royalty
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…
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…
‘Super Berry’ gets national attention
Cranberry High School’s quirky “Super Berry” mascot made a surprising run in The64, a national high school mascot tournament, defeating opponents like a bird, a…
Pet of the Day 05/08/25
Meet Ripley! Ripley is a loyal and protective companion. This adult male is a curious and brave dog who is always eager to investigate new…
Titusville High School receives Schubert scholarship
Olivia Decker, left, receives the 2025 Schubert Musical and Literary Club Scholarship from Schubert Club Scholarship Chairman Laurie Mong at the National Music Week Dinner…
Feldman winners announced
Mary Polonsky of Oil City Area High School and Lilli Fonzo of Franklin Area High School were named winners of the 32nd annual Margaret Feldman…
Recent Deaths 05/08/25
D. Marie Caldwell Winters, 88, of Leeper, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025. Helen L. Walter, 90, of Leeper, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025….