Pet of the Day 09/13/25
Meet Shadow Kitty! Shadow Kitty was born in January of 2020. She is a lovely medium-haired brown tabby with striking green eyes. She and Pretty…
2025
Homecoming Queen
Jillian Ewing was crowned Franklin’s Homecoming Queen on Friday night at Franklin’s Homecoming football game against General McLane. She was escorted by Calan Hollis.
Recent Deaths 09/13/25
David Paul Haniwalt, 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Kathryn Irene Johnson, 92, of Seneca, formerly of Kane, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 09/12/25
Meet Carrot! If you are looking for a playful friend to keep you entertained, Carrot is your boy. This baby loves to run, chase strings…
PetFest set for ‘bigger’ show
Franklin’s annual PetFest returns to Bandstand Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue with its largest…
Bridge Builders 50th Anniversary
Bridge Builders Community Foundations will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Golden Gala on Sept. 27 at Cross Creek Resort, featuring former Steelers quarterback and…
Man arrested for fake bomb threat at Home Depot
A Sugar Valley Lodge resident, Justin Stewart, 27, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat to Home Depot in Cranberry Township,…
Venango County Relay for Life set this weekend
The Venango County Relay For Life will celebrate 40 years of the national fundraiser against cancer with its annual event this weekend at Venango Technology…
Recent Deaths 09/12/25
John C. Hogue, 60, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Rebecca D. McDonald, 77, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, September 11,…
Pet of the Day 09/11/25
Meet Penguin! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS with…
Clarion County has inmates for hire; transportation is sticking point
The Clarion County Jail Inspection Board discussed using eligible inmates in the Intermediate Punishment program, on work release, or former inmates as temporary workers, noting…
North Clarion superintendent’s contract extended
The North Clarion School Board voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Steve Young’s contract for five years, keeping all current conditions in place and tying his…
Reno boil water advisory lifted
The boil water advisory for Venango Water Company customers has been lifted, as of Wednesday afternoon. “Based on test results received today for samples collected…
New cell phone policy only complaint in Titusville’s new school year
The Titusville Area School District reported a smooth start to the school year, though a new “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban at the high school has drawn…
Recent Deaths 09/11/25
Daniel Lee Sporer, 49, of Cranberry, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Carol Elaine Hornburg Janes, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 7,…
Pet of the Day 09/10/25
Meet Oakley! Meet Oakley, a sweet and affectionate baby girl who is ready to capture your heart. With a gentle and playful spirit, she brings…
Tourism Award winners announced
The Oil Region Alliance announced the winners of its fifth annual Oil Region Tourism Awards, highlighting the region’s standout food, drink, destinations, and advocates. Winners…
Nifty at 90: Shippenville woman takes pride in her flowers
Angeline C. Mazzocchi of Shippenville is celebrating her 90th birthday. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was one of eight children and later worked…
Local publisher to release new anthology with a twist
Hollow Oak Press, an Oil City publishing company, is set to release its newest anthology, Short(b)Reads, on Sept. 12. Edited by local author and founder…
Reno boil water advisory issued
Customers of the Venango Water Company in Reno are under a boil water advisory. The boil water advisory due to the presence of bacteria was…
Franklin homecoming parade set for tonight
Franklin Area School District’s homecoming parade is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. today, starting on Elk Street, near Bandstand Park, and proceeding to…
Fall Garden Tasks
This article answers questions many gardeners have about how to prepare their garden for winter. As the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape takes on its legendary colors…
Recent Deaths 09/10/25
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Cooper, 80, of Parker, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025. Anita Louise (Ross) Eberle, 81, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 09/09/25
Meet Moo Cow! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS…
Search for new Titusville city manager begins
Titusville City Council did not publicly discuss City Manager Neil Fratus’s pending resignation during last week’s meeting, though officials confirmed he will leave Sept. 19…
Recent Deaths 09/09/25
Regis P. “Rick” Reed, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kathryn P. Wise Heckathorn, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 7,…
Pet of the Day 09/08/25
Meet Azalea! Sweet and spicy Azalea is looking for a forever family to call her own! She enjoys attention but tends to get overstimulated quickly….
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman loves to read
Helen Edith Showers Drelick of Oil City, who turns 90 on Sept. 8, is being celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her warmth,…
Hundreds take their shot at R100 3D Archery Shoot
Despite bouts of wind and rain, record crowds turned out at Two Mile Run County Park for the R100 3D Archery Shoot, the final stop…
Recent Deaths 09/08/25
Roland Lloyd “Rollie” Wolf, 70, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Dick Cotterman, 91, formerly of Oil City,…
What Breaks First?
Last week I told you how I finally got the skid loader humming again. But, honestly, the story of just how it broke down is…
Pet of the Day 09/06/25
Meet Lane Frost! Do you need a walking buddy or a snuggly friend? Lane would be the perfect pet for you. Lane is 12 weeks…
Hydrants being flushed in Franklin and Rocky Grove
The City of Franklin Water Department and Fire Department personnel will be flushing fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove area starting from 7…
Recent Deaths 09/06/25
Thomas A. Barker Sr., 67, of Titusville, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2025. Herb E. Gordon “Flash”, 73, of Reno, passed away September…
Pet of the Day 09/05/25
Meet Puffin! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS with…
Early entrepreneur starts making, selling bags in Oil City
At this year’s Oil City Curb Market, 10-year-old Abigail Grams, of Cranberry Township, has been getting her feet wet as a young entrepreneur. She has…
Oil City Izaak Walton League hosts student logo contest for 100th anniversary
The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is inviting Venango County high school students to design a logo in honor of…
Recent Deaths 09/05/25
Valarie Marie Finland, 54, of Clarion, passed away on September 3, 2025. Linda D. McKinney, 76, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, September 3,…
Pet(s) of the Day 09/04/25
Meet Phaedra & Ophelia! This beautiful bonded pair of kittens is looking for their forever family! Phaedra and Ophelia are very sweet girls ready to…
Grove City College to hold annual rural ministry conference this weekend
The Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) at Grove City College will host its annual conference — The Local Church on Mission — on Friday and…
Marching bands from around the region will again visit Oil City for Music in Oil Country
The 2025 Music in Oil Country marching band festival will return to the Oil City High School athletic complex this Saturday, featuring performances from 12…
Oil Valley Film Festival returns this weekend for 10th year
The 2025 Oil Valley Film Festival will return this weekend for its ten-year anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing global cinema to Venango County. Sixteen…
Recent Deaths 09/04/25
Samuel Francis Wilson, 77, of Mounds, Oklahoma, and formerly of Shippenville, passed away on August 12, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Pet of the Day 09/03/25
Meet Monkey! Monkey is a sweet fellow. He lost his owner and is now looking for a home to spend the rest of his years…
Nifty at 90: Woman’s devotion is to God and family
Norma Jean Hart Gaw of Rockland Township is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Born in Bakerstown as one of seven children, Norma graduated from Mars…
Recent Deaths 09/03/25
Michael Gerald Duncan, 41, of Oil City, passed away August 29, 2025. Velma M. Whitmer, 101, of Youngsville, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday…
Pet of the Day 09/02/25
Meet Lydia Wright! Lydia was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with her mom and 7 siblings. They were found under a…
In short, a great day to fly at STOL event
The Clarion County Airport hosted its second annual Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event Friday and Saturday, drawing eight aircraft and pilots from…
Recent Deaths 09/02/25
Brenda Atzeni, 84, of Sligo, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Barbara Ann (Wolbert) Fiscus, 88, of Brookville (formerly of Limestone Township), passed away…