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…
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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
Pet of the Day 07/09/25
Man fatally injured in Mercer County
The Mercer County Coroner’s Office and Mercer state police are investigating the death of 92-year-old Edward Wiszczor Sr., of Washington, Pennsylvania, as the result of…
‘America’s Best Restaurants’ will feature Bella Cucina
Bella Cucina in Franklin will be featured on the America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) Roadshow on July 22, spotlighting the upscale downtown eatery’s popular dishes and…
Recent Deaths 07/09/25
John James Dunkerley, 70, of Oil City, passed away July 7, 2025. Mary Margaret “Marge” Astorino, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, July 7,…
Pet of the Day 07/08/25
Meet Stormi! This spunky girl is loud and proud, and she has a lot to say. She is very vocal, especially around meal times, and…
Precious Paws fundraiser to host animal advocate
Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way LLC, will bring his national fundraising tour to Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin tonight from 6 to 9…
Shapiro honors area PennDOT workers
A team from PennDOT District 1 in northwestern Pennsylvania received the Governor’s Awards for Excellence for their outstanding response to a record-breaking snowstorm in Erie…
Recent Deaths 07/08/25
Judith Lee Hoover Porter Pastorius Davis, 70, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. John Michael Frances, 70, of Limestone, passed away…
Pet of the Day 07/07/25
Meet Mary Jane! Mary Jane used to be someone’s pet. She used to be loved. Someone took the time to spay her and microchip her….
Recent Deaths 07/07/25
Molly D. Sanchez, 64, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Edward W. Anderson, 68, of Oil City, died Friday morning, July…
Pet of the Day 07/05/25
Meet Pookie Jack! Pookie Jack was born in November of 2013. Pookie Jack is a beautiful boy looking for a new home. He came to…
Clarion County gets its 2nd Sheetz
Clarion County residents flocked to the grand opening of the area’s second Sheetz store, located in Monroe Township, which employs nearly 30 people and features…
Kirtland Foundation awards scholarships to students
The Kirtland Cancer Foundation has awarded 20 Venango County college students a $2,000 scholarship for the 2025-26 school year. The scholarship assists students whose immediate…
It was a homecoming of sorts for ‘I Love Clarion’
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the “I Love Clarion” event returned to the PennWest Clarion stadium on Thursday. “The mall was great…
Recent Deaths 07/05/25
Evelyn “Margaret” Banks, 62, of Reno and Henry’s Bend, passed away February 4, 2025. Nancy Boyer LeRoy, 64, of Kennerdell, passed away July 1, 2025….
Where the Echo Still Lingers: Part Two
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Two weeks ago, we asked a simple question: Where are your memories held? We asked for your moments, your places,…
Pet of the Day 07/03/25
Meet Oakley! Oakley is a stunning, smart, and friendly young lady who is full of curiosity and love! She was found as a stray, but…
Boil advisory lifted for East Brady, Rimersburg, and Petrolia
The boil advisory that was placed on East Brady, Rimersburg and Petrolia on June 27 has been lifted, according to a release from the East…
Oil City man charged with cutting down hedges, threatening neighbors
An Oil City man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly weed whacking sidewalks, waving a machete-style knife, threatening neighbors, and cutting down hedges…
Recent Deaths 07/03/25
John Bauer, 74, of Cochranton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Laura Lou Eisenman, 77, of Clarion, passed away on June 30, 2025. Jean M….
Pet of the Day 07/02/25
Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is such a sweet boy, he will be a great kitten for a cat loving family. You can visit and adopt Sunshine…
Local cadet earns Billy Mitchell award
Luke Pentz, 13, of Emlenton was promoted on June 23 to the rank of cadet second lieutenant and was formally recognized by the Franklin squadron…
Anesthetist charged with drug theft
A local anesthetist, Jeffry L. Karns, 61, of Oil City, has been charged with stealing controlled substances—including fentanyl and ketamine—from the Surgery and Laser Center…
Polk woman faces charges for failing to pay funeral expenses, escaping confinement
Rebecca Peterson, 46, of Polk faces multiple felony charges after allegedly keeping $1,420 raised on GoFundMe for her 2021‑deceased daughter’s funeral instead of paying the Franklin…
Recent Deaths 07/02/25
Lynn (Hannold) Uhl, formerly of the Clarion area, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. William Dennis Logue, 65, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/01/25
Meet Aloe! Alouette was born in about January of 2015. He was brought to the shelter by one of our volunteers who had cared for…
Franklin Blues & BBQ scholarships awarded to local students
Franklin Area High School seniors Gaby Laderer and Madi Stewart were each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival Committee during the…
Arkoosh warns of potential phone scam
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting SNAP benefit recipients. Callers impersonating DHS threaten to cancel…
Boil water advisory for East Brady, Rimersburg, and Petrolia
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a boil advisory for East Brady, which also supplies water to Rimersburg and Petrolia. According to…
St. Joseph Church Plans 86th Annual 4th of July Celebration
The 85th annual Lucinda St. Joseph Church July 4th celebration will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds, featuring…
Recent Deaths 07/01/25
Tyler Leroy David Bean, 23, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Deborah E. Chafin, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, June…
Pet of the Day 06/30/25
Meet Ron! Meet Ron, the handsome and friendly feline looking for his forever home! Ron is very affectionate and loves attention. He loves to play…
Recent Deaths 06/30/25
Valerie Jean Sayers, 65, of Cooperstown, passed away June 26, 2025. Lynn Marie, Hepfl, 69, of Clarion, passed away on June 28, 2025. Terry W….
Where the Echo Still Lingers
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever had a flat tire, a busted mower, or a car that made a noise no one could…
Pet of the Day 06/28/25
Meet Kat! Kat is a 4 year old sweetheart. She is very friendly and would be a great addition to any family. She is currently…
Piney Township house total loss after fire
A fire that broke out Thursday evening at a home on Huckleberry Ridge in Piney Township left one person injured and caused a total loss…
Fallen PennDOT workers honored
PennDOT coworkers have created a memorial around a maintenance truck at the District 1‑5 building in Franklin to honor Seth Thomas Baughman, 31, of Polk, and Robert “Rob” D. Greenlee,…
Flag Day event held earlier this month
An Old Fashioned Flag Day event was held earlier this month at the Clarion Veterans Memorial Park. “United We Stand” was a family-friendly event hosted…
Recent Deaths 06/28/25
Barry T. Bell, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Janet M. Fair, 85, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Wednesday,…
Pet of the Day 06/27/25
Meet Wendy! Wendy was born in March of 2025 and, along with her brother, Butters, is looking for their forever home. She is a little…
Nifty at 90: Franklin cabinet maker was known for quality work
James “Jim” Anderson of Franklin will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 27. The youngest of five children, Jim grew up working at his family’s…
Rocky Grove firefighters get pleasant surprise
The life of a firefighter is often fast paced and rigorous, which made the surprise the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department found after returning from…