Name: Twinkie
Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix
Age: 7 years
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Tan
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
Twinkie can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pet of the day 9/23/16
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…
Pet of the Day 08/27/25
Meet Maggie! Maggie is such a sweet girl! She is only about 9 months old, and weighs just over 40 pounds. Maggie loves to run…
More teachers hired on as Cranberry starts new school year
The Cranberry School Board hired three more secondary teachers Monday—Justine Zuchowski for technology and computer science, Kalynne Ziegler for physical education, and Christine Garmong for…
Police: Missing teen girl located
A teenage girl who was reported missing from an Emlenton residence has been found and is safe, according to Franklin state police. The girl was…
No one injured in OC rollover
No one was injured in a one-vehicle rollover on West Second Street Tuesday afternoon in Oil City that resulted in the driver being taken into…
Stoneboro Fair hosts new attractions for 157th year
The Great Stoneboro Fair opens today for its 157th year, continuing its tradition since 1868 of running through Labor Day weekend. While longtime favorites like…
Cranberry Parade applications due this week
Planning is in full swing for Cranberry’s first parade in 30 years, which will kick off the Cranberry Festival at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20….
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Recent Deaths 08/27/25
Dallice Lyle Agnew Jr., 76, of Rockland, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 08/26/25
Meet Mona! Mona has lived in the same home her entire life (1 year) She shared her home with 25+ other dogs so she is…
Shine a light on suicide
More than 100 people attended the eighth annual “Shine a Light on Suicide” Night Kayak, held at Two Mile Run County Park on Saturday evening…
Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970
Members of the Rocky Grove High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 55th year reunion on Saturday, July 26 at the Reno Social Hall. Classmates…
Recent Deaths 08/26/25
David Alan Walters, 61, of Oil City, passed away August 23, 2025. Evelyn Rae “Evie” Renwick, 75, of Shippenville, passed away on August 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 08/25/25
Meet Yzma! Yzma was born in March of 2025 along with his siblings, Tipo, Kronk & Pacha. They came to PAWS after being trapped in…
Pet First Aid Class raises funds for dog park
Over 40 registered pet owners filled the rooms of Franklin Animal Clinic on Saturday for a Pet First Aid Class, which raised funds for the…
Recent Deaths 08/25/25
Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Thomas, 58, of Elk City, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. John W. Yoder Sr., 77, of Parker, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/23/25
Annual Cranberry car show will honor Buckholtz
Oil City woman charged with hindering an investigation
Woman faces arson charges
Freshmen move in at PennWest Clarion
Everything Hurts and Nothing Works (Except Maybe My Skid Loader)
Recent Deaths 08/23/25
