Vehicle strikes embankment in Cranberry Twp.
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Found skeletal remains still being analyzed
Officials are still investigating skeletal remains that were found last month in Cornplanter Township. The remains are continuing to be analyzed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat…
Casey, McCormick gear up for first debate tonight
The first of two debates between Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Doug McCormick, will take place tonight at 8 p.m….
Early morning car chase leaves Franklin man facing charges
Todd Shoffstall, 52, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a car chase early Wednesday morning in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The incident began when state…
Recent Deaths 10/03/24
Mary J. Weiser Graff, 92, of Oil City, died Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024. Ronald Emhoff, 83, of Knox, passed away early Wednesday morning, October…
Pet of the Day 10/02/24
Meet Fluff! Fluff is a sweet 3 month old kitten that needs a home. You can visit and adopt Fluff from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Police search for missing man
State police in Meadville said they are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday morning at Sheetz on Liberty Street in…
OC woman in court today for missing arraignment
Stephanie King, a 25-year-old Oil City woman, is facing new charges for missing a court appearance in June related to four prior cases. After waiving…
Recent Deaths 10/02/24
Patricia Jean Newell Weidner, 94, of Clarion, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Dorothy L. Jacoby, 89, formerly of Streetsboro, OH, passed away Saturday,…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
Pet of the Day 10/01/24
Meet Lillian! When Lillian first came to PAWS, she was so shy, but now she is a lovebug. She is snuggly and absolutely loves to…
Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
The Salvation Army is mobilizing its Emergency Disaster Services network to provide critical relief, including mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up support, and emotional care, to those…
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
A $3.2 million repair project on Interstate 79 and Route 80 in northwest Pennsylvania is set to begin on Wednesday. The project will cover 26…
Clarion announces homecoming court
Queen candidates include (front, from left) Aoife Salusky, Olivia Hannold, Alexa Kitchen, Sophie Babington, Natalie Durish and Kaitlyn Guth. King candidates include (from left) Carter…
Students check out Lucinda mushroom farm on Conservation District tour
Students from Clarion County recently visited a mushroom farm in Lucinda, owned by South Florida native Esperanzo (Espo) Wilcox, who started the Pennsylvania Mushroom Co….
Recent Deaths 09/30/24
Charles R. “Chuck” Fleming, 84, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday morning, September 28, 2024. George W. Crum, 22, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/28/24
Meet Charlie Todd! Looking for a new four-legged friend? Look no further than Charlie Todd! This handsome, male dog is a little bit on the…
Cranberry homecoming
Paige Micco and Tanner Kightlinger were crowned Cranberry High School homecoming queen and king Friday before the start of the Oil City-Grove City football game…
OC homecoming
Siera McKinney was crowned Oil City High School homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night’s Oilers home football game against Grove City. Connor Reszkowski was…
Nifty at 90: Franklin man still enjoys hunting
Peter E. Cauvel Jr. of Franklin is celebrating his 90th birthday on September 29, 2024. Born in 1934, Pete spent much of his childhood on…
Cedar Avenue CDBG survey begins for street project
Oil City is conducting a demographic survey as part of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a street reconstruction project on Cedar Avenue….
Recent Deaths 09/28/24
George Walter Grimm, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Oil City, passed away on September 2, 2024. William C. “Bill” Larson, 78, of Knox, passed…
Pet of the Day 09/27/24
Meet Navy Blue aka “Navy”! Navy came to us from a feral situation and has not socialized as much as we would hope. He does…
Radiology students hold fundraiser to benefit local patients
The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is hosting an online pumpkin auction to raise funds for local patients facing hardships. Radiology students have painted and…
PennDOT honors area Star of Excellence recipients
Two PennDOT employees from District 1, Judson “Andy” Boland and Dorothy Staub, were honored with the department’s Star of Excellence awards at a ceremony in…
Closed portion of Meadville Pike re-opens
A stretch of Meadville Pike between Patchel Run and Route 322 in Sugarcreek was reopened Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. The road…
Allegheny National Forest continues search for committee members
The Allegheny National Forest is extending the application period for five open positions on the Secure Rural Schools Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to October…
Recent Deaths 09/27/24
Duane W. Pritchard Sr., 88, of Dempseytown, passed away September 25, 2024. Gertrude L. “Gert” James, 94, formerly of 109 Ridge Ave. of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 09/26/24
Newmemo children’s ring sets recalled due to high lead, cadmium levels
ARTS Oil City to host Erie group’s workshops for creative professionals
Former DuBois city manager, employee charged with theft of over $1.5M of city funds
Allegheny watershed benefits from fish habitat project
Franklin man accused of strangling, threatening former girlfriend
Recent Deaths 09/26/24
