Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
The Salvation Army is mobilizing its Emergency Disaster Services network to provide critical relief, including mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up support, and emotional care, to those…
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
A $3.2 million repair project on Interstate 79 and Route 80 in northwest Pennsylvania is set to begin on Wednesday. The project will cover 26…
Suspicious package found in Franklin proven not a threat
Franklin police responded to a report of a suspicious package near Fountain Park on Saturday morning, prompting precautions despite it later being deemed non-threatening. A…
Cranberry gets updates on bridge project; approves pension obligation
Cranberry Township supervisors reported progress on the replacement of the Aires Hill Road bridge, which is in the final design stages. Engineers have submitted the…
2 Titusville residents fatally injured in motorcycle crash
Two Titusville residents, Adam J. Crispin, 34, and Kiley L. Johnson, 26, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Le Boeuf Township, Erie…
Fundraiser to be held for North Clarion student battling Hodgkin’s
A fundraiser for 15-year-old Grace Carroll, a North Clarion High School sophomore diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held at the Fryburg Sportsman’s…
Recent Deaths 10/01/24
Edgar H. “Bud” Bonner, 92, of Victory Heights, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on September 30, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 09/30/24
Meet Em! Em is a young kitten who is looking for a new home! Em is nervous of new people and may take longer than…
Local cadets receive Civil Air Patrol awards
The Civil Air Patrol’s Franklin Composite Squadron recently promoted Cadet Mariner Perry of Venus to cadet 2nd lieutenant after he earned the prestigious Brigadier General…
Clarion Alzheimer’s walk raises nearly $30,000
Around 100 participants joined the annual Clarion Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Lost In the Wilds Brewing, raising $29,426 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support,…
Clarion announces homecoming court
Queen candidates include (front, from left) Aoife Salusky, Olivia Hannold, Alexa Kitchen, Sophie Babington, Natalie Durish and Kaitlyn Guth. King candidates include (from left) Carter…
Students check out Lucinda mushroom farm on Conservation District tour
Students from Clarion County recently visited a mushroom farm in Lucinda, owned by South Florida native Esperanzo (Espo) Wilcox, who started the Pennsylvania Mushroom Co….
Recent Deaths 09/30/24
Charles R. “Chuck” Fleming, 84, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday morning, September 28, 2024. George W. Crum, 22, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/28/24
Meet Charlie Todd! Looking for a new four-legged friend? Look no further than Charlie Todd! This handsome, male dog is a little bit on the…
Cranberry homecoming
Paige Micco and Tanner Kightlinger were crowned Cranberry High School homecoming queen and king Friday before the start of the Oil City-Grove City football game…
OC homecoming
Siera McKinney was crowned Oil City High School homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night’s Oilers home football game against Grove City. Connor Reszkowski was…
Nifty at 90: Franklin man still enjoys hunting
Peter E. Cauvel Jr. of Franklin is celebrating his 90th birthday on September 29, 2024. Born in 1934, Pete spent much of his childhood on…
Cedar Avenue CDBG survey begins for street project
Oil City is conducting a demographic survey as part of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a street reconstruction project on Cedar Avenue….
Recent Deaths 09/28/24
George Walter Grimm, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Oil City, passed away on September 2, 2024. William C. “Bill” Larson, 78, of Knox, passed…
Pet of the Day 09/27/24
Meet Navy Blue aka “Navy”! Navy came to us from a feral situation and has not socialized as much as we would hope. He does…
Radiology students hold fundraiser to benefit local patients
The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is hosting an online pumpkin auction to raise funds for local patients facing hardships. Radiology students have painted and…
PennDOT honors area Star of Excellence recipients
Two PennDOT employees from District 1, Judson “Andy” Boland and Dorothy Staub, were honored with the department’s Star of Excellence awards at a ceremony in…
Closed portion of Meadville Pike re-opens
A stretch of Meadville Pike between Patchel Run and Route 322 in Sugarcreek was reopened Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. The road…
Allegheny National Forest continues search for committee members
The Allegheny National Forest is extending the application period for five open positions on the Secure Rural Schools Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to October…
Recent Deaths 09/27/24
Duane W. Pritchard Sr., 88, of Dempseytown, passed away September 25, 2024. Gertrude L. “Gert” James, 94, formerly of 109 Ridge Ave. of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 09/26/24
Meet Bubba Gump! This little ball of fluff is called Bubba Gump- and he is need of a forever home! Bubba is a funny guy…
Newmemo children’s ring sets recalled due to high lead, cadmium levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about a recall of Newmemo children’s ring sets due to dangerously high levels of lead and cadmium….
