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Pet of the Day 10/09/2024
Meet Koi Fish! Koi is a loving torti with a soft coat and a sweet disposition. She loves to be petted and scratched under the…
Franklin homecoming court
Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has announced its 2024 homecoming queen candidates. They are, from left, Olivia Tawney, Emma Hawke, Sophia Rondinelli, Gabrielle Laderer, Hannah…
A-C Valley crowns king, queen
Hayden Armagost and Alivya Hartzell were elected king and queen during Allegheny-Clarion Valley homecoming on Sept. 27 at Union High School. Armagost is the son…
Franklin City Hall to be closed for renovation
Franklin City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Oct. 14, while a complete heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting renovation project…
Keystone homecoming court
Keystone High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which was nominated by the senior class. King candidates are, from left, Emmet Fye, Kaleb Gooden,…
Mercer patricide, suicide incident leaves a father and son dead
A tragic murder-suicide occurred Sunday evening in Mercer County, where a father and son lost their lives. According to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, 92-year-old…
West Forest names homecoming court
The 2024 West Forest Homecoming Court members are, from left, Mitchell Bawden, Abigail Worley, Zachary Carll, Kiley Oliver, Dillon Isovitsch, Kyla Morrison, Todd Miller and…
Recent Deaths 10/09/24
Irene Mae “Babe” Alworth, 90, of Parker, formerly of West Freedom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024. Floyd H. Whitling Jr., 76, of Emlenton,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Use judicious pruning to renovate older fruit trees in your home landscape. Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had…
Motorcyclist accused of leading police on chase
Everett Charles Hoobler, a 31-year-old man from Franklin, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 322 in Cranberry Township….
Two dead following Mercer County homicide
Two men from Greenville died in a homicide incident in West Salem Township, according to Mercer state police. Authorities responded to a report of a…
Woman faces assault charges
Breontai Gates, a 30-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a disturbance at a duplex on Crawford Street….
Recent Deaths 10/08/24
Diane M. Craft Eckel, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024. Donna M. Girts, 82, of Clarion, passed away Wednesday evening, October…
Pet of the Day 10/07/24
Meet Hayes! Hayes is a young male kitten looking for a very patient adopter! This boy is quite nervous in this shelter environment and is…
Storms shake the area
A powerful storm swept through parts of Venango, Clarion, Crawford, and Forest counties on Sunday, bringing down trees, hail, and prompting tornado warnings. The National…
Pet of the Day 10/04/24
Meet Barbie! Barbie and her sister, Midge were born in September of 2023. Barbie is a sweet little girl but is very very shy. Although…
Board OKs special exception for Franklin bed and breakfast
Trails to Ales Realty received approval from Franklin’s zoning hearing board to open a bed and breakfast on the second floors of two Liberty Street…
Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Found skeletal remains still being analyzed
Officials are still investigating skeletal remains that were found last month in Cornplanter Township. The remains are continuing to be analyzed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat…
Casey, McCormick gear up for first debate tonight
The first of two debates between Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Doug McCormick, will take place tonight at 8 p.m….
Early morning car chase leaves Franklin man facing charges
Todd Shoffstall, 52, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a car chase early Wednesday morning in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The incident began when state…
Recent Deaths 10/03/24
Mary J. Weiser Graff, 92, of Oil City, died Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024. Ronald Emhoff, 83, of Knox, passed away early Wednesday morning, October…
Pet of the Day 10/02/24
Meet Fluff! Fluff is a sweet 3 month old kitten that needs a home. You can visit and adopt Fluff from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Police search for missing man
State police in Meadville said they are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday morning at Sheetz on Liberty Street in…
OC woman in court today for missing arraignment
Stephanie King, a 25-year-old Oil City woman, is facing new charges for missing a court appearance in June related to four prior cases. After waiving…
Recent Deaths 10/02/24
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Pet of the Day 10/01/24
Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
Suspicious package found in Franklin proven not a threat
Cranberry gets updates on bridge project; approves pension obligation
