Zofia Earp was crowned Cranberry’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game on Friday night. Mariner Perry was crowned king.
Cranberry crowns homecoming royalty
Pet of the Day 10/11/25
Meet Polly D! Polly D was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Keystone crowns homecoming king and queen
Saydee Mays and Jacob Henry were recently crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming royalty. She is the daughter of Justin and Hope Mays, of Knox. He…
Cranberry crowns homecoming royalty
Zofia Earp was crowned Cranberry’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game on Friday night. Mariner Perry was crowned king.
Oil City crowns homecoming royalty
Isabella Vorse was crowned Oil City’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game against Warren on Friday night. She was escorted by…
Area nursing home workers delay strike
Nursing home workers at eight Valley West Health facilities — including those in Clarion, Oil City and Titusville — have postponed a planned three-day strike…
Recent Deaths 10/11/25
Yolanda Bickel, 47, of Oil City, passed away October 7, 2025. Richard “Magoo” McCreary, 61, of Emlenton, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Betty…
Pet of the Day 10/10/25
Meet Jet! This very handsome boy was so good for his photo shoot! He recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know…
Autumn Leaf Festival scholarship pageant winners announced
The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program crowned its winners Sunday, with Reginee Blanchard named Miss Teen ALF and Zoie Wolbert…
No one hurt in Titusville apartment fire
No one was injured in a fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment building in Titusville. The blaze broke out shortly after noon Wednesday at 609…
McDonald’s sales to help pair of local high schools
McDonald’s owner/operators across Pennsylvania are teaming up to support local high school athletics during High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day on Oct. 23. More than…
Recent Deaths 10/10/25
Judy Ann (Walter) Fitzgerald, 88, of Leeper, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Charles H. “Chuck” Watters, 92, of West Hickory, died Tuesday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/09/25
Meet Pow Pow! Pow Pow was born in January of 2018 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Rocky Grove homecoming
Members of the Rocky Grove High School homecoming court are (front, from left) Kaidlynn Burger, Mikenzie Savada, Isabel Griffin, Natalee Haylett, Haven Moyer, (back, from…
Oil City homecoming
Oil City High School homecoming queen candidates are (from left) Lindsey Caralla, Ava-Lynn Vandeventer, Keira Fletcher, Isabella Vorse and Shayla Hanlon. The queen will be…
Clarion County man expanded glassblowing ability into an art
Clarion County native Dominick Labino transformed glassblowing from an industrial craft into an accessible art form. After starting as a mechanic and chemist for Owens-Illinois,…
Pink Splash for the Cure to change venues
Franklin’s annual Pink Splash for the Cure is moving today’s event to the Franklin Knights of Columbus Hall due to a forecast of inclement weather….
Recent Deaths 10/07/25
Margie L. Amon, 74, of Ennis, TX, passed away on September 27, 2025. Gary C. Marshall, 82, of Oil City, died Sunday October 5, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/06/25
Meet Coal! Coal is a sweet young feline looking for a forever home of his own. He is very playful and loves to be held….
Pink Splash for the Cure will return to Franklin
Before the City of Franklin shuts off the Egbert Memorial Fountain for the winter, Pink Splash for the Cure will host its annual fundraiser on…
Recent Deaths 10/06/25
James K. “Jim” Sidora, 70, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Kenneth Lee Moorehead, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday,…
From Soggy Bottom to Something Better
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me, you know I have a hard time sitting still. So, of course, as soon as I…
Pet of the Day 10/04/25
Meet Tribble! Tribble was born in January of 2017 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner was diagnosed…
Inclusion section now opens at Franklin library
Amanda Barker, left, branch manager of the Franklin and Cooperstown Library, and Chloe Boden, director of community programs for The Arc of Clarion and Venango…
15th Street road work could cause traffic
Franklin drivers may want to avoid Route 8 near the intersection of 15th and Buffalo streets on Monday and Tuesday, as sewer work tied to…
Recent Deaths 10/04/25
James D. Ongley, 64, of Pleasantville, passed away on October 1, 2025. Anetta Jean Radaker, 69, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/03/25
Meet Penelope! Miss Penelope is a fun, affectionate, and energetic kitten looking for her forever family! She loves to play, both independently and with other…
Cranberry homecoming court
Members of the 2025 Cranberry Area High School homecoming court are, first row from left: Zofia Earp, Rhetta Boocks, Raquel Knight, Kallie Mong, Laynee McTiernan…
Franklin teacher holds book signing
Franklin Area High School art teacher and newly published author Darrellyn Freeman held a book-signing Friday in Brookville for her debut children’s book, Spazzle and…
YMCA employee receives honor
Raymond Beichner, property manager at the Scenic Rivers YMCA in Oil City, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary,…
Franklin Save A Lot is closing today; future of store uncertain
Franklin’s Save A Lot on Grant Street will close at 5 p.m. today, following the Titusville location’s closure after their shared franchise owner stepped down….
Recent Deaths 10/03/25
Pet of the Day 10/02/25
Autumn Leaf Festival scholarship pageant set for Oct. 5
Clarion homecoming court
Richardson’s passion is Franklin
Horsethief Days panel did ‘an awesome job,’ looks to 2026
Clarion couple die in crash; two others flown to hospital
