Cranberry Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 08/27/25
Meet Maggie! Maggie is such a sweet girl! She is only about 9 months old, and weighs just over 40 pounds. Maggie loves to run…
More teachers hired on as Cranberry starts new school year
The Cranberry School Board hired three more secondary teachers Monday—Justine Zuchowski for technology and computer science, Kalynne Ziegler for physical education, and Christine Garmong for…
Police: Missing teen girl located
A teenage girl who was reported missing from an Emlenton residence has been found and is safe, according to Franklin state police. The girl was…
No one injured in OC rollover
No one was injured in a one-vehicle rollover on West Second Street Tuesday afternoon in Oil City that resulted in the driver being taken into…
Stoneboro Fair hosts new attractions for 157th year
The Great Stoneboro Fair opens today for its 157th year, continuing its tradition since 1868 of running through Labor Day weekend. While longtime favorites like…
Cranberry Parade applications due this week
Planning is in full swing for Cranberry’s first parade in 30 years, which will kick off the Cranberry Festival at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20….
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Recent Deaths 08/27/25
Dallice Lyle Agnew Jr., 76, of Rockland, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 08/26/25
Meet Mona! Mona has lived in the same home her entire life (1 year) She shared her home with 25+ other dogs so she is…
Shine a light on suicide
More than 100 people attended the eighth annual “Shine a Light on Suicide” Night Kayak, held at Two Mile Run County Park on Saturday evening…
Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970
Members of the Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th year reunion on Saturday, July 26 at the Reno Social Hall. Classmates…
Recent Deaths 08/26/25
David Alan Walters, 61, of Oil City, passed away August 23, 2025. Evelyn Rae “Evie” Renwick, 75, of Shippenville, passed away on August 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/25/25
Meet Yzma! Yzma was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Kronk & Pacha. They came to PAWS after being trapped in…
Pet First Aid Class raises funds for dog park
Over 40 registered pet owners filled the rooms of Franklin Animal Clinic on Saturday for a Pet First Aid Class, which raised funds for the…
Recent Deaths 08/25/25
Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Thomas, 58, of Elk City, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. John W. Yoder Sr., 77, of Parker, passed away on…
Nifty at 90: Oil City man worked the Army mess hall with Elvis
Today’s Nifty at 90 feature celebrates Paul Meagher of Oil City, a devoted family man, Army veteran, and lifelong sports enthusiast. Paul served 21 years…
“Yonder Mountain” original operetta opens tonight at Barrow-Civic
“Yonder Mountain,” an original operetta by local composer John Krumich, premieres tonight at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Set in post-Civil War Appalachia, the allegorical…
Recent Deaths 08/22/25
Lawrence “Larry” Laverne Best Jr., 60, of Knox, passed away on August 11, 2025. Jonathon Daniel (Dan) O’Connor, 73, of Valdez, Alaska, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/21/25
Meet Lotus! Lotus came to us a stray, so we don’t know much about her history. She is a nice medium sized dog (about 40…
St. Joseph Church back to school community night out
Just over 100 children from the community got to pick out school supplies and enjoy some fun at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oil City…
Pet first aid class to benefit Franklin Rotary dog park
Franklin Animal Clinic will host a pet first aid class Saturday to raise funds for the Franklin Rotary Club’s planned dog park near Miller-Sibley Park….
Titusville post office dedicated to Drake
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly led a ceremony on Monday to formally dedicate the U.S. Postal Service office in Titusville to honor Edwin Drake, the father…
Recent Deaths 08/21/25
Scott L. Magee, 69, of Stoneboro, formerly of Harmony, passed away July 2, 2025. Michael John Pyle, 71, of Franklin, passed away on August 18,…
Pet of the Day 08/20/25
Meet Kronk (Scout Master)! Kronk was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Pacha & Yzma. They came to PAWS after being…
VC Class of 1975 gathers for 50-year reunion
The Venango Christian High School Class of 1975 marked its 50-year reunion over the weekend with a series of celebrations that drew more than half…
Forest schools bring home medals from FCCLA national leadership conference
Forest Area School District students earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando this July, bringing home multiple medals in Students Taking…
Titusville cyber school adds new partner
The Titusville Area School Board approved a partnership with Bald Eagle Area School District, making it the 36th district to join the Rockets Online Campus…
Recent Deaths 08/20/25
Ralph N. Peterson Jr., 67 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Rebecca “Becky” A. Aikens, 82, of Franklin, passed away August 17,…
Pet of the Day 08/19/25
Meet Ozzy! Ozzy is a loving, adult male with lots of energy and affection to give. He is a very friendly dog who is always…
Oil City Class of 1975 reunion
Over 70 people from the Oil City High School Class of 1975 gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion. The celebration was a three-day event…
PennDOT District 10 has job openings
Recent Deaths 08/19/25
Pet of the Day 08/18/25
Horsethief Days deep with Jeeps
2 men who served during WWII share their experiences
Recent Deaths 08/18/25
Pet of the Day 08/16/25
