Around The County

Pastor Tom Switzer, an avid disc golf enthusiast, proposed building a disc golf course at Clarion County Park during a public commissioners meeting. Highlighting the…

Brandon K. Wiley, CEO of Opened Eyes and mental health therapist, delivered a powerful keynote at PennWest Clarion’s Juneteenth Jubilee, sharing his personal struggles with…

The second leg of the International Bowhunting Organization’s Triple Crown Championship returns to Two Mile Run County Park this weekend for the eighth year, drawing…

Flea Flickers, a new discount store, has opened at 424 State Route 8 near Oil City, offering general merchandise like small appliances and holding a…

Rocky Grove High School alumna Deanna Kelly, a renowned psychiatric researcher and director at the University of Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, is set to release…

The Elder women showcased grace and resilience during their return to the recent Miss Glitter 2025 pageant in Chicora. The event, in its 13th year,…

The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission announced Addison Siegel, a North Clarion High School graduate, is the winner of the $1,000 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship…

Thousands of Bigfoot fans descended on Marienville over the weekend for the fifth annual Bigfoot Festival, which featured speakers like “Turtleman” and researchers from shows…

The future new home of Two Cousins Pizza has been steadily rising in Cranberry over the past several weeks. Next to Hepler’s Meats, the new…

Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 2025 Annual Greenways Awards held in Cochranton, including Franklin resident Susan M. Hilton, who was named Volunteer…

Sugarcreek police officers proved they were up for a challenge that was laid on them by Venango County Human Services, as the officers on Thursday…

Despite rainy weather, Oil City’s first-ever First Friday event drew a steady crowd to the city’s North Side, where more than 15 vendors and local…

Aletta Summers and Peighton Trout have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the East Forest High School Class of 2025. Summers, an active member of…

John J. Herman and Danielle E. Keebler have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Titusville High School Class of 2025. Herman, a multi-sport athlete…

Zachary Carll and Colter Bayle have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the West Forest High School Class of 2025. Carll, a standout student,…

Venango Technology Center honored its Class of 2025, comprising 191 seniors from seven area high schools, during two certificate ceremonies on May 28. Along with…

Eight Cranberry High School students joined the new Cranberry Clay Busters trap shooting club this year, practicing weekly at Allegheny Valley Sportsman Association in Tionesta…

Ava Bower and Kye Winslow have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2025. Both completed accelerated/dual enrollment…

Barry E. and Lynn J. Cressman of Titusville have pledged a major gift to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support its future…

Andrew Stevenson, of Nickleville, celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor held Saturday at Grace E.C. Church in Nineveh. For…

Jackson Dilks and Jadyn White have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Oil City High School’s Class of 2025. Dilks, an award-winning scholar, athlete, and…

Bette M. Keefer of Franklin is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and her loved ones are honoring her vibrant life in the “Nifty at 90”…

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced its 2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. The scholarship winners include Kaylee Baker of Keystone High School, Max Formaini of…

Franklin native and Peace Corps volunteer Emily Irons is currently serving in Uganda, where she teaches at an overcrowded primary school with 1,250 students. Recognizing…

Students at Seventh Street Elementary celebrated their reading achievements in a sweet way—by turning principal Amy Highfield into a human sundae. As part of the…

PennWest Clarion’s 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration will take place at 11 a.m. on June 13 in Carlson Library, with a free lunch to follow and…

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was hard at work Monday cleaning up loose rocks and debris in Oil City along the side of Main…

Franklin’s beloved summer music traditions are back, with the Thursday Night Concert Series at Bandstand Park offering free, family-friendly performances every Thursday evening, and the…

Historic Pithole City has announced in a press release that it will open for the summer season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday…

Horn Textile Inc. of Titusville contributed $25,000 to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support programs and to memorialize Jack and Irene Steinbuhler,…

North Clarion High School held its awards assembly on Wednesday, celebrating students for their achievements in academics, leadership, citizenship, and the arts. Tytus Troup earned…

Monique Vincent of Franklin has been named valedictorian of Kennedy Catholic High School’s Class of 2025. The daughter of Scott and Robin Vincent, she has…

Allison S. Ochs and Tytus N. Troup have been named co-valedictorians, and Emalie L. Best is salutatorian of North Clarion High School’s Class of 2025….

Abbigail Sell and Kaleb Gooden have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Keystone High School’s Class of 2025. Sell, daughter of Todd and Steffanie…

A total of $1,101 was brought in on Sunday, May 18th at the Miss Mommy Majesty pageant at the Sligo Rec Center as teen moms…

Fryburg’s traditional drive-in movie night took a creative twist during Mayfest, as attendees had to build their own cars out of cardboard before watching the…

Cora Elizabeth Weigle has been named valedictorian and Alivya Ann Hartzell salutatorian for Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School’s Class of 2025. Weigle, daughter of Mike and…

The Oil City Main Street Program held its annual meeting and mixer on May 19 at the Oil Region Venango Campus, celebrating a year of…

Logan Meier is the valedictorian and Adylin Girt is the salutatorian of the Clarion-Limestone High School Class of 2025. Meier is the son of Tom…

The fourth annual Roughneck Gravel Roubaix brought over 300 dedicated cyclists to Titusville despite cool temperatures and steady rain during Memorial Day weekend. Centered around…

The American Power Boat Association’s “Spring Franklin” races brought high-speed excitement to Two Mile Run County Park’s Justus Lake over Memorial Day weekend, drawing racers…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Alex Johnston, Travis Shingledecker and Sebastian Green (from left) — all Franklin High School juniors who have been friends since kindergarten — formed their own…

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…

Tuesday’s primary election in Venango County brought notable changes as two incumbents — Cranberry Township Supervisor Matt McSparren and Sugarcreek Mayor Matt Carlson — lost…