Name: Onyx
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Color: Black/ Grey
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
Onyx can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pet of the day 6/21/19
Pet of the Day 12/31/25
Meet Jo! Jo and her sister Kaylee came to us after their owner passed away. They are both 7 years old, sisters, and have been…
Traffic switch for I-80 North Fork project set
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors have announced an upcoming traffic switch on Interstate 80 westbound, from the median side to the…
Yet more winter weather inbound
Those with New Year’s Eve plans should proceed with caution as the region is under yet another winter weather advisory starting on New Year’s Eve…
Recent Deaths 12/31/25
Rhonda Sue Rugh, 57, of Franklin, died on Monday, December 29, 2025. Helen M. Bearfield, 78, of Curllsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/30/25
Meet Winnie! Winnie is a beautiful brindle, 35 lb, petite, female, Terrier mix approximately 2 years old brought to the rescue when found running on…
Clarion takes part in effort to track homelessness
Community agencies and partners will conduct the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 22 as part of a nationwide effort to identify individuals and families…
Recent Deaths 12/30/25
Linda J. Corbett, 74, of Parker, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Fred Blackhurst Jr., 75, of Franklin, passed away on December 29, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/29/25
Meet Starsky! Starsky came to us as a young kitten with his brother. He was underweight but we gave him some TLC and he is…
Recent Deaths 12/29/25
Ronald “Ron” M. Tarr, 77, of Oil City, passed away on December 24, 2025. James H. Brewster, 79, of Oil City, died Saturday, December 27,…
Pet of the Day 12/27/25
Meet Sun! Sun is one of six 8 week old Miniature Bernadoodle mixes born at the rescue after their mother, Petunia, was surrendered. Owners believe…
Brookville American Legion remembers veterans
Members of American Legion Post 102 in Brookville recently made spirits a little brighter by dropping off holiday gifts for 38 veterans residing at Jefferson…
Recent Deaths 12/27/25
Dolores K. (Kriebel) Males, of Sligo, passed away on December 25, 2025. Darla M. Plowman, 48, of Hershey and formerly of Dempseytown, passed away December…
Pet of the Day 12/26/25
Meet April! Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about…
New flower shop blossoms on Franklin’s Liberty Street
Franklin welcomed a new business just ahead of Christmas with the opening of Hovis Country Florist at 1318 Liberty St., owned by area native Jodi…
Presents for Patients
Through the Northwest Hospital Foundation’s Holiday Presents for Patients program, inpatients at UPMC Northwest received small holiday gifts to remind them they are not alone….
Recent Deaths 12/22/25
Douglas Grant Baker, 65, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. James Allen knight, 73, of Knox, passed away Saturday morning, December 20, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/20/25
Meet Siddhartha! Siddhartha, aka Sidd, is a big, sweet boy who has had a rough life on the street. Siddhartha looks like an old Norse…
Truth, Turkey, and Grandma’s Knitting
I have a question for you. How do we tell people the things they might not want to hear, but kind of need to hear….
Recent Deaths 12/20/25
Carol A. Dunlap, 80, of Grove City, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Mary Lee Pleger Hartle, 82, passed away on November 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/19/25
Meet Silas! Silas was born in October of 2023. He is a sweet boy, with a sweet and gentle disposition. He gets along well with…
Tree of Hope raises funds for American Cancer Society at Cranberry Mall
The American Cancer Society will offer the public the opportunity of symbolically lighting a bulb on its “Tree of Hope” located near Santa in the…
Relay for Life preps for Daffodil Days
Venango County Relay for Life teams are again supporting those affected by cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser, with Judy Stevenson and…
Keystone High School is ‘Fan Favorite’ in Paint the Plow
PennDOT announced that Keystone High School earned the “Fan Favorite” award in the District 10 Paint the Plow safety outreach contest, with its student-designed snowplow…
Recent Deaths 12/19/25
David J. Wescoat, 88, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Nancy Jane King, 90, of Franklin, passed away on December 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/18/25
Meet Natalie Green! Natalie was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet little girl who loves to be petted and scratched under her…
CATA introduces vanpool program
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority, which also serves Venango County, announced a new vanpool program in partnership with Commute with Enterprise aimed at providing affordable,…
Program dedicates $1.35M to 63rd District
State Rep. Josh Bashline, R-63rd District, announced that more than $1.35 million in funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program…
Recent Deaths 12/18/25
Jack DeWayne Weber, 81, of Dempseytown, passed away on December 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 12/17/25
Meet Ziegler aka “Ziggy”! Ziggy was born in June of 2025. He came to PAWS covered in ticks and so afraid, but you wouldn’t know…
Clarion homicide suspect’s hearing continued again
The preliminary hearing for 34-year-old Chase Steigerwald, the Clarion man who faces a homicide charge in connection to the Nov. 5 death of 45-year-old Rachel…
Truck driver criminally charged; police say man’s vehicle struck tow driver on I-80 in July
Sugarcreek Assistant Borough Manager Speth charged with DUI
Sugarcreek food drive brings in over $1K worth of products
Cranberry School Board reorganizes
Keystone senior trip under scrutiny as board weighs aspects of annual excursion
Recent Deaths 12/17/25
Recent Deaths 12/16/25
