Venango Regional Airport in Franklin will receive $150,000 from the state Department of Transportation.
Meet Rain! Rain was born in June of 2024 and is a lovely gray & white mackerel tabby. She was recently surrendered to PAWS with…
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital has celebrated a 20-year milestone in echocardiography accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Clarion Hospital, first accredited in 2005,…
West Forest Elementary School held its annual community carnival earlier this month, and more than 20 school and community organizations set up tables with free…
This year’s prom for East and West Forest high schools will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Flying W….
Albert Ronald Texter, 75, of Turkey City, passed away on April 24, 2025. Rev. Samuel L. Allaman Jr., 97, of Shippenville, passed away on April…
Meet Comet! Hello, my name is Comet, and I am a very friendly and playful dog. I came to the humane society as a stray….
Paula Leonhardt, formerly of Venango County, and current resident Kelsey Ziegler have been honored with 4-H Salute to Excellence awards by Pennsylvania 4-H. Leonhardt received…
Nelson Best, born April 25, 1935, in Knox, is celebrating his 90th birthday. A dedicated worker, he spent 44 years at Joy and another 10…
St. Stephen Elementary students Jonas Pacior and Cole Warren have qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas after winning the elementary division…
Robert S. Fenchak Jr., 47, of Knox, passed away on April 21, 2025. Thelma “Toni” M. Fickenworth, 79, of Tylersburg, passed awau pm Tuesday, April…
Meet Zoey! Meet Zoey, a young female dog with a lot of love to give! Zoey is an affectionate and playful pup who is also…
Two students were inducted into the Oil City High School National Art Honor Society at Monday’s Induction Ceremony, and a senior was recognized with an…
Local Tai Chi practitioners in Franklin will host a free public session on Saturday morning in Bandstand Park to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. From…
Ruth A. Kiefer, 85, of Tionesta, died on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025. Debra S. Barscz, 73, of Reno, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025….
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Derek Bailey, owner of 257 Buy Sell Trade in Seneca, is closing his 12-year-old shop to launch Bailey’s Jewelers at 3142 State Route 257, next…
James A. Moon, 75, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Marlene Kay McCullough, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, April…
Meet Hank! Sweet handsome Hank is the result of poor breeding and poor decisions by the folks breeding for profit. First, he’s a double merle,…
Rocky Grove High School senior AydaGrace Orr was chosen as the winner of the Franklin American Legion post essay contest. Orr, who is the daughter…
Michael D. Smith, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Shirley D. Early, 95 of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, April 18,…
Meet Mandy! Mandy was born in March of 2023 and came to us recently. Her pictures are a little goofy, because she had to wear…
Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Meet Eggo! Hello, my name is Eggo, and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…
Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…
Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…
