Name: Valentine
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Color: Black/ White
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
Valentine can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pet of the day 6/27/17
Pet of the Day 03/20/26
Meet Yule! Life didn’t start easy for Yule and his 5 siblings. Their mama was found wandering alone, hungry & scared, searching for a safe…
Former Forest corrections officer pleads guilty to assaulting 2 officers in training
A former corrections officer at the SCI Forest state prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting two corrections officers in training during apparent hazing incidents. Garrett…
Recent Deaths 03/20/26
Kristina M. Teifer, 57, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Robert “BK” Edward Kriek, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 03/19/26
Meet Pauly! We are not sure what Pauly is. His mom was a mixed breed cattle dog, and his dad was a traveling soldier. Pauly…
Franklin officer takes oath
Blayne Baker took his oath of office as a Franklin police officer during a ceremony Wednesday at City Hall in front of Baker’s family, city…
Recent Deaths 03/19/26
Patricia (Patty) Louise McChesney, 68, of Toms Brook, VA, formerly of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Sara Lee Mong, 77, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 03/18/26
Meet Eira! Eira was born in August of 2021 and was recently brought to PAWS. She is a beautiful calico kitty who is struggling a…
PennWest receives awards for storytelling, multimedia
PennWest University earned national recognition in educational advertising awards, receiving a merit award for its “Power of PennWest” integrated marketing campaign and a bronze award…
Recent Deaths 03/18/26
Nancy C. Barger, 71, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Susan Ann Carns, 77, of Ahrensville, passed away on March 16,…
Pet(s) of the Day 03/17/26
Meet Minka and Lucky Henry! Minka & Lucky Henry are a loving, bonded mother/son duo that is sure to keep you on your toes! They…
Tippecanoe Road closure delayed
A change in dates has been announced for an upcoming temporary closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) in support of the Interstate 80 Canoe Creek…
FHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion
The Franklin Area High School Class of 1975 held its 50-year reunion in September 2025 at the Franklin Elks Club. More than 100 classmates and…
C-L wins state academic decathlon
The Clarion-Limestone High School academic decathlon team captured the first-place trophy for small schools in the state academic decathlon competition in Hershey. The team will…
Recent Deaths 03/17/26
Vickie Ann Turner, 69, of Franklin, passed away on March 11, 2026. Lorenzo J. “Larry” Grill, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 13,…
Pet of the Day 03/16/26
Meet Randy! Randy was surrendered to the rescue along with his sister Cali when their owners had to move. Randy is approximately 11 weeks old…
Franklin man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting unconscious woman
A Franklin man has been charged with multiple felony sexual assault offenses after allegedly assaulting a woman at her Rocky Grove residence while she was…
Nifty at 90: Businessman also known for love of family, laughter
Family and friends are celebrating the 90th birthday of Joseph Schiffer, a lifelong resident of the Galloway area known for his strong work ethic, devotion…
Clarion commissioners hear about 4-H plans this year
Clarion County 4-H programs are expanding their reach this year, with the embryology program — which allows students to watch chicken eggs hatch in the…
Rimersburg woman accused of shooting man in chest
A 34-year-old Rimersburg woman has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly shooting a 32-year-old man during an argument Tuesday evening at a residence along…
Fallen tree blocks 15th Street in Franklin
Franklin firefighters said no one was injured when a large tree came down on the 15th Street Hill, near Buffalo Street, soon after 3 p.m….
Recent Deaths 03/12/26
Kimberely A. Lawson, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Robert A. Mathieson, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 5,…
Pet of the Day 03/11/26
Meet Joker! Meet Joker! This sweet boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Joker has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would…
5 area students selected for D.C. Youth Tour
Central Electric Cooperative has selected five area high school juniors to attend the annual Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., where more than 1,800 students from…
PennDOT project will repair parts of four roadways in region
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review plans for a project to repair sections of four roadways in Venango, Forest, Crawford…
Recent Deaths 03/11/26
Chandra Beth Felmlee, 59, of Victory Heights, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. Dale “Sonny” Early, 86, formerly of Hilliards, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/10/26
Meet Petunia! If you are looking for a loyal constant companion, Petunia is your dog! She is an approximately 5 year old female Miniature Bernadoodle…
OCHS will present ‘Lightning Thief’ musical this week
Oil City High School will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school auditorium. Based on…
DeBence, Historical Society to host mixed-art performance
DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin and the Venango County Historical Society will host a free mixed-art performance titled “Under the Same Sky” at 7…
Communities mourn loss of Chester County state trooper
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal with more than a decade of service was killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in Chester County. Cpl. Timothy…
Recent Deaths 03/10/26
Charles E. Barr, 88, of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 03/09/26
Sugar Creek stocked and ready; waterway set for next month’s start of trout season
Reynolds to perform at Billy’s Has Karma
Fraudulent texts allege failure to pay turnpike tolls
Recent Deaths 03/09/26
Pet of the Day 03/07/26
Venango’s America 250 bell to be unveiled Friday
