The ten high school bands at Music in Oil Country join together to perform Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday at the Oil City athletic complex. Schools participating include Oil City, Franklin, Keystone, Titusville, Conneaut Area, Eisenhower, Warren, Fort LeBoeuf, Meadville and Brockway. (By Diane Cartwright
Music in Oil Country returns
Pet of the Day 09/16/25
Meet Nate! Meet Nate, a wonderful male dog who is eager to find his forever family. With a heart as big as the great outdoors,…
Time expires on Knox parking meters
Knox Borough Council has voted to remove its aging coin-operated parking meters, which officially expired Sept. 2, opting instead to maintain a three-hour parking limit…
Recent Deaths 09/16/25
Linda B. Shull, 72, of Oil City, passed away on September 14, 2025. Betty Dean-Walters Zinz, of Clarendon, PA, died Saturday, September 13, 2025. …
Pet of the Day 09/15/25
Meet Summer Storm! Summer was born in July of 2023. With her stunning silver coat and striking green eyes, she is a beautiful little girl….
Black powder enthusiasts gather for weekend shoot-out
The 6th Annual Black Powder Shoot-Out at Pioneer Flats in Two Mile Run County Park drew firearm enthusiasts for a weekend of primitive shooting, camaraderie,…
Stronger together than apart: 9/11 ceremony in Rimersburg brings community together
About 100 people gathered Thursday at Rimersburg Memorial Park to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. Speakers, including veterans, local officials, and…
Recent Deaths 09/15/25
Kathleen A. Thurau, 72, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Bernadine Yvonne Rex, 85, of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, September 12,…
Pet of the Day 09/13/25
Meet Shadow Kitty! Shadow Kitty was born in January of 2020. She is a lovely medium-haired brown tabby with striking green eyes. She and Pretty…
Homecoming Queen
Jillian Ewing was crowned Franklin’s Homecoming Queen on Friday night at Franklin’s Homecoming football game against General McLane. She was escorted by Calan Hollis.
Recent Deaths 09/13/25
David Paul Haniwalt, 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Kathryn Irene Johnson, 92, of Seneca, formerly of Kane, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 09/12/25
Meet Carrot! If you are looking for a playful friend to keep you entertained, Carrot is your boy. This baby loves to run, chase strings…
PetFest set for ‘bigger’ show
Franklin’s annual PetFest returns to Bandstand Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue with its largest…
Bridge Builders 50th Anniversary
Bridge Builders Community Foundations will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Golden Gala on Sept. 27 at Cross Creek Resort, featuring former Steelers quarterback and…
Man arrested for fake bomb threat at Home Depot
A Sugar Valley Lodge resident, Justin Stewart, 27, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat to Home Depot in Cranberry Township,…
Venango County Relay for Life set this weekend
The Venango County Relay For Life will celebrate 40 years of the national fundraiser against cancer with its annual event this weekend at Venango Technology…
Tourism Award winners announced
The Oil Region Alliance announced the winners of its fifth annual Oil Region Tourism Awards, highlighting the region’s standout food, drink, destinations, and advocates. Winners…
Nifty at 90: Shippenville woman takes pride in her flowers
Angeline C. Mazzocchi of Shippenville is celebrating her 90th birthday. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was one of eight children and later worked…
Local publisher to release new anthology with a twist
Hollow Oak Press, an Oil City publishing company, is set to release its newest anthology, Short(b)Reads, on Sept. 12. Edited by local author and founder…
Reno boil water advisory issued
Customers of the Venango Water Company in Reno are under a boil water advisory. The boil water advisory due to the presence of bacteria was…
Franklin homecoming parade set for tonight
Franklin Area School District’s homecoming parade is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. today, starting on Elk Street, near Bandstand Park, and proceeding to…
Fall Garden Tasks
This article answers questions many gardeners have about how to prepare their garden for winter. As the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape takes on its legendary colors…
Recent Deaths 09/10/25
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Cooper, 80, of Parker, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025. Anita Louise (Ross) Eberle, 81, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 09/09/25
Meet Moo Cow! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS…
Search for new Titusville city manager begins
Titusville City Council did not publicly discuss City Manager Neil Fratus’s pending resignation during last week’s meeting, though officials confirmed he will leave Sept. 19…
Recent Deaths 09/09/25
Regis P. “Rick” Reed, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kathryn P. Wise Heckathorn, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 7,…
Pet of the Day 09/08/25
Meet Azalea! Sweet and spicy Azalea is looking for a forever family to call her own! She enjoys attention but tends to get overstimulated quickly….
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman loves to read
Helen Edith Showers Drelick of Oil City, who turns 90 on Sept. 8, is being celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her warmth,…
Hundreds take their shot at R100 3D Archery Shoot
Despite bouts of wind and rain, record crowds turned out at Two Mile Run County Park for the R100 3D Archery Shoot, the final stop…
Recent Deaths 09/08/25
Roland Lloyd “Rollie” Wolf, 70, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Dick Cotterman, 91, formerly of Oil City,…
What Breaks First?
Last week I told you how I finally got the skid loader humming again. But, honestly, the story of just how it broke down is…
Pet of the Day 09/06/25
Hydrants being flushed in Franklin and Rocky Grove
Recent Deaths 09/06/25
Pet of the Day 09/05/25
Early entrepreneur starts making, selling bags in Oil City
Oil City Izaak Walton League hosts student logo contest for 100th anniversary
Recent Deaths 09/05/25
