Taste of Talent competitors announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 12 vocalists who will compete in this year’s Taste of Talent singing competition. This…
Around The County
Addiction meeting set in Kennerdell
From staff reports Those who are battling addiction of any kind are welcome to attend a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kennerdell Community…
Venango County gets stream clean-up grant
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has been awarded $112,479 in grant funds from the state Department of Environmental Protection for abandoned mine land…
OC street sweeping continues
From staff reports Street sweeping will continue next week in Oil City. Monday — Union Street and Upper Selden Tuesday — Lower Selden and Charlton Street All…
Man accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his father
An Oil City man is facing 93 charges for stealing a number of checks from his father and using them to take more than $10,000…
Polk robbery suspect also faces kidnap charges in OC
An Oil City man already facing charges for allegedly masterminding the robbery of an elderly couple in Polk last year is now facing additional charges…
Amusement park program set Friday at museum
From staff reports Historians Cecelia “Cece” Otto and Jennifer Sopko will talk about how amusement parks became vital to community life in the 19th and…
Funeral home honors veterans, flags via program
From staff reports In conjunction with Flag Day, Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of Franklin is operating a Retire Your Flag with Honor…
Oil Heritage art show scheduled July 19-23
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art…
Oil City Arts Council sets Jolly July 3rd lineup
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will hold its Jolly July 3rd Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, July 3, in Justus…
Rain won’t wash out drought concerns
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Although a decent dose of rain during the coming week is good news, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service…
St. Patrick to hold Eucharastic procession Sunday in Franklin
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Franklin will hold a Eucharistic procession through downtown Franklin on Sunday. The procession, which…
Pathways expansion project gets conditional OK
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave conditional approval during a special meeting Wednesday to Pathways Adolescent Center for…
State provides some tips while wildfire smoke raises concerns
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health is providing common sense tips to help people stay healthy while current weather patterns push smoke from…
Hasson playground ready for kids
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The new Hasson Park playground in Oil City is open for business after volunteers finished building it Saturday. A number…
Relay for Life this weekend at Franklin High School
From staff reports The 2023 Venango County Relay For Life will be held this weekend from 4 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Saturday at the…
OC man has planned quite an auction at his iconic business
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A treasure trove of local oil memorabilia, classic cars and an iconic service station in Oil City will be going…
Festival Bike ‘n Brew scheduled July 15
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professional group, Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival…
Oil City street sweeping
From staff reports Here is next week’s schedule: Monday — Willow Street, Wayne Street, Ragon Drive, Gateway Drive Tuesday — Martin Street, Siverly Avenue, Alcorn Avenue, Kramer…
Greenways Awards presented at trailhead event
From staff reports The annual Greenways Awards ceremony was held Wednesday at the Franklin Trailhead. The event also celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Council…
Little Free Library installed in Franklin
From staff reports A Little Free Library was installed this week in Franklin’s Fountain Park near the entrance to the courthouse by Mallory Spence and…
Slow-moving superload to move through area today
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists that starting this morning at 9, a superload being transported from Allegheny County is…
Annual Greenways Awards recipients announced
From staff reports David Galbreath, of Lucinda; nonprofit Northwest Pennsylvania Mobility Alliance Inc.; and Hydetown Borough will receive awards at the 2023 Greenways Awards Ceremony…
Oil Region bike race draws hundreds of participants
By DYLAN LUX Contributing writer The Roughneck Gravel Roubaix, an all-terrain bicycle race honoring the Oil Region with its paths named after historic people and…
High-speed fun at Two Mile
Warm weather and the excitement of outboard boats hitting top speeds on Justus Lake made it a great weekend to take in the Two Mile…
Solemn holiday memorial services planned in region
From staff reports Memorial Day observances and solemn services will be held across the area over the extended holiday weekend. Here is a rundown of…
Oil City YWCA playground program to begin June 12
From staff reports The Oil City YWCA is hosting the Oil City area’s annual summer playground program that will run from June 12 to July…
Oil City schedules street sweeping
From staff reports Here is the Oil City street sweeping schedule for the coming week: Tuesday: Gay Street, Cornplanter Avenue, Glenview Avenue Wednesday: Oak Grove…
More than 300 local veterans have died in past year
From staff reports The following is a list of veterans from Venango, Clarion and Forest counties who have passed away since Memorial Day 2022. VENANGO…
French Creek Council to host annual Memorial Day Pow Wow
From staff reports The French Creek Council of The Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow Langundowi Lodge will host the 48th Annual De…
Pipeline alley concerts scheduled
From staff reports Oil City Arts Council has announced the bands for this season of concerts in pipeline alley. The dates are Wednesdays June 7…
Free health fair scheduled Thursday
From staff reports Health resources, screenings and education will be part of a free community health fair hosted by UPMC Northwest from 8 a.m. to…
Memorial Day ceremonies and parade set in Franklin
From staff reports Memorial Day events will be observed Monday, May 29, in Franklin with two services and a parade downtown. A memorial service for…
Franklin High School students unveil first pieces in art collection
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After a year’s worth of preparation, Franklin High School art students unveiled the inaugural pieces of the high school’s legacy…
Cranberry improvises with picnic
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry Area High School went on with its yearly picnic for students on Friday, despite the manhunt that was taking…
$17,650 raised for cameras; 3rd walk, prayer time planned
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The family and friends of Suzette Nellis are continuing to actively work to honor her memory and give back to…
Sugarcreek chief issues advice during motorcycle safety month
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer May is motorcycle safety awareness month, and the warmer and brighter days are leading to more motorcyclists out on the…
Cranberry economic committee still eyeing senior living options
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Cranberry Township Economic Development Committee is continuing to look at options for trying to get a senior living complex…
Oil City K of C sets Memorial Day Mass
From staff reports The Oil City Knights of Columbus will celebrate its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Calvary Cemetery….
Students raise funds for hospital patients
The Rocky Grove High School Oriole Health Club and Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union raised $200 to benefit the Patient Hardship Fund of the Northwest Hospital…
Christian Education Fundraiser Ball scheduled
From staff reports A Christian Education Fundraiser Ball will be held from 6:45 to 10:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Christian Life Academy in Seneca….
Citation filed against Adamovsky for IOOF damages
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City code enforcement office has filed a citation against Milan Adamovsky whose IOOF building on Seneca Street hasn’t…
Oil City street sweeping schedule
From staff reports Here is the street sweeping schedule next week in Oil City: Monday — Linden, Hasson, Cedar and Hone avenues Tuesday — Hoffman Avenue…
OC VFW auxiliary to hold poppy drive today
From staff reports The Oil City VFW Auxiliary will hold a poppy drive today, beginning at 4 p.m., on the Spc. Jonathan R. Kephart Memorial…
FAM Jam returning to Oil City for second year on Saturday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council’s FAM Jam: Food Trucks, Art and Music Jamboree is returning to Oil City for its…
Letter Carriers annual food drive is Saturday
From staff reports Letter carriers in the region will participate Saturday in the nation’s largest single-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger. Anyone who wants to…
CATA shared ride fare will increase
From staff reports The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement a shared ride fare increase in Venango County beginning July 1. “The changes will…
Junior Silver Cornet Band program offered
From staff reports The Franklin Silver Cornet Band is offering its Junior Silver Cornet Band, a summer outreach program geared toward musicians in eighth grade…
United Way offers mini-grant for neighborhood gatherings
From staff reports United Way of Venango County, along with UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Northwest, invites small community committees and/or organizations to apply for…
Fishing derby reels In kids
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Heath Township Sportsmen’s Club held its annual youth fishing derby Saturday at Clear Creek State Park. “This may be…