The Oil City High School prom will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Oil City Moose Club. Prom court members include (front, from left) Libbie Arnink, Natalie Arnink, Makaia Canaan, Nicki Petro, Elaine Voit, (back, from left) Elijah Collins, Jackson Dilks, De’Vaughn Griffin, Hank Lockhart and Will McMahon. The prom theme is “Mardi Gras.”
Oil City announces prom court
Pet of the Day 04/30/25
Meet Hashbrown! Hello, my name is Hashbrown and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Venango Chorus ‘Hope’ concert slated Sunday
The Venango Chorus will perform a concert, “Hope”, at 7 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church at 800 Moran St. in Oil City. The…
Scrubgrass Creek gets cleaned up
Scrubgrass Creek Watershed members cleaned two miles of roadside in Clinton Township to celebrate Earth Day 2025. Members removed 14 tires, a printer, a TV…
Oil City announces prom court
The Oil City High School prom will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Oil City Moose Club. Prom…
2 Junior Schubert members win top awards at state event
Caden Lewis, a member of the Oil City Junior Schubert Club, won three top honors at the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs state piano contest…
Recent Deaths 04/30/25
Sheena E. Guthrie, 40, of Marienville, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Martha M. Young, 83, of Oil City, died on Monday night, April…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trials programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Pet of the Day 04/29/25
Meet Chappel Roan! Chappel is a lovely calico kitty born in September of 2023. She came to PAWS heavily pregnant and gave birth shortly thereafter….
Cranberry prom royalty crowned
Macy Weeter was crowned queen, and Owen Campbell was crowned king at the Cranberry High School prom that was held on Saturday at Forever Farm…
Prom royalty crowned at Clarion
Lindsay Amsler was crowned queen, and Thomas Uckert was crowned king at the Clarion Area High School prom. Amsler is the daughter of Troy and…
Top graduates named at Cranberry
Dane Wenner and Kayla Hanna have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Cranberry Area High School Class of 2025. Wenner, a highly decorated…
Lewis named FLEX top young professional
Kaleb Lewis of The Fallen Shoppe has been named the 2025 FLEX Young Professional of the Year by the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX)…
Recent Deaths 04/29/25
Thomas G. Turner, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Annabelle M. Reisinger, 79, of Franklin, passed away on April 28, 2025….
Pet of the Day 04/28/25
Meet Knox! “Hello, my name is Knox, and I am an adult dog with lots of love to give! I am a friendly, affectionate, and…
Kids willing to brave the rain find lots of treats and prizes at Easter Egg Cleanups
Despite cold and rainy weather, families gathered at Two Mile Run County Park and Fertigs Community Center in Venango County for the annual Easter Egg…
Nifty at 90: Man known for work ethic
Nelson Best, born April 25, 1935, in Knox, is celebrating his 90th birthday. A dedicated worker, he spent 44 years at Joy and another 10…
St. Stephen students qualify for VEX Robotics world championship
St. Stephen Elementary students Jonas Pacior and Cole Warren have qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas after winning the elementary division…
Recent Deaths 04/25/25
Robert S. Fenchak Jr., 47, of Knox, passed away on April 21, 2025. Thelma “Toni” M. Fickenworth, 79, of Tylersburg, passed awau pm Tuesday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/24/25
Meet Zoey! Meet Zoey, a young female dog with a lot of love to give! Zoey is an affectionate and playful pup who is also…
OC High School holds National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Two students were inducted into the Oil City High School National Art Honor Society at Monday’s Induction Ceremony, and a senior was recognized with an…
World Tai Chi Day event will be held in Franklin
Local Tai Chi practitioners in Franklin will host a free public session on Saturday morning in Bandstand Park to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. From…
Recent Deaths 04/24/25
Ruth A. Kiefer, 85, of Tionesta, died on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025. Debra S. Barscz, 73, of Reno, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025….
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Pet of the Day 04/23/25
Meet Lightning! Lightning was born in April of 2021. He was recently surrendered with his brother, Thunder, and they are both looking for their forever…
Hasson students create sound machines for class project
Katie Ewing’s fourth-grade science students at Hasson Heights Elementary School have created sound machines demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how sound travels. The class…
Recent Deaths 04/23/25
Justin “Alex” Huff-Warner Jr., passed away on April 18, 2025. The Reverend Blake LaMounte (“Monty”) Sayers II, 72, died Sunday, April 20, 2025. Patricia Caroline…
Pet of the Day 04/22/25
Meet Toto! Toto is a friendly, loyal and affectionate dog who is a great companion. He loves to cuddle up on the couch, give kisses,…
Weber garden opens next month in Titusville
The David L. Weber Memorial Community Garden on Central Avenue in Titusville will open next month. The garden will serve as a place of connection,…
Jodi Baker-Lewis receives Zonta award
Jodi Baker-Lewis (left), a longtime community leader in Franklin and Venango County, recently received the Zonta Women Empowerment Award during a recent fashion show at…
Recent Deaths 04/22/25
Matthew Justin Hunt, 53, of Emlenton, formerly of Logan, UT, passed away on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Dean A. Wolbert, 61, of Minola, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/21/25
Bailey’s Jewelers to open after closure of 257 Buy Sell Trade
Recent Deaths 04/21/25
Pet of the Day 04/19/25
Grove senior wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Recent Deaths 04/19/25
Pet of the Day 04/18/25
