Recent Deaths 05/27/25
James ‘Jim’ McNany, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of the Emlenton area, passed away May 19, 2025. Mary Sue Armatas, 89, of Titusville, passed…
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“Right, so…. Wait, what was I saying?”
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me at all, you know that sentence comes out of my mouth at least three times a…
Pet of the Day 05/24/25
Meet Bugsy & Malone! Bugsy & Malone would love to go to a home with other cats or kittens to play with. They are very…
Trailblazer club collects garbage
The Trailblazer 4H Club of Venango County participated in the Adopt a Highway Program Saturday, April 26. The club members cleaned litter along Route 38…
Club delivers flowers to cancer center
Fifteen students representing Spark Bible Club from Franklin Senior High School delivered flowers with inspirational messages to the cancer center on Friday. The students left…
Recent Deaths 05/24/25
Kenda L. Mong, 62, of Polk, formerly of Rouseville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Nancy Jane (Mooney) Schettig, 84, of Franklin, died on…
Pet of the Day 05/23/25
Meet Monica! All of our cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been dewormed, and microchipped. Monica is…
Union High School announces top students
Gage Jordan and Cassidy McCullough have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Union High School’s Class of 2025. Jordan, son of Staci and Jason Jordan…
Clarion Area High School names top students of 2025
Mason Gourley and Alicyn Burford have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Clarion Area High School’s Class of 2025. Gourley, son of Braun and…
Scholarship awardee receives recognition
Chrisi Griffiths, chief operating officer of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, presents a $2,500 Frerichs Scholarship to Titusville Area High School senior Danielle Keebler, who…
Venango Technology students sign on for work
Creekside Granite owner Jessica Zacherl, left, sits with Taylor Biggs as he signed on with the company during a recent event for graduating Venango Technology…
Local teenage band visits peers
Alex Johnston, Travis Shingledecker and Sebastian Green (from left) — all Franklin High School juniors who have been friends since kindergarten — formed their own…
Bridge replacement begins May 27
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently announced in a press release the start of a bridge replacement project for the Cherry Run Church Bridge in…
Recent Deaths 05/23/25
Kenda L. Mong, 62, of Polk, formerly of Rouseville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Carl F. Klein, 64, of Knox, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 05/22/25
Meet Snek! My name is Snek. I was supposed to be a TNR (trap-neuter-release), but the property owner refused to allow me to return. I’ve…
Clarion police warn of vehicle break-ins, scam
The Clarion Borough Police Department is warning residents about recent vehicle break-ins and thefts, urging people to lock their cars and remove valuables. They’re also…
Some primary results may not be cut and dried
Tuesday’s primary election in Venango County brought notable changes as two incumbents — Cranberry Township Supervisor Matt McSparren and Sugarcreek Mayor Matt Carlson — lost…
Recent Deaths 05/22/25
Barbara J. Drotleff, 64, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning, May 18, 2025. Ronald G. Blair, 65, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, May…
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…
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,…
UPMC Northwest marks National Stroke Awareness Month
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 students honored by Lions Club
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…
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…
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…