Pet of the Day 03/17/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
Recent Deaths 03/17/25
John P. “John Pat” McVay, 54, of Cranberry, passed away on Sunday morning, March 16, 2025. Cynthia L. “Cindy” Bruner, 61, of Cooperstown, died on…
Building Community, One Cup at a Time
For the past two weeks, we’ve explored how smart investments—whether in businesses, public spaces, or at home—shape the future of our communities. This week, we’re…
Pet of the Day 03/15/25
Meet Pepper! Pepper is a 1 year old girl. She is very sad because her owner died. Pepper lived with a senior chihuahua and loved…
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters on Route 8 near Franklin, set to open this summer, providing office, storage, and showroom space for…
Clarion County designates March 16-22 as 4-H Week
Clarion County has designated next week as Pennsylvania 4-H Week to recognize the program’s positive impact on youth development. With over 1,000 local participants, 4-H…
Recent Deaths 03/15/25
Thomas J. Xander, 65, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. Deloris “Dee” R. Perry, 85, of Oil City, passed away in the…
Pet of the Day 03/14/25
Meet LeeRoy Jenkins! LeeRoy was born in April of 2021 and recently came to PAWS with Buddy Hackett when their family developed allergies. He has…
Marshalls construction begins
On Thursday afternoon, construction was underway on the frame of the upcoming Marshalls near Home Depot, Dollar Tree and Kay Jewelers in Cranberry Township. Kelly…
Recent Deaths 03/14/25
Dora Beth Hovis, 48, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. Bryon Keith “Hud” Hudson, 66, of Polk, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/13/25
Meet Alana! Miss Alana is quite the affectionate love bug that is looking for a home to call her own. She is very friendly and…
Farmers Daughter grand opening scheduled
Farmers Daughters Country Market and Deli in Seneca will celebrate the launch of its new lunch and dinner buffet with a grand opening on March…
St. Petersburg woman dies in Butler County crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Route 38 in Butler County claimed the life of 48-year-old Dora Hovis on Monday afternoon. Police reported that Diane T….
Recent Deaths 03/13/25
Dora B. Hovis, 48, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, died March 10, 2025. Roger E. “Butch” “Yogi” Shreve, 77, of Pleasantville, died on Tuesday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/12/25
Meet Vader! Vader is a 2 year old couch potato. He loves playing fetch and chewing on rope toys or bones. Vader lived in a…
Nifty at 90: Army veteran has funny story on how he and his wife met
Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…
Recent Deaths 03/12/25
Benjamin “Henry” Sherman, 54, of Lucinda, passed away March 10, 2025. Steven A. Falconi, 73, of 8 West Irvine Street, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 03/11/25
Meet Buddy Hackett! Buddy was born in April of 2024. He is a sweet, gentle boy who is very friendly and affectionate. He gets along…
Hasson students enjoy read-a-thon
Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…
Student crafts, donates pillows to cancer patients
Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…
Franklin band students participate in festival
Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…
Recent Deaths 03/11/25
Kathleen Marie Karg (Allio) Trabucco, 69, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 4, 2025. Robert G. “Cork” Nelms,…
Pet of the Day 03/10/25
Meet Talia! Talia is a super sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very affectionate and friendly and she loves to play. She…
Police warn against scams following Tionesta identity theft
Marienville state police are warning residents about scams after a Tionesta man lost $100,000 in an identity theft case. The victim was tricked by a…
Recent Deaths 03/10/25
Norma J. Yingling, 80, of Clarington, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Karl Joseph Rottman, 83, of Petrolia, passed away on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025….
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…
Clarion area Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…
Smart Investments: How Thoughtful Choices Today Create a Stronger Future
Why do people buy quality tools instead of the cheapest option? Why do they spend time hunting, fishing, or gardening when the grocery store is…
Recent Deaths 03/08/25
Dennis A. “Denny” Curry, 47, of Irondale, OH, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Marjorie J. Spence-Schwab, 74, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 03/07/25
Meet Milo! Meet Milo! This adorable adult male dog is as playful as he is friendly. If you’re looking for a four-legged friend that will…
Keystone High School to present “Mamma Mia!”
Keystone High School will present “Mamma Mia!” at 7:30 p.m. on March 13-15. Tickets are available at www.ticketor.com/KMA and at the door. Tickets are $10…
Grove City man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor
A Grove City man, Michael William Boston, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to the sexual exploitation of…
Recent Deaths 03/07/25
Marjorie E. Young, 82, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Vincent Wagner “Junior” Riley, 90, of Tionesta, passed away on Monday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/06/25
Meet Shadow! Meet Shadow – your new best friend and loyal companion! This dignified gentleman is quiet but playful and protective, making him the perfect…
Hope 21 A Dress For You event set
Hope 21 Ministry in Oil City is hosting its annual “A Dress For You” event Friday. The giveaway of formal dresses, dress shoes, clutch purses,…
Clarion Department of Public Safety to conduct test of Emergency Siren System
The Clarion County Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the countywide Emergency Siren System at about 7:30 p.m. Monday. Compared with normal…
Rolling slowdowns announced for Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) are announcing rolling slowdowns on Interstate 80 westbound as part of the ongoing Canoe…
Recent Deaths 03/06/25
JoAnn Snyder Paden, 82, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Henry Phillip Lencer, 90, of Crown, passed away on March…
Growing Edible Greens
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
Pet of the Day 03/05/25
Meet Bloom! Bloom was born in June of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom, Posie. She is a beautiful mixed-breed Russian Blue kitty…
Woodfest will make its return to Clarion
The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…
Local Air Patrol members visit DC
In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…
Recent Deaths 03/05/2025
Mark R. Kauffman, Sr., 64, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2025. Dan “Woody” Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March 3,…
Pet of the Day 03/04/25
Meet Izzby! Miss Izzby is looking for a home to call her own. This spunky young feline is super affectionate, loves to play, and a…
The Noah Grice Band to perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…
ORA accepting nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…
Women’s Day event set for Saturday
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…
Recent Deaths 03/04/25
Valerie S. Stitt, 60, of Clarion, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025. Daniel “Dan” E. Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…