Pet of the Day 10/06/25
Meet Coal! Coal is a sweet young feline looking for a forever home of his own. He is very playful and loves to be held….
October 2025
Pink Splash for the Cure will return to Franklin
Before the City of Franklin shuts off the Egbert Memorial Fountain for the winter, Pink Splash for the Cure will host its annual fundraiser on…
Recent Deaths 10/06/25
James K. “Jim” Sidora, 70, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Kenneth Lee Moorehead, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday,…
From Soggy Bottom to Something Better
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me, you know I have a hard time sitting still. So, of course, as soon as I…
Pet of the Day 10/04/25
Meet Tribble! Tribble was born in January of 2017 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner was diagnosed…
Inclusion section now opens at Franklin library
Amanda Barker, left, branch manager of the Franklin and Cooperstown Library, and Chloe Boden, director of community programs for The Arc of Clarion and Venango…
15th Street road work could cause traffic
Franklin drivers may want to avoid Route 8 near the intersection of 15th and Buffalo streets on Monday and Tuesday, as sewer work tied to…
Recent Deaths 10/04/25
James D. Ongley, 64, of Pleasantville, passed away on October 1, 2025. Anetta Jean Radaker, 69, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/03/25
Meet Penelope! Miss Penelope is a fun, affectionate, and energetic kitten looking for her forever family! She loves to play, both independently and with other…
Cranberry homecoming court
Members of the 2025 Cranberry Area High School homecoming court are, first row from left: Zofia Earp, Rhetta Boocks, Raquel Knight, Kallie Mong, Laynee McTiernan…
Franklin teacher holds book signing
Franklin Area High School art teacher and newly published author Darrellyn Freeman held a book-signing Friday in Brookville for her debut children’s book, Spazzle and…
YMCA employee receives honor
Raymond Beichner, property manager at the Scenic Rivers YMCA in Oil City, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary,…
Franklin Save A Lot is closing today; future of store uncertain
Franklin’s Save A Lot on Grant Street will close at 5 p.m. today, following the Titusville location’s closure after their shared franchise owner stepped down….
Recent Deaths 10/03/25
Lucas R. Kauffman, 46, of Franklin, passed away September 30, 2025. Clair Victor Curll “C.V.”, 68, of Harrisville, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/02/25
Meet Ed! Hey there! I’m Eddie, and I’m on the lookout for my fur-ever family. I’m a playful pup with a not-so-puppyish quiet side, which…
Autumn Leaf Festival scholarship pageant set for Oct. 5
The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at Clarion-Limestone High School Auditorium as part of…
Clarion homecoming court
Clarion Area High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming court. Back row, from left, Nathan Frederick, Mason Burford, Gabe Anderson, Brendan Bettwy, Hayden Hindman and…
Richardson’s passion is Franklin
Mary Ann Richardson, a 1951 Franklin High graduate, is being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame for her lifetime dedication to the community. Known…
Horsethief Days panel did ‘an awesome job,’ looks to 2026
This year’s Horsethief Days in Knox was deemed a success, and the planning committee is already preparing for a major triple-anniversary celebration in 2026 —…
Clarion couple die in crash; two others flown to hospital
A three-vehicle crash on Route 68 in Monroe Township Tuesday afternoon claimed the lives of Michael Brumbaugh Sr., 64, and his wife, Trudy, 62, both…
Recent Deaths 10/02/25
Clark Allen Fike, 55, of Fairview, passed away September 30, 2025. Robert E. Perry Jr., 69, of Oil City, died on Wednesday morning, October 1,…
Pet of the Day 10/01/25
Meet Earl! Earl was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with his siblings: Darnell, Randy & Catalina. He is an adorable little…
Pumpkin auction to benefit UPMC Northwest School of Radiology
The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is raising funds with an online pumpkin auction. Between now and 11:55 p.m. on Monday, people may bid to…
Man sentenced for drug trafficking near school, day care
A former Sharon resident was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking within 1,000 feet of an elementary school and…
Recent Deaths 10/01/25
Charles Jackson Fry, 82, of Franklin (Cranberry Township), died on Sunday, September 28, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…