Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant Amish woman in Crawford County
A Crawford County man, Shawn Cranston, 53, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole — plus an additional life sentence — for the…
Recent Deaths 07/29/25
Kimberly Ann Miller, 71, of Leeper, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Forest “Woody” McMeans, 80, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025….
Pet of the Day 07/28/25
Meet Pretty Kitty! Pretty Kitty was born in January of 2020. She and Shadow Kitty came in together and would love to stay together if…
Simple Summer Snacks
Sweet, easy recipes to solve warm-weather hunger From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with…
Recent Deaths 07/28/25
Jamie Alyssa (Ahrens) nevel, 44, of Emlenton, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Robert L. “Bob” Cotherman, 76, of Nickleville, Community Rd., Emlenton, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/26/25
Meet Bubba! Bubba is a sweet and gentle boy who is looking for a quiet home. This loyal pup is shy and was a stray,…
Demolition derby to close out a successful fair week in Clarion
By all reports from both the fair board and those in attendance, the Clarion County Fair is having a great year. “We have been blessed…
Recent Deaths 07/26/25
Jacquelyn L. Foster, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Larry G. Hartle, 80, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on July 22,…
Pet of the Day 07/25/25
Meet Luna! Hi there! My name is Luna, and I am a young female dog with lots of love to give! I am very friendly,…
Book store opens for test run in Oil City; grand opening slotted for next month
The Raven’s End: Books and Fine Art at 17 Central Avenue is open for Oil Heritage Festival. The shop is “equal parts a new and…
Recent Deaths 07/25/25
Betty Lou Wyant, 90, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Isaac W. Schrecengost, 95, of New Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday morning, July…
Pet of the Day 07/24/25
Meet David Morgenstern! David was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with his mother and seven siblings. They were found under a…
Franklin Retail to host Christmas in July
Santa will be spending some of his summer vacation in Franklin on Saturday during the Franklin Retail and Business Association’s Christmas in July event. The…
Oil Heritage Junior Olympics is success
Rylan Reinsel tied for the silver medal in ball throw throwing on Monday as 82 children participated in the Oil Heritage Jr. Olympics on Monday…
White Cat Out to perform Friday
The band White Cat Out will be the headline act Friday night in Justus Park during the Oil Heritage Festival. Band members are (front, from…
Recent Deaths 07/24/25
Bruce L. McClain, 59, of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025. Bonnie McKinley, 83, of Clintonville, passed away July 23, 2025. Anna…
Pet of the Day 07/23/25
Meet Mia! Miss Mia is a sweet and shy girl looking for a quiet forever home. She is very gentle and laid back, loves attention,…
Statewide PennDOT Workers Memorial to visit Venango
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will display its statewide Traveling Workers Memorial at the Venango County Maintenance Office from July 30 to August 7….
United Way to broaden horizons with camps for area kids
The United Way of Venango and Titusville Region is hosting its third summer of career-focused camps for middle school students, aiming to introduce them to…
Recent Deaths 07/23/25
David D. Erskine, 75, of Emlenton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Irvin L. Patterson, 94, of Pleasantville, passed away Monday morning, July 21,…
Growing and Using Garlic
This article is an overview of growing and using garlic, including six recipes. Many excellent varieties of garlic (Allium sativum) may be grown in…
Pet of the Day 07/22/25
Meet Bo! Bo is a curious young dog who is a true adventurer at heart. He is always eager to explore and is on the…
Various decades and styles were on display at the Clarion County Fair’s Car and Jeep show
Sunday’s Car and Jeep Show at the Clarion County Fair featured everything from classic chrome beauties to unique rides with personal stories. Among them was…
Seven contenders up for Oil Heritage queen
Seven local students are candidates for the 2025 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday in the Central…
Recent Deaths 07/22/25
Kim Ann Myers, 69, of West Freedom, passed away on July 19, 2025. Richard “Dick” E. Wagner, 78, of Knox, passed away on July 19,…
Pet of the Day 07/21/25
Meet Midna! Midna was born in May of 2022. She was previously a resident at the Biscuit Factory and has come to Clarion PAWS hoping…
