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Pet of the Day 10/10/24
Meet Mary! Hey there, I’m Mary – the most adorable and lovable puppy you’ll ever meet! I’m an outgoing and friendly girl who loves to…
Clarion Chamber announces Tournament of Leaves parade winners
There were over 145 units that participated in Saturday’s 71st annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival’s “Tournament of Leaves” parade, sponsored by Independence Health System…
Nearly $3,000 donated in Friends For Food kickoff
The annual Friends For Food campaign has raised $2,815 so far to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. The initiative, a collaboration between Community…
12 students attend RYLA conference
Clarion Rotary sponsored 12 students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) week-long conference at Westminster College from June 9-14 where students experienced an…
Police investigate potential gunshots in Sugarcreek
Sugarcreek Borough police are investigating reports of suspected gunshots heard between 8:40 and 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday. They identified a possible route taken by a…
Recent Deaths 10/10/24
Debra Sue Drozdo Taylor, 68, of Oil City, passed away on October 7, 2024. Daniel F. Uhlott, 68, of Oil City, died Monday, October 7,…
Pet of the Day 10/09/2024
Meet Koi Fish! Koi is a loving torti with a soft coat and a sweet disposition. She loves to be petted and scratched under the…
Franklin homecoming court
Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has announced its 2024 homecoming queen candidates. They are, from left, Olivia Tawney, Emma Hawke, Sophia Rondinelli, Gabrielle Laderer, Hannah…
A-C Valley crowns king, queen
Hayden Armagost and Alivya Hartzell were elected king and queen during Allegheny-Clarion Valley homecoming on Sept. 27 at Union High School. Armagost is the son…
Franklin City Hall to be closed for renovation
Franklin City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Oct. 14, while a complete heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting renovation project…
Keystone homecoming court
Keystone High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which was nominated by the senior class. King candidates are, from left, Emmet Fye, Kaleb Gooden,…
Mercer patricide, suicide incident leaves a father and son dead
A tragic murder-suicide occurred Sunday evening in Mercer County, where a father and son lost their lives. According to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, 92-year-old…
West Forest names homecoming court
The 2024 West Forest Homecoming Court members are, from left, Mitchell Bawden, Abigail Worley, Zachary Carll, Kiley Oliver, Dillon Isovitsch, Kyla Morrison, Todd Miller and…
Recent Deaths 10/09/24
Irene Mae “Babe” Alworth, 90, of Parker, formerly of West Freedom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024. Floyd H. Whitling Jr., 76, of Emlenton,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Use judicious pruning to renovate older fruit trees in your home landscape. Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had…
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse in Seneca won the Venango Museum of Art, Science, and Industry’s 2024 “Best Sandwich in the County” contest with its Brisket…
McDonalds to raise funds Wednesday for OCHS
The McDonald’s on Elm Street in Oil City will hold an Arch Support Digital Fundraiser Day on Wednesday to raise money for Oil City High…
Rimersburg woman dies in fire
A Rimersburg woman died Thursday evening in a structure fire in Toby Township. Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker identified the woman as Mary Chandler, 78….
Bridge Builders celebrates grand opening of new Franklin home
Bridge Builders Community Foundations recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Franklin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held at 1322 Elk St., the…
OC man pleads guilty to third degree murder for shooting woman
Mark Redfield, a 62-year-old Oil City man, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the May 2023 killing of April Michelle Dunkle, 40, during a dispute…
Recent Deaths 10/05/24
Robert W. “Bob” Stricker, 92, of Emlenton, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2024. Barbara J. Irons, 89, of Franklin, passed away on September 28,…
Pet of the Day 10/04/24
Meet Barbie! Barbie and her sister, Midge were born in September of 2023. Barbie is a sweet little girl but is very very shy. Although…
Board OKs special exception for Franklin bed and breakfast
Trails to Ales Realty received approval from Franklin’s zoning hearing board to open a bed and breakfast on the second floors of two Liberty Street…
Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Found skeletal remains still being analyzed
Officials are still investigating skeletal remains that were found last month in Cornplanter Township. The remains are continuing to be analyzed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat…
Casey, McCormick gear up for first debate tonight
Early morning car chase leaves Franklin man facing charges
Recent Deaths 10/03/24
Pet of the Day 10/02/24
Police search for missing man
OC woman in court today for missing arraignment
Recent Deaths 10/02/24
