The fourth annual Roughneck Gravel Roubaix brought over 300 dedicated cyclists to Titusville despite cool temperatures and steady rain during Memorial Day weekend. Centered around…
The American Power Boat Association’s “Spring Franklin” races brought high-speed excitement to Two Mile Run County Park’s Justus Lake over Memorial Day weekend, drawing racers…
James ‘Jim’ McNany, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of the Emlenton area, passed away May 19, 2025. Mary Sue Armatas, 89, of Titusville, passed…
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you know me at all, you know that sentence comes out of my mouth at least three times a…
Meet Bugsy & Malone! Bugsy & Malone would love to go to a home with other cats or kittens to play with. They are very…
The Trailblazer 4H Club of Venango County participated in the Adopt a Highway Program Saturday, April 26. The club members cleaned litter along Route 38…
Fifteen students representing Spark Bible Club from Franklin Senior High School delivered flowers with inspirational messages to the cancer center on Friday. The students left…
Kenda L. Mong, 62, of Polk, formerly of Rouseville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Nancy Jane (Mooney) Schettig, 84, of Franklin, died on…
Meet Monica! All of our cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been dewormed, and microchipped. Monica is…
Gage Jordan and Cassidy McCullough have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Union High School’s Class of 2025. Jordan, son of Staci and Jason Jordan…
Mason Gourley and Alicyn Burford have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Clarion Area High School’s Class of 2025. Gourley, son of Braun and…
Chrisi Griffiths, chief operating officer of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, presents a $2,500 Frerichs Scholarship to Titusville Area High School senior Danielle Keebler, who…
Creekside Granite owner Jessica Zacherl, left, sits with Taylor Biggs as he signed on with the company during a recent event for graduating Venango Technology…
Alex Johnston, Travis Shingledecker and Sebastian Green (from left) — all Franklin High School juniors who have been friends since kindergarten — formed their own…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently announced in a press release the start of a bridge replacement project for the Cherry Run Church Bridge in…
Kenda L. Mong, 62, of Polk, formerly of Rouseville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Carl F. Klein, 64, of Knox, passed away on…
Meet Snek! My name is Snek. I was supposed to be a TNR (trap-neuter-release), but the property owner refused to allow me to return. I’ve…
The Clarion Borough Police Department is warning residents about recent vehicle break-ins and thefts, urging people to lock their cars and remove valuables. They’re also…
Tuesday’s primary election in Venango County brought notable changes as two incumbents — Cranberry Township Supervisor Matt McSparren and Sugarcreek Mayor Matt Carlson — lost…
Barbara J. Drotleff, 64, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning, May 18, 2025. Ronald G. Blair, 65, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, May…
Though not as commonly grown as white potatoes, sweet potatoes are easy to grow in much of Pennsylvania. Why not give growing sweet potatoes a…
Meet Sonny! “Hello there, my name is Sonny! I’m an athletic, affectionate, and curious pup who is looking for a loving home. I am loyal,…
To recognize National Stroke Awareness Month, UPMC Northwest will host two free events on May 29: a community health fair with stroke screenings from 8…
Cranberry School District students were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) Memorial Awards at Monday’s Cranberry Lions Club meeting. The biannual…
Michael Troy Renninger, 63, of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Mary “Mazee” Carol Hurrelbrink, 81, of Knox, passed away on Monday, May…
Meet Donovan! Sweet Donovan is looking for a forever family to share his affection with. He is very friendly and loves attention, and he can…
Around 100 students gathered at the Clarion YMCA for the Innovation Playground, an event organized by Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 as part of Remake Learning…
Haggerty’s Ice Cream and More, a popular Franklin-based eatery, has opened a second location on Main Street in Oil City, eliminating the need for locals…
Andrew Wallace Swartfager, 3 days old, passed away on May 19, 2025. Brenda L. (Brown) Schwab, 59, of Sligo, passed away on Sunday, May 18,…
“No, don’t do that. I don’t wanna do that. Stop that!” —actual quote from Rachel this week as we tried to film a simple video….
Meet Tallie! Tallie is looking for her forever home! She can be cautious when introduced to new people and environments, but she is very affectionate…
Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City held its sixth annual career day on Friday, introducing kindergarten through fourth-grade students to 11 different careers, ranging…
Primary Health Network (PHN) will open a permanent health center in Emlenton on June 2, replacing its mobile unit with a renovated facility at 516…
Members of the West Forest High School National Honor Society have been providing community service hours to the Tionesta Lions Club. The Honor Society members…
Eighty years after being shot down during a World War II mission over Tokyo, the remains of Cambridge Springs native Glenn Hodak were finally returned…
Jonathan Ronald Shaffer, 52, of Central Square, New York, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Brenda Lee Tregaskes, 64, of Clarion, passed away May…
Toni Gilhooley, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women, presented a new Charter to Jeannine Botta Guth, president of the Venango County…
Keystone High School’s 2025 Prom King and Queen were crowned on Saturday, May 3. They are Quentin Graham, son of Kelly Hartzell of Shippenville and…
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Franklin on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vintage Wings hangar at…
Nathan Allen Richar, 38, of Parker, passed away on May 12, 2025. Cathy S. Swanson, 63, of Cochranton, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025….
East Forest School hosted a Maker Night on May 6 as part of the Remake Learning Days festival. Parents, grandparents, community members, teachers and students…
At its recent work session, the Franklin school board highlighted student achievements and new initiatives, including a proposed firefighting club offering hands-on experience and industry…
Douglas H. Suhr, 66, of Oil City, passed away May 12, 2025. James E. Basham, 67, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Pico Rivera, CA, passed away…
Meet Valkyrie! Meet Valkyrie, the fierce bengal mix warrior looking for her forever home! Valkyrie can be slow to warm up to new people, and…
Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot traffic and lawn equipment, and suppress…
Six local entrepreneurs and professionals recently completed the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program in Franklin, which offers training in business development, marketing, and…
Each year the Garden Club of Clarion County sponsors participating county schools for the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contests. The posters are judged…
Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School recently hosted “A Night of Elegance” for their 2025 Prom at the Allegheny Grille Timberframe Pavilion in Foxburg. Aby McFadden and…
Stephen Reed Crosby, 41, of Lucinda, passed away on May 10, 2025. Beth Ann Lambo, 59, of Franklin, passed away on May 10, 2025. Reverend…
Meet Koda! Koda has had quite the journey with us. He came to us with an old fracture to his front right paw. We started…