Around The County

Students from seven schools across Clarion, Jefferson, and Forest counties competed in the Clarion County Conservation District’s Envirothon at Clear Creek State Park. Fourteen teams…

The Venango Chorus will perform a concert, “Hope”, at 7 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church at 800 Moran St. in Oil City. The…

Scrubgrass Creek Watershed members cleaned two miles of roadside in Clinton Township to celebrate Earth Day 2025. Members removed 14 tires, a printer, a TV…

The Oil City High School prom will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Oil City Moose Club. Prom…

Caden Lewis, a member of the Oil City Junior Schubert Club, won three top honors at the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs state piano contest…

Macy Weeter was crowned queen, and Owen Campbell was crowned king at the Cranberry High School prom that was held on Saturday at Forever Farm…

Lindsay Amsler was crowned queen, and Thomas Uckert was crowned king at the Clarion Area High School prom. Amsler is the daughter of Troy and…

Dane Wenner and Kayla Hanna have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Cranberry Area High School Class of 2025. Wenner, a highly decorated…

Kaleb Lewis of The Fallen Shoppe has been named the 2025 FLEX Young Professional of the Year by the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX)…

Despite cold and rainy weather, families gathered at Two Mile Run County Park and Fertigs Community Center in Venango County for the annual Easter Egg…

Independence Health System Clarion Hospital has celebrated a 20-year milestone in echocardiography accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Clarion Hospital, first accredited in 2005,…

West Forest Elementary School held its annual community carnival earlier this month, and more than 20 school and community organizations set up tables with free…

This year’s prom for East and West Forest high schools will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Flying W….

Paula Leonhardt, formerly of Venango County, and current resident Kelsey Ziegler have been honored with 4-H Salute to Excellence awards by Pennsylvania 4-H. Leonhardt received…

Nelson Best, born April 25, 1935, in Knox, is celebrating his 90th birthday. A dedicated worker, he spent 44 years at Joy and another 10…

St. Stephen Elementary students Jonas Pacior and Cole Warren have qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas after winning the elementary division…

Two students were inducted into the Oil City High School National Art Honor Society at Monday’s Induction Ceremony, and a senior was recognized with an…

Local Tai Chi practitioners in Franklin will host a free public session on Saturday morning in Bandstand Park to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. From…

Katie Ewing’s fourth-grade science students at Hasson Heights Elementary School have created sound machines demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how sound travels. The class…

The David L. Weber Memorial Community Garden on Central Avenue in Titusville will open next month. The garden will serve as a place of connection,…

Jodi Baker-Lewis (left), a longtime community leader in Franklin and Venango County, recently received the Zonta Women Empowerment Award during a recent fashion show at…

Derek Bailey, owner of 257 Buy Sell Trade in Seneca, is closing his 12-year-old shop to launch Bailey’s Jewelers at 3142 State Route 257, next…

Rocky Grove High School senior AydaGrace Orr was chosen as the winner of the Franklin American Legion post essay contest. Orr, who is the daughter…

Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…

The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…

Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…

Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…

Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…

The annual Venango County Human Services community awards dinner was held on Wednesday at Cross Creek Resort. The honorees were, from left, Sr. Marian Wehler…

A $115.7 million, three-year reconstruction project on the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to start Monday, weather permitting. The…

A $3.2 million federally funded project to repair sections of Interstates 79 and 80 in Mercer County resumed this week, covering 26 miles on I-79…

The entire student body of Sandycreek Elementary took to the Franklin High School stage for the “I Love Rock and Roll Music Show,” a lively…

Don Griffin, left, speaks with Pastor Adam Devine at Hickory Grove Church in Polk Borough about his memories of being a member of the church….

Jaimie Thomas, right, on Sunday was crowned 2025-26 princess by the Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team, along with her junior promoters, at Cooperstown United…

Clarion-Limestone High School will hold its junior prom from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “An…

Eighteen high school seniors from Clarion County were honored for their dedication to the Clarion County Youth Council, where they’ve spent years tackling important issues…

The “Nifty at 90” series highlights Joanne Hart of Seneca, a vibrant woman who has spent her 90 years collecting friends, experiences, and cherished memories….

Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fountain Park for children ages 8 and under, featuring prize-filled eggs, including…

Clarion Hospital raised the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) flag to mark April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ,…

The Clarion Area High School prom will be held Saturday, April 26, at The Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “Tangled.” The promenade will…

Venango County is prepared for the upcoming May 20 primary election, with all 44 voting machines, ADA machines, and a high-speed ballot scanner thoroughly tested…

The 5 a.m. running group of, from left, Scott Bailey, Rebekah Deal, Kevin Fox, Emma Davis and Tony Ruth on Wednesday morning were riding in…

Venango Youth for Christ will hold its annual overnight R.I.O.T event Friday evening into Saturday morning for students in grades 6-12. Registration is at 9:15…

Despite a rainy start, CASA of Venango County’s fifth annual Superhero 5K brought together 75 participants and 20 kids for a fun and meaningful event…

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that four more counties, including Venango, have been added to the state’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone due to the…

East and West Forest sixth- and seventh-graders recently traveled to Clarion for a field trip at PennWest University. They visited Carlson Library for a tour…

The jail board was updated on various matters at the Venango County jail during their brief meeting Tuesday. Venango County Prison Warden Adam Craig said…

Zoey Beck, a junior at PennWest Clarion, is advocating for Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion through events like a World Down Syndrome Day run/walk, which…

State Farm agent Jamie Thompson, left, presented 10 books to the Clarion Free Library on March 17. Among these books, Thompson presented the 2025 Newbery…