Molly A. Gatesman, 57, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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Meet Kinkajou! If you’re looking for a new playmate, Kinkajou is the friend you’ve been searching for! This affectionate and friendly pup loves to play…
Venango Technology Center honored its Class of 2025, comprising 191 seniors from seven area high schools, during two certificate ceremonies on May 28. Along with…
Eight Cranberry High School students joined the new Cranberry Clay Busters trap shooting club this year, practicing weekly at Allegheny Valley Sportsman Association in Tionesta…
Ava Bower and Kye Winslow have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2025. Both completed accelerated/dual enrollment…
State police are warning about a text scam where fraudsters pose as the Pennsylvania DMV or Turnpike, claiming users owe traffic fees. The texts threaten…
Barry E. and Lynn J. Cressman of Titusville have pledged a major gift to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support its future…
Two New York men, Freymi Hernandez and Raynier Jimenez, are headed to court after being pulled over in a stolen box truck on I-80 in…
Timothy Glenn Goodman, 58, of 7 East Second Street, Oil City, passed away on June 3, 2025. Ruthann Whitling Hartzell, 75, of St. Petersburg, Clarion…
Meet Reese! Looking for a new workout buddy? Look no further than Reese, your new athletic, friendly, and playful pal! This adult dog has lots…
Andrew Stevenson, of Nickleville, celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor held Saturday at Grace E.C. Church in Nineveh. For…
Jackson Dilks and Jadyn White have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Oil City High School’s Class of 2025. Dilks, an award-winning scholar, athlete, and…
Bette M. Keefer of Franklin is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and her loved ones are honoring her vibrant life in the “Nifty at 90”…
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced its 2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. The scholarship winners include Kaylee Baker of Keystone High School, Max Formaini of…
Franklin native and Peace Corps volunteer Emily Irons is currently serving in Uganda, where she teaches at an overcrowded primary school with 1,250 students. Recognizing…
Students at Seventh Street Elementary celebrated their reading achievements in a sweet way—by turning principal Amy Highfield into a human sundae. As part of the…
James E. Parker Jr. (Jim), 82, of Clarion, passed away on May 30, 2025. Gertrude “Kay” Felmlee Vandermark, 85, of Seneca, died Friday, May 30,…
Meet Fluffy! Fluffy is a good boy who lost his owner and is now looking for a home for his senior years. Fluffy is a…
Franklin’s beloved summer music traditions are back, with the Thursday Night Concert Series at Bandstand Park offering free, family-friendly performances every Thursday evening, and the…
Raymond “Ray” Albert Hasty, 9, of Franklin, passed away on May 28, 2025. Rebecca Lee Armstrong, 58, of Oil City, passed away May 22, 2025….
Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation It started as a simple plan: take a walk, capture some video footage, and talk about how different brains and personalities…
Meet Jumpy! Jumpy’s owner passed away and now he is looking for a home for his senior years. Jumpy is about 14 pounds and 11…
Historic Pithole City has announced in a press release that it will open for the summer season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday…
Horn Textile Inc. of Titusville contributed $25,000 to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support programs and to memorialize Jack and Irene Steinbuhler,…
William Dale Foster, a 49-year-old inmate at Venango County Jail, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a series of violent and disruptive incidents…
North Clarion High School held its awards assembly on Wednesday, celebrating students for their achievements in academics, leadership, citizenship, and the arts. Tytus Troup earned…
Raymond “Ray” A. Hasty, 9, of Franklin, passed away on May 28, 2025. Michelle C. Lander, 59, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday afternoon,…
Meet Mr T. (Terrific)! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Mr. T! This terrific boy is a loving, loyal, and gentle…
Monique Vincent of Franklin has been named valedictorian of Kennedy Catholic High School’s Class of 2025. The daughter of Scott and Robin Vincent, she has…
Allison S. Ochs and Tytus N. Troup have been named co-valedictorians, and Emalie L. Best is salutatorian of North Clarion High School’s Class of 2025….
The Shapiro Administration is urging drivers to put down the phone while driving ahead of the June 5 effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law,” which…
