Anyone who wants their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination or their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson shot can walk into the regional clinic at the Cranberry Mall on Friday without an appointment.
Meet Petunia! If you are looking for a loyal constant companion, Petunia is your dog! She is an approximately 5 year old female Miniature Bernadoodle…
Oil City High School will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school auditorium. Based on…
DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin and the Venango County Historical Society will host a free mixed-art performance titled “Under the Same Sky” at 7…
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal with more than a decade of service was killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in Chester County. Cpl. Timothy…
Charles E. Barr, 88, of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Meet Bacon! Bacon is 65 pounds of adoring love. He is 6 years old. He bays when you say “skibbity.” Bacon is housebroken and well…
Warm temperatures and a long-standing March tradition brought dozens of volunteers to Sugar Creek on Friday to help stock trout ahead of Pennsylvania’s opening day…
Sean Reynolds, one-half of Tunes in a Bucket, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the final Billy’s has Karma show of the…
The Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide fraud alert Sunday warning residents about a scam text message claiming to be from the Traffic Division of Philadelphia…
Donald Lee Rumbaugh, 59, of Nectarine, passed away March 6, 2026. Rhonda L. King, 66, of Franklin, passed away on March 6, 2026. Robert L….
Meet Lucky Sunday! Lucky Sunday was born in the winter of 2023. He has had a rough life and is missing an ear. Despite all…
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of Venango County’s bell for the Bells Across Pennsylvania program at 2 p.m. Friday at the Oil…
The Clarion County Jail has hired David Chambers as its new deputy warden following the resignation of Jarrod Sowa, with the jail inspection board approving…
This week, as our mugs are just about empty, we wrap up our conversation thinking about the question of how we create communities where differences…
Clarion Borough is moving forward with a humane plan to address its growing feral cat population through a trap-neuter-release program led by volunteers from the…
About 20 volunteers gathered Sunday at Tionesta Lake to cut and pile alder in an effort to improve wildlife habitat and encourage new growth. Volunteers…
Brent Allen Baker, 59, of Oil City, passed away on February 27, 2026. Michael Alan Campbell, 77, of Harrisville, passed away on March 3, 2026….
Meet Sam! Sam is a playful boy that loves to go on walks and chase a ball. He would make a great family pet. You…
Three Cranberry students were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) Memorial Awards at Monday’s Cranberry Lions Club meeting. Pictured (from left)…
The Clarion County Democratic Committee has extended its “Meal-in-a-Bag” food drive through March 16, featuring a chicken cobbler kit and seeking additional pantry staples to…
Seven students from Franklin High School recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 Band Festival at Clarion High School. They are (front,…
The Venango County Association of Township Officials will hold its Spring Dinner on April 11 at the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Hall, with registration at…
The Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department has announced its 2026 board of directors and leadership team. Members are (back, from left) president Rev. Gordon…
Deborah Sue Burgdorfer, 71, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. Jack C. Winger, 83, of Shippenville, passed away on March 2,…
Meet Skeeter! Skeeter was born in July of 2024 and was surrendered with her son, Pidder, when their family’s dog became aggressive with them. She…
State dog wardens will canvass Venango County throughout March to ensure all dogs are licensed and vaccinated. Under Pennsylvania law, all dogs must be licensed…
James Michael Mack, 81, of Seneca, died on Friday, February 27, 2026. Larry Ronel Callander, 84, of Parker, passed away on February 28, 2026. …
The Lumber Heritage Wood Fest will return to the Clarion Mall March 20–22 with free admission and a full lineup of live demonstrations, educational programming,…
Tyler McLain will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s has Karma on Seneca Street in Oil City. There is a $5 cover…
Our snippet of conversation last week left off with a thought about processing difficult feelings, like anger, and staying grounded as a way of staying…
