Zander, a 9 month old neutered male, is a tuxedo cat. He has a soft black and white coat, green eyes, and long white whiskers. Zander is playful and friendly. As soon as you start petting him, he curls up and begs for more. Of course, he doesn’t stay in that position long enough to be photographed. Zander prefers to pose for his pictures. He’s sharing a condo with his friend Cali, who can be seen in the background. Pets help you to relax, can improve your blood pressure, and your relationships. What’s not to like? Cozy up with a great pet from the Venango County Humane Society, open 12-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 10-24-19
Pet of the Day 02/26/26
Meet Gonzo! Meet Gonzo. Gonzo is a 3 or 4 year old Maine Coon. He is very vocal and loves attention. Gonzo would do best…
Oil City man killed in Sugarcreek crash
An Oil City man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Allegheny Boulevard in Sugarcreek shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to Sugarcreek police. Venango…
Clarion Chamber Women in Business event set March 12
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry will host its annual Women in Business Expo on March 12 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at…
Recent Deaths 02/26/26
Zachary M. Hilliard, 29, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Linda Kerr Runyan passed away on February 3, 2026. For…
Pruning Apples and Pears in Home Fruit Plantings
Generally, fruit trees are pruned to develop a desired tree shape, to improve fruit quality, and to improve air circulation within the tree, which will…
Pet of the Day 02/25/26
Meet Lumi! Lumi is a very special kitty. She is blind and looks a little unusual as she moves around the world. She loves cuddling…
Jesse James Weston to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Jesse James Weston, an acoustic guitar player from Erie, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Billy’s has Karma on Seneca Street…
Barrow’s Covington to step down
Barrow-Civic Theatre Executive Director Zachary Covington will step down from his job in mid-April, according to a post on the theater’s Facebook page by Franklin…
Recent Deaths 02/25/26
Paul Andrew Snyder, 61, formerly of Lucinda, passed away on February 22, 2026. Michael Nash “Mike” Johnson, 71, formerly of Sligo, passed away on Saturday…
Pet of the Day 02/24/26
Meet Della! Della, an approximately 1 year old, female Husky /Shepherd mix was surrendered to the rescue when owner was unable to keep her in…
Mercer County resurfacing project starts next week
A $4.4 million resurfacing project on nearly 10 miles of Route 58 in Mercer and Grove City boroughs, and Findley and Pine townships in Mercer…
Recent Deaths 02/24/26
James David “Duke” Hovis, 64, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2026. Lynn Harrison Wellman, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 02/23/26
Meet Jovie! Jovie was born in April of 2025 and is incredibly affectionate and loving. She gets along well with other kitties and loves to…
Recent Deaths 02/23/26
Mary Snow, 71, of Franklin, passed away on February 21, 2026. Paul R. Keating, 87, of Oil City, passed away February 21, 2026. Leona Servey,…
Pet of the Day 02/22/26
Meet Gunther! Gunther is an 11 week old, male puppy born at the rescue with 5 siblings after his mother and whom we presume is…
Recent Deaths 02/20/26
Charles W. Turk, 83, of Plumer, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 02/19/26
Meet Boz! Boz, a very handsome 2 year old, 45 lb, male Rottweiler mix, was surrendered to the rescue after living outside in a box…
Local trout stocking starts in Justus Lake
The first trout stocking of the season in northwest Pennsylvania took place Tuesday at Justus Lake in Two Mile Run County Park, where trout from…
Route 257 project to begin next month
A $2.2 million resurfacing project on Route 257 in Cranberry Township is scheduled to begin March 2, weather permitting. The project covers more than 1.7…
Recent Deaths 02/19/26
Colleen Joy Kriebel, 48, of New Bethlehem, formerly of Foxburg, passed away on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026. Richard Joel Lauer Sr., 78, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/18/26
Meet Chandler Bing! Chandler was born in October of 2025 and came to PAWS with his mom and siblings (Mom: Sandra; Litter: Rachel, Phoebe, Monica,…
VC grads organize memorial for former faculty member, friend Santor
Several Venango Christian High School graduates have organized a memorial Mass and fellowship gathering next month to honor former faculty member Father John E. Santor,…
OC students participate in PMEA chorus festival
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 Chorus Festival was held last month at Brockway High School. Participating students from Oil City High School included…
Recent Deaths 02/18/26
Roger Allen Harman, 63, of Greenbrier, TN, formerly of Tionesta, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. Michael D. “Mike” Bell, 63, of Strattanville, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/17/26
Meet Socks! Socks is 6 years old, came to us with 6 other cats, and is such a sweet boy. According to the family he…
OC students participate in PMEA band festival
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 Band Festival was held Feb. 5-7 at Clarion Area High School. Participating students from Oil City High School…
Pipe Dreams to perform at Billy’s Has Karma
Pipe Dreams will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Billy’s has Karma on Seneca St. in Oil City. The band is from…
Nifty at 90: Oilwell engineer was also fire chief, township supervisor
Ralph Eugene “Gene” Maul of President Township will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday, marking a life shaped by engineering, community service and outdoor pursuits….
Benefit game scores big; more than $4,000 raised in fight against cancer
A benefit girls basketball game at Cranberry Area High School raised $4,232 for the Kirtland Foundation’s efforts to support individuals and families battling cancer. Organized…
Recent Deaths 02/17/26
Loretta M. Caldwell, 88, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 02/16/26
Recent Deaths 02/16/26
What do you think people usually mean when they say two people are “really different”?
Pet of the Day 02/14/26
Bridge Builders plans ‘coffee hours’ to discuss scholarships
Recent Deaths 02/14/26
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