St. Joseph Church back to school community night out
Just over 100 children from the community got to pick out school supplies and enjoy some fun at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oil City…
Just over 100 children from the community got to pick out school supplies and enjoy some fun at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oil City…
Franklin Animal Clinic will host a pet first aid class Saturday to raise funds for the Franklin Rotary Club’s planned dog park near Miller-Sibley Park….
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly led a ceremony on Monday to formally dedicate the U.S. Postal Service office in Titusville to honor Edwin Drake, the father…
Scott L. Magee, 69, of Stoneboro, formerly of Harmony, passed away July 2, 2025. Michael John Pyle, 71, of Franklin, passed away on August 18,…
Meet Kronk (Scout Master)! Kronk was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Pacha & Yzma. They came to PAWS after being…
The Venango Christian High School Class of 1975 marked its 50-year reunion over the weekend with a series of celebrations that drew more than half…
Forest Area School District students earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando this July, bringing home multiple medals in Students Taking…
The Titusville Area School Board approved a partnership with Bald Eagle Area School District, making it the 36th district to join the Rockets Online Campus…
Ralph N. Peterson Jr., 67 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Rebecca “Becky” A. Aikens, 82, of Franklin, passed away August 17,…
Meet Ozzy! Ozzy is a loving, adult male with lots of energy and affection to give. He is a very friendly dog who is always…
Over 70 people from the Oil City High School Class of 1975 gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion. The celebration was a three-day event…
PennDOT District 10 will host an open house for seasonal full-time winter equipment operator positions in Clarion County from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sept….
Theodore R. “TR” Jackson, 72, of Oil City, passed away on July 25, 2025. Philip F. Petraglia, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025….
Meet Tipo! Tipo was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Pacha, Kronk & Yzma. He is a sweet little…
Knox’s Horsethief Days wrapped up Saturday with the popular “Jeep Invasion,” as colorful and creatively decorated Jeeps lined Main Street before heading out on a…
Two World War II veterans, Walter Early, 98, and Dean Lewis, 97, were honored at the Clarion County Veterans Picnic on Saturday. Early served in…
Scott K. Cressman, 65, of DuBois, and formerly of New Bethlehem, passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025. James R. “Jim” Shreckengost, 76, of Summerville,…
Meet Donut! Donut is a fun-loving and athletic dog with a loyal and friendly personality. He is a funny and playful boy who loves to…
A father and son from Oil City, Richard “Tom” Brichard, 45, and his son Zevin Brichard, 19, have been charged with drug offenses after police…
The skies above Clarion County Airport will be buzzing Aug. 29-30 with the return of the Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event, where…
At the annual Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant that was hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, the event raised $6,500 for local cat rescues. The event…
William L. Bunce Jr., 82, of Warren, passed away on August 6, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Meet Joy! Joy was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS from a feral colony. She is very sweet, but still a little…
Evergreen Arbors near Franklin hosted its annual Community Day on Thursday, offering residents food, fellowship, a bouncy house, and connections to local resources. Organized by…
The North Clarion School Board has approved a co-op agreement with Clarion-Limestone to give students the chance to join a competitive cheerleading team, similar to…
The Keystone School Board voted to let the high school boys soccer team start the 2025 season with 11 players, despite the district’s policy requiring…
David Cheresnowski of Clintonville, born Aug. 15, 1935, in Waverly, NY, served five years in the U.S. Air Force as a military police dog trainer…
James P. Stewart Jr., 75, of Butler, formerly of the Clintonville area, passed away on August 5, 2025. Charlie Earl “Charles” Owens Sr., 77, of…
Meet Pot Roast! Pot Roast is a very affectionate and playful kitten looking for a forever family of his own! Pot Roast loves to play…
Grove City College has been named the nation’s No. 1 school for “Most Religious Students” in The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of *The Best 391…
Melissa A. Ciko, 55, of Oil City, passed away August 12, 2025. Elizabeth “Beth” A. Wolfe, 68, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 11,…
Meet Ginny Weasley! Ginny was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings, George & Fred. She is a very sweet…
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
The memorabilia and experiences of local men and women who served in the military during World War II is the focus of a new display…
Bambi L. Ingram, 59, of Tionesta, formerly of Kittanning and Clarion, died on Monday, August 11, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Helen Niederriter, 91, of Lucinda, passed away August 10, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Meet Fred Weasley! Fred was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, George & Ginny. He is a sweet, affectionate…
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 Police Chief Bob Wenner told the newspaper that a man operating a tractor on Martin Hill Road was run over by the vehicle after…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…