Mini horse pull is family event for many at Clarion fair
Jay Braydon of Conneautville, a third-generation miniature horse teamster, showcased his skills Sunday at the Clarion County Fair, earning first place in the 42-inch division…
Rocky Grove man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting minors
Brady Cubitt, an 18-year-old from Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple criminal charges across three separate cases. Most recently, he was charged with raping and…
Something Clever reopens under new ownership
Something Clever, a women’s clothing and gift boutique in Franklin, is celebrating a grand reopening at its new location—the former Feldman Jewelers building—from July 24…
Recent Deaths 07/21/25
Samuel W. Shaw, 62, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. Dale A. Ralph, 65, of Oil City, passed away in the early morning…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/19/25
Meet Clancy & Cormac! Clancy (or/wh) & Cormac (blk/wh) are a playful, affectionate, and funny pair of young brothers looking for a forever family to…
Recent Deaths 07/19/25
Carl A. “Butch” Hartle, 87, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Larry Wallace Hickman, 88, of Emlenton, passed away on July 17,…
Skywalk at Kinzua park to reopen
The skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park will reopen from Aug. 8 through Oct. 31. The skywalk and the Kinzua Creek trail have been closed…
Recent Deaths
Nellie R. Arner, 94, of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania Susan Niederriter, 72, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on June 22, 2025. Jeffrey Robert McCartney, 49, of Cochranton,…
Pet of the Day 07/17/25
Meet Mr. Pink! Mr. Pink is a sweetheart and had a good life until his owner was no longer able to care for him or…
Dairy Princess Promotion Team assists at food bank
The Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team assisted at a food bank for local qualifying veterans. The team of girls raised money through fundraising for…
Venango County Regional Planning Commission’s new director proposes changes to simplify SALDO
The Venango County Regional Planning Commission introduced its new executive director, Dennis Tobin, at Tuesday’s meeting. Tobin, originally from the New Kensington area near Pittsburgh,…
Recent Deaths 07/17/25
Tasia Tate, 39, of Meadville, originally from Franklin, passed away on July 12, 2025. Jeffrey Robert McCartney, 49, of Cochranton, passed away on Sunday, July…
Pet of the Day 07/16/25
Meet Tootie Fields! Tootie was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet little girl who loves to be petted and scratched under her…
Recent Deaths 07/16/25
Sherry D. Downes, 75, of Greer, SC, formerly of Grove City and Knox, passed away on July 13, 2025. Brenton Howard “Butch” Best, 80, of…
Pet of the Day 07/15/25
Meet Felix! Felix is a very adventuresome and friendly kitten who has been with other cats in his foster home. He loves to play and…
Color run supports student-athlete
Jayden Miller, a Franklin Area High School track team member and student at Rocky Grove High School, supports teammate Austin Wallace, who is battling cancer,…
DOH alerts residents about recall of children’s bikes due to lead levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has alerted parents and caregivers in a press release about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of SPPTTY…
Meadville police investigate officers’ struggle with suspect
Meadville police issued a statement over the weekend addressing a widely viewed video showing a struggle during the Friday arrest of Nathan Koman on Baldwin…
Recent Deaths 07/15/25
Juanita Jane Berlin, 71, of Oil City, formerly of Corry, passed away on June 25, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Pet of the Day 07/14/25
Meet Snickers! You are not you when you are hungry. So grab a Snickers. If you ever wanted your own Grumpy cat, look no further….
Franklin’s Olive Vault under new ownership
After six years of business, The Olive Vault in Franklin has new owners — Kipp and Candi Walton — who recently purchased the specialty food…
Oil City Arts Council celebrates opening of new gallery space
The Oil City Arts Council officially opened its new gallery and event space — the MAC (Music, Arts and Culture) Event Center — with a…
Recent Deaths 07/14/25
Donald L. Newton, Jr., “Paco”, 71, of Franklin, died Friday, July 11, 2025. Timothy F. Doyle Sr., 72, of Clarks Mills, passed away on July…
Pet of the Day 07/12/25
Meet Jo Polniaczek! Jo was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet, snuggly little girl. She is a little shy, but very affectionate…