Bailey Ferry and Logan Magness attended Franklin Area Prom
Pet of the Day 07/21/25
Meet Midna! Midna was born in May of 2022. She was previously a resident at the Biscuit Factory and has come to Clarion PAWS hoping…
Mini horse pull is family event for many at Clarion fair
Jay Braydon of Conneautville, a third-generation miniature horse teamster, showcased his skills Sunday at the Clarion County Fair, earning first place in the 42-inch division…
Rocky Grove man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting minors
Brady Cubitt, an 18-year-old from Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple criminal charges across three separate cases. Most recently, he was charged with raping and…
Something Clever reopens under new ownership
Something Clever, a women’s clothing and gift boutique in Franklin, is celebrating a grand reopening at its new location—the former Feldman Jewelers building—from July 24…
Recent Deaths 07/21/25
Samuel W. Shaw, 62, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. Dale A. Ralph, 65, of Oil City, passed away in the early morning…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/19/25
Meet Clancy & Cormac! Clancy (or/wh) & Cormac (blk/wh) are a playful, affectionate, and funny pair of young brothers looking for a forever family to…
Recent Deaths 07/19/25
Carl A. “Butch” Hartle, 87, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Larry Wallace Hickman, 88, of Emlenton, passed away on July 17,…
Skywalk at Kinzua park to reopen
The skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park will reopen from Aug. 8 through Oct. 31. The skywalk and the Kinzua Creek trail have been closed…
Recent Deaths
Nellie R. Arner, 94, of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania Susan Niederriter, 72, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on June 22, 2025. Jeffrey Robert McCartney, 49, of Cochranton,…
Pet of the Day 07/17/25
Meet Mr. Pink! Mr. Pink is a sweetheart and had a good life until his owner was no longer able to care for him or…
Dairy Princess Promotion Team assists at food bank
The Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team assisted at a food bank for local qualifying veterans. The team of girls raised money through fundraising for…
Venango County Regional Planning Commission’s new director proposes changes to simplify SALDO
The Venango County Regional Planning Commission introduced its new executive director, Dennis Tobin, at Tuesday’s meeting. Tobin, originally from the New Kensington area near Pittsburgh,…
Recent Deaths 07/17/25
Tasia Tate, 39, of Meadville, originally from Franklin, passed away on July 12, 2025. Jeffrey Robert McCartney, 49, of Cochranton, passed away on Sunday, July…
Pet of the Day 07/16/25
Meet Tootie Fields! Tootie was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet little girl who loves to be petted and scratched under her…
Recent Deaths 07/16/25
Sherry D. Downes, 75, of Greer, SC, formerly of Grove City and Knox, passed away on July 13, 2025. Brenton Howard “Butch” Best, 80, of…
Recent Deaths 07/14/25
Donald L. Newton, Jr., “Paco”, 71, of Franklin, died Friday, July 11, 2025. Timothy F. Doyle Sr., 72, of Clarks Mills, passed away on July…
Pet of the Day 07/12/25
Meet Jo Polniaczek! Jo was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet, snuggly little girl. She is a little shy, but very affectionate…
Playground improvements, firetruck funding discussed in Franklin
Franklin City Council awarded a $58,000 contract to TIP Construction for replacing the 11th Street Playground fence with a decorative stainless-steel one, funded mostly by…
Group’s event in Clarion to draw awareness to human trafficking
PASSAGES Inc. and its Teen Advocacy Group (TAG) are bringing the Red Sand Project to Clarion on July 30 to raise awareness about human trafficking…
Recent Deaths 07/12/25
Cindy Sue Glass, 55, of Venus, passed away on July 4, 2025. Terry Lee Leadbetter, 64, of Corsica, passed away on Thursday evening, July 10,…
Pet of the Day 07/11/25
Meet Aloe! Aloe is large, in charge, and ready to find the perfect forever home! Aloe can take a bit of time to warm up…
CATA launches new ‘CATA Pay’ mobile ticket app for Venango County fixed routes
Beginning Monday, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will phase out the Token Transit app in Venango County and introduce the new CATA Pay mobile…
Recent Deaths 07/11/25
Robert E. “Bob” Robinson Jr., 69, of Sandycreek Township, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Samuel L. Tate, 83, of Franklin, died Monday, July 7,…
Pet of the Day 07/10/25
Meet Simon Says! Simon Says is one of the sweetest kittens we have. As soon as you pick him up, he purrs. He is very…
Kwik Fill demolition begins
Demolition has begun on the Kwik Fill at the intersection of Routes 257 and 322 in Cranberry. Crews put up fencing around the property earlier…
Shapiro signs bill to fully repeal decades-old Sunday hunting ban in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting has been fully repealed with the signing of House Bill 1431 into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, marking a…
National advocate for shelter animals stops at Precious Paws Animal Rescue
A Florida man who undertook a national initiative more than four years ago to advocate for shelter animals made a stop at Precious Paws Animal…
Recent Deaths 07/10/25
Gregory Scott Exley, 56, of Polk, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 07/09/25
Meet Blair Warner! All cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been dewormed, and microchipped. She has been…
Man fatally injured in Mercer County
The Mercer County Coroner’s Office and Mercer state police are investigating the death of 92-year-old Edward Wiszczor Sr., of Washington, Pennsylvania, as the result of…
‘America’s Best Restaurants’ will feature Bella Cucina
Recent Deaths 07/09/25
Pet of the Day 07/08/25
Precious Paws fundraiser to host animal advocate
Shapiro honors area PennDOT workers
Recent Deaths 07/08/25
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