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Pet of the Day 12/14/24
Meet Chilly Willy! Chilly Willy was born in January of 2023. He is a lovely buff and white tabby with orange/golden eyes. He is outgoing,…
Several performances, activities planned for First Night Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council’s 25th annual First Night celebration, themed “Silver Bells,” will take place Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. across Oil…
Turning Blight into Bright: How Restoring Homes Revitalizes Communities
You probably see them every day. They’re in every town, sometimes on almost every street. The houses with peeling paint, sagging roofs, and yards where…
OC Man accused of stealing car apprehended after onboard programming forces vehicle to stop
An Oil City man, Jose Martinez III, 24, was arrested after allegedly stealing a car early Sunday morning. Martinez reportedly demanded the owner’s keys, chased…
Recent Deaths 12/14/24
Clarence “Tink” Leonard Albaugh, 83, of Oil City died on December 13, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 12/13/24
Meet Bear Bear! Meet Bear Bear, the sweet and vocal feline looking for her forever home! Bear Bear is very affectionate and loves attention, and…
Sheetz to open next week in Barkeyville
Sheetz will open a new store on Route 8 in Barkeyville, Venango County, on Thursday, with a grand opening celebration starting at 9 a.m. The…
Interstate 80 crash causes road closure
There were no injuries in this one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near the 48-mile marker in Richland Township shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, according…
Recent Deaths 12/13/24
Norma J. “Nanny” Myers Lewis, 93, of Shippenville, passed away on December 11, 2024. Dallas H. Smith, 80, of Franklin, passed away December 8, 2024….
Breathing New Life into 403 W 2nd St: Pellere Foundation’s First Blight Remediation Project
By Selina Pedi-Smith The Pellere Foundation is thrilled to announce the beginning of our first blight remediation project at 403 W 2nd St, a once-stunning…
Pet of the Day 12/12/24
Meet Butters! Butters has all the personality you would ever want from a cat. He loves attention, until he doesn’t. He needs to be the…
Nature Art Showcase and Sale scheduled
The Ninth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will take place on February 7-8 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, featuring artwork inspired by northwestern…
PennWest to hold commencement ceremonies Saturday in Clarion
Pennsylvania Western University will hold its fall commencement on Saturday at the Clarion campus, celebrating graduates from the College of Education, Arts and Humanities; the…
Recent Deaths 12/12/24
Jack D. Carson, 93, of Tionesta, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Thomas Dewayne “Rufus” Ruth, 68, of Rouseville, died Friday, December 6, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/11/24
Meet Wade Wilson! Wade was born in March of 2024. He is a beautiful black short-haired kitty with striking golden eyes. He is a lovebug,…
Nifty at 90: Reno man still on the go in his community
Don Young of Reno, now 90, is a vibrant and active member of his community. A lifelong resident of Reno, he grew up enjoying local…
Recent Deaths 12/09/24
Geraldine “Jerri” Beary McCauley, 89, of Fryburg, passed away on December 7, 2024. James Donald Thompson Jr., 80, of Knox, passed away Friday, December 6,…
Pet of the Day 12/07/24
Meet Vesper! Meet Vesper! This beautiful bengal mix is looking for her forever home that is more on the quiet side. Vesper is very sweet…
Nifty at 90: Leeper man has been a farmer, firefighter and fixer
Henry Phillip Lencer Sr. of Leeper will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 8. Born in Hallton to Croatian immigrants, he grew up as one…
OC man identified as victim in fatal crash
Franklin state police have identified 62-year-old Michael P. Milstead of Oil City as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Rynd Hill Road in…
Recent Deaths 12/07/24
Helen B. Altman, 94, of Knox, passed away December 5, 2024. Jonathan L. “Jon” Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Lavern “Butch”…
Pet of the Day 12/06/24
Meet Scout! Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
Venango Chorus to perform Christmas concert this weekend
The Venango Chorus will present “The Carols of Christmas” concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. The free…
Old-Fashioned Christmas to return in Franklin
Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration returns this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering festive fun for families in the downtown area. Children can register…
Recent Deaths 12/06/24
Carole J. Stanley, 84, of Seneca, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Richard G. “Rick” Clark, 93, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, November 26,…
Pet of the Day 12/05/24
Meet Troy II! Tory was born in October of 2021 and is a gorgeous big black cat. He is extremely loving and incredibly chill and…
Valley Grove board reinstates president, vice president at reorganization meeting
The Valley Grove School Board reelected Brandon Winger as president and Cindy Swendsen as vice president during its reorganization meeting. Melanie Anderson and Todd Carson…
Officials reelected in Cranberry Area School District
The Seneca school board held a brief reorganization meeting where Tom Neely was unanimously reelected as president, marking his 13th non-consecutive year in the role….
One fatality in Cornplanter crash
Police respond to a fatal rollover crash in Cornplanter Township on Wednesday. The fatality was confirmed by Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh, and Venango County…
Recent Deaths 12/05/24
Deborah J. Jack, 75, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. John M. Slovinsky, 84, of Kennerdell, passed away…
Pet of the Day 12/04/24
Maximizing Your Vegetable Garden
PennDOT continues to send aid to Erie following storms
Drake Well Museum offers student internships
Recent Deaths 12/04/24
Pet of the Day 12/03/24
Cooperstown Water Co. customers under boil-water advisory
