Hi gang, Loki here! I’m a big ol’ dawg, a classic doggo, a scrapper but all around everyone’s favorite cool pal. I won’t lie though, I know how to give the best kisses. I can be a little shy at first but if you go slow and allow me to warm up on my own terms, I’ll be putty in your hands in no time. One look at my baby blues will have you melting. I’m looking for a home that can help me work on my manners and keep me active. Once I’ve had enough I’ll flop right down and be ready for a night of snuggles and Netflix. Thinking this situation could work for the both of us? Put in an application and let’s talk. Contact the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays by calling (814) 677-4040.
Pet of the Day 4/13/20
Lumber Heritage Wood Fest returns this month
The Lumber Heritage Wood Fest will return to the Clarion Mall March 20–22 with free admission and a full lineup of live demonstrations, educational programming,…
Tyler McLain to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Tyler McLain will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s has Karma on Seneca Street in Oil City. There is a $5 cover…
Staying Connected Through Disagreement
Our snippet of conversation last week left off with a thought about processing difficult feelings, like anger, and staying grounded as a way of staying…
Recent Deaths 03/02/26
James A. “Jim” Beveridge, 82, of Corsica, passed away Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026. Doyle H. Wingard, 83, of Emlenton, passed away early Sunday morning,…
Pet of the Day 02/28/26
Meet Sunday! Sunday is a curious and playful boy who is always up for an adventure! With an athletic build and a friendly demeanor, he…
Ex-Erie County business owners sentenced in health care scheme
Two Erie County men, Aaron Hertel of North East and Michael Brown of Erie, were each sentenced to six years in federal prison, followed by…
Franklin couple will receive new United Way legacy impact award
Mike and Joyce Hughes of Franklin have been named recipients of the United Way of Venango and Titusville Region’s 2026 Legacy Impact Award, a new…
OC Legion post honors essay winners
Abigail Lander (center) and Samantha Proper (second from right) were the winners of the annual essay contest sponsored by the James M. Henderson Oil City…
Recent Deaths 02/28/26
Olyvia J. Ort, 1 month old, of Stoneboro, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026. Eve L. Moon, 70, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/27/26
Meet Finster! Finster a young, male Pitt Bull brought to the rescue as a stray after he had been scratching at the door of a…
Keystone Family Alliance awareness event set March 18
Keystone Family Alliance will host its annual Venango County fundraiser and awareness event March 18 at the Rhoades Center in Oil City, featuring a free…
More details emerge in fatal Sugarcreek crash
Sugarcreek Borough Police have identified Joshua Munoz, 38, as the second driver injured in a Wednesday morning crash on Allegheny Boulevard that claimed the life…
Recent Deaths 02/27/26
Larry J. Murray, 83, of Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Thomas W. Caldwell, 85, formerly of Victory Heights, passed away on Wednesday, February…
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…
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…
Franklin man jailed on charges surrounding the alleged indecent assault of 8-year-old girl
A Franklin man, Chester J. Sibble, 41, has been charged with multiple felony offenses after police say he exposed himself to and inappropriately touched an…
Mother accused of abandoning child, fleeing from police
A Franklin woman, Brianne Frazer, 30, is facing multiple charges after police say she abandoned her three-month-old child last September and later fled from authorities….
How do we decide which conversations are worth staying in?
Last week we ended with an open question: “Maybe the question isn’t how we resolve every difference, but how we decide which conversations are worth…
Michalski tribute concert at Clarion is March 1
Plans are underway for a tribute concert at PennWest Clarion honoring longtime music professor and band director Stanley F. Michalski Jr., who passed away in…
Recent Deaths 02/22/26
Lois M. Heckathorn, 88, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026. Stanley E. Bauer, 90, of Lucinda, passed away on February…
Pet of the Day 02/20/26
Meet Raisen Bran! Raisen was born in August of 2025 with Cheerio, Honey, Pebbles, and AJ. She is an entertaining little girl who loves Churros…
AG reports scams in the form of emails from municipal courts
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is warning residents about scam messages posing as municipal courts, often the Philadelphia Municipal Court, demanding immediate payment for tickets…
Polk man accused of attempting to hit son with vehicle
A 49-year-old Polk man, Joseph Buckley, is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to hit his son with a vehicle while the boy waited for…
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
Route 257 project to begin next month
Recent Deaths 02/19/26
Pet of the Day 02/18/26
VC grads organize memorial for former faculty member, friend Santor
OC students participate in PMEA chorus festival
Recent Deaths 02/18/26
