Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 25, 2025
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 25, 2025
Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25
Meet Lefty and Daisy! Lefty and Daisy were born to a feral mom in the Polk Center colony. They were rescued quickly and have been…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 25, 2025
Bridge Builders announces first recipient of technical career investment grant
Bridge Builders Community Foundations awarded its first technical career investment grant—a reverse scholarship aimed at reducing student debt and retaining engineering talent in Venango County—to…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 25, 2025
Recent Deaths 06/25/25
James J. “J.J.” Young, 73, of Emlenton (Rockland Township), died on Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Roxanne Murphy, 73, of Lucinda, passed away on Sunday,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 25, 2025
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets
The following is an excerpt from the article “Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas. ( https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-root-vegetables-beets-carrots-turnips-and-rutabagas ) Root vegetables must be…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 24, 2025
Pet of the Day 06/24/25
Meet Butters! Butters was born in March of 2025 and, along with his sister Wendy, is looking for their forever home. He is outgoing, affectionate,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 24, 2025
League of Hope pool players, sponsors help 2 more families
The League of Hope, a local charity pool league, held its annual banquet Saturday and presented $6,000 each to two families of children with serious…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 24, 2025
St. Stephen students honored by Franklin CDA chapter
Several students from St. Stephen School in Oil City were honored at a year-end picnic for their winning entries in an education contest hosted by…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 24, 2025
Franklin Liberty Fest to begin; events serve as a run-up to July 4 festivities
Franklin’s annual Liberty Fest begins Wednesday and runs through July 4, offering a packed schedule of concerts, family activities, and patriotic events. The celebration kicks…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 24, 2025
Recent Deaths 06/24/25
Janessa Rose Pepper, 20, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Robert Vincent “Vince” Straub, 85, of State College, passed away on June…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 23, 2025
Pet of the Day 06/23/25
Meet Sophie! Sweet Sophie is looking for a forever family to call her own! She is very friendly, loves to play, and loves attention. She…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 23, 2025
Brookville community steps up efforts for Laurel Festival parade
Brookville’s nearly 100-year-old Laurel Festival parade was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers like LuAnn Murray, Denny Bartley, and Marine vet Bob Hannold helping…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 23, 2025
Foxburg Borough Council approves ownership transfer of caboose
Foxburg Borough Council had to revote on the transfer of ownership of its railroad caboose to local businessman Saji Daniel after a legal technicality voided…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 23, 2025
Knox parking meter removal could begin in September
Knox Borough is moving forward with a complete overhaul of its motor vehicle ordinance, which includes removing all 89 parking meters by September to avoid…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 21, 2025
Pet of the Day 06/21/25
Meet Harley! Meet Harley – a big teddy bear who is just looking for someone to love him. This adult male is loyal and friendly…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 21, 2025
Rocky Grove fireman’s fair returns next week
The Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair makes its return next week — Tuesday through Saturday — at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Shuffstall St….
Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25
Bridge Builders announces first recipient of technical career investment grant
Recent Deaths 06/25/25
Master Gardeners of Venango County
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets
Pet of the Day 06/24/25
League of Hope pool players, sponsors help 2 more families
St. Stephen students honored by Franklin CDA chapter
Franklin Liberty Fest to begin; events serve as a run-up to July 4 festivities
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 18, 2025
Playhouse to present “Circle Mirror Transformation”
Community Playhouse Inc. will stage “Circle Mirror Transformation,” an adult play by Annie Baker, this weekend at the Oil City Moose Lodge on Halyday Run…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 18, 2025
Recent Deaths 06/18/25
Kelly L. Rossi, 67, of Harrisville, passed away June 16, 2025. Carolyn A. Baughman, 83, of Franklin, passed away on June 16, 2025. Velma Grace…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 17, 2025
Pet of the Day 06/17/25
Meet Fenrir! Fenrir is a tiny and fluffy boy, he only weighs 7 pounds. He is very friendly and affectionate but can be a little…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 17, 2025
Nearly $400K grant to aid PennWest deaf education apprenticeship
Pennsylvania Western University has received nearly $399,000 from the state to launch a Deaf Education Apprenticeship Program, aimed at addressing the shortage of certified teachers…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 17, 2025
An Oil City woman faces charges after allegedly running over a passenger and fleeing the scene
Brandy Coxson, 44, of Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly running over a woman during an argument and fleeing the scene Friday night…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 17, 2025
Recent Deaths 06/17/25
Opal E. Stewart, 69, of Kennerdell, passed away June 12, 2025. Rebecca Lee Tracy, 74, of Clarion, passed away on June 15, 2025. Shirley E….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 16, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 16, 2025
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,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 16, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 16, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 16, 2025
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,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 14, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 14, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 14, 2025
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…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com June 14, 2025
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….
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Pet of the Day 06/13/25
IBO Archery Championship returns to Two Mile Run Country Park
New store near Oil City appeals to those hunting for a deal
Recent Deaths 06/13/25
Pet of the Day 06/12/25
Rocky Grove graduate co-authors new book
Recent Deaths 06/12/25
Pet of the Day 06/11/25
Recent Deaths 06/11/25
Master Gardeners of Venango County