Meet Solice!
Solice thinks she is a lap dog. She would like nothing more than to be carried around like a baby all day. Unfortunately at 45 pounds that is hard to do!
You can visit and adopt Solice at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin!
Pet of the Day 03/25/26
Pet of the Day 03/25/26
Meet Solice! Solice thinks she is a lap dog. She would like nothing more than to be carried around like a baby all day. Unfortunately…
Paint Mills Road bridge replacement planned
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced a bridge replacement project on Paint Mills Road in Clarion County, with contractor Francis J. Palo Inc. currently…
Recent Deaths 03/25/26
David R. Burk, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Franklin senior shares his knowledge
Franklin High School senior Sam DeNinno shared his high school entrepreneurial experience with Franklin students in Deb Grove’s introduction to business classes. DeNinno was a…
Oil City Fire Department promotions
Alaina Attenborough, right, pins a new badge on her father, Scott Attenborough, during his promotion to Captain in the Oil City Fire Department during the…
12 inducted into East Forest NHS
Twelve students were inducted last week into the Karl P. Seiffert Chapter of the National Honor Society at East Forest High School. The induction ceremony…
Franklin man faces drug charges after traffic stop
A Franklin man, Thomas Rodgers, faces multiple drug and DUI charges after police stopped him in Barkeyville and found meth, fentanyl and paraphernalia in his…
Recent Deaths 03/24/26
Frederick G. Cauvel, 88, of Franklin, passed away on March 22, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 03/23/26
Meet Kalina! Kalina was born in May of 2025 and was recently brought to PAWS. She is quiet and reserved, but perks up when you…
Where the Conversation Goes Next
Over the last few weeks, Rachel and I have been sitting across from each other on these pages, talking about difference. About anger. About connection….
Pet of the Day 03/21/26
Meet Blackie! Blackie is a friendly cat that loves affection and rolling around for more pets. He can be quite playful at times but also…
New Castle man sentenced for drug trafficking
A New Castle man, Jauan Searcy, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison and six years of supervised release after pleading guilty to drug…
Pet of the Day 03/20/26
Meet Yule! Life didn’t start easy for Yule and his 5 siblings. Their mama was found wandering alone, hungry & scared, searching for a safe…
Former Forest corrections officer pleads guilty to assaulting 2 officers in training
A former corrections officer at the SCI Forest state prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting two corrections officers in training during apparent hazing incidents. Garrett…
Recent Deaths 03/20/26
Kristina M. Teifer, 57, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Robert “BK” Edward Kriek, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday,…
FHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion
The Franklin Area High School Class of 1975 held its 50-year reunion in September 2025 at the Franklin Elks Club. More than 100 classmates and…
C-L wins state academic decathlon
The Clarion-Limestone High School academic decathlon team captured the first-place trophy for small schools in the state academic decathlon competition in Hershey. The team will…
Recent Deaths 03/17/26
Vickie Ann Turner, 69, of Franklin, passed away on March 11, 2026. Lorenzo J. “Larry” Grill, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 13,…
Pet of the Day 03/16/26
Meet Randy! Randy was surrendered to the rescue along with his sister Cali when their owners had to move. Randy is approximately 11 weeks old…
Oil City Uncorked event scheduled for next month
Oil City Uncorked will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Oil City’s South Side Business District, featuring samples from a…
Titusville hospital imaging services get accreditation
Titusville Area Hospital’s imaging department has been designated a lung cancer screening center through an accreditation by the American College of Radiology. The hospital announced…
Recent Deaths 03/16/26
Garett L. Hedglin, 73, of Church Street, Clintonville, passed away on March 13, 2026. Mary Rhoda Motter, 77, of Oil City, passed away Friday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/14/26
Meet Fern! You may have seen Fern on TV. She came to Precious Paws after a video of her being abused surfaced on social media….
Body found near Fisherman’s Cove Road; connection to missing man remains unconfirmed
A body was found Monday in the vicinity of Fisherman’s Cove Road, according to Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh. Rugh confirmed with the newspaper Friday…
ORA’s outdoor recreation business contest underway
The Oil Region Alliance is accepting entries for its Elevating Outdoor Recreation business contest, open to new or expanding Venango County outdoor recreation businesses. Participants…
Recent Deaths 03/14/26
Lois Marie Ochs, 81, formerly of Lucinda and Penngrove, California, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Robert F. “Bobby June” Wyant Jr., 71, of…
Pet of the Day 03/13/26
Meet Edur! Edur was born in June of 2022. He is a lovely tuxedo kitty who is having a hard time adjusting to the shelter….
Franklin man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting unconscious woman
A Franklin man has been charged with multiple felony sexual assault offenses after allegedly assaulting a woman at her Rocky Grove residence while she was…
Nifty at 90: Businessman also known for love of family, laughter
Family and friends are celebrating the 90th birthday of Joseph Schiffer, a lifelong resident of the Galloway area known for his strong work ethic, devotion…
Clarion commissioners hear about 4-H plans this year
Clarion County 4-H programs are expanding their reach this year, with the embryology program — which allows students to watch chicken eggs hatch in the…
Rimersburg woman accused of shooting man in chest
Fallen tree blocks 15th Street in Franklin
Recent Deaths 03/12/26
Pet of the Day 03/11/26
5 area students selected for D.C. Youth Tour
PennDOT project will repair parts of four roadways in region
Recent Deaths 03/11/26
