Meet Jolene!
Meet Jolene. Jolene is very friendly and likes when people come to visit her. She is about 10-12 months old.
You can visit and adopt Jolene from Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin!
Pet of the Day 07/23/24
Pet of the Day 10/24/25
Meet Mork! Are you ready to open your heart and home to a wonderful companion? Look no further than Mork, a loving and loyal male…
Police: Two Meadville-area vape, tobacco shops busted for sale of illegal drugs
Two Meadville-area vape and tobacco shops were raided Thursday after public complaints led to the discovery of illegal drugs being sold, according to the Meadville…
Recent Deaths 10/24/25
Rosario James Galletta, 71, of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Titusville, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. James I. Stoops, 75, of Franklin, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 10/23/25
Meet Goat-Tee! Goat-Tee is named for his little black goatee. If you are looking for a playful, rambunctious boy, Goat-Tee is your boy. He loves…
Friends for Food contributions pass $14,000
An additional $3,380 has been raised for the annual Friends for Food campaign, bringing the total to $14,785. The effort, organized by Community Services of…
East Forest names Homecoming King and Queen
East Forest High School held its annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Oct. 18. The dance was sponsored by the East Forest Student Council. Jonah Glass,…
Recent Deaths 10/23/25
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr., 15, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Hope S. Goodman, 55, of Rimersburg, passed away on Tuesday,…
Fall in Love with Pumpkins, Warts and All
Quirky pumpkins are in vogue for fall decorating, including those covered with warts. Find out the causes for these bumpy beauties in this article. There…
Pet of the Day 10/22/25
Meet Sarek! Sarek was born in June of 2023 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Billy’s Has Karma concert series will return to Oil City
The Karma Concert Series, now called *Billy’s Has Karma*, is returning to Oil City for its ninth year, bringing live performances from local musicians every…
Oil City Arts Council’s Fall Luau to return next month
The Oil City Arts Council’s Fall Luau will return Nov. 15 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the MAC Center in downtown Oil City. The…
Cranberry High School Class of 1960 holds 65th reunion
Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1960 gathered for their 65th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House…
Grand Marshal named for Autumn Leaf Festival parade
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry has announced that Rimersburg native Evelyn Bliss, the reigning U.S. National Champion in the women’s javelin throw,…
Nifty at 90: Emlenton woman has fond memories of roller-skating at Hasson Heights
The Nifty at 90 series spotlights Joanne Mae (Burnside) Burke of Emlenton, who turns 90 this year. Born in 1935 in Endeavor, she grew up…
Recent Deaths 10/22/25
William L. Flickner, 90, of Franklin, formerly of Central City, died October 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Library Town Hall meetings
The Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) has scheduled three town hall meetings to answer questions and address concerns on the upcoming Venango County ballot referendum….
Baked Goods From Heaven wins Venango sandwich contest
Baked Goods From Heaven, located in Oil City, won the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry’s “Best Sandwich In The County” contest for 2025….
Halloween Bash at Central Elementary enjoys terrific turnout
The Central Elementary and Franklin Elks Lodge #110’s first-ever Halloween Bash on Friday night drew a much larger crowd than expected, with more than 400…
Set Back, Still Moving Forward
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation With how much I’ve been going on about heavy equipment over the last several weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
Recent Deaths 10/18/25
Joyce M. Hays, 86, of Franklin, passed away on October 16, 2025. Edward “Ed” Staab, 87, of Oil City, died Thursday, October 16, 2025. Lulu…
Pet of the Day 10/17/25
Meet Journey! Meet Journey, a truly special female dog who is friendly, gentle, and playful. She is a ray of sunshine, with a heart as…
Franklin boat launch to close for repairs
The boat launch at Third Street in Franklin will temporarily close starting Monday, Oct. 27, so repairs can be made. The boat launch is expected…
Family celebrates five generations
Five generations of the Stroup family are pictured. Seated is Helen Stroup, holding her great-great-granddaughter Madilyn Shuffstall. Standing, from left, are Helen’s daughter Karen Vandervort,…
Recent Deaths 10/17/25
Johnathan Michael Stover, 18, of Angelstein, Colorado, and Oil City, passed away on September 28, 2025. Michael A. Huff, 65, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/16/25
Meet Wizard! Meet Wizard, a truly magical doggo who’s ready to cast a spell on your heart! This affectionate and gentle boy is a bundle…
ORAS unveils new outdoor classroom in time for annual star party
The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center’s new outdoor classroom is nearly finished just in time for ASTROBLAST 2025, the Oil Region Astronomical Society’s annual star…
PennCyber warns of security risks as Windows 10 support ends
The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) is urging residents, businesses, and organizations to take precautions following Microsoft’s official end of support for Windows 10 on…
Recent Deaths 10/16/25
David J. Fleming, 60, of Simi Valley, CA, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Robert Wesley “Bob” Ritts, 75, of…
Pet of the Day 10/15/25
Meet Floyd! Floyd was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Friends for Food contributions pass $11,000
An additional $1,015 has been raised for the annual Friends for Food campaign, bringing this year’s total to $11,405. The effort, a partnership between Community…
Nifty at 90: Grandmother known for love of citrus, work at Polk Center
Origin of Main Street Market fire in Polk remains uncertain
Winter Gardening Activities for Children
Recent Deaths 10/15/25
Pet of the Day 10/14/25
Lawmakers introduce bill to prohibit student cell phones
East Forest homecoming court
