A hawk perches on the radio tower up off Grandview Ave. in Oil City Tuesday as a Grackle harasses it by dive bombing the raptor. Earlier the hawk was chased to the radio tower by a three grackles and a crow. (Photo by Richard Sayer)
Hawk and Grackle
Pet of the Day 03/28/26
Meet Sammy! Although Sammy looks pretty beat up, he is a young cat, born in February of 2024. He was brutally picked on (out on…
Sharon drug trafficker sentenced to 3 decades in prison
A Sharon man, Laven Davis, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death…
Harrisville man accused of raping PennWest Clarion student in her residence hall
A Harrisville man, Riley McGuire, 18, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a PennWest Clarion student in her campus residence hall in…
Pet of the Day 03/27/26
Meet Scooby! Meet Scooby, a loving and friendly boy who’s ready to be your new best friend! This playful pup is always up for a…
PennWest earns Military School Silver designation
PennWest University has been named a 2026–27 Military Friendly School, earning a Silver designation for the third consecutive year in recognition of its support for…
State initiative aims to reduce veterans suicide
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has launched a statewide suicide prevention initiative backed by a $143,947 grant to support Pennsylvania service members, veterans…
State issues warning about phishing scam
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike Commission are warning residents about text phishing scams that falsely claim unpaid fines or tolls…
Recent Deaths 03/27/26
Anna Maria Whitling, 68, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Monday, march 23, 2026. Linda K. (Simpson) Ganoe, 82, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday,…
Pet of the Day 03/26/26
Meet Sweeney! Sweeney, a handsome, friendly, perhaps Border Collie mix was brought to the rescue after being found wandering down a road on his own…
Kennerdell native participates in student estimating competition
Twelve Slippery Rock University engineering students, including Kennerdell’s Zachary Donaldson, competed in the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania Student Estimating Competition, where one SRU team…
PennDOT accepting applications for summer help in Forest and Warren
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for summer student internships and temporary highway maintenance positions in Forest and Warren counties. Maintenance workers will…
Recent Deaths 03/26/26
Carol Elizabeth Fox, 78, of Dempseytown, passed away on Friday morning, March 20, 2026. Patricia Jean Knespel Young, 87, of Emlenton, Richland Township, Clarion County,…
Pet of the Day 03/25/26
Meet Solice! Solice thinks she is a lap dog. She would like nothing more than to be carried around like a baby all day. Unfortunately…
Paint Mills Road bridge replacement planned
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced a bridge replacement project on Paint Mills Road in Clarion County, with contractor Francis J. Palo Inc. currently…
Recent Deaths 03/25/26
David R. Burk, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
New Castle man sentenced for drug trafficking
A New Castle man, Jauan Searcy, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison and six years of supervised release after pleading guilty to drug…
Pet of the Day 03/20/26
Meet Yule! Life didn’t start easy for Yule and his 5 siblings. Their mama was found wandering alone, hungry & scared, searching for a safe…
Former Forest corrections officer pleads guilty to assaulting 2 officers in training
A former corrections officer at the SCI Forest state prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting two corrections officers in training during apparent hazing incidents. Garrett…
Recent Deaths 03/20/26
Kristina M. Teifer, 57, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Robert “BK” Edward Kriek, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 03/19/26
Meet Pauly! We are not sure what Pauly is. His mom was a mixed breed cattle dog, and his dad was a traveling soldier. Pauly…
Franklin officer takes oath
Blayne Baker took his oath of office as a Franklin police officer during a ceremony Wednesday at City Hall in front of Baker’s family, city…
Recent Deaths 03/19/26
Patricia (Patty) Louise McChesney, 68, of Toms Brook, VA, formerly of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Sara Lee Mong, 77, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 03/18/26
Meet Eira! Eira was born in August of 2021 and was recently brought to PAWS. She is a beautiful calico kitty who is struggling a…
PennWest receives awards for storytelling, multimedia
PennWest University earned national recognition in educational advertising awards, receiving a merit award for its “Power of PennWest” integrated marketing campaign and a bronze award…
Recent Deaths 03/18/26
Nancy C. Barger, 71, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Susan Ann Carns, 77, of Ahrensville, passed away on March 16,…
Pet(s) of the Day 03/17/26
Meet Minka and Lucky Henry! Minka & Lucky Henry are a loving, bonded mother/son duo that is sure to keep you on your toes! They…
Tippecanoe Road closure delayed
A change in dates has been announced for an upcoming temporary closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) in support of the Interstate 80 Canoe Creek…
FHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion
The Franklin Area High School Class of 1975 held its 50-year reunion in September 2025 at the Franklin Elks Club. More than 100 classmates and…
C-L wins state academic decathlon
The Clarion-Limestone High School academic decathlon team captured the first-place trophy for small schools in the state academic decathlon competition in Hershey. The team will…
Recent Deaths 03/17/26
Vickie Ann Turner, 69, of Franklin, passed away on March 11, 2026. Lorenzo J. “Larry” Grill, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 13,…
Pet of the Day 03/16/26
Oil City Uncorked event scheduled for next month
Titusville hospital imaging services get accreditation
Recent Deaths 03/16/26
Pet of the Day 03/14/26
Body found near Fisherman’s Cove Road; connection to missing man remains unconfirmed
ORA’s outdoor recreation business contest underway
