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Pet of the Day 09/24/25
Meet Cliff! Meet Cliff, a bundle of joy with a heartwarming spirit! This little guy is a ray of sunshine, bringing laughter and love wherever…
Grove City resident pleads guilty to child exploitation
A Grove City man, Michael William Boston, 40, pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material, including more than 1,500…
Knox Council revamps public comment policy
Knox Borough Council has adopted a new public comment policy, allowing 20 minutes for agenda and nonagenda remarks, with five minutes per speaker. The move…
To Deadhead or Not? Your Final Answer is…
Deadheading is a gardening term that defines the process of removing faded or dead flowers from plants. Deadheading is a process of pruning by…
Recent Deaths 09/24/25
Gayla M. Page, 65, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2025 Thomas Charles “Turbo” Hearn, 71, of Knox, passed away on September 22,…
Pet of the Day 09/23/25
Meet Fidget! Fidget was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Roly Poly & Wizzer. She has grown into an…
Man found deceased during police welfare check
Several Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a welfare check in the 1300 block of Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township on Monday after a mention…
Recent Deaths 09/23/25
Thomas Mould, 73, of Emlenton, passed away on September 16, 2025. Sylvia A. Knight, 81, of Barkeyville, passed away on September 20, 2025. Barbara V….
Pet of the Day 09/22/25
Meet Silas! This handsome orange boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Silas is very affectionate and playful. He loves attention…
Seneca couple set records at 5K run
Ryan and Sara Irwin of Seneca, married just over three years, both set record times to win the men’s and women’s divisions at the third…
Town goes nuts for 3 days
New Bethlehem celebrated its annual Peanut Butter Festival with three days of fun, honoring the town’s peanut butter roots. Nearly 100 vendors filled Gumtown Park,…
Recent Deaths 09/22/25
Carolyn J. Starcher, 63, of Oil City, passed away Friday September 19, 2025. Kevin Eugene Carter, 64, of McGuire Memorial Home, New Brighton, and formerly…
Pet of the Day 09/20/25
Meet Norm! Hey there, it’s Norm here, and I’m on the lookout for my furever family! I’m an affectionate and playful pup who loves nothing…
20th Annual Coon and Fox Festival
Bluegrass and brass instruments combined for an evening of live performances at the Venango County Coon and Fox Club on Friday evening. Mostly Brass kicked…
The Humility of Heavy Equipment
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Here’s a confession: until this summer, I had never driven a skid loader in my life. Not a little one,…
Recent Deaths 09/18/25
Donna Banner Hartzell, of Clarion, passed away on September 16, 2025. Robert D. Lineman, 91, of Cranberry, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. Delores “Dee”…
Pet of the Day 09/17/25
Meet Lemur! Lemur was born in June of 2023. She came to PAWS as a new mom with a whole herd of Cow Kitties under…
Titusville welcomes new teachers
The Titusville Area School District welcomed 14 new teachers during Monday’s school board meeting, with each introducing themselves and their subjects. Superintendent Stephanie Keebler noted…
Paint Township Rail 66 connector moves forward
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $17,500 grant to Paint Township supervisors to fund a feasibility study for a Rail 66 Connector Trail. The study…
Recent Deaths 09/17/25
Nathaniel Donovan Bingman, 29, died on September 9, 2025. Betty Deane Walters Zinz, of Brookdale Retirement Community, Lakewood, NY, formerly of Clarendon, died Saturday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/16/25
Meet Nate! Meet Nate, a wonderful male dog who is eager to find his forever family. With a heart as big as the great outdoors,…
Time expires on Knox parking meters
Knox Borough Council has voted to remove its aging coin-operated parking meters, which officially expired Sept. 2, opting instead to maintain a three-hour parking limit…
Recent Deaths 09/16/25
Linda B. Shull, 72, of Oil City, passed away on September 14, 2025. Betty Dean-Walters Zinz, of Clarendon, PA, died Saturday, September 13, 2025. …
Pet of the Day 09/15/25
Meet Summer Storm! Summer was born in July of 2023. With her stunning silver coat and striking green eyes, she is a beautiful little girl….
Black powder enthusiasts gather for weekend shoot-out
The 6th Annual Black Powder Shoot-Out at Pioneer Flats in Two Mile Run County Park drew firearm enthusiasts for a weekend of primitive shooting, camaraderie,…
Stronger together than apart: 9/11 ceremony in Rimersburg brings community together
About 100 people gathered Thursday at Rimersburg Memorial Park to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. Speakers, including veterans, local officials, and…
Recent Deaths 09/15/25
Kathleen A. Thurau, 72, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Bernadine Yvonne Rex, 85, of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, September 12,…
Pet of the Day 09/13/25
Meet Shadow Kitty! Shadow Kitty was born in January of 2020. She is a lovely medium-haired brown tabby with striking green eyes. She and Pretty…
Homecoming Queen
Jillian Ewing was crowned Franklin’s Homecoming Queen on Friday night at Franklin’s Homecoming football game against General McLane. She was escorted by Calan Hollis.
Recent Deaths 09/13/25
David Paul Haniwalt, 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Kathryn Irene Johnson, 92, of Seneca, formerly of Kane, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 09/12/25
PetFest set for ‘bigger’ show
Bridge Builders 50th Anniversary
Man arrested for fake bomb threat at Home Depot
Venango County Relay for Life set this weekend
Recent Deaths 09/12/25
Pet of the Day 09/11/25
