Franklin School Board OKs personnel, policy matters
At the Franklin School Board’s combined work and business meeting, numerous personnel and policy updates were approved, including several new and revised policies on home…
Pet of the Day 07/17/24
Meet Rudy! Meet Rudy, a very sweet dog looking for a loving home! He is young, friendly, affectionate, playful, smart, curious, and brave, and loves…
Bridge Lit Fest to enjoy new space for its second year
The Bridge Lit Fest, previously known as the Wildcat Lit Fest, will take place on August 10 at the newly acquired Venango Campus, thanks to…
Plans for Clarion County bridge project can be viewed
PennDOT is inviting the public to view plans for the Route 322 over Paint Creek bridge replacement project in Elk Township, Clarion County. The purpose…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas
Root vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. They cannot be safely canned in a boiling water bath or atmospheric steam canner. Caution: Root…
Recent Deaths 07/17/24
Ralph L. Nail, 88, of Hilliards, PA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Keith Allen Meier, age 98, of Knox, passed away on July…
About 2,300 cans of water arrive for Reno firefighters
A pallet containing 2,352 cans of water was delivered Monday for the Reno Volunteer Fire Department. The water is being stored at the Klapec Trucking…
Pet of the Day 07/16/24
Meet Ebony Someone used to love Ebony. This senior lady was spayed when a kind soul found her hiding in his workshop and brought her…
Recovery simulation event set Friday in Clarion
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission will host a recovery simulation event Friday at the Gemmell Student Center at PennWest-Clarion University. There will be two…
Recent Deaths 07/16/24
Robert A. White, 86, of Oil City, died Sunday, July 14, 2024. Dale Leroy Myers, 71, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024….
Four people displaced in Oil City fire
A fire occurred late Friday night at a residence on 107 East Second Street in Oil City, resulting in no injuries but displacing four adults…
Pet of the Day 07/15/24
Meet Bruno! If you’re looking for a fun, loving, and brave companion, look no further than Bruno! This special boy is a friendly, affectionate, and…
Emlenton Summer Festival enjoys some sun
Emlenton’s Main Street hosted the annual Emlenton Summer Festival over a hot and sunny weekend. Festivities began Friday morning with community yard sales and the…
Jeep lovers roll into Two Mile Run for weekend ride
Off-road Jeep enthusiasts gathered at Pioneer Flats for the fourth annual Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run during a dry and sunny weekend. Participants…
Mountain bikers come together for a cause
Members of the North Allegheny Mountain Bike Association, The Two Mile Run Mountain Biking group and 4 Season Cycle gather on Saturday morning for two…
Recent Deaths 07/15/24
Marilyn J. Flick McFadden, 83, of Grove City, formerly of Seneca, died Friday afternoon, July 12, 2024. Rita Ann Ochs, age 81 of Lucinda, passed…
Nifty at 90: Venus man wore many professional hats
Paul “Popeye” Glass, a lifelong resident of Venus, was born on July 15, 1934, as the eighth of 14 children. He attended a one-room schoolhouse…
Pet of the Day 07/13/24
Meet Augusta Augusta is very shy at this point. She was brought to the shelter after being trapped from an outdoor situation where her former…
Zonta supplies decals to local women-owned businesses
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club has been highlighting women-owned businesses in Venango County by presenting window decals to those that are at least 51% women-owned….