ARTS Oil City to host Erie group’s workshops for creative professionals
Erie Arts and Culture (EAC) is offering a series of workshops called “Working Artist 101” to help artists and creative professionals enhance their skills and…
Former DuBois city manager, employee charged with theft of over $1.5M of city funds
A federal grand jury in Johnstown has issued a superseding indictment against John “Herm” Suplizio, 64, and Roberta Shaffer, 59, both from DuBois, Clearfield County,…
Allegheny watershed benefits from fish habitat project
The USDA Forest Service, in collaboration with the Kinzua Fish and Wildlife Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has installed over 140 concrete…
Franklin man accused of strangling, threatening former girlfriend
A 24-year-old Franklin man, Brandon Johnson, is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend while driving on Interstate 79 in Mercer County. According…
Recent Deaths 09/26/24
Donna A. Simpson, age 81, of Corsica, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 09/25/24
Meet Cookie! Cookie is a young female dog with lots of love to give! She is an affectionate and athletic dog, and she is friendly…
Grove City College earns top spots among higher education facilities in U.S. News ranking
Grove City College has been recognized for its value, quality, and undergraduate teaching in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges report. The college…
Franklin School Board president Backer unopposed for PSBA post
Franklin School Board president Sabrina Backer is running unopposed for the 2025 president-elect position of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), with plans to become…
Sugarcreek police warn residents of ‘brushing’ scam
Sugarcreek Borough police have warned residents about a new scam called “brushing.” In this scam, people receive unsolicited packages with items they didn’t order, accompanied…
Keystone Coats for Kids program seeks donations
Keystone Coats for Kids is once again seeking donations to provide winter clothing to children in need. Since 2015, the program has distributed over 4,000…
OC homecoming court announced
The Oil City High School homecoming court includes (from left) Gracie Brown, Nevaeh Hibbard, Siera McKinney, Tiera McKinney and Tessa Yashinski. The homecoming queen will…
Public raises concerns over OC board’s pursuit of additional legal guidance
At a recent Oil City School Board meeting, two members of the public, Melissa Bensink and Hillary Wisniewski, voiced opposition to the board seeking additional…
Recent Deaths 09/25/24
Patricia A. Serafin, 91, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Jenifer L. Graham (Norris), 60, of Seneca, passed away on September 23,…
Understanding Garden Terminology
As you shop for plants and seeds, understanding plant terminology will help you make better choices. This article explains some of the more common terms…
Pet of the Day 09/24/24
Meet Macaroni! Macaroni came to Clarion PAWS with her daughter, Cheese, after being trapped together. She is sweet, and friendly and loves to have her…
‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ scheduled in Clarion
The Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will take place on Thursday at Lost In The Wilds Brewing in Clarion, starting at 6 p.m. The…
Recent Deaths 09/24/24
Esther Emma Sophia Heckler King, 87, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Thomas Dana Boocks, 82, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/23/24
Meet Miracle! Meet Miracle! This pretty lady came to us as a stray in really rough condition, but with some love and care she has…
Cranberry Class of 1984 celebrates 40 years
Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Franklin VFW. Classmates who attended included (front,…
‘Peaceful’ politicking
Supporters of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rally on behalf of their respective presidential candidate of choice at the corner…
Pro-life rally held in downtown Franklin
Around 50 people attended the second “Celebrate Life, Support Life” event in downtown Franklin on Sunday afternoon. The collaborative pro-life rally — sponsored by local…
Recent Deaths 09/23/24
Rebecca Jo “Becky” Anderson, 67, of Oil City, died on Friday, September 20, 2024. Ronald F. Beary, 97, of Lake Lucy (Tionesta), passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 09/21/24
Meet Persephone! Meet Persephone! She’s as adorable as her name suggests. This funny little puppy is extremely affectionate and loyal, and she will stick by…