Family Fish Day was reel quality time
Despite rainy weather, families gathered at Cooperstown Pond on Saturday for the annual Family Fish Day, hosted by the Fatherhood Initiative of Family Service and…
Recent Deaths 05/05/25
Dr. Victor John Pilewski (VJ), 42, of Meadville, formerly of Oil City, passed away on May 1, 2025. James Lee Daugherty, 79, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 05/03/25
Meet Tammy! Sweet Tammy is looking for a home to call her own and a family to share her love with! She is very friendly…
12 local students graduate from welding program
Twelve local high school students have graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County’s welding technology certificate program at the Clarion County Career Center. Students…
Former Pittsburgh area police chief sentenced for drug charges
Former Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and…
PennWest ROTC students salutes the Clarion community he serves
Jacob Kline, a recent graduate of PennWest Clarion’s nursing program and a dedicated ROTC cadet, balanced his academic and military responsibilities while actively serving the…
Recent Deaths 05/03/25
Christopher, Leroy Cleland, 71, of Titusville, passed away April 27, 2025. Eugene “Red” Alan Stewart, 73, of Cochranton, Wayne Twp., and formerly of Grove City,…
The Company We Keep: Building a Better Future, Together
By Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Every project has a story behind it, and this one starts – like many do – with a few slightly…
Pet of the Day 05/02/25
Meet Bean! This beautiful calico Bean is looking for her forever family! She is very affectionate and loves attention and can be vocal when she…
Businesses are changing things up, moving in downtown Franklin
Franklin’s shopping district is seeing notable changes, with multiple businesses relocating. “Something Clever,” now owned by Inde and Bobby Hawkins, has reopened in the former…
Nifty at 90: Teacher and veteran celebrates
Dan Karg of Rockland Township, born in 1935 in Oil City, is celebrated for a life marked by dedication to family, education, and community. The…
Recent Deaths 05/02/25
Lois J. Hovis, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Ralph S. Cohlhepp, 86, of Venus, passed away early Thursday morning, May…
Pet of the Day 05/01/25
Meet Clint! Mister Clint is an energetic young feline looking for his forever home! He is very playful, extremely affectionate, and loves meal time. He…
Clarion-Limestone student wins art competition
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced that Clarion-Limestone High School sophomore Emma Zacherl won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for her oil painting titled *“Waiting,”* selected…
Repairs to Grove City bridge to begin next month
A $1.9 million bridge repair project on Route 58 over Wolf Creek in Grove City is set to begin May 12, pending weather conditions, according…
Keystone alum to run for construction of school’s playground
Eric Say, a 52-year-old alumnus of Keystone School District, is preparing to run his first marathon to help raise funds for the U.S. Army SPC…
Spring will be in the Franklin air this weekend with the return of the May Garden Mart
The annual May Garden Mart, hosted by the Franklin Gardeners’ Association, will take place this weekend in Franklin’s Fountain Park, featuring over 40 vendors including…
Students from seven schools compete at Clarion Envirothon
Students from seven schools across Clarion, Jefferson, and Forest counties competed in the Clarion County Conservation District’s Envirothon at Clear Creek State Park. Fourteen teams…
Recent Deaths 05/01/25
Theresa Anderson, 57, of Franklin, formerly of Geneva, OH, passed away the morning of Friday, April 25, 2025. Calvin E. Bickel, 69, of Cranberry, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/30/25
Meet Hashbrown! Hello, my name is Hashbrown and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Venango Chorus ‘Hope’ concert slated Sunday
The Venango Chorus will perform a concert, “Hope”, at 7 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church at 800 Moran St. in Oil City. The…
Scrubgrass Creek gets cleaned up
Scrubgrass Creek Watershed members cleaned two miles of roadside in Clinton Township to celebrate Earth Day 2025. Members removed 14 tires, a printer, a TV…
Oil City announces prom court
The Oil City High School prom will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Oil City Moose Club. Prom…
2 Junior Schubert members win top awards at state event
Caden Lewis, a member of the Oil City Junior Schubert Club, won three top honors at the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs state piano contest…
Recent Deaths 04/30/25
Sheena E. Guthrie, 40, of Marienville, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Martha M. Young, 83, of Oil City, died on Monday night, April…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trials programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Pet of the Day 04/29/25
Meet Chappel Roan! Chappel is a lovely calico kitty born in September of 2023. She came to PAWS heavily pregnant and gave birth shortly thereafter….
