This handsome big guy was brought to us as a stray right around Christmas time, and is now ready to find a home to call his own! Mistletoe is approximately 3 years old and is looking for a quiet and patient home that will allow him the space to come out of his shell. Once Mistletoe feels comfortable with you, he will be your best friend! He is very affectionate and food motivated. He seems good with other cats and is fully vetted. If you can give the home he’s been wishing for, apply today! Visit Mistletoe at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 2/9/24
Pet of the Day 09/02/25
Meet Lydia Wright! Lydia was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with her mom and 7 siblings. They were found under a…
In short, a great day to fly at STOL event
The Clarion County Airport hosted its second annual Appalachian Mountain Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) event Friday and Saturday, drawing eight aircraft and pilots from…
Recent Deaths 09/02/25
Brenda Atzeni, 84, of Sligo, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Barbara Ann (Wolbert) Fiscus, 88, of Brookville (formerly of Limestone Township), passed away…
Pet of the Day 08/30/25
Meet Ray! Meet Ray, a friendly and curious boy who’s eager to explore the world and make new friends, especially humans! Ray is a smart…
Nifty at 90: Porter Township man’s family camp memories span four generations
James W. Lovell of Porter Township will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sept. 1, marking a life rich in family, hard work, and adventure. Born…
Just Enough Knowledge to Be Dangerous
After July’s adventures in mud and malfunctions, you’d be forgiven for thinking the hardest part for me was blindly feeling around through years of built-up…
Recent Deaths 08/30/25
Renate M. Jennings, 88, of Franklin, passed away on August 25, 2025. Eula M. McMasters, 97, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/29/25
Meet Sam! We currently have 6 cattle dog/blue healer dogs available for adoption now. These babies were rescued from a hoarding situation that got out…
Lantern tours will return to Pithole
The Pithole Lantern Tours will return, Oct. 4, offering visitors a nighttime walk through the legendary oil boomtown’s storied past. Tours will depart every 10…
Friends of Drake Well to host annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner
Friends of Drake Well will hold its fourth annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville on Sept. 25. Doors…
Recent Deaths 08/29/25
Samuel H. Ross, 73, of Oil City, passed away on the evening of August 27, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Pet of the Day 08/28/25
Meet Haleh Adams! Haleh was born in July of 2023. She came to PAWS shortly after giving birth to 8 kittens. She is a great…
Fire truck check-up
The Rocky Grove Fire Department held its annual ISO inspection Wednesday, a process described as a “doctor’s check-up for fire trucks” to ensure the vehicles…
Recent Deaths 08/28/25
Patricia B. Stack, 89, of Titusville, passed away on July 31, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 08/27/25
Meet Maggie! Maggie is such a sweet girl! She is only about 9 months old, and weighs just over 40 pounds. Maggie loves to run…
Shine a light on suicide
More than 100 people attended the eighth annual “Shine a Light on Suicide” Night Kayak, held at Two Mile Run County Park on Saturday evening…
Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970
Members of the Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th year reunion on Saturday, July 26 at the Reno Social Hall. Classmates…
Recent Deaths 08/26/25
David Alan Walters, 61, of Oil City, passed away August 23, 2025. Evelyn Rae “Evie” Renwick, 75, of Shippenville, passed away on August 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/25/25
Meet Yzma! Yzma was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Kronk & Pacha. They came to PAWS after being trapped in…
Pet First Aid Class raises funds for dog park
Over 40 registered pet owners filled the rooms of Franklin Animal Clinic on Saturday for a Pet First Aid Class, which raised funds for the…
Recent Deaths 08/25/25
Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Thomas, 58, of Elk City, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. John W. Yoder Sr., 77, of Parker, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/23/25
Meet Titus! Titus is a tall handsome boy that came to us as a stray. He is about two years old and currently weighs about…
Annual Cranberry car show will honor Buckholtz
Cranberry Township’s annual car show, now called the Sonny Buckholtz Car Show in memory of long-time township supervisor Fred “Sonny” Buckholtz, will be held this…
Oil City woman charged with hindering an investigation
An Oil City woman, 32-year-old Gladys Calero, has been charged with hindering prosecution after police said she told her 6-year-old daughter not to speak about…
Woman faces arson charges
A Franklin woman, 23-year-old Kelsey Baker, is facing multiple felony charges after Sugarcreek police said she admitted to starting a May 29 fire on Lamberton…
Freshmen move in at PennWest Clarion
PennWest Clarion welcomed more than 1,500 freshmen on move-in day Friday, with students arriving from 33 states and 15 countries. Families shared bittersweet moments as…
Everything Hurts and Nothing Works (Except Maybe My Skid Loader)
I said we’d be back in August. And here we are! Just… maybe not quite the way I imagined. Why does this ever surprise me…
Recent Deaths 08/23/25
Matthew J. Edwards, 48, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Paul D. Adomites, of Oil City, passed away. Diane Lynn Henry, 71,…
Pet of the Day 08/22/25
Meet Pacha! Pacha was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Kronk & Yzma. They came to PAWS after being trapped in…
Nifty at 90: Oil City man worked the Army mess hall with Elvis
Today’s Nifty at 90 feature celebrates Paul Meagher of Oil City, a devoted family man, Army veteran, and lifelong sports enthusiast. Paul served 21 years…
“Yonder Mountain” original operetta opens tonight at Barrow-Civic
Recent Deaths 08/22/25
Pet of the Day 08/21/25
St. Joseph Church back to school community night out
Pet first aid class to benefit Franklin Rotary dog park
Titusville post office dedicated to Drake
Recent Deaths 08/21/25
