Fatal crash in Mercer County
Pet of the Day 01/03/26
Meet Mavis! Mavis came in with 3 other kitties after needing to leave the barn they grew up in. Thanks to the girl who raised…
Recent Deaths 01/03/26
Joseph Russell Brown Jr., 43, of Franklin, and formerly of Oil City, passed away January 1, 2026. Samuel Leroy Williams, 71, passed away passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/02/26
Meet Cinco! After being spotted wandering around by himself, this handsome fella was brought to the rescue. Because his owners were never found, he is…
Man accused of repeatedly terrorizing 4 people at Sugarcreek residence
A Franklin man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly terrorizing four people at a residence in Sugarcreek Borough over several months. According…
Recent Deaths 01/02/26
Allen L. Haag, 64, of Cranberry, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025. Ronald Alan Hovis, 68, of St. Petersburg, passed away early Saturday…
Pet of the Day 12/31/25
Meet Jo! Jo and her sister Kaylee came to us after their owner passed away. They are both 7 years old, sisters, and have been…
Traffic switch for I-80 North Fork project set
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors have announced an upcoming traffic switch on Interstate 80 westbound, from the median side to the…
Yet more winter weather inbound
Those with New Year’s Eve plans should proceed with caution as the region is under yet another winter weather advisory starting on New Year’s Eve…
Recent Deaths 12/31/25
Rhonda Sue Rugh, 57, of Franklin, died on Monday, December 29, 2025. Helen M. Bearfield, 78, of Curllsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/30/25
Meet Winnie! Winnie is a beautiful brindle, 35 lb, petite, female, Terrier mix approximately 2 years old brought to the rescue when found running on…
Clarion takes part in effort to track homelessness
Community agencies and partners will conduct the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 22 as part of a nationwide effort to identify individuals and families…
Recent Deaths 12/30/25
Linda J. Corbett, 74, of Parker, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Fred Blackhurst Jr., 75, of Franklin, passed away on December 29, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/29/25
Meet Starsky! Starsky came to us as a young kitten with his brother. He was underweight but we gave him some TLC and he is…
Recent Deaths 12/29/25
Ronald “Ron” M. Tarr, 77, of Oil City, passed away on December 24, 2025. James H. Brewster, 79, of Oil City, died Saturday, December 27,…
Pet of the Day 12/27/25
Meet Sun! Sun is one of six 8 week old Miniature Bernadoodle mixes born at the rescue after their mother, Petunia, was surrendered. Owners believe…
Recent Deaths 12/24/25
Lisa A. Yashinski, 68, of Oil City, passed away December 23, 2025. Carole Winston (Schaffer) Schrecengost, 87, passed away on December 20, 2025. For…
Pet of the Day 12/23/25
Meet Deb (Previously known as Lucy)! Deb was born in September of 2022 and was recently trapped at Wolf’s Camp Ground. She was friendly to…
Pool hall, eatery now in Lighthouse Towne Center in Franklin
Racks n’ Snacks, a family-friendly pool hall and eatery in Franklin, has relocated from 13th Street to a larger, more central downtown space on the…
Pet of the Day 12/22/25
Meet Richard Burke! Richard was born in January of 2024 and came to PAWS with eight other kitties after being found in a garage out…
Weather causes traffic woes throughout Venango County
A winter storm that moved through the region Friday, bringing snow, strong winds and plunging temperatures, led to dozens of traffic incidents in Venango County…
Recent Deaths 12/22/25
Douglas Grant Baker, 65, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. James Allen knight, 73, of Knox, passed away Saturday morning, December 20, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/20/25
Meet Siddhartha! Siddhartha, aka Sidd, is a big, sweet boy who has had a rough life on the street. Siddhartha looks like an old Norse…
Truth, Turkey, and Grandma’s Knitting
I have a question for you. How do we tell people the things they might not want to hear, but kind of need to hear….
Recent Deaths 12/20/25
Carol A. Dunlap, 80, of Grove City, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Mary Lee Pleger Hartle, 82, passed away on November 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/19/25
Meet Silas! Silas was born in October of 2023. He is a sweet boy, with a sweet and gentle disposition. He gets along well with…
Tree of Hope raises funds for American Cancer Society at Cranberry Mall
The American Cancer Society will offer the public the opportunity of symbolically lighting a bulb on its “Tree of Hope” located near Santa in the…
Relay for Life preps for Daffodil Days
Venango County Relay for Life teams are again supporting those affected by cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser, with Judy Stevenson and…
Keystone High School is ‘Fan Favorite’ in Paint the Plow
PennDOT announced that Keystone High School earned the “Fan Favorite” award in the District 10 Paint the Plow safety outreach contest, with its student-designed snowplow…
Recent Deaths 12/19/25
David J. Wescoat, 88, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Nancy Jane King, 90, of Franklin, passed away on December 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/18/25
Meet Natalie Green! Natalie was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet little girl who loves to be petted and scratched under her…
CATA introduces vanpool program
Program dedicates $1.35M to 63rd District
Recent Deaths 12/18/25
Pet of the Day 12/17/25
Clarion homicide suspect’s hearing continued again
Truck driver criminally charged; police say man’s vehicle struck tow driver on I-80 in July
Sugarcreek Assistant Borough Manager Speth charged with DUI
