Members of the Rocky Grove High School homecoming court are (front, from left) Kaidlynn Burger, Mikenzie Savada, Isabel Griffin, Natalee Haylett, Haven Moyer, (back, from left) Davis LeGoullon, Gauge Gierlach, Landen Carter, Connor Ritchey and Aiden Focht. The school’s homecoming festivities begin tonight with Rocky Grove’s first-ever homecoming parade stepping off at 6 p.m. The route will follow the Rocky Grove Fair parade route and the event will feature multiple floats and candy tossing, ending at the Rocky Grove fire hall with a bonfire, yard games and food trucks. Closing festivities will take place at 8 p.m. The homecoming dance is Saturday in the high school gymnasium, and the queen and king will be crowned at 6:45 p.m.
Rocky Grove homecoming
Pet of the Day 10/09/25
Meet Pow Pow! Pow Pow was born in January of 2018 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Rocky Grove homecoming
Members of the Rocky Grove High School homecoming court are (front, from left) Kaidlynn Burger, Mikenzie Savada, Isabel Griffin, Natalee Haylett, Haven Moyer, (back, from…
Oil City homecoming
Oil City High School homecoming queen candidates are (from left) Lindsey Caralla, Ava-Lynn Vandeventer, Keira Fletcher, Isabella Vorse and Shayla Hanlon. The queen will be…
Clarion County man expanded glassblowing ability into an art
Clarion County native Dominick Labino transformed glassblowing from an industrial craft into an accessible art form. After starting as a mechanic and chemist for Owens-Illinois,…
Recent Deaths 10/09/25
Tammy Dalon Malone, 50, originally of Franklin, passed away October 2, 2025. Connie LeJean McCullough, 84, of Rimersburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/08/25
Meet Empress! Empress is a shy but very affectionate sweetheart looking for her forever home. She is quiet most of the time and very sweet,…
Nifty at 90: Former Oil City mayor celebrates birthday
Barb Crudo of Oil City, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 1, has led a remarkable life marked by service and accomplishment. A lifelong…
Friends for Food passes $10,000
The Friends for Food campaign has now raised a total of $10,390, with an additional $4,915 added to the effort this week. The annual fundraiser,…
West Forest to hold homecoming celebration on Saturday
West Forest High School’s homecoming celebration has been scheduled for Saturday and will feature several events throughout the day. Festivities will begin with the homecoming…
Marigolds: From Folklore to the Home Garden
With vibrant golden blooms that complement the color of autumn leaves, marigolds are a favorite annual flower. With an almost neon-like color, marigolds help brighten…
Recent Deaths 10/08/25
Alan Eugene Zinz, 77, of North Odgen, Utah, passed away on October 5, 2025. Howard Allen O’Neil, 85, of Cranberry, passed away in the early…
Pet of the Day 10/07/25
Meet Mama T’Pring! Mama T’Pring was born in January of 2023 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Pink Splash for the Cure to change venues
Franklin’s annual Pink Splash for the Cure is moving today’s event to the Franklin Knights of Columbus Hall due to a forecast of inclement weather….
Recent Deaths 10/07/25
Margie L. Amon, 74, of Ennis, TX, passed away on September 27, 2025. Gary C. Marshall, 82, of Oil City, died Sunday October 5, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/06/25
Meet Coal! Coal is a sweet young feline looking for a forever home of his own. He is very playful and loves to be held….
Cranberry homecoming court
Members of the 2025 Cranberry Area High School homecoming court are, first row from left: Zofia Earp, Rhetta Boocks, Raquel Knight, Kallie Mong, Laynee McTiernan…
Franklin teacher holds book signing
Franklin Area High School art teacher and newly published author Darrellyn Freeman held a book-signing Friday in Brookville for her debut children’s book, Spazzle and…
YMCA employee receives honor
Raymond Beichner, property manager at the Scenic Rivers YMCA in Oil City, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary,…
Franklin Save A Lot is closing today; future of store uncertain
Franklin’s Save A Lot on Grant Street will close at 5 p.m. today, following the Titusville location’s closure after their shared franchise owner stepped down….
Recent Deaths 10/03/25
Lucas R. Kauffman, 46, of Franklin, passed away September 30, 2025. Clair Victor Curll “C.V.”, 68, of Harrisville, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025….
Pet of the Day 10/02/25
Meet Ed! Hey there! I’m Eddie, and I’m on the lookout for my fur-ever family. I’m a playful pup with a not-so-puppyish quiet side, which…
Autumn Leaf Festival scholarship pageant set for Oct. 5
The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at Clarion-Limestone High School Auditorium as part of…
Clarion homecoming court
Clarion Area High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming court. Back row, from left, Nathan Frederick, Mason Burford, Gabe Anderson, Brendan Bettwy, Hayden Hindman and…
Richardson’s passion is Franklin
Mary Ann Richardson, a 1951 Franklin High graduate, is being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame for her lifetime dedication to the community. Known…
Horsethief Days panel did ‘an awesome job,’ looks to 2026
This year’s Horsethief Days in Knox was deemed a success, and the planning committee is already preparing for a major triple-anniversary celebration in 2026 —…
Clarion couple die in crash; two others flown to hospital
A three-vehicle crash on Route 68 in Monroe Township Tuesday afternoon claimed the lives of Michael Brumbaugh Sr., 64, and his wife, Trudy, 62, both…
Recent Deaths 10/02/25
Clark Allen Fike, 55, of Fairview, passed away September 30, 2025. Robert E. Perry Jr., 69, of Oil City, died on Wednesday morning, October 1,…
Pet of the Day 10/01/25
Meet Earl! Earl was born in April of 2025 and brought to PAWS with his siblings: Darnell, Randy & Catalina. He is an adorable little…
Pumpkin auction to benefit UPMC Northwest School of Radiology
The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is raising funds with an online pumpkin auction. Between now and 11:55 p.m. on Monday, people may bid to…
Man sentenced for drug trafficking near school, day care
A former Sharon resident was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking within 1,000 feet of an elementary school and…
Recent Deaths 10/01/25
Pet of the Day 09/30/25
Clarion Alzheimer’s walk raises $33,600
Grove City College: No campus gun incident
Franklin Area High School graduate releases first album
Recent Deaths 09/30/25
Pet of the Day 09/29/25
