Pet of the Day 08/15/25
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 community festival supplies summer fun
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…
North Clarion moves forward with co-op competitive cheerleading team
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…
Keystone adjusts minimum player policy for boys soccer
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…
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man known for Ski’s Market finds paradise at home
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…
Recent Deaths 08/15/25
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…
Pet of the Day 08/14/25
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 ranked No. 1 for most religious students in U.S.
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…
Recent Deaths 08/14/25
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,…
Pet of the Day 08/13/25
Meet Ginny Weasley! Ginny was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings, George & Fred. She is a very sweet…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
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…
WWII memories on display at Venango County Courthouse
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…
Recent Deaths 08/13/25
Bambi L. Ingram, 59, of Tionesta, formerly of Kittanning and Clarion, died on Monday, August 11, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 08/12/25
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…
Cookies bring Jurassic Joy to Hasson Heights
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…
4-H Honey-Bake Off
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…
Rocky Grove Class of 1975
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…
Recent Deaths 08/12/25
Helen Niederriter, 91, of Lucinda, passed away August 10, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 08/11/25
Meet Fred Weasley! Fred was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, George & Ginny. He is a sweet, affectionate…
Motorcyclist dies during police chase
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 man run over by tractor
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…
Oil Festival remains a Titusville favorite
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…
Recent Deaths 08/11/25
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…
Pet of the Day 08/09/25
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…
Oiler Marching Band steps in time to the music of Huston, Estefan, and Madonna
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…
Recent Deaths 08/09/25
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,…
Pet of the Day 08/08/25
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…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
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…
Recent Deaths 08/08/25
Dennis Eugene Ruhlman, 74, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025. Linda K. Hickman, 83, of Blaine, Washington, passed away on July…
Pet of the Day 08/07/25
Meet Bae Bae! Bae Bae came to PAWS with 3 other kittens and a momma cat. The kittens were definitely from different litters and had…
Beloved volleyball coach gets contract in North Clarion
At a special meeting Monday, the North Clarion School Board hired Bobbie Freeman and Jodie Burns as co-coaches for varsity volleyball and accepted Freeman’s resignation…
Recent Deaths 08/07/25
Andrea E. Penny, 72, of Shippenville, passed away August 4, 2025. John Allen “Jack” Sedam, 86, of Marysville, passed away on August 5, 2025. …
Pet of the Day 08/06/25
Meet Gwendolyn! Gwendolyn is a very friendly kitty looking for a forever family to share her affection with. She is very playful and loves to…
Fundraiser to be held for teen fighting cancer
A pasta dinner fundraiser for a local teen who has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer will be held from 2 to 6 p.m….
UPMC Northwest recognized for stroke care program
UPMC Northwest Stroke Program members are seen here, left to right, Dr. Siva Kedarnath, LeAnne Polley, Dr. Ralph Meloro, Chantel Olson, Shanna Peterson, Heidi Boitnott,…
National Night Out events bring responders together with the public to have some fun
Across the region, communities came together Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out with block parties and events that honored law enforcement, first responders, and community…
Recent Deaths 08/06/25
Mary Alice Schmader, 82, of Lucinda, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/05/25
Meet Cookie! Cookie is 10-12 years old and has lost her home because her owner passed away. We would like to help her find a…
OC schools orientations, open houses scheduled
Registrations will be held at Oil City Area School District’s central office, 825 Grandview Road. All students should be accompanied by parents or guardians and…
Recent Deaths 08/05/25
Sherry Lynn Hunsberger, 64, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025. William C. “Bill” Spangler, 66, of Titusville, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/04/25
Meet Tinfurter “Tin”! Tinfurter, aka “Tin,” came to PAWS with 3 other kittens and a momma cat. The kittens were definitely from different litters and…
Wildfire smoke to affect local area
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Venango, Forest, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties due to…
“The Arts” draw them in at Clarion Summer Fest
Clarion wrapped up its final Summer Fest of the season this weekend with a celebration of “The Arts.” Highlights included a live painting demo by…
Recent Deaths 08/04/25
William G. “Jerry” Bowser, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Franklin P. Fultz, 83, of Oil City, died Sunday, August 3,…
Pet of the Day 08/02/25
Meet Miss Panda! Miss Panda is a friendly young feline looking for her forever family! She can be a bit shy at first but warms…
Two Grove students named PA Grand Representatives
Franklin Assembly #19, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, has announced that Lauren McGill and Isabella Miranda have been named Pennsylvania Grand Representatives to…
Recent Deaths 08/02/25
Tyson and Mallory Adams, 45 and 41, passed away on July 30, 2025. Jason R. Crusan, 51, of Emlenton, passed away on July 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/01/25
Meet Fred! Fred has not had the easiest life. His first home that we are aware of was in a trailer with 40 other dogs….
Elk County man accused of kidnapping
A 39-year-old Elk County man, Richard Will of Benezett, is facing multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and driving her from Ohio to…
Recent Deaths 08/01/25
Ian Scott Doran, 35, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025. Howard “John” Greggs, 80, of Franklin, passed away on July 31,…