Roxie is a sweet girl who can be a little shy at first, especially with men. Her previous owner says she is not very good with other dogs but is an excellent snuggler with people. She is a gorgeous girl with lots of energy and love to give. She is house trained and knows some basic commands. We make it easy for you to do the right thing! All animals adopted from our shelter are already spayed or neutered, which the law requires you to have done upon adoption. All of our dogs come with a 24 Hour Pet Watch Microchip. Visit Roxie at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 8/7/20
Pet of the Day 09/10/25
Meet Oakley! Meet Oakley, a sweet and affectionate baby girl who is ready to capture your heart. With a gentle and playful spirit, she brings…
Tourism Award winners announced
The Oil Region Alliance announced the winners of its fifth annual Oil Region Tourism Awards, highlighting the region’s standout food, drink, destinations, and advocates. Winners…
Nifty at 90: Shippenville woman takes pride in her flowers
Angeline C. Mazzocchi of Shippenville is celebrating her 90th birthday. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was one of eight children and later worked…
Local publisher to release new anthology with a twist
Hollow Oak Press, an Oil City publishing company, is set to release its newest anthology, Short(b)Reads, on Sept. 12. Edited by local author and founder…
Reno boil water advisory issued
Customers of the Venango Water Company in Reno are under a boil water advisory. The boil water advisory due to the presence of bacteria was…
Franklin homecoming parade set for tonight
Franklin Area School District’s homecoming parade is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. today, starting on Elk Street, near Bandstand Park, and proceeding to…
Fall Garden Tasks
This article answers questions many gardeners have about how to prepare their garden for winter. As the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape takes on its legendary colors…
Recent Deaths 09/10/25
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Cooper, 80, of Parker, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025. Anita Louise (Ross) Eberle, 81, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 09/09/25
Meet Moo Cow! Orca, Puffin, Zebra, Moo Cow, and Penguin were born in March of 2025 and had a rough beginning. They came to PAWS…
Search for new Titusville city manager begins
Titusville City Council did not publicly discuss City Manager Neil Fratus’s pending resignation during last week’s meeting, though officials confirmed he will leave Sept. 19…
Recent Deaths 09/09/25
Regis P. “Rick” Reed, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kathryn P. Wise Heckathorn, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 7,…
Pet of the Day 09/08/25
Meet Azalea! Sweet and spicy Azalea is looking for a forever family to call her own! She enjoys attention but tends to get overstimulated quickly….
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman loves to read
Helen Edith Showers Drelick of Oil City, who turns 90 on Sept. 8, is being celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her warmth,…
Hundreds take their shot at R100 3D Archery Shoot
Despite bouts of wind and rain, record crowds turned out at Two Mile Run County Park for the R100 3D Archery Shoot, the final stop…
Recent Deaths 09/08/25
Roland Lloyd “Rollie” Wolf, 70, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Dick Cotterman, 91, formerly of Oil City,…
Pet(s) of the Day 09/04/25
Meet Phaedra & Ophelia! This beautiful bonded pair of kittens is looking for their forever family! Phaedra and Ophelia are very sweet girls ready to…
Grove City College to hold annual rural ministry conference this weekend
The Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) at Grove City College will host its annual conference — The Local Church on Mission — on Friday and…
Marching bands from around the region will again visit Oil City for Music in Oil Country
The 2025 Music in Oil Country marching band festival will return to the Oil City High School athletic complex this Saturday, featuring performances from 12…
Oil Valley Film Festival returns this weekend for 10th year
The 2025 Oil Valley Film Festival will return this weekend for its ten-year anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing global cinema to Venango County. Sixteen…
Recent Deaths 09/04/25
Samuel Francis Wilson, 77, of Mounds, Oklahoma, and formerly of Shippenville, passed away on August 12, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Pet of the Day 09/03/25
Meet Monkey! Monkey is a sweet fellow. He lost his owner and is now looking for a home to spend the rest of his years…
Nifty at 90: Woman’s devotion is to God and family
Norma Jean Hart Gaw of Rockland Township is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Born in Bakerstown as one of seven children, Norma graduated from Mars…
Recent Deaths 09/03/25
Michael Gerald Duncan, 41, of Oil City, passed away August 29, 2025. Velma M. Whitmer, 101, of Youngsville, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday…
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…
