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Pet of the Day 09/05/25
Meet Puffin! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS with…
Early entrepreneur starts making, selling bags in Oil City
At this year’s Oil City Curb Market, 10-year-old Abigail Grams, of Cranberry Township, has been getting her feet wet as a young entrepreneur. She has…
Oil City Izaak Walton League hosts student logo contest for 100th anniversary
The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is inviting Venango County high school students to design a logo in honor of…
Recent Deaths 09/05/25
Valarie Marie Finland, 54, of Clarion, passed away on September 3, 2025. Linda D. McKinney, 76, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, September 3,…
Pet(s) of the Day 09/04/25
Meet Phaedra & Ophelia! This beautiful bonded pair of kittens is looking for their forever family! Phaedra and Ophelia are very sweet girls ready to…
Grove City College to hold annual rural ministry conference this weekend
The Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) at Grove City College will host its annual conference — The Local Church on Mission — on Friday and…
Marching bands from around the region will again visit Oil City for Music in Oil Country
The 2025 Music in Oil Country marching band festival will return to the Oil City High School athletic complex this Saturday, featuring performances from 12…
Oil Valley Film Festival returns this weekend for 10th year
The 2025 Oil Valley Film Festival will return this weekend for its ten-year anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing global cinema to Venango County. Sixteen…
Recent Deaths 09/04/25
Samuel Francis Wilson, 77, of Mounds, Oklahoma, and formerly of Shippenville, passed away on August 12, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Pet of the Day 09/03/25
Meet Monkey! Monkey is a sweet fellow. He lost his owner and is now looking for a home to spend the rest of his years…
Nifty at 90: Woman’s devotion is to God and family
Norma Jean Hart Gaw of Rockland Township is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Born in Bakerstown as one of seven children, Norma graduated from Mars…
Recent Deaths 09/03/25
Michael Gerald Duncan, 41, of Oil City, passed away August 29, 2025. Velma M. Whitmer, 101, of Youngsville, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday…
Pet of the Day 09/02/25
Meet Lydia Wright! Lydia was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with her mom and 7 siblings. They were found under a…
In short, a great day to fly at STOL event
The Clarion County Airport hosted its second annual Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event Friday and Saturday, drawing eight aircraft and pilots from…
Recent Deaths 08/29/25
Samuel H. Ross, 73, of Oil City, passed away on the evening of August 27, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Pet of the Day 08/28/25
Meet Haleh Adams! Haleh was born in July of 2023. She came to PAWS shortly after giving birth to 8 kittens. She is a great…
Fire truck check-up
The Rocky Grove Fire Department held its annual ISO inspection Wednesday, a process described as a “doctor’s check-up for fire trucks” to ensure the vehicles…
Recent Deaths 08/28/25
Patricia B. Stack, 89, of Titusville, passed away on July 31, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 08/27/25
Meet Maggie! Maggie is such a sweet girl! She is only about 9 months old, and weighs just over 40 pounds. Maggie loves to run…
More teachers hired on as Cranberry starts new school year
The Cranberry School Board hired three more secondary teachers Monday—Justine Zuchowski for technology and computer science, Kalynne Ziegler for physical education, and Christine Garmong for…
Police: Missing teen girl located
A teenage girl who was reported missing from an Emlenton residence has been found and is safe, according to Franklin state police. The girl was…
No one injured in OC rollover
No one was injured in a one-vehicle rollover on West Second Street Tuesday afternoon in Oil City that resulted in the driver being taken into…
Stoneboro Fair hosts new attractions for 157th year
The Great Stoneboro Fair opens today for its 157th year, continuing its tradition since 1868 of running through Labor Day weekend. While longtime favorites like…
Cranberry Parade applications due this week
Planning is in full swing for Cranberry’s first parade in 30 years, which will kick off the Cranberry Festival at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20….
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Recent Deaths 08/27/25
Dallice Lyle Agnew Jr., 76, of Rockland, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 08/26/25
Meet Mona! Mona has lived in the same home her entire life (1 year) She shared her home with 25+ other dogs so she is…
Shine a light on suicide
More than 100 people attended the eighth annual “Shine a Light on Suicide” Night Kayak, held at Two Mile Run County Park on Saturday evening…
Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970
Members of the Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th year reunion on Saturday, July 26 at the Reno Social Hall. Classmates…
Recent Deaths 08/26/25
Pet of the Day 08/25/25
Pet First Aid Class raises funds for dog park
Recent Deaths 08/25/25
Pet of the Day 08/23/25
Annual Cranberry car show will honor Buckholtz
Oil City woman charged with hindering an investigation
