Name: Shelby
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 3 years
Sex: Female
Size: Large
House-trained: Yes
Shelby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Pet of the day 7/8/16
Pet of the Day 06/16/25
Meet Mooch! Mooch was born in May of 2022. She is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held when she is…
Oil City woman allegedly runs over, seriously injures pedestrian
Brandy Coxson, 44, of Oil City, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident Friday night in Franklin that left a pedestrian seriously injured,…
Taste of Talent contestants announced; event to kick off June 25
The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 10 contestants for the 2025 Taste of Talent vocal competition, a beloved summer tradition held in Bandstand…
International Bowhunters Organization’s Triple Crown is a bullseye success in Venango
Despite a soggy start from heavy rain and flooding Saturday morning, the IBO Triple Crown archery event in Venango County carried on smoothly, with archers…
Recent Deaths 06/16/25
Addison Nicole Cangemi, of Oil City, passed away on June 11, 2025, a short time after she was born. Christopher T. Boyer, 38, of Fairview,…
Pet of the Day 06/14/25
Meet Oreck! Oreck is a very sweet and laid back cat. He likes being pet and will make a great couch companion. A warm lap…
Disc golf idea tossed around in Clarion County
Pastor Tom Switzer, an avid disc golf enthusiast, proposed building a disc golf course at Clarion County Park during a public commissioners meeting. Highlighting the…
Juneteenth speaker at PennWest Clarion places focus on unity
Brandon K. Wiley, CEO of Opened Eyes and mental health therapist, delivered a powerful keynote at PennWest Clarion’s Juneteenth Jubilee, sharing his personal struggles with…
Recent Deaths 06/14/25
Jill Renee Shultz, 55, of Sandy Lake, passed away on June 8, 2025. Lisa Diann Heffern, 58, of Polk, passed away on June 12, 2025….
Redevelopment: 3 Pitfalls Worth Rethinking
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever raised an eyebrow at the word “redevelopment,” you’re not alone. We’ve all seen the news stories where…
Pet of the Day 06/13/25
Meet Spyro! Looking for a new fur-iend? Look no further than Spyro! This adult male is the perfect companion for someone looking for a smart,…
IBO Archery Championship returns to Two Mile Run Country Park
The second leg of the International Bowhunting Organization’s Triple Crown Championship returns to Two Mile Run County Park this weekend for the eighth year, drawing…
New store near Oil City appeals to those hunting for a deal
Flea Flickers, a new discount store, has opened at 424 State Route 8 near Oil City, offering general merchandise like small appliances and holding a…
Recent Deaths 06/13/25
Raymond Baughman, 81, of Limestone Twp., Clarion County, passed away. Leonard G. “Mike” Siegel, 84, of Marble, passed away June 11, 2025. Mary E. Baker…
Pet of the Day 06/12/25
Meet Ebony! Hello, my name is Ebony. The dog warden brought me here in a trap and I was so very scared. I am still…
Drugs, African wildcats seized in Clearfield County
Two Clearfield County residents, Jennifer Dixon and Nicholas Rumsey, were arrested on drug trafficking and child endangerment charges after authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and…
Recent Deaths 06/10/25
Lanny Hudson, 74, passed away on June 8, 2025. George Walter Ekis, 79, of Franklin, passed away on June 8, 2025. Anna Marie Brumbaugh, 84,…
Pet of the Day 06/09/25
Meet Knight! Looking for a new knight in shining armor? Look no further than this handsome fella, Knight! Knight is a sweet, athletic, and loyal…
Bigfoot leaves his impression in Marienville over the weekend
Thousands of Bigfoot fans descended on Marienville over the weekend for the fifth annual Bigfoot Festival, which featured speakers like “Turtleman” and researchers from shows…
Work moving ahead at new Two Cousins
The future new home of Two Cousins Pizza has been steadily rising in Cranberry over the past several weeks. Next to Hepler’s Meats, the new…
Recent Deaths 06/09/25
Vickie L. Pentz, 68, of Emlenton, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025. Terry Lee Dittman, 77, of Knox, passed away early Saturday morning, June…
Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Meet Lou! This sweet and loving boy is looking for his forever home. Lou is FIV+, which means he would need to be the only…
Greenways honors award winners
Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 2025 Annual Greenways Awards held in Cochranton, including Franklin resident Susan M. Hilton, who was named Volunteer…
Sugarcreek police promote mental health awareness through ice bucket challenge
Sugarcreek police officers proved they were up for a challenge that was laid on them by Venango County Human Services, as the officers on Thursday…
It was a fun-filled First Friday in Oil City
Despite rainy weather, Oil City’s first-ever First Friday event drew a steady crowd to the city’s North Side, where more than 15 vendors and local…
Recent Deaths 06/08/25
Frank A. Weber, 59, of Lake City and formerly of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, 66, of…
Our Community Has SO Many Stories to Tell
These past few weeks, we’ve taken you along with us – into my head (yikes), into sticky-note reminders and sideways video adventures, and into the…
Pet of the Day 06/06/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
East Forest announces top students
Aletta Summers and Peighton Trout have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the East Forest High School Class of 2025. Summers, an active member of…
Titusville announces top students
John J. Herman and Danielle E. Keebler have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Titusville High School Class of 2025. Herman, a multi-sport athlete…
West Forest announces top students
Recent Deaths 06/06/25
Pet of the Day 06/05/25
Vo-tech seniors receive certificates
CHS students enjoy new club
Rocky Grove names top students
Police warn of text scam
