Around The County

Around 50 people attended the second “Celebrate Life, Support Life” event in downtown Franklin on Sunday afternoon. The collaborative pro-life rally — sponsored by local…

Cranberry High School homecoming court members are (from left) Talon Rex, Abbygail Schake, Daniel DeLong, Ava McCullough, Noah Sanchez, Abigale Stokes, Tanner Kightlinger, Paige Micco,…

The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce and Brookville Community Theater are hosting “Haunted Brookville” from October 15-26, featuring a variety of Halloween-themed events. These include…

Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) has been awarded Gold distinction on the 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools list, recognizing its excellence in supporting military service members, veterans,…

The Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, home of the world’s largest Cadillac collection, is scheduled to reopen Saturday and Sunday and then again on Oct….

Members of the Oil City High School Class of 1954 gathered last Saturday at King’s Restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates who attended include (front,…

PennDOT and its safety partners are hosting a free children’s bicycle rodeo from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lions Park in Cochranton, as…

The Rocky Grove High School Class of 1979 held its 45-year class reunion Aug. 10 at the Sandycreek fire hall in Franklin with 44 class…

Core Goods, a store in Oil City, is expanding to the neighboring building two years after relocating to East First Street. Owner Ashley Sheffer envisions…

Forest County Sheriff William Carbaugh announced the 12th annual “Shop with a Cop” program, which pairs underprivileged children with local law enforcement to shop for…

The Titusville Area School District introduced six of its ten new teachers during a recent board meeting, including two from Venango County. Among them were…

The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) is hosting its 30th annual Astroblast event from Tuesday through Sunday in the first week of October. This event…

The Belles Lettres Club has announced recipients of this year’s $500 scholarships are Simon Burkett and Emma Womer, both recent Oil City Area High School…

The City of Oil City has begun conducting demographic surveys for a street reconstruction project on Bishop Avenue, as part of its Community Development Block…

The Oil City Knights of Columbus is planning a celebration next month to observe the club’s 125-year anniversary. Events will be held Saturday, Oct. 12,…

The Mayfest Community Association donated $9,500 to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department and Quick Response Service (QRS), with $6,000 presented during a family movie…

Franklin High School has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2024 by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association during Arts in Education Week….

Franklin’s Bandstand Park will host PetFest, formerly DukeFest, this Saturday, offering a variety of pet-centered activities and raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue. The…

Over 200 people attended the 50-year reunion of Franklin High School’s Class of 1974 on August 16-17. The event began with a meet-and-greet at Benjamin’s…

The city of Franklin is working to fill several vacancies on important boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historical and Architectural…

PNC Bank is planning to close its Franklin drive-through branch at the intersection of Liberty and 12th streets next month. A PNC representative confirmed the…

The Meadow Church Road bridge in Cranberry Township is closed starting today for a replacement project expected to last six to eight weeks, with completion…

Pithole City’s Lantern Tours will return Saturday, Oct. 5, providing a nighttime living history event where participants can walk the streets of the legendary oil…

The Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its 40th annual Fall Gas Up event on Saturday, featuring displays of antique engines, farm and oil…

The Clarion County Association of Township Officials will hold its annual convention on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The…

Tickets are now available for the Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk, happening Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Oil City….

The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its fourth annual Oil Region tourism awards. The winners are: Best…

Internationally-known bass-baritone opera singer Dr. Samuel De Palma will perform a free concert at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin this Sunday as part of…

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) have signed a guaranteed transfer agreement allowing NPRC students in three associate…

Titusville Renaissance, Inc. will hold its annual Farm to Fork event, which celebrates the harvest of the Titusville Open Air Market, from 6 to 9…

Five-year-old Kessa Brown from Rimersburg was crowned charity queen at the 2024 Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant, held at the Sligo Recreational Center. The pageant aimed…

Construction is underway for a new location of Cross and Co. Boutique in Seneca, with plans to move by the end of September. The boutique,…

Construction has begun on a long-awaited broadband tower in the Yellow Hammer community of Forest County, aimed at improving internet access and serving as a…

PennDOT is seeking public feedback on its proposal to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. A survey is open on the PennDOT website…

The Heritage Society of Oil City will host its annual Grove Hill Cemetery walking tour this Saturday, offering a historical look at notable figures from…

The Cranberry High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 60-year reunion on Aug. 17 at the Belles Lettres Club in Oil City. Those in attendance…

A tribute concert for Ronnie Beith will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in Franklin’s Bandstand Park, closing out the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s summer…

The Fertigs Community Center’s annual Labor Day event, Old Home Day, is returning on Monday with a full day of activities starting at 11 a.m….

Oil City has started its 2024 street paving program, beginning with milling on several streets, including Lincoln, Reed, West Fourth, West Front, and Smedley. The…

The DeBence Antique Music World has announced its summer/fall 2024 concert series, featuring a variety of free performances supported by the Phillips Trust. The events…

The article celebrates Janet Wice of Oil City, who was born on August 23, 1934, in Wild Cat Hollow and is turning 90 years old….

PennWest Clarion’s Welcome Weekend 2024 kicks off today and runs through Sunday, featuring a mix of new and returning events for students and families. The…

Crews in Oil City’s Justus Park are working on a $120,000 drainage improvement project set to finish by early September. The park, originally built 50…

Joyce M. (Ghering) McKain, born in Franklin on August 21, 1934, has lived a rich life filled with community involvement and a love for antiques….

The Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic drew a strong crowd despite the cloudy weather, with around 125 veterans and 75 guests attending. The event featured food…

The Knox Horsethief Days festival celebrates the local legend Sebastian “Boss” Buck, a notorious horse thief and counterfeiter. Despite its origins, the event now focuses…

PennWest University’s Department of Nursing received a $1.18 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to train nurses as sexual assault nurse examiners…

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is progressing with a $10 million renovation of the student union at the Education & Training Center, slated for…

Lisa Hummel, a recently retired band director with 33 years of experience at the Union School District, will lead PennWest-Clarion’s Golden Eagles marching band. A…

A project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than a mile of Route 666 in Howe Township, Forest County, is scheduled to…