Franklin DUI
Pet of the Day 12/17/25
Meet Ziegler aka “Ziggy”! Ziggy was born in June of 2025. He came to PAWS covered in ticks and so afraid, but you wouldn’t know…
Clarion homicide suspect’s hearing continued again
The preliminary hearing for 34-year-old Chase Steigerwald, the Clarion man who faces a homicide charge in connection to the Nov. 5 death of 45-year-old Rachel…
Truck driver criminally charged; police say man’s vehicle struck tow driver on I-80 in July
Jugraj Singh, 32, of Indianapolis, has been criminally charged in Clarion County in connection with a July 7 Interstate 80 crash in Richland Township that…
Sugarcreek Assistant Borough Manager Speth charged with DUI
James Speth, a former Sugarcreek Borough Council member and current assistant borough manager, has been charged with misdemeanor DUI following a Nov. 26 traffic stop…
Sugarcreek food drive brings in over $1K worth of products
Despite the frigid weather, Sugarcreek Borough Police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, received over $1000 worth of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene…
Cranberry School Board reorganizes
Cranberry Area School Board President Tom Neely was reelected, with Kyle Melat chosen as first vice president and Mark Marterella as second vice president during…
Keystone senior trip under scrutiny as board weighs aspects of annual excursion
The Keystone School Board is considering whether to change its long-standing senior class trip to Washington, D.C., citing cost, participation and academic concerns. While the…
Recent Deaths 12/17/25
Kevin Eric Schilk, 67, passed away December 13, 2025. Joyce J. Nelson Bloom, 82, of Titusville, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Mary “Bessie”…
Recent Deaths 12/16/25
Rexford “Rex” Knight, 64, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday morning, December 14, 2025. Jay F. Gold, 66, of Oil City, passed away Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 12/15/25
Meet Rena! Rena was born in April of 2025 and is learning to get along with the other kitties. She is very vocal and tends…
A Christmas tree that gives
Clintonville Mayor Megan Weber held the borough’s fourth annual community Christmas tree event on Dec. 6. Members of the community decorated the tree with items…
Clarion’s Wreaths Across America Day offers perspective
The National Wreaths Across America Day observance at Clarion Cemetery on Saturday honored local veterans with a focus on remembrance and gratitude, as organizer Noreen…
Recent Deaths 12/15/25
Denise Theresa Blanchette, 62, of Fryburg, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Thomas L. Rennard, 72, of Oil City, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/13/25
Meet McBride! McBride was born in October of 2024 and spent his first year of life looking out for himself. He was recently trapped and…
Recent Deaths 12/13/25
Joyce Ann Drake, 81, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Anthony O. Davis, 81, Oil City, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025….
Recent Deaths 12/11/25
Carl Ellsworth Smith, 78, of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday night, December 9, 2025. William Harry Best, 92, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday,…
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care
This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular winter holiday houseplants. In order to care for indoor winter holiday plants,…
Pet of the Day 12/10/25
Meet Renfri a.k.a. Wren! Renfri was born in July of 2025. She’s always the last kitten to approach, but purrs loudly and loves being pet…
State Senate panel OKs bill on phones in schools
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced Senate Bill 1014, a bipartisan measure requiring public schools to adopt “bell-to-bell” policies prohibiting student cellphone use during…
Recent Deaths 12/10/25
Debra L. (Morrison) Trent, 66, of Oil City, passed away on Monday morning, December 8, 2025. Gary L. Vanistendael, 71, of Harrisville, formerly of the…
Pet of the Day 12/09/25
Meet Nivellen aka “Niblet”! Niblet was born in July of 2025 and is a sweet, funny little guy. He’s very playful and plays until he…
Gary Bickerstaff to play at Billy’s Has Karma
Gary Bickerstaff will play at Billy’s has Karma from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. There is a $5 cover at the door, and food and…
Franklin cheerleaders to hold food drive
The Franklin Senior High Winter Cheerleaders will be holding a food drive Monday to benefit Community Services of Venango County in Oil City and the…
Recent Deaths 12/09/25
Patricia E. Rinkus, 69, of Franklin, passed away on December 4, 2025. Terry D. Wenner, 80, of Oil City, passed away Sunday morning, December 7,…
Pet of the Day 12/08/25
Meet Okra! Okra was born in August of 2025. He is a beautiful Classic Silver Tabby and is super friendly and affectionate. He was born…
Recent Deaths 12/08/25
Patty Ellen Gallagher, 69, of Franklin, passed away on December 4, 2025. Judith “Judy” Ann Wolfgang, 77, of Warren, passed away on December 1, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/06/25
Meet Eggplant a.k.a. Eggy! Eggy was born in August of 2025. He is such a sweet little guy with his striking dark gray fur and…
Titusville Council on the Arts to host two free holiday shows at Pitt-Titusville
The Titusville Council on the Arts will present two free holiday performances at the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville on Dec. 10 and 17….
North Clarion School Board reappoints president, vice president
The North Clarion School Board held its annual reorganizational meeting Wednesday, unanimously re-electing Scott Daum as president and Jeff Barron as vice president, and appointing…
Red Light, Green Light, Gratitude
Last week, I talked about noticing. How travel, or even someone else’s travel story, can jolt us out of autopilot. And it is amazing when noticing leads…
Red Cross encourages holiday blood donations
Oakland Township enters second phase of Veterans Banner Project
Nifty at 90: Franklin matriarch celebrates 90 years of family