Tionesta’s Mt. Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate 175 years
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on German Hill in Tionesta will celebrate its 175-year anniversary on Sunday, July 21, with a special service at 1 p.m.,…
Shakespeare in the Park performance
Sabre Boland (center) of Dayton, Ohio, performs a sonnet Friday evening in Franklin’s Bandstand Park at the conclusion of the first Shakespeare in the Park…
Lanes, ramp reopen for Clarion River Bridge project
The eastbound and westbound lanes and the on-ramp from Route 66 to eastbound Interstate 80 reopened late Friday afternoon as work keeps moving ahead on…
Kickoff Meeting for Communities LEAP Initiative: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience and Job Creation in Venango County
On Wednesday, July 10th, at 3 PM, a pivotal kickoff meeting was held to mark the commencement of a groundbreaking project under the Department of…
Recent Deaths 07/13/24
Judy Diane (Pressler) Stanley, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. Robert B. “Andy” Anderson, 84, of Franklin, died Wednesday, July 10,…
Pet of the Day 07/12/24
Meet Bear! Meet Bear, the 3-year-old mastiff mix with a heart as big as he is! Bear recently came to us as a stray and…
PennWest-Clarion Small Business Development Center honored
The PennWest-Clarion Small Business Development Center has been named the Western Pennsylvania Center of the Year for 2024 by the U.S. Small Business Administration. PennWest-Clarion…
Plans advance for bridge repair project in Cranberry Township
Cranberry Township supervisors approved using up to $80,000 from the general fund for Meadow Church Road bridge repairs to expedite the process, which had been…
Recent Deaths 07/12/24
Roy Edsel Wyant, age 96, of New Bethlehem, passed away early Thursday morning, July 11, 2024. Matthew M. Sargent Sr., 80, of Rouseville, passed away…
Pet of the Day 07/11/24
Meet Modina Modina came to us a stray so we do not have any history for her. We aged her to be around 7 years…
Franklin man arrested on numerous drug delivery charges
Shaundel David Young, a 48-year-old Franklin resident, was arrested on multiple drug-related charges following a nearly year-long investigation by Sugarcreek Borough police and the state…
Area firefighters get brand new gear with help from grant
The Seneca Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the arrival of new firefighting gear purchased through a grant of over $300,000. This gear, meant to be replaced…
No quorum for Franklin authority, but some items are discussed
The Franklin General Authority meeting on Tuesday focused on facilities and equipment, but no votes could be taken due to a lack of quorum, necessitating…
Humane Society to hold open house
The Venango County Humane Society will host its first open house from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the shelter at 286 S….
Recent Deaths 07/11/24
Clarissa R. Marvin, age 103, died the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Titusville area crash causes spill, long road closure
Route 27 near Titusville was closed for over 12 hours on Tuesday due to a two-vehicle crash involving a tanker, which resulted in an oil…
Plates have new look
Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania” highway signs. The “Let Freedom Ring” designs celebrate Pennsylvania as the birthplace…
Flies released in Allegheny National Forest to combat invasive insect
The USDA Forest Service has introduced biological controls to combat the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Allegheny National Forest. HWA, native to Japan and…
Pet of the Day 07/10/24
Meet Mimi Hello, my name is Mimi and I am a very friendly and gentle dog. I am extremely loyal to those I love and…
Venango commissioners discuss jail contracts, airport restaurant
At their monthly meeting, Venango County commissioners approved several contracts, including one with Northwest Pennsylvania Family Services to establish a re-entry program for inmates at…
Gardening as You Age
Learn ways to reduce challenges in the garden and adapt to gardening as you age gracefully. The physical benefits of working in the garden…
Good Hope Christian Preschool has openings
Good Hope Christian Preschool still has openings in the preschool and toddler time classes for fall. Good Hope provides children with a Christian-based educational experience…
Recent Deaths 07/10/24
Linda A. Rankin, age 75, Tionesta, formerly of Jamestown passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Frank L Dunkle Jr. aka “Skip”, age 54, of…
Couple facing fraud charges related to incidents at 2 banks
A man and woman from Erie, Jamario Martin and Teana Thomas, are facing charges for attempting to deposit fake checks at banks in Cranberry Township…
Pet of the Day 07/09/24
Meet Gonzo I almost hate to post this beautiful boy because I know he will be adopted quickly and I love having him in my…
Titusville foreclosure registry gets step closer
The Titusville City Council approved the first reading of a bill to hold mortgagees accountable for maintaining foreclosed properties. The proposed ordinance, developed with Hera…
Local youths shine at inaugural Belted Galloway Junior Nationals
Three local youths competed at the first-ever Belted Galloway Junior Nationals, which were held from June 25 to June 30 at the Medina County Fairgrounds…
Franklin Chamber holding youth entrepreneurs day Saturday
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first youth entrepreneurs day this Saturday, inviting business owners aged 18 and under to showcase and…
Hitched and ready to pull
The Wolf’s Corners Fair, near Tionesta, held a horse-pulling contest on Wednesday. Horse teams from Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont participated. Horses in the middleweight…
Recent Deaths 07/09/24
Julia K. “Judy” Eckel, 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Richard B. “Dick” Lowers, 84, of Allegheny Township,…
Pet of the Day 07/08/24
Meet Gino Meet Gino! This handsome fella came to us as a stray with porcupine quills, so we are still getting to know him. With…