Pet of the Day 01/24/25

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Pet of the Day 12/02/25
Meet Wisteria! Wisteria is a beautiful young tortie looking for her forever family. She is extremely affectionate, loves to play, and does not miss a…
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Nifty at 90: Franklin woman has had various roles, interests
Today’s Nifty at 90 spotlights Janet Cornell of Franklin as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Born in 1935, Janet built a life rooted in family,…
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Hit and Run in Cranberry Township
On Nov. 25 at 3:19 p.m., Franklin state police was dispatched to 474 Upper Sage Run Road in Cranberry Township for a motor vehicle crash….
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Recent Deaths 12/02/25
Lawrence J. Lander, 86, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday evening, November 30, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
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Pet of the Day 12/01/25
Meet Desert Sage aka “Sage”! Sage was born in March of 2025. She came to PAWS with her brother, Scratch, and is the sweetest little…
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Recent Deaths 12/01/25
Roni Mae Shorts Guth, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Chester J. Andrews, 82, of Seneca, formerly of Clarion Co., passed…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 29, 2025
Seeing What’s There
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation I’ve been sitting with Rachel’s travel reflections for these last couple weeks. If you haven’t read them yet, go back…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 29, 2025
Pet of the Day 11/29/25
Meet Ren! Ren is a sweet cat looking for a quieter home to call his own. He can be a bit shy at first but…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 29, 2025
Grove City woman dies being hit by vehicle
A 68-year-old Grove City woman has died as a result of injuries she suffered after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, according to…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 29, 2025
Oil Valley Film Festival announces 2025 winners
The 2025 Oil Valley Film Festival featured 16 films, representing six countries. The festival, which ran Sept. 5-7, was composed of competitive sections for American…
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Recent Deaths 11/29/25
Darlene M. Hickman, 74, of Oil City, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. Dennis L. Daugherty Sr., 77, of Oil City, died Wednesday, November 26,…
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Pet of the Day 11/28/25
Meet Tater! Meet Tater, a lovable goofball who is sure to bring a smile to your face! This affectionate and playful girl is always up…
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Recent Deaths 11/28/25
Joyce E. Bower, 58, of Franklin, passed away on November 26, 2025. Dennis G. “Denny” Hickman, 65, of Emlenton, passed away on Thursday morning, November…
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Pet of the Day 11/26/25
Meet Scratch! Scratch was born in March of 2025. He is a sweet boy who is very cuddly and affectionate. He’s not a big fan…
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Nifty at 90: Cranberry woman loved school and creating inventory boards
Today’s Nifty at 90 spotlight features Shirley Ann Alden of Cranberry Township, who was born in 1935, grew up in Tippery, and built a life…
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Recent Deaths 11/24/25
Maria A. Lapana, 78, passed away on November 20, 2025. Anabell Lee Yard, 80, formerly of Franklin, died on Friday, November 21, 2025. Margaret S….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2025
Pet of the Day 11/22/25
Meet Nightshade! Nightshade was born in August of 2024 and came to us very pregnant. She is now a very sweet kitty who is done…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2025
Union pay freeze proposal in Titusville sparks budget backlash
Tensions flared at Monday’s budget work session after the city asked unions to consider deferring 2026 pay increases, prompting strong objections from police and fire…
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Where Burden and Beauty Coexist
By Rachel Brosnahan This is a bit of a part two to the story I shared last week about my time in Europe. After the…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2025
Recent Deaths 11/22/25
Janet E. Birchard, 75, of Erie, died on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Alfred W. “Al” Wareham, 76, of Stoneboro, passed away on Friday, November 21,…
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Pet of the Day 11/21/25
Meet Peyton! This senior lovebug is super affectionate and friendly. She loves head rubs, chin scratches, and pretty much any form of attention you’re willing…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2025
Barrow-Civic Theatre’s all-youth ‘Frozen JR.’ opens tonight
The Barrow-Civic Theatre opens its first-ever all-youth main stage production, “Frozen JR,” tonight, featuring students in grades five through 10 performing and running lights, sound,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2025
Marshalls enjoys bustling opening day
Shoppers come and go at the new Marshalls store, in Cranberry, during its grand opening on Thursday. Store manager Missy Bowen said that the parking…
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Recent Deaths 11/21/25
David Ray Bell, 61, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. George W. Willis Sr., 84, of Parker, passed away on November…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 20, 2025
Pet of the Day 11/20/25
Meet Lucky! Lucky came to us with a defective eye and unfortunately it could not be saved. But Lucky doesn’t mind being a one eyed…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 20, 2025
None injured in semi-tractor trailer rollover between Rocky Grove and Dempseytown
There were no injuries in a semi-tractor trailer rollover on Rocky Grove Avenue that took place at about 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, according to Venango County…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 20, 2025
Franklin schools to receive $8M in state funding after budget passage
Franklin Area School District will soon receive its long-delayed state funding, with $8 million arriving in two installments after the Pennsylvania budget passed. Business Manager…
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Recent Deaths 11/20/25
Don Morgan, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Joseph “Joe” Fitzpatrick, 77, of Prescott Valley, AZ, formerly of Oil City, passed away…
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Pet of the Day 11/19/25
Meet Miss Judy! You can visit and adopt Miss Judy from Clarion PAWS in Shippenville, Monday-Saturday! All cats have been spayed/neutered, Feline Leukemia and FIV…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 19, 2025
Cranberry Economic Development Committee hears from Wildcat Mansion owner
The owner of Wildcat Mansion, Jon Bernstein, and artist Amber Bailey updated the Cranberry Economic Development Committee on the property’s rich history and its growing…
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