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Pet of the Day 09/10/24
Meet Trooper! Trooper is a super sweet young male looking for a forever home! This guy was initially super shy, but has really come out…
Pithole Lantern Tour to return to abandoned boomtown
Pithole City’s Lantern Tours will return Saturday, Oct. 5, providing a nighttime living history event where participants can walk the streets of the legendary oil…
Franklin woman charged for stealing money from elder
A Franklin woman, Kimberly Ace, has been charged with stealing over $117,000 from an elderly woman for whom she served as power of attorney. The…
Drake Well Museum to host Fall Gas Up
The Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its 40th annual Fall Gas Up event on Saturday, featuring displays of antique engines, farm and oil…
Seneca man involved in 2022 crash pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle
Logan Miller, a 26-year-old from Seneca, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault, and DUI, in connection with the death of…
Clarion, Warren awarded funds from Neighborhood Assistance Program
The Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has awarded over $683,000 in tax credits to Clarion County Adventures for their park improvement project, which includes building…
Recent Deaths 09/10/24
Jacqueline M. Primas, 102, of Sligo, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Robert “Bobby” Christopher Austin, 50, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024….
Pet of the Day 09/09/24
Meet Moshannon! When Moshannon arrived at PAWS she was terribly shy. She’s now become a snuggler who loves people and other kitties alike. She is…
Franklin attic fire causes minimal damage to home, 2 displaced
A fire broke out in the attic of a home on Elk Street in Franklin on Saturday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly…
Clarion County township officials convention set Sept. 19
The Clarion County Association of Township Officials will hold its annual convention on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The…
Two firefighters receive minor injuries battling Oil City fire
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling a fire at a Victorian home on Reed Street in Oil City on Saturday afternoon. The fire, which…
Recent Deaths 09/09/24
Raymond Eugene Burrows, 89, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Archie L. Holliday Jr., 77, of Parker, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/07/24
Meet Lacey! Hello, my name is Lacey, and I’m a sweet, young female dog with lots of love to give! I’m very curious about the…
Couple charged in connection with motor home theft
A Seneca couple, Alexandra Benel and Robert Rumburd, were arrested Thursday night after being caught driving a stolen motor home. State police stopped them on…
Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk scheduled Sept. 20
Tickets are now available for the Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk, happening Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Oil City….
Man accused of assaulting trooper held for court
A Titusville man, Kenneth Amon, 60, was held for court in Venango County after being accused of assaulting a state police trooper. The incident occurred…
Rimersburg girl, 5, raises about $1,200 for cat spay effort
Five-year-old Kessa Brown from Rimersburg was crowned charity queen at the 2024 Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant, held at the Sligo Recreational Center. The pageant aimed…
Cross and Co. Boutique, Magna Therapy moving to new location
Construction is underway for a new location of Cross and Co. Boutique in Seneca, with plans to move by the end of September. The boutique,…
Police investigating skeletal remains found in Cornplanter
Skeletal remains were discovered Monday evening in a wooded area of Colonial Village in Hasson Heights, Venango County. Most of the skeleton was intact, and…
Recent Deaths 09/06/24
Brigette “Bee” Dianne Matson, 47, of Brookville, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Lottie J. Wujcik, 95, a resident of Southwoods in Titusville, died…
Pet of the Day 09/05/24
Meet Pyra! Pyra is a young mom whose babies are now weaned and now she’s ready for her forever home. She is friendly, outgoing, and…
Construction begins on Yellow Hammer broadband tower in Forest County
Construction has begun on a long-awaited broadband tower in the Yellow Hammer community of Forest County, aimed at improving internet access and serving as a…
PennDOT invites public comment on EV charging station proposal
PennDOT is seeking public feedback on its proposal to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. A survey is open on the PennDOT website…
Cemetery tour to showcase those that were ‘the backbone of the town’
The Heritage Society of Oil City will host its annual Grove Hill Cemetery walking tour this Saturday, offering a historical look at notable figures from…
Recent Deaths 09/05/24
Maxine Hartle, 94, of Sligo, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. William “Bill” Larry Stewart, age 86, formerly of Parker, passed away on Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 09/04/24
Meet Bailey! Hi there, I’m Bailey! I am a female adult dog with lots of love to give. I am very athletic and strong, but…
Man faces charges after crashing car while attempting to evade police
A 61-year-old Pittsburgh man, John Vorous, is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase with police in Emlenton. Vorous initially stopped for a state trooper…
Cranberry Class of 1964 holds reunion
The Cranberry High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 60-year reunion on Aug. 17 at the Belles Lettres Club in Oil City. Those in attendance…
Recent Deaths 09/04/24
James Philip Blum, 83, of Greer, SC, formerly of Seneca, passed away September 1, 2024. Blaine August Hurrelbrink, 75, of North Carolina, formerly of Pennsylvania,…
Sweet Potatoes, a Winning Vine for Your Garden
Though not as commonly grown as white potatoes, sweet potatoes are easy to grow in much of Pennsylvania. Why not give growing sweet potatoes a…
Pet of the Day 09/03/24
Cantimpalitos (Grilled Mini Chorizos with Potato Purée)
Recent Deaths 09/03/24
Pleasantville man accused of attempted homicide held for court
Pet of the Day 08/31/24
Oil City woman charged with aggravated assault
Recent Deaths 08/31/24
