Eight Oil City High School students performed at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Band festival held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The students included Ethan Nuhfer, Rebecca Stanish, Cameron Weller, Alexandra Webster, Baine Snyder, Kaleigh McDonald, Lillie Heise and Megan Hawkins. The festival included 160 students from 34 school districts across western Pennsylvania. Stanish, Weller, Webster and McDonald will advance to Regional Band to be held March 11 at Brookville High School. (Submitted photo)
OCHS students attend regional band festival
Pet of the Day 06/20/25
Meet Sheila Broflovski! Sheila was born in April of 2024 and came to PAWS after giving birth to her 4 babies. They are now weaned,…
Paint Township discusses rehabilitation of vital road
Paint Township supervisors are planning major improvements, including a $1.8 million multimodal grant application to rehabilitate Doe Run Road, a key emergency and tourism corridor….
Recent Deaths 06/20/25
Robert D. Greenlee, 58, of Franklin, passed away on June 18, 2025. Robin “Bird” Francis Banner, 63, of Venus, passed away on June 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 06/19/25
Meet Mary! Mary is a friendly kitty looking for her forever home! Mary is very sweet, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well with…
Clarion Hospital Foundation awards 12 $1,000 scholarships
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Pet of the Day 06/18/25
Meet Diana! Diana is a sweet young feline looking for her forever home! Diana is very friendly, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well…
Playhouse to present “Circle Mirror Transformation”
Community Playhouse Inc. will stage “Circle Mirror Transformation,” an adult play by Annie Baker, this weekend at the Oil City Moose Lodge on Halyday Run…
Recent Deaths 06/18/25
Kelly L. Rossi, 67, of Harrisville, passed away June 16, 2025. Carolyn A. Baughman, 83, of Franklin, passed away on June 16, 2025. Velma Grace…
Pet of the Day 06/17/25
Meet Fenrir! Fenrir is a tiny and fluffy boy, he only weighs 7 pounds. He is very friendly and affectionate but can be a little…
Nearly $400K grant to aid PennWest deaf education apprenticeship
Pennsylvania Western University has received nearly $399,000 from the state to launch a Deaf Education Apprenticeship Program, aimed at addressing the shortage of certified teachers…
An Oil City woman faces charges after allegedly running over a passenger and fleeing the scene
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Recent Deaths 06/17/25
Opal E. Stewart, 69, of Kennerdell, passed away June 12, 2025. Rebecca Lee Tracy, 74, of Clarion, passed away on June 15, 2025. Shirley E….
Pet of the Day 06/16/25
Meet Mooch! Mooch was born in May of 2022. She is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held when she is…
Oil City woman allegedly runs over, seriously injures pedestrian
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Taste of Talent contestants announced; event to kick off June 25
The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 10 contestants for the 2025 Taste of Talent vocal competition, a beloved summer tradition held in Bandstand…
IBO Archery Championship returns to Two Mile Run Country Park
The second leg of the International Bowhunting Organization’s Triple Crown Championship returns to Two Mile Run County Park this weekend for the eighth year, drawing…
New store near Oil City appeals to those hunting for a deal
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Recent Deaths 06/13/25
Raymond Baughman, 81, of Limestone Twp., Clarion County, passed away. Leonard G. “Mike” Siegel, 84, of Marble, passed away June 11, 2025. Mary E. Baker…
Pet of the Day 06/12/25
Meet Ebony! Hello, my name is Ebony. The dog warden brought me here in a trap and I was so very scared. I am still…
Rocky Grove graduate co-authors new book
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Recent Deaths 06/12/25
Michael Alan Haney, 71, of Bissell Avenue in Oil City, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025. Olive A. Lowers, 101, of the Caring…
Pet of the Day 06/11/25
Meet Avalanche! Avalanche is a friendly and funny girl who loves to make her humans laugh. She is full of energy and has a playful…
Recent Deaths 06/11/25
Rita Louise Kiehl, 80, of Kossuth, passed away on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025. Homer H. Page, 90, passed away on June 9, 2025. Delores…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
Pet of the Day 06/10/25
Meet Bean! Bean is a smart and playful adult dog. She is very affectionate and loves to give kisses. Bean is an intelligent dog who…
Family returns to Miss Glitter pageant
The Elder women showcased grace and resilience during their return to the recent Miss Glitter 2025 pageant in Chicora. The event, in its 13th year,…
North Clarion graduate receives scholarship
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Drugs, African wildcats seized in Clearfield County
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Recent Deaths 06/10/25
Lanny Hudson, 74, passed away on June 8, 2025. George Walter Ekis, 79, of Franklin, passed away on June 8, 2025. Anna Marie Brumbaugh, 84,…
Pet of the Day 06/09/25
Meet Knight! Looking for a new knight in shining armor? Look no further than this handsome fella, Knight! Knight is a sweet, athletic, and loyal…
Bigfoot leaves his impression in Marienville over the weekend
Work moving ahead at new Two Cousins
Recent Deaths 06/09/25
Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Greenways honors award winners
Sugarcreek police promote mental health awareness through ice bucket challenge
It was a fun-filled First Friday in Oil City
