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Pet of the Day 07/23/25
Meet Mia! Miss Mia is a sweet and shy girl looking for a quiet forever home. She is very gentle and laid back, loves attention,…
Statewide PennDOT Workers Memorial to visit Venango
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will display its statewide Traveling Workers Memorial at the Venango County Maintenance Office from July 30 to August 7….
United Way to broaden horizons with camps for area kids
The United Way of Venango and Titusville Region is hosting its third summer of career-focused camps for middle school students, aiming to introduce them to…
Recent Deaths 07/23/25
David D. Erskine, 75, of Emlenton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Irvin L. Patterson, 94, of Pleasantville, passed away Monday morning, July 21,…
Growing and Using Garlic
This article is an overview of growing and using garlic, including six recipes. Many excellent varieties of garlic (Allium sativum) may be grown in…
Pet of the Day 07/22/25
Meet Bo! Bo is a curious young dog who is a true adventurer at heart. He is always eager to explore and is on the…
Various decades and styles were on display at the Clarion County Fair’s Car and Jeep show
Sunday’s Car and Jeep Show at the Clarion County Fair featured everything from classic chrome beauties to unique rides with personal stories. Among them was…
Seven contenders up for Oil Heritage queen
Seven local students are candidates for the 2025 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday in the Central…
Recent Deaths 07/22/25
Kim Ann Myers, 69, of West Freedom, passed away on July 19, 2025. Richard “Dick” E. Wagner, 78, of Knox, passed away on July 19,…
Pet of the Day 07/21/25
Meet Midna! Midna was born in May of 2022. She was previously a resident at the Biscuit Factory and has come to Clarion PAWS hoping…
Mini horse pull is family event for many at Clarion fair
Jay Braydon of Conneautville, a third-generation miniature horse teamster, showcased his skills Sunday at the Clarion County Fair, earning first place in the 42-inch division…
Rocky Grove man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting minors
Brady Cubitt, an 18-year-old from Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple criminal charges across three separate cases. Most recently, he was charged with raping and…
Something Clever reopens under new ownership
Something Clever, a women’s clothing and gift boutique in Franklin, is celebrating a grand reopening at its new location—the former Feldman Jewelers building—from July 24…
Recent Deaths 07/21/25
Samuel W. Shaw, 62, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. Dale A. Ralph, 65, of Oil City, passed away in the early morning…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/19/25
Meet Clancy & Cormac! Clancy (or/wh) & Cormac (blk/wh) are a playful, affectionate, and funny pair of young brothers looking for a forever family to…
Recent Deaths 07/16/25
Sherry D. Downes, 75, of Greer, SC, formerly of Grove City and Knox, passed away on July 13, 2025. Brenton Howard “Butch” Best, 80, of…
Pet of the Day 07/15/25
Meet Felix! Felix is a very adventuresome and friendly kitten who has been with other cats in his foster home. He loves to play and…
Color run supports student-athlete
Jayden Miller, a Franklin Area High School track team member and student at Rocky Grove High School, supports teammate Austin Wallace, who is battling cancer,…
DOH alerts residents about recall of children’s bikes due to lead levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has alerted parents and caregivers in a press release about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of SPPTTY…
Meadville police investigate officers’ struggle with suspect
Meadville police issued a statement over the weekend addressing a widely viewed video showing a struggle during the Friday arrest of Nathan Koman on Baldwin…
Recent Deaths 07/15/25
Juanita Jane Berlin, 71, of Oil City, formerly of Corry, passed away on June 25, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Pet of the Day 07/14/25
Meet Snickers! You are not you when you are hungry. So grab a Snickers. If you ever wanted your own Grumpy cat, look no further….
Franklin’s Olive Vault under new ownership
After six years of business, The Olive Vault in Franklin has new owners — Kipp and Candi Walton — who recently purchased the specialty food…
Oil City Arts Council celebrates opening of new gallery space
The Oil City Arts Council officially opened its new gallery and event space — the MAC (Music, Arts and Culture) Event Center — with a…
Recent Deaths 07/14/25
Donald L. Newton, Jr., “Paco”, 71, of Franklin, died Friday, July 11, 2025. Timothy F. Doyle Sr., 72, of Clarks Mills, passed away on July…
Pet of the Day 07/12/25
Meet Jo Polniaczek! Jo was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet, snuggly little girl. She is a little shy, but very affectionate…
Playground improvements, firetruck funding discussed in Franklin
Franklin City Council awarded a $58,000 contract to TIP Construction for replacing the 11th Street Playground fence with a decorative stainless-steel one, funded mostly by…
Group’s event in Clarion to draw awareness to human trafficking
PASSAGES Inc. and its Teen Advocacy Group (TAG) are bringing the Red Sand Project to Clarion on July 30 to raise awareness about human trafficking…
Recent Deaths 07/12/25
Cindy Sue Glass, 55, of Venus, passed away on July 4, 2025. Terry Lee Leadbetter, 64, of Corsica, passed away on Thursday evening, July 10,…
Pet of the Day 07/11/25
Meet Aloe! Aloe is large, in charge, and ready to find the perfect forever home! Aloe can take a bit of time to warm up…
CATA launches new ‘CATA Pay’ mobile ticket app for Venango County fixed routes
Recent Deaths 07/11/25
Pet of the Day 07/10/25
Kwik Fill demolition begins
Shapiro signs bill to fully repeal decades-old Sunday hunting ban in Pennsylvania
National advocate for shelter animals stops at Precious Paws Animal Rescue
Recent Deaths 07/10/25
