Aspen has the softest fur you have ever felt, and she loves for you to pet her. This all white, beautiful girl was abandoned outside, and she would love to feel safe in a home of her own.
You can visit and adopt Aspen from Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin!
Meet Aspen! Aspen has the softest fur you have ever felt, and she loves for you to pet her. This all white, beautiful girl was…
Pamela Sue Black, 74, of Sligo, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Penny Sue Sanner, 77, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday morning,…
Meet Wynona! Wynona was born in May of 2025. She is still pretty shy, but gets along well with other kitties. You can visit and…
Last week, I wrote about connection. About choosing it deliberately, especially when the world feels loud and fractured. Which is all well and good in…
Two men, cousins Corey Scott of Monroe County and Arden Scott of New York, are facing felony charges for trafficking cocaine across Pennsylvania into Erie…
PennDOT is inviting the public to review plans for its “Protect Bridges” project, which aims to repair and reinforce 28 bridges across northwest Pennsylvania to…
PennDOT is inviting the public to review and comment on proposed plans to restore the historic bridge carrying Petroleum Center Road over Oil Creek in…
Maxine E. Struchen, 76, of Titusville, passed away on January 21, 2026. Johnny Thomas Heeter, 96, of Knox, passed away on Thursday morning, January 22,…
Meet Shirley! Shirley is a young adult Boxer mix that came to Tri-County as a stray and sadly her family never came to claim her….
John Wesley Spangler, 72, formerly of Oil City, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Meet Chloe! Chloe is a young girl that was surrendered because she liked to chew her toys. Such a sad reason to give up a…
After a seven-year hiatus since 2019, the Franklin Jr. High School Talent Show will return on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium….
Twenty-one teams of student engineers tested their robots and problem-solving skills during last week’s VEX Robotics competition at Cranberry Area High School, where teams competed…
Mary Lou Gruphofer, 60, of Polk, passed away January 17, 2026. Kenneth L. “Ken” Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 20,…
Meet Simba! Simba was born in 2020 and is such a sweet boy. He is very affectionate and wouldn’t be a good option for someone…
Meet Poptart! Poptart was surrendered to Precious Paws when her Mom and Dad got a divorce and moved into apartments. She was loved but neither…
Titusville resident Mark Snyder, seen with state Sen. Scott Hutchinson, holds his Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship. Snyder, a freshman at Penn State World Campus, is…
A vacant residence at 69 Grove Ave. that had been used by the Oil City Fire Department for training caught fire Saturday morning, prompting a…
A Franklin man, 66-year-old Larry Boocks II, has been charged with 50 felony counts of child sexual abuse material after investigators say two electronic devices…
Rose Marie Oertel Mong, 61, of Franklin, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Sarah W. Bills, 87, of Clarion, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026….
Meet Mike Hannigan! Mike was born in January of 2025 and came to PAWS with eight other kitties after being found in a garage out…
Today’s Nifty at 90 feature highlights Franklin resident Anita Corbett, who is celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday and remains active and full of life…
Venango County President Judge Matthew Kirtland is accepting letters of interest from Venango County Democrats interested in filling the commissioner seat that will be vacated…
Michelle “Missie” Greenlee, 55, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026. Stanley Joseph “Joe” Szympruch, 79, of Center Conway, NH, passed…
Meet Bear! Bear has had a difficult start to life. He is afraid of everything. He would do best in a home without small children…
Mary Lou Huff, 74, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Gerald L. “Jerry” Faller, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday,…
Meet Sandra Green! Sandra was born in 2020 and came to PAWS with kittens from various litters. Her babies are weaned, and she’s ready for…
The Oil City Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors and installation to city residents on a first-come, first-served basis as part of its Free…
During its Monday meeting, Oil City Council addressed several routine matters alongside discussion of the recent river search, including approving the purchase of a $312,000…
Chase Jason Ruth, 18, of Emlenton, passed away Dora M. Nageli, 93, formerly of Oil City, passed away on December 29, 2025. Joyce M. Riddle,…
