Over 70 people from the Oil City High School Class of 1975 gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion. The celebration was a three-day event with people coming from all across the United States.
Oil City Class of 1975 reunion
Pet of the Day 08/19/25
Meet Ozzy! Ozzy is a loving, adult male with lots of energy and affection to give. He is a very friendly dog who is always…
Oil City Class of 1975 reunion
Over 70 people from the Oil City High School Class of 1975 gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion. The celebration was a three-day event…
PennDOT District 10 has job openings
PennDOT District 10 will host an open house for seasonal full-time winter equipment operator positions in Clarion County from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sept….
Recent Deaths 08/19/25
Theodore R. “TR” Jackson, 72, of Oil City, passed away on July 25, 2025. Philip F. Petraglia, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/18/25
Meet Tipo! Tipo was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Pacha, Kronk & Yzma. He is a sweet little…
Horsethief Days deep with Jeeps
Knox’s Horsethief Days wrapped up Saturday with the popular “Jeep Invasion,” as colorful and creatively decorated Jeeps lined Main Street before heading out on a…
2 men who served during WWII share their experiences
Two World War II veterans, Walter Early, 98, and Dean Lewis, 97, were honored at the Clarion County Veterans Picnic on Saturday. Early served in…
Recent Deaths 08/18/25
Scott K. Cressman, 65, of DuBois, and formerly of New Bethlehem, passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025. James R. “Jim” Shreckengost, 76, of Summerville,…
Pet of the Day 08/16/25
Meet Donut! Donut is a fun-loving and athletic dog with a loyal and friendly personality. He is a funny and playful boy who loves to…
Oil City father and son face drug charges
A father and son from Oil City, Richard “Tom” Brichard, 45, and his son Zevin Brichard, 19, have been charged with drug offenses after police…
Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing will touch down in Clarion
The skies above Clarion County Airport will be buzzing Aug. 29-30 with the return of the Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event, where…
Sligo crowns new Miss Purr-fect
At the annual Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant that was hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, the event raised $6,500 for local cat rescues. The event…
Recent Deaths 08/16/25
William L. Bunce Jr., 82, of Warren, passed away on August 6, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/15/25
Meet Joy! Joy was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS from a feral colony. She is very sweet, but still a little…
Evergreen Arbors community festival supplies summer fun
Evergreen Arbors near Franklin hosted its annual Community Day on Thursday, offering residents food, fellowship, a bouncy house, and connections to local resources. Organized by…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
WWII memories on display at Venango County Courthouse
The memorabilia and experiences of local men and women who served in the military during World War II is the focus of a new display…
Recent Deaths 08/13/25
Bambi L. Ingram, 59, of Tionesta, formerly of Kittanning and Clarion, died on Monday, August 11, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 08/12/25
Meet Claycia! Claycia is a sweet, shy kitty looking for a forever family of her own. She can take a little bit more time to…
Cookies bring Jurassic Joy to Hasson Heights
On Monday afternoon, Oil City’s Dollar General in Hasson Heights was transformed into a prehistoric playground as the traveling I Heart Cookies Company rolled into…
4-H Honey-Bake Off
Venango County 4-H alumna and current reigning Pennsylvania Honey Queen Olivia Kaltenbach visited the Venango County Fair to judge the Honey-Bake Off Contest. Pegg Woods…
Rocky Grove Class of 1975
The Rocky Grove High School Class of 1975 held its 50th class reunion on July 26 at the Oil City Moose Lodge. All classmates in…
Recent Deaths 08/12/25
Helen Niederriter, 91, of Lucinda, passed away August 10, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 08/11/25
Meet Fred Weasley! Fred was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, George & Ginny. He is a sweet, affectionate…
Motorcyclist dies during police chase
An Ohio man on a motorcycle suffered fatal injuries after he crashed his vehicle amid leading police on a chase on Friday evening. According to…
Sugarcreek man run over by tractor
Sugarcreek Police Chief Bob Wenner told the newspaper that a man operating a tractor on Martin Hill Road was run over by the vehicle after…
Oil Festival remains a Titusville favorite
Titusville’s annual Oil Festival had plenty to offer visitors this weekend, with games, vendors, music and other attractions all bringing people together at the birthplace…
Recent Deaths 08/11/25
Ronald L. Peterson, 74, of Titusville, passed away Friday evening, August 8, 2025. Shirley Marie DeLoe, 86, formerly of Venus and Turkey City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 08/09/25
Meet Petunia! Meet Petunia! She is a sweet and friendly young cat looking for a forever family to share her love and affection with. Petunia…
Oiler Marching Band steps in time to the music of Huston, Estefan, and Madonna
Music from the 1980s filled Pioneer Flats at Two Mile Run County Park on Friday as the Oiler Marching Band took the field on their…
Pet of the Day 08/07/25
Beloved volleyball coach gets contract in North Clarion
Recent Deaths 08/07/25
