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…
Recent Deaths 08/09/25
Michael P. “Hammer” Bell, 54, of Franklin, died on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025. Matthew J. “Bosco” Hajduk, 89, of Oil City, passed away Friday,…
Pet of the Day 08/08/25
Meet Tia! We currently have 6 cattle dog/blue healer dogs available for adoption now. These babies were rescued from a hoarding situation that got out…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper, and…
Recent Deaths 08/08/25
Dennis Eugene Ruhlman, 74, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025. Linda K. Hickman, 83, of Blaine, Washington, passed away on July…
Pet of the Day 08/07/25
Meet Bae Bae! Bae Bae came to PAWS with 3 other kittens and a momma cat. The kittens were definitely from different litters and had…
Beloved volleyball coach gets contract in North Clarion
At a special meeting Monday, the North Clarion School Board hired Bobbie Freeman and Jodie Burns as co-coaches for varsity volleyball and accepted Freeman’s resignation…
Recent Deaths 08/07/25
Andrea E. Penny, 72, of Shippenville, passed away August 4, 2025. John Allen “Jack” Sedam, 86, of Marysville, passed away on August 5, 2025. …
Pet of the Day 08/06/25
Meet Gwendolyn! Gwendolyn is a very friendly kitty looking for a forever family to share her affection with. She is very playful and loves to…
Fundraiser to be held for teen fighting cancer
A pasta dinner fundraiser for a local teen who has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer will be held from 2 to 6 p.m….
UPMC Northwest recognized for stroke care program
UPMC Northwest Stroke Program members are seen here, left to right, Dr. Siva Kedarnath, LeAnne Polley, Dr. Ralph Meloro, Chantel Olson, Shanna Peterson, Heidi Boitnott,…
National Night Out events bring responders together with the public to have some fun
Across the region, communities came together Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out with block parties and events that honored law enforcement, first responders, and community…
Recent Deaths 08/06/25
Mary Alice Schmader, 82, of Lucinda, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/05/25
Meet Cookie! Cookie is 10-12 years old and has lost her home because her owner passed away. We would like to help her find a…
OC schools orientations, open houses scheduled
Registrations will be held at Oil City Area School District’s central office, 825 Grandview Road. All students should be accompanied by parents or guardians and…
Recent Deaths 08/05/25
Sherry Lynn Hunsberger, 64, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025. William C. “Bill” Spangler, 66, of Titusville, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/04/25
Meet Tinfurter “Tin”! Tinfurter, aka “Tin,” came to PAWS with 3 other kittens and a momma cat. The kittens were definitely from different litters and…
Wildfire smoke to affect local area
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Venango, Forest, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties due to…
“The Arts” draw them in at Clarion Summer Fest
Clarion wrapped up its final Summer Fest of the season this weekend with a celebration of “The Arts.” Highlights included a live painting demo by…
Recent Deaths 08/04/25
William G. “Jerry” Bowser, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Franklin P. Fultz, 83, of Oil City, died Sunday, August 3,…
Pet of the Day 08/02/25
Meet Miss Panda! Miss Panda is a friendly young feline looking for her forever family! She can be a bit shy at first but warms…
Two Grove students named PA Grand Representatives
Franklin Assembly #19, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, has announced that Lauren McGill and Isabella Miranda have been named Pennsylvania Grand Representatives to…
Recent Deaths 08/02/25
Tyson and Mallory Adams, 45 and 41, passed away on July 30, 2025. Jason R. Crusan, 51, of Emlenton, passed away on July 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/01/25
Meet Fred! Fred has not had the easiest life. His first home that we are aware of was in a trailer with 40 other dogs….
Elk County man accused of kidnapping
A 39-year-old Elk County man, Richard Will of Benezett, is facing multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and driving her from Ohio to…
Recent Deaths 08/01/25
Ian Scott Doran, 35, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025. Howard “John” Greggs, 80, of Franklin, passed away on July 31,…
Pet of the Day 07/31/25
Meet Doug Ross! Doug was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with his mom and 7 siblings. They were found under a…
Nifty at 90: Clarion man was the owner of S. Amato & Sons
James Amato of Clarion is celebrating his 90th birthday today, born on July 31, 1935. A lifelong resident, James was a partner and owner of…
Pilgrimham Bridge replacement will continue through Aug. 3
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced in a press release the extension of the closure of Pilgrimham Bridge on Route 208 in Salem…
Recent Deaths 07/31/25
Tammy M. Bickel, 63, formerly of Oil City, passed away on July 29, 2025. Freeman (Fudd) King Beightol, 65, formerly of Franklin, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 07/30/25
Meet Mouse! Mouse is an affectionate young feline looking for a forever family to share her love with. She can be a bit shy when…
Farrell man pleads guilty in drugs, firearms case
Daniel George, 36, of Farrell pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearm offenses stemming from a July 7, 2022 incident. He admitted…
PennDOT workers memorial on display
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) statewide Traveling Workers Memorial is on display at its Venango County Maintenance Office 1460 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, now through…
Harvesting and Curing Onions
Knowing when your onions are ready for harvest and how to prepare them for storage are important steps toward having a successful crop. A common…
Recent Deaths 07/30/25
Joan McClimans, 73, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Doris E. Palmer, 76, of Marienville, passed away on Sunday, July 27,…
Pet of the Day 07/29/25
Meet Mango! Mango is a very playful boy. He is about 10 weeks old (7/23/2025) and would be great in a home with other animals…
Festival Tiny Tots royalty
Maren Dunkle and Callen Schoettle were this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Tiny Tots contest princess and prince. They were crowned on Friday night in Justus…
Marble woman celebrating 101st birthday Wednesday
Kate Aaron of Marble is celebrating her 101st birthday on Wednesday. Born July 30, 1924, she has spent her entire life in Marble and is…