Members of the Cranberry High School winter formal court are (from left) Alex McLaughlin, Kaylee Hartzell, Noah Stokes, Payten Scott, Colby Dulaney, Emma Sisco, Caleb Seybert, Bethany Novicki, Bradley Smith and Addysen Fawcett. The winter formal dance will be held Saturday at the high school, and the theme is “The Snowball.”
Cranberry winter formal court
Pet of the Day 01/28/26
Meet Cheerio! Cheerio was born in August of 2025 and brought to the shelter in January. He is a sweet boy who is still a…
Cranberry winter formal court
Members of the Cranberry High School winter formal court are (from left) Alex McLaughlin, Kaylee Hartzell, Noah Stokes, Payten Scott, Colby Dulaney, Emma Sisco, Caleb…
Venango tech center students do well at Skills USA event
Venango Technology Center was represented by 46 students at this year’s SkillsUSA District 10 competitions, where students competed against peers from 12 technical schools across…
Recent Deaths 01/28/26
Betty Lou Glass, 84, of Oil City, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. Robert E. Weeter, 85, of Knox, passed away Thursday evening, January 22,…
Pet of the Day 01/27/26
Meet Ford! Ford came to us after being found under the hood of someone’s truck. He is roughly 8 months old, as of November 2025,…
PennWest Clarion ETS sponsors hands-on culinary experience
Middle and high school students in PennWest Clarion’s Educational Talent Search program recently took part in Souper Chef II, a hands-on culinary career exploration and…
Franklin distributes food boxes
The city of Franklin distributed 504 food boxes to households in early January through a one-time community food distribution program funded by its Community Development…
Clarion Troop 51 scouts finish second at local Klondike Derby
Nine scouts from Scouting America Clarion Troop 51 earned second place at this year’s “Westward Expansion: Forging the Nation” Klondike Derby at Custaloga Town Scout…
Oil City man accused of animal cruelty
A video of an Oil City man allegedly abusing a dog has lead to charges for cruelty to animals following police investigation. According to a…
Recent Deaths 01/27/26
Dennis “Scott” Horner, 69, of Rimersburg, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. Janet M. Stephens, 92, of Cranberry, passed away on Friday morning, January 23,…
Pet of the Day 01/26/26
Meet Aspen! Aspen has the softest fur you have ever felt, and she loves for you to pet her. This all white, beautiful girl was…
Recent Deaths 01/26/26
Pamela Sue Black, 74, of Sligo, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Penny Sue Sanner, 77, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday morning,…
Pet of the Day 01/24/26
Meet Wynona! Wynona was born in May of 2025. She is still pretty shy, but gets along well with other kitties. You can visit and…
Connected Along the Way
Last week, I wrote about connection. About choosing it deliberately, especially when the world feels loud and fractured. Which is all well and good in…
2 charged for trafficking cocaine in region
Two men, cousins Corey Scott of Monroe County and Arden Scott of New York, are facing felony charges for trafficking cocaine across Pennsylvania into Erie…
Recent Deaths 01/22/26
Mary Lou Gruphofer, 60, of Polk, passed away January 17, 2026. Kenneth L. “Ken” Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 20,…
Pet of the Day 01/21/26
Meet Simba! Simba was born in 2020 and is such a sweet boy. He is very affectionate and wouldn’t be a good option for someone…
Cranberry woman accused of arson
A Cranberry Township woman is facing multiple charges after a home on Tippery Road burned down Saturday, with state police alleging the fire was intentionally…
Venango economic development approves rec center contracts, expands maker space plans
At its first meeting of 2026, the Venango County Economic Development Authority approved several contracts, including two tied to the proposed Venango Sports and Recreation…
Evaluating the Garden
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and disappointments of last year’s garden. In the lull after the holidays, stop and take…
Recent Deaths 01/21/26
Brenda L. Kapp, 65, of Miola, passed away on Monday evening, January 19, 2026. “Butch” Blaine A. Henry Jr., 68, of Leeper, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 01/20/26
Meet Frankie! Frankie came to us after 6 years of being a friendly barn cat. She is a sweet and affectionate girl and will thrive…
Regional cold front is dangerous, meteorologists say
A cold front bringing snow squalls and dangerous wind chills has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a cold weather advisory for the Oil…
Recent Deaths 01/20/26
Karen Elizabeth May, 80, passed away on January 10, 2026. Carolyn (Kelly) Nielsen, 84, passed away on the morning of January 17, 2026. William A….
Resolution-Adjacent
Well, here we are – a whole week into a whole new year. This time of year always comes with a strange kind of energy,…
Pet of the Day 01/19/26
Meet Poptart! Poptart was surrendered to Precious Paws when her Mom and Dad got a divorce and moved into apartments. She was loved but neither…
Farm Show scholarship goes to Titusville resident
Titusville resident Mark Snyder, seen with state Sen. Scott Hutchinson, holds his Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship. Snyder, a freshman at Penn State World Campus, is…
Vacant residence in Oil City catches fire
A vacant residence at 69 Grove Ave. that had been used by the Oil City Fire Department for training caught fire Saturday morning, prompting a…
Franklin man charged in child pornography case
A Franklin man, 66-year-old Larry Boocks II, has been charged with 50 felony counts of child sexual abuse material after investigators say two electronic devices…
Recent Deaths 01/19/26
Rose Marie Oertel Mong, 61, of Franklin, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Sarah W. Bills, 87, of Clarion, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026….
Pet of the Day 01/17/26
Nifty at 90: Family matriarch enjoys games and family
Judge Kirtland accepting letters of interest for Abramovic’s successor
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