Three friends from the Oil City High School Class of 1949, who graduated 75 years ago, met for lunch last weekend at the Log Cabin in Seneca. The trio includes (from left) Barb Lowry Perry, Louise Carrier Sheatz and Abbie Beary Porterfield.
1949 Oil City grads meet for lunch
No one injured in fire at Franklin residence
A fire broke out at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of a residence at 312 Sixth St. in Franklin on Wednesday. The Franklin Fire Department…
Pet of the Day 06/27/24
Meet Annie Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high energy, 4 year old australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would…
Brookville police issue scam warning
Brookville police have warned the public about a scam where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers using spoofing applications to mimic local police department phone numbers…
Gems Donation Station closing
Gems Donation Station, the second-hand store located at 534 Allegheny Blvd. just outside of Franklin, is in its last week of sales before it closes…
More detail provided on Vonada’s salary
The Cranberry Area School District announced a 3.5% raise for Superintendent Bill Vonada, bringing his annual salary to $144,015. This raise was part of the…
Taste of Talent opening night postponed
The opening night of Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent competition was postponed due to severe weather, and is now rescheduled for July 3 at 7…
‘The Music Man’ starts today in Titusville
The Titusville Summer Theater will present “The Music Man today through Sunday at Titusville High School’s Colestock Auditorium. Kevin Vinson and Shandi Fakhoury, playing Harold…
Shrimp cakes with honey lemon aioli
Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty! Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans,…
Recent Deaths 06/27/24
Martha Jane Myers, 90, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, June 25. Joanne M. Meagher, 85, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25,…
Pet of the Day 06/26/24
Meet Delores Many cats at Clarion P.A.W.S. were rescued from the Godot Sanctuary in May of 2018. Delores was one of those cats. She is…
Franklin School Board OKs salary hikes, other personnel matters
At Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting, various personnel and employment matters were addressed, including salary increases of 2.5% for several district employees and $1,000 contributions…
Meeting planned for OC Library front steps project
Two local artists will host a public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Oil City Library community room for those interested in helping to…
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Grove board approves final budget with no tax hike
The Valley Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, maintaining the millage rate at 12.8437 and keeping taxes steady. The $16.93 million budget marks…
Tionesta Market Village to hold movie night Saturday
The Tionesta Market Village will hold its first movie night of the summer at dusk Saturday. “FernGully: The Last Rain Forest” will be shown. Stephanie…
CASA sponsors Two Mile Community Day
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Venango County hosted a “Community Day” for the first time Monday at Two Mile Run County Park. The event…
Church camp scheduled for July
The Peniel Holiness Camp Meeting in Conneautville will run from July 18 to July 28, starting with a concert by The Belles of Harmony Trio….
CL School Road to close for pipe replacement
PennDOT maintenance crews will replace a cross pipe and close a portion of CL School Road (Route 2015) just south of Henderson in Clarion County…
South Side neighborhood group holds kids pool party
The South Side Neighborhood Association held its annual community kids pool blast party Sunday at the Hasson Heights swimming pool in Oil City. About 400…
Foxburg gallery to present ‘Mothers & Daughters’ exhibit
The Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg is showcasing an exhibit titled “Mothers & Daughters: One Family. Four Generations of Women. 100 Years of Art” from…
New Bethlehem man dies in Monroe Township crash
A crash in Monroe Township on Saturday morning resulted in the death of Norman T. Mitchell, 32, of New Bethlehem, and serious injuries to his…
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit! What could make a long day sitting by the pool or an afternoon at the beach even better?…
Recent Deaths 06/25/24
Paul David O’Neil “Big Otis”, 68, of Shippenville, died on June 21, 2024. Ronald Kurt Kinzler, age 54, of Tionesta, formerly of Warrendale, passed away…
Recent Deaths 06/24/24
Lois Ann Carr, 66, of Franklin, passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Franklin announces 4th of July Festivities
Franklin’s Liberty Fest, the city’s annual celebration of America’s birthday, returns this Wednesday and runs through July 4, concluding with the “Thunder Over Franklin” fireworks…
Pet of the Day 06/24/24
Meet Zander Zander and his two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now he is ready to find his new forever…
Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake
Dive into dairy with this cheesy dinner creation. There’s no denying the appeal of dairy in home cooking. Dairy helps make foods silky, creamy…
Pet of the Day 06/22/24
Meet Bandit Bandit is an 8 year old mini schnauzer. He weighs 31 pounds. Bandit has never lived with anyone but his mom. He lived…
Nells Crafts to move out of mall
After 28 years at the Cranberry Mall, Nell’s Crafts is relocating to 7263 Route 322 in Cranberry due to declining foot traffic and the mall’s…
Lane closures set for Brookville I-80 bridge project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I have announced lane closures for the I-80 North Fork Bridges project in Jefferson County. The…
Creamy Rice With Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes
Recent Deaths 06/22/24
Woman accused of ethnic intimidation for threatening man
Pet of the Day 06/21/24
Beating the heat at pools
Crusty Mac and Cheese
Recent Deaths 06/21/24
