Around The County

The North Clarion High School Academic Decathlon team placed third in the small schools category and 10th overall at the state competition, earning 18 medals…

Renowned ceramic artist Ido Ferber is joining Grove City’s Community Art Class through April 11, thanks to the Grove City Community Foundation’s Jane Capron Promotion…

St. Stephen School student Dolcie Dawes (middle school) and Venango Technology Center student Zachary Carll (high school) are the winners of the 2025 American Legion…

Franklin High School junior Calan Hollis created a two-dimensional artwork for the VFW’s Creative Patriotic Art Contest, and his entry was selected as the local…

DeBence Antique Music World is set to host a free concert series for the 2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and genres from…

The East Forest Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) school group recently donated a Sparky costume to Marienville Volunteer Fire Company as part…

Charlotte Tait of Oakwood Heights celebrated her 100th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with adventure, service, and family. Born in 1925 on Galiano Island,…

The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin on Saturday at a new venue, Trails to Ales II, due to scheduling conflicts at the…

Franklin Area High School’s Ceramics Club held a nearly two-week mug show titled “Here Come the Mugs” at Iron Furnace in Franklin. The mug show’s…

Five Venango County 4-H members recently attended the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington, D.C., after earning their spots through an application and interview process….

The Karl P. Seiffert Chapter of the National Honor Society at East Forest High School held its induction ceremony March 6. Tenth-grade probationary members include…

Bindas Lane Alpacas and Gifts in Franklin has expanded by opening Bindas Bridal inside its Liberty Street location. The new bridal store offers a range…

JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters on Route 8 near Franklin, set to open this summer, providing office, storage, and showroom space for…

Clarion County has designated next week as Pennsylvania 4-H Week to recognize the program’s positive impact on youth development. With over 1,000 local participants, 4-H…

On Thursday afternoon, construction was underway on the frame of the upcoming Marshalls near Home Depot, Dollar Tree and Kay Jewelers in Cranberry Township. Kelly…

Farmers Daughters Country Market and Deli in Seneca will celebrate the launch of its new lunch and dinner buffet with a grand opening on March…

Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…

Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…

Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…

Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…

St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…

Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…

Keystone High School will present “Mamma Mia!” at 7:30 p.m. on March 13-15. Tickets are available at www.ticketor.com/KMA and at the door. Tickets are $10…

Hope 21 Ministry in Oil City is hosting its annual “A Dress For You” event Friday. The giveaway of formal dresses, dress shoes, clutch purses,…

The Clarion County Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the countywide Emergency Siren System at about 7:30 p.m. Monday. Compared with normal…

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) are announcing rolling slowdowns on Interstate 80 westbound as part of the ongoing Canoe…

The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…

In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…

The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…

The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…

The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…

Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…

The Oil Country Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Oil City Moose Club, drawing hundreds of fans and featuring 19 bands from across…

State Attorney General Dave Sunday appointed Oil City native Ben Wren as deputy chief of staff, where he will oversee Communications, Government Affairs, Constituent Services,…

Eric Funk Jr., a Clarion native, pursued his dream by attending the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts in California before touring the world…

Workers, from left, Tim Sweesy, Ethan Wray and John Holmes, all from Wilson a Lindy Company — who is sub-contracted out by National Fuel Gas…

Rocky Grove High School art teacher Kylie Allen organized a collaborative mural project, now displayed in the school’s office staircase. Featuring 72 pieces created by…

The annual Taste of Franklin event returns this Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., offering local residents a chance to enjoy food samples from 14…

Together We Can of Venango County has launched “Let’s Talk,” a series of town hall meetings aimed at fostering meaningful conversations about race relations and…

The Oil City School Board revisited the topic of reintroducing libraries in schools, with Superintendent Lynda Weller presenting the financial implications of hiring a librarian…

The band Cross Roadzz will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. There is a $5 cover…

Jen Krzmarzick poses next to her snowman, at 948 Liberty St. in Franklin, which she brought to life, much like Frosty, in the closing days…

Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…

Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…

Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…

Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…

The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…

Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…

The Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed plans for the makerspace at 100 Seneca, with makerspace manager Marcy Hall working on its design. Due to…