Luke Pentz, 13, of Emlenton was promoted on June 23 to the rank of cadet second lieutenant and was formally recognized by the Franklin squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for earning the Major General William “Billy” Mitchell Award. He is pictured with CAP special guest, U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Cresswell of the 311th Recruiting Squadron, in Franklin. To earn the award, cadets must pass a series of leadership and aerospace exams and physical fitness tests, attend character development classes and give oral presentations, and graduate from an intensive military-style basic encampment. Nationwide, only 15% of all cadets achieve this level. Mitchell cadets are looked on favorably when applying for the U.S. Air Force Academy and, if they enlist in the U.S. Air Force, are promoted to Airman First Class upon completion of Basic Military Training.
Local cadet earns Billy Mitchell award
Pet of the Day 07/02/25
Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is such a sweet boy, he will be a great kitten for a cat loving family. You can visit and adopt Sunshine…
Local cadet earns Billy Mitchell award
Luke Pentz, 13, of Emlenton was promoted on June 23 to the rank of cadet second lieutenant and was formally recognized by the Franklin squadron…
Anesthetist charged with drug theft
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Polk woman faces charges for failing to pay funeral expenses, escaping confinement
Rebecca Peterson, 46, of Polk faces multiple felony charges after allegedly keeping $1,420 raised on GoFundMe for her 2021‑deceased daughter’s funeral instead of paying the Franklin…
Recent Deaths 07/02/25
Lynn (Hannold) Uhl, formerly of the Clarion area, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. William Dennis Logue, 65, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/01/25
Meet Aloe! Alouette was born in about January of 2015. He was brought to the shelter by one of our volunteers who had cared for…
Franklin Blues & BBQ scholarships awarded to local students
Franklin Area High School seniors Gaby Laderer and Madi Stewart were each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival Committee during the…
Arkoosh warns of potential phone scam
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting SNAP benefit recipients. Callers impersonating DHS threaten to cancel…
Boil water advisory for East Brady, Rimersburg, and Petrolia
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a boil advisory for East Brady, which also supplies water to Rimersburg and Petrolia. According to…
St. Joseph Church Plans 86th Annual 4th of July Celebration
The 85th annual Lucinda St. Joseph Church July 4th celebration will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds, featuring…
Recent Deaths 07/01/25
Tyler Leroy David Bean, 23, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Deborah E. Chafin, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, June…
Pet of the Day 06/30/25
Meet Ron! Meet Ron, the handsome and friendly feline looking for his forever home! Ron is very affectionate and loves attention. He loves to play…
Recent Deaths 06/30/25
Valerie Jean Sayers, 65, of Cooperstown, passed away June 26, 2025. Lynn Marie, Hepfl, 69, of Clarion, passed away on June 28, 2025. Terry W….
Where the Echo Still Lingers
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever had a flat tire, a busted mower, or a car that made a noise no one could…
Pet of the Day 06/28/25
Meet Kat! Kat is a 4 year old sweetheart. She is very friendly and would be a great addition to any family. She is currently…
Pet of the Day 06/26/25
Meet Sadie! Sadie is a sweet young kitty looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first around new people and…
Pitt-Titusville receives gift in memory of Alex Joyce
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Franklin school board approves salary hikes for administrators
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Recent Deaths 06/26/25
Ona L. Knight, 69, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tricia D. McCall, 71, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Monday,…
Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25
Meet Lefty and Daisy! Lefty and Daisy were born to a feral mom in the Polk Center colony. They were rescued quickly and have been…
Bridge Builders announces first recipient of technical career investment grant
Bridge Builders Community Foundations awarded its first technical career investment grant—a reverse scholarship aimed at reducing student debt and retaining engineering talent in Venango County—to…
Recent Deaths 06/25/25
James J. “J.J.” Young, 73, of Emlenton (Rockland Township), died on Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Roxanne Murphy, 73, of Lucinda, passed away on Sunday,…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets
The following is an excerpt from the article “Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas. ( https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-root-vegetables-beets-carrots-turnips-and-rutabagas ) Root vegetables must be…
Pet of the Day 06/24/25
Meet Butters! Butters was born in March of 2025 and, along with his sister Wendy, is looking for their forever home. He is outgoing, affectionate,…
League of Hope pool players, sponsors help 2 more families
The League of Hope, a local charity pool league, held its annual banquet Saturday and presented $6,000 each to two families of children with serious…
St. Stephen students honored by Franklin CDA chapter
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Franklin Liberty Fest to begin; events serve as a run-up to July 4 festivities
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Recent Deaths 06/24/25
Janessa Rose Pepper, 20, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Robert Vincent “Vince” Straub, 85, of State College, passed away on June…
Pet of the Day 06/23/25
Meet Sophie! Sweet Sophie is looking for a forever family to call her own! She is very friendly, loves to play, and loves attention. She…
Brookville community steps up efforts for Laurel Festival parade
Brookville’s nearly 100-year-old Laurel Festival parade was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers like LuAnn Murray, Denny Bartley, and Marine vet Bob Hannold helping…
Foxburg Borough Council approves ownership transfer of caboose
Knox parking meter removal could begin in September
Pet of the Day 06/21/25
Rocky Grove fireman’s fair returns next week
Oil City man faces charges in large-scale fentanyl case
Recent Deaths 06/21/25
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