Bridge Builders Community Foundations awarded its first technical career investment grant—a reverse scholarship aimed at reducing student debt and retaining engineering talent in Venango County—to…
The League of Hope, a local charity pool league, held its annual banquet Saturday and presented $6,000 each to two families of children with serious…
Several students from St. Stephen School in Oil City were honored at a year-end picnic for their winning entries in an education contest hosted by…
Franklin’s annual Liberty Fest begins Wednesday and runs through July 4, offering a packed schedule of concerts, family activities, and patriotic events. The celebration kicks…
Brookville’s nearly 100-year-old Laurel Festival parade was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers like LuAnn Murray, Denny Bartley, and Marine vet Bob Hannold helping…
Foxburg Borough Council had to revote on the transfer of ownership of its railroad caboose to local businessman Saji Daniel after a legal technicality voided…
Knox Borough is moving forward with a complete overhaul of its motor vehicle ordinance, which includes removing all 89 parking meters by September to avoid…
The Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair makes its return next week — Tuesday through Saturday — at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Shuffstall St….
Paint Township supervisors are planning major improvements, including a $1.8 million multimodal grant application to rehabilitate Doe Run Road, a key emergency and tourism corridor….
The Clarion Hospital Foundation, part of Independence Health System, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 Clarion County high school graduates pursuing healthcare careers. Recipients include Kate…
Community Playhouse Inc. will stage “Circle Mirror Transformation,” an adult play by Annie Baker, this weekend at the Oil City Moose Lodge on Halyday Run…
Pennsylvania Western University has received nearly $399,000 from the state to launch a Deaf Education Apprenticeship Program, aimed at addressing the shortage of certified teachers…
The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 10 contestants for the 2025 Taste of Talent vocal competition, a beloved summer tradition held in Bandstand…
Despite a soggy start from heavy rain and flooding Saturday morning, the IBO Triple Crown archery event in Venango County carried on smoothly, with archers…
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…