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Pet of the Day 08/22/25
Meet Pacha! Pacha was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Kronk & Yzma. They came to PAWS after being trapped in…
Nifty at 90: Oil City man worked the Army mess hall with Elvis
Today’s Nifty at 90 feature celebrates Paul Meagher of Oil City, a devoted family man, Army veteran, and lifelong sports enthusiast. Paul served 21 years…
“Yonder Mountain” original operetta opens tonight at Barrow-Civic
“Yonder Mountain,” an original operetta by local composer John Krumich, premieres tonight at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Set in post-Civil War Appalachia, the allegorical…
Recent Deaths 08/22/25
Lawrence “Larry” Laverne Best Jr., 60, of Knox, passed away on August 11, 2025. Jonathon Daniel (Dan) O’Connor, 73, of Valdez, Alaska, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/21/25
Meet Lotus! Lotus came to us a stray, so we don’t know much about her history. She is a nice medium sized dog (about 40…
St. Joseph Church back to school community night out
Just over 100 children from the community got to pick out school supplies and enjoy some fun at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oil City…
Pet first aid class to benefit Franklin Rotary dog park
Franklin Animal Clinic will host a pet first aid class Saturday to raise funds for the Franklin Rotary Club’s planned dog park near Miller-Sibley Park….
Titusville post office dedicated to Drake
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly led a ceremony on Monday to formally dedicate the U.S. Postal Service office in Titusville to honor Edwin Drake, the father…
Recent Deaths 08/21/25
Scott L. Magee, 69, of Stoneboro, formerly of Harmony, passed away July 2, 2025. Michael John Pyle, 71, of Franklin, passed away on August 18,…
Pet of the Day 08/20/25
Meet Kronk (Scout Master)! Kronk was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Pacha & Yzma. They came to PAWS after being…
VC Class of 1975 gathers for 50-year reunion
The Venango Christian High School Class of 1975 marked its 50-year reunion over the weekend with a series of celebrations that drew more than half…
Forest schools bring home medals from FCCLA national leadership conference
Forest Area School District students earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando this July, bringing home multiple medals in Students Taking…
Titusville cyber school adds new partner
The Titusville Area School Board approved a partnership with Bald Eagle Area School District, making it the 36th district to join the Rockets Online Campus…
Recent Deaths 08/20/25
Ralph N. Peterson Jr., 67 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Rebecca “Becky” A. Aikens, 82, of Franklin, passed away August 17,…
Pet of the Day 08/19/25
Meet Ozzy! Ozzy is a loving, adult male with lots of energy and affection to give. He is a very friendly dog who is always…
Oil City father and son face drug charges
A father and son from Oil City, Richard “Tom” Brichard, 45, and his son Zevin Brichard, 19, have been charged with drug offenses after police…
Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing will touch down in Clarion
The skies above Clarion County Airport will be buzzing Aug. 29-30 with the return of the Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event, where…
Sligo crowns new Miss Purr-fect
At the annual Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant that was hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, the event raised $6,500 for local cat rescues. The event…
Recent Deaths 08/16/25
William L. Bunce Jr., 82, of Warren, passed away on August 6, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/15/25
Meet Joy! Joy was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS from a feral colony. She is very sweet, but still a little…
Evergreen Arbors community festival supplies summer fun
Evergreen Arbors near Franklin hosted its annual Community Day on Thursday, offering residents food, fellowship, a bouncy house, and connections to local resources. Organized by…
North Clarion moves forward with co-op competitive cheerleading team
The North Clarion School Board has approved a co-op agreement with Clarion-Limestone to give students the chance to join a competitive cheerleading team, similar to…
Keystone adjusts minimum player policy for boys soccer
The Keystone School Board voted to let the high school boys soccer team start the 2025 season with 11 players, despite the district’s policy requiring…
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man known for Ski’s Market finds paradise at home
David Cheresnowski of Clintonville, born Aug. 15, 1935, in Waverly, NY, served five years in the U.S. Air Force as a military police dog trainer…
Recent Deaths 08/15/25
James P. Stewart Jr., 75, of Butler, formerly of the Clintonville area, passed away on August 5, 2025. Charlie Earl “Charles” Owens Sr., 77, of…
Pet of the Day 08/14/25
Meet Pot Roast! Pot Roast is a very affectionate and playful kitten looking for a forever family of his own! Pot Roast loves to play…
Grove City College ranked No. 1 for most religious students in U.S.
Grove City College has been named the nation’s No. 1 school for “Most Religious Students” in The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of *The Best 391…
Recent Deaths 08/14/25
Melissa A. Ciko, 55, of Oil City, passed away August 12, 2025. Elizabeth “Beth” A. Wolfe, 68, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 11,…
Pet of the Day 08/13/25
Meet Ginny Weasley! Ginny was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings, George & Fred. She is a very sweet…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
