Pet of the Day 06/14/25
Meet Oreck! Oreck is a very sweet and laid back cat. He likes being pet and will make a great couch companion. A warm lap…
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Disc golf idea tossed around in Clarion County
Pastor Tom Switzer, an avid disc golf enthusiast, proposed building a disc golf course at Clarion County Park during a public commissioners meeting. Highlighting the…
Juneteenth speaker at PennWest Clarion places focus on unity
Brandon K. Wiley, CEO of Opened Eyes and mental health therapist, delivered a powerful keynote at PennWest Clarion’s Juneteenth Jubilee, sharing his personal struggles with…
Recent Deaths 06/14/25
Jill Renee Shultz, 55, of Sandy Lake, passed away on June 8, 2025. Lisa Diann Heffern, 58, of Polk, passed away on June 12, 2025….
Redevelopment: 3 Pitfalls Worth Rethinking
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever raised an eyebrow at the word “redevelopment,” you’re not alone. We’ve all seen the news stories where…
Pet of the Day 06/13/25
Meet Spyro! Looking for a new fur-iend? Look no further than Spyro! This adult male is the perfect companion for someone looking for a smart,…
IBO Archery Championship returns to Two Mile Run Country Park
The second leg of the International Bowhunting Organization’s Triple Crown Championship returns to Two Mile Run County Park this weekend for the eighth year, drawing…
New store near Oil City appeals to those hunting for a deal
Flea Flickers, a new discount store, has opened at 424 State Route 8 near Oil City, offering general merchandise like small appliances and holding a…
Recent Deaths 06/13/25
Raymond Baughman, 81, of Limestone Twp., Clarion County, passed away. Leonard G. “Mike” Siegel, 84, of Marble, passed away June 11, 2025. Mary E. Baker…
Pet of the Day 06/12/25
Meet Ebony! Hello, my name is Ebony. The dog warden brought me here in a trap and I was so very scared. I am still…
Rocky Grove graduate co-authors new book
Rocky Grove High School alumna Deanna Kelly, a renowned psychiatric researcher and director at the University of Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, is set to release…
Recent Deaths 06/12/25
Michael Alan Haney, 71, of Bissell Avenue in Oil City, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025. Olive A. Lowers, 101, of the Caring…
Pet of the Day 06/11/25
Meet Avalanche! Avalanche is a friendly and funny girl who loves to make her humans laugh. She is full of energy and has a playful…
Recent Deaths 06/11/25
Rita Louise Kiehl, 80, of Kossuth, passed away on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025. Homer H. Page, 90, passed away on June 9, 2025. Delores…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
Pet of the Day 06/10/25
Meet Bean! Bean is a smart and playful adult dog. She is very affectionate and loves to give kisses. Bean is an intelligent dog who…
Family returns to Miss Glitter pageant
The Elder women showcased grace and resilience during their return to the recent Miss Glitter 2025 pageant in Chicora. The event, in its 13th year,…
North Clarion graduate receives scholarship
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission announced Addison Siegel, a North Clarion High School graduate, is the winner of the $1,000 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship…
Drugs, African wildcats seized in Clearfield County
Two Clearfield County residents, Jennifer Dixon and Nicholas Rumsey, were arrested on drug trafficking and child endangerment charges after authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and…
Recent Deaths 06/10/25
Lanny Hudson, 74, passed away on June 8, 2025. George Walter Ekis, 79, of Franklin, passed away on June 8, 2025. Anna Marie Brumbaugh, 84,…
Pet of the Day 06/09/25
Meet Knight! Looking for a new knight in shining armor? Look no further than this handsome fella, Knight! Knight is a sweet, athletic, and loyal…
Bigfoot leaves his impression in Marienville over the weekend
Thousands of Bigfoot fans descended on Marienville over the weekend for the fifth annual Bigfoot Festival, which featured speakers like “Turtleman” and researchers from shows…
Work moving ahead at new Two Cousins
The future new home of Two Cousins Pizza has been steadily rising in Cranberry over the past several weeks. Next to Hepler’s Meats, the new…
Recent Deaths 06/09/25
Vickie L. Pentz, 68, of Emlenton, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025. Terry Lee Dittman, 77, of Knox, passed away early Saturday morning, June…
Pet of the Day 06/08/25
Meet Lou! This sweet and loving boy is looking for his forever home. Lou is FIV+, which means he would need to be the only…
Greenways honors award winners
Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 2025 Annual Greenways Awards held in Cochranton, including Franklin resident Susan M. Hilton, who was named Volunteer…
Sugarcreek police promote mental health awareness through ice bucket challenge
Sugarcreek police officers proved they were up for a challenge that was laid on them by Venango County Human Services, as the officers on Thursday…
It was a fun-filled First Friday in Oil City
Despite rainy weather, Oil City’s first-ever First Friday event drew a steady crowd to the city’s North Side, where more than 15 vendors and local…
Recent Deaths 06/08/25
Frank A. Weber, 59, of Lake City and formerly of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, 66, of…
Our Community Has SO Many Stories to Tell
These past few weeks, we’ve taken you along with us – into my head (yikes), into sticky-note reminders and sideways video adventures, and into the…
Pet of the Day 06/06/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
East Forest announces top students
Aletta Summers and Peighton Trout have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the East Forest High School Class of 2025. Summers, an active member of…
Titusville announces top students
John J. Herman and Danielle E. Keebler have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Titusville High School Class of 2025. Herman, a multi-sport athlete…
West Forest announces top students
Zachary Carll and Colter Bayle have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the West Forest High School Class of 2025. Carll, a standout student,…
Recent Deaths 06/06/25
Clay A. Geib, 50, of Oil City, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. John Andrew Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away March 16, 2025….
Pet of the Day 06/05/25
Meet Kinkajou! If you’re looking for a new playmate, Kinkajou is the friend you’ve been searching for! This affectionate and friendly pup loves to play…
Vo-tech seniors receive certificates
Venango Technology Center honored its Class of 2025, comprising 191 seniors from seven area high schools, during two certificate ceremonies on May 28. Along with…
CHS students enjoy new club
Eight Cranberry High School students joined the new Cranberry Clay Busters trap shooting club this year, practicing weekly at Allegheny Valley Sportsman Association in Tionesta…
Rocky Grove names top students
Ava Bower and Kye Winslow have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2025. Both completed accelerated/dual enrollment…
Police warn of text scam
State police are warning about a text scam where fraudsters pose as the Pennsylvania DMV or Turnpike, claiming users owe traffic fees. The texts threaten…
Cressmans contribute ‘major gift’ to Pitt-Titusville
Barry E. and Lynn J. Cressman of Titusville have pledged a major gift to the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville to support its future…
Theft case involving stolen truck and stolen cooking oil held for court
Two New York men, Freymi Hernandez and Raynier Jimenez, are headed to court after being pulled over in a stolen box truck on I-80 in…
Recent Deaths 06/05/25
Timothy Glenn Goodman, 58, of 7 East Second Street, Oil City, passed away on June 3, 2025. Ruthann Whitling Hartzell, 75, of St. Petersburg, Clarion…
Pet of the Day 06/04/25
Meet Reese! Looking for a new workout buddy? Look no further than Reese, your new athletic, friendly, and playful pal! This adult dog has lots…
A-C Valley grad earns Eagle Scout honor
Andrew Stevenson, of Nickleville, celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor held Saturday at Grace E.C. Church in Nineveh. For…
Top graduates announced at Oil City
Jackson Dilks and Jadyn White have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Oil City High School’s Class of 2025. Dilks, an award-winning scholar, athlete, and…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman’s zest is focused on family, sports, dogs
Bette M. Keefer of Franklin is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and her loved ones are honoring her vibrant life in the “Nifty at 90”…
CEC announces 2025 scholarship winners
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced its 2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. The scholarship winners include Kaylee Baker of Keystone High School, Max Formaini of…
Local Peace Corps volunteer seeks to expand school in Africa
Franklin native and Peace Corps volunteer Emily Irons is currently serving in Uganda, where she teaches at an overcrowded primary school with 1,250 students. Recognizing…
Seventh Street serves up unique sundae
Students at Seventh Street Elementary celebrated their reading achievements in a sweet way—by turning principal Amy Highfield into a human sundae. As part of the…