The Franklin High School prom will be held tonight at Wanango Country Club. Queen candidates are (from left) Ella Marbich, Gabrielle Laderer, Isabella Peterson, Maddox Dechant and Olivia Tawney. King candidates are (from left) Tobias Sanchez, Seldon Bean, Matthew Hallenbeck, William Findlan and Camden Smith.
Franklin prom is tonight
A New Voice, Stitched from the Quiet: Pele’s Perspective
This month, a new voice joins our pages. Not loud, not urgent, but present. Pele – some folks say Pell-ay, others Pell-ee; he doesn’t mind,…
Pet of the Day 05/10/25
Meet Jonathan! Jonathan and his brother, Ambrosia, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
Franklin names top graduates
Olivia Tawney has been named valedictorian and Abigail Boland salutatorian of Franklin High School’s Class of 2025. Tawney, of Franklin, plans to study architecture at…
Franklin prom is tonight
The Franklin High School prom will be held tonight at Wanango Country Club. Queen candidates are (from left) Ella Marbich, Gabrielle Laderer, Isabella Peterson, Maddox…
Sandycreek students learn all about the weather
Sandycreek Elementary School students experienced an engaging, multi-seasonal weather lesson during a visit from WJET-TV meteorologist Tom Atkins, who shared his passion for weather and…
Cranberry hears progress on Aires Hill Bridge, receives new equipment
At their recent meeting, Cranberry Township supervisors approved the purchase of new equipment and vehicles, including a \$17,205 leaf blower and two trucks, to support…
ORA receives $180K grant for President boat launch
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has awarded over \$180,000 in grant funding to the Oil Region Alliance (ORA) for the construction of a nonmotorized…
Recent Deaths 05/10/25
Stephen Boyd Crose, 68, passed away April 25, 2025. Jane L. Neely Haley, 94, formerly of Knox, passed away on May 8, 2025. For…
Pet of the Day 05/09/25
Meet Munchie! Munchi is a beautiful medium-coat dilute torti that was born in September of 2000. She has striking green eyes and a sweet and…
Rocky Grove prom royalty
Aaron Wetjen was crowned king and Faith Copley was crowned queen at the Rocky Grove High School prom that was held Saturday. Wetjen is the…
Recent Deaths 05/09/25
Charles Edward Byerly (“Chuck”), 92, of Leeper, died Monday, May 5, 2025. Gary M. Hartle, 70, of Monument, Colorado, formerly of Lucinda, passed away April…
‘Super Berry’ gets national attention
Cranberry High School’s quirky “Super Berry” mascot made a surprising run in The64, a national high school mascot tournament, defeating opponents like a bird, a…
Pet of the Day 05/08/25
Meet Ripley! Ripley is a loyal and protective companion. This adult male is a curious and brave dog who is always eager to investigate new…
Titusville High School receives Schubert scholarship
Olivia Decker, left, receives the 2025 Schubert Musical and Literary Club Scholarship from Schubert Club Scholarship Chairman Laurie Mong at the National Music Week Dinner…
Feldman winners announced
Mary Polonsky of Oil City Area High School and Lilli Fonzo of Franklin Area High School were named winners of the 32nd annual Margaret Feldman…
Recent Deaths 05/07/25
Marilyn Sue (Reisinger) Exley, 75, of Rockland, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025. Mildred C. Marterella, 80, of Emlenton, passed away Sunday evening,…
Pet of the Day 05/06/25
Meet Gabby! Miss Gabby is looking for a forever home to call her own! Gabby is very friendly and loves attention. She may take some…
Keystone commencement speaker is 1999 alum at school
Angela Brown, a 1999 Keystone High School alumna, will serve as the commencement speaker at the school’s May 29 graduation. A graduate of the University…
Oil City Swing Out is Saturday
Oil City High School Swing Out queen candidates include (front, from left) Makaia Canaan, Shalyn Whittemore, Sydney Miller, Tessa Yashinski, Natalie Shevock and Madison Musser….
Central Elementary student recognized for writing
On Thursday, Central Elementary third-grader Landon Neely was recognized for his talent in writing in the PBS Kids Writers Contest, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club…
Recent Deaths 05/06/25
Jeremy Michael McClintock, 42, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rouseville, passed away May 2, 2025. Brian Paul Hanna, 63, of Oil City, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 05/05/25
Meet Hermione! Hermione is a sweet and petite girl looking for her forever home! She is very affectionate and loves head rubs and chin scratches,…
Franklin student takes 2nd in art competition
Franklin Area High School student Makenzi Emick earned second place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District, with winners recognized during…
Family Fish Day was reel quality time
Despite rainy weather, families gathered at Cooperstown Pond on Saturday for the annual Family Fish Day, hosted by the Fatherhood Initiative of Family Service and…
Recent Deaths 05/05/25
Dr. Victor John Pilewski (VJ), 42, of Meadville, formerly of Oil City, passed away on May 1, 2025. James Lee Daugherty, 79, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 05/03/25
Meet Tammy! Sweet Tammy is looking for a home to call her own and a family to share her love with! She is very friendly…
12 local students graduate from welding program
Twelve local high school students have graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County’s welding technology certificate program at the Clarion County Career Center. Students…
Former Pittsburgh area police chief sentenced for drug charges
Former Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and…
PennWest ROTC students salutes the Clarion community he serves
Jacob Kline, a recent graduate of PennWest Clarion’s nursing program and a dedicated ROTC cadet, balanced his academic and military responsibilities while actively serving the…
Recent Deaths 05/03/25
Christopher, Leroy Cleland, 71, of Titusville, passed away April 27, 2025. Eugene “Red” Alan Stewart, 73, of Cochranton, Wayne Twp., and formerly of Grove City,…
The Company We Keep: Building a Better Future, Together
Pet of the Day 05/02/25
Businesses are changing things up, moving in downtown Franklin
Nifty at 90: Teacher and veteran celebrates
Recent Deaths 05/02/25
Pet of the Day 05/01/25
Clarion-Limestone student wins art competition
