Chase Jason Ruth, 18, of Emlenton, passed away
Dora M. Nageli, 93, formerly of Oil City, passed away on December 29, 2025.
Joyce M. Riddle, 95, of Franklin, passed away on January 13, 2026.
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The Oil City Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors and installation to city residents on a first-come, first-served basis as part of its Free…
During its Monday meeting, Oil City Council addressed several routine matters alongside discussion of the recent river search, including approving the purchase of a $312,000…
Chase Jason Ruth, 18, of Emlenton, passed away Dora M. Nageli, 93, formerly of Oil City, passed away on December 29, 2025. Joyce M. Riddle,…
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A jury has convicted an Oil City woman on charges of cruelty to animals following a trial in Erie County. The charges were first filed…
The Oil City Area School Board approved the retirement of Superintendent Lynda Weller at its Monday meeting and gave final approval to a new elementary…
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Meet Silver! Silver is a 1 year old male who came to us with 6 other cats. Silver is so sweet and docile and loves…
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Kate Newman Day in Oil City, honoring the life and legacy of the late Oil City native who returned…
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The river search that began Wednesday night following a report that an individual had fallen from Oil City’s Wye Bridge into Allegheny River has been…
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Nathan Durell, 32, of Franklin, passed away on January 5, 2026. Paul LeVern Bell, 77, of Oil City, passed away on January 6, 2026. Larry…
Meet Clyde! Clyde was brought to us as a stray. His owner passed away and he found himself outside fending for himself. One of our…
Adam J. Lander, 25, of Knox, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Leslie R. Lepley Jr., 50, of Franklin, died on Tuesday, January 6,…
Many annual and perennial seeds require a cold period to germinate. You can provide a controlled cold environment for seedlings with these instructions. What…
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Freedom NWPA and the Oil City YWCA will offer a monthly self-defense class this year at the Oil City YW starting this Thursday. The class…
Eric Krouse of Clarion was sworn in Monday as a Clarion County auditor, filling a position that had effectively been vacant for nearly two years….
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Betty Frank Sollinger Betty Frank Sollinger of the Caring Place, formerly of Halyday Run Road, will be turning 100 on Sunday. She was born to…
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