Cranberry prom royalty crowned
Macy Weeter was crowned queen, and Owen Campbell was crowned king at the Cranberry High School prom that was held on Saturday at Forever Farm…
Prom royalty crowned at Clarion
Lindsay Amsler was crowned queen, and Thomas Uckert was crowned king at the Clarion Area High School prom. Amsler is the daughter of Troy and…
Top graduates named at Cranberry
Dane Wenner and Kayla Hanna have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Cranberry Area High School Class of 2025. Wenner, a highly decorated…
Lewis named FLEX top young professional
Kaleb Lewis of The Fallen Shoppe has been named the 2025 FLEX Young Professional of the Year by the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX)…
Recent Deaths 04/29/25
Thomas G. Turner, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Annabelle M. Reisinger, 79, of Franklin, passed away on April 28, 2025….
Pet of the Day 04/28/25
Meet Knox! “Hello, my name is Knox, and I am an adult dog with lots of love to give! I am a friendly, affectionate, and…
Kids willing to brave the rain find lots of treats and prizes at Easter Egg Cleanups
Despite cold and rainy weather, families gathered at Two Mile Run County Park and Fertigs Community Center in Venango County for the annual Easter Egg…
Recent Deaths 04/28/25
Kelly Lee Fisher, 50, of St. Petersburg, passed away late Friday evening, April 25, 2025. Peter Jay Sottiaux, 59, formerly of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 04/26/25
Meet Rain! Rain was born in June of 2024 and is a lovely gray & white mackerel tabby. She was recently surrendered to PAWS with…
Clarion Hospital achieves recognition for milestone
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital has celebrated a 20-year milestone in echocardiography accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Clarion Hospital, first accredited in 2005,…
West Forest holds community carnival
West Forest Elementary School held its annual community carnival earlier this month, and more than 20 school and community organizations set up tables with free…
Forest schools announce prom courts
This year’s prom for East and West Forest high schools will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Flying W….
Recent Deaths 04/26/25
Albert Ronald Texter, 75, of Turkey City, passed away on April 24, 2025. Rev. Samuel L. Allaman Jr., 97, of Shippenville, passed away on April…
Pet of the Day 04/25/25
Meet Comet! Hello, my name is Comet, and I am a very friendly and playful dog. I came to the humane society as a stray….
2 women receive 4-H Salute to Excellence awards
Paula Leonhardt, formerly of Venango County, and current resident Kelsey Ziegler have been honored with 4-H Salute to Excellence awards by Pennsylvania 4-H. Leonhardt received…
Nifty at 90: Man known for work ethic
Nelson Best, born April 25, 1935, in Knox, is celebrating his 90th birthday. A dedicated worker, he spent 44 years at Joy and another 10…
St. Stephen students qualify for VEX Robotics world championship
St. Stephen Elementary students Jonas Pacior and Cole Warren have qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas after winning the elementary division…
Recent Deaths 04/25/25
Robert S. Fenchak Jr., 47, of Knox, passed away on April 21, 2025. Thelma “Toni” M. Fickenworth, 79, of Tylersburg, passed awau pm Tuesday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/24/25
Meet Zoey! Meet Zoey, a young female dog with a lot of love to give! Zoey is an affectionate and playful pup who is also…
OC High School holds National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Two students were inducted into the Oil City High School National Art Honor Society at Monday’s Induction Ceremony, and a senior was recognized with an…
World Tai Chi Day event will be held in Franklin
Local Tai Chi practitioners in Franklin will host a free public session on Saturday morning in Bandstand Park to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. From…
Recent Deaths 04/24/25
Ruth A. Kiefer, 85, of Tionesta, died on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025. Debra S. Barscz, 73, of Reno, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025….
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…