Pet of the Day 11/18/25
Meet Clover! Meet Clover, the affectionate and friendly pup with a playful spirit! Clover will brighten your day with her energetic and playful nature. She’s…
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$100K Mega Millions ticket sold locally
Kristyak’s Korner in Sandy Lake Borough sold a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $100,000 for the Nov. 14 drawing, according to a news release from…
OC man gets hefty prison term on child porn charges
Jonathan Alexander Masters, a 28-year-old Oil City man, was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison on child pornography charges after pleading guilty to…
Doing some light work on the Cranberry Christmas tree
Christmas lights began to be draped over the Cranberry Township community Christmas tree on Monday. The evergreen was set in place in front of the…
C-L students find roaring success with Lion Manufacturing
Visitors from as far as California attended an open house at Clarion-Limestone High School to explore Lion Manufacturing, a student-run enterprise now in its third…
Recent Deaths 11/18/25
Herb Dascombe, formerly of Knox, passed away on November 7, 2025. Sandra “Sandy” Sue Ray, 77, of Davis Road in Titusville, passed away on Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 11/17/25
Meet Blackie & Bandit! Blackie & Bandit are currently living in their home alone with a doggy door to go in and out. Their mom…
2 organizations team up to provide holiday gifts
Pennies from Heaven, now in its 30th year, has partnered with the Clarion Kindness Project to help working Clarion County families and single parents provide…
Tionesta rings in the season
Santa Claus made an early stop in Tionesta on Saturday for “Christmas in the Village,” delighting kids and adults alike. Most of the town’s specialty…
Recent Deaths 11/17/25
Ann M. “Mig” Boyle, formerly of Oil City, died November 12, 2025. Maxine Martin Heidler, 80, of Shippenville, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Jackalyn…
Pet of the Day 11/15/25
Meet Izzy Biggs! Izzy Biggs was born in April of 2023. She is incredibly overweight and is not happy about being at PAWS. By all…
3 former Primary Health officials plead guilty to fraud charges
Three former Primary Health Network executives — ex-CEOs Drew Pierce and Jack Laeng, and former facilities manager Mark Marriott — pleaded guilty in federal court…
Franklin Precision Castings celebrates 40 years of manufacturing prevision investment castings
Franklin Precision Castings is celebrating 40 years in precision investment casting, evolving from its roots as an 1878 sand foundry and later a glass mold…
Rest, Reconnection, and Renewal
By Rachel Brosnahan You’ve likely gotten used to hearing Selina’s voice in these behind-the-scenes stories, but this week I’m stepping in to share a story…
Recent Deaths 11/15/25
Thomas Richard Abrams, 54, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Douglas Edward Taylor, 60, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025….
Pet of the Day 11/14/25
Meet Poe! Meet Poe, a loving and friendly boy who will melt your heart! This affectionate pup is a fifty-pound lap dog, always up for…
Pitt-Titusville supporters
From left, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel, Trustee Emerita Suzy Broadhurst, Jim Broadhurst and Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Nancy Merritt are seen at…
Franklin opts to keep historic light pole style
Franklin City Council chose not to support PennDOT’s request to replace the city’s historic-style streetlights at the Liberty Street intersections of 12th and 13th streets…
Recent Deaths 11/14/25
Kenra Angelina Janise Miller, 69, of Seneca, formerly of Franklin and Erie, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025. Daniel Nelson Patton, 69, of…
Pet of the Day 11/13/25
Meet Twix! Twix is a 6 year old boy that lost his mom. He is a very friendly cat, he loves to give hugs and…
Franklin man accused of sexually assaulting girl following DNA match
A 35-year-old Franklin man, Benjamin Donaldson, has been charged with multiple felonies including rape and sexual assault after a girl under 16 reported being assaulted…
Recent Deaths 11/13/25
Leland Gray Hoover, 71, of Franklin, died on Monday, November 10, 2025. Dale Francis Stover, 79, formerly of Knox, PA, and Chagrin Falls, OH, passed…
Pet of the Day 11/12/25
Meet Major Babydoll! Major Babydoll was born in 2014. She is a stunning little girl who came to the shelter in August with her buddy,…
Infant formula recall is linked to botulism
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about a national investigation into 13 cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula,…
Winter Garden Activity Guide
Even in winter, planning, equipment preparation, and care of trees and shrubs can help get gardeners ready for the growing season. Planning Finalize your…
Recent Deaths 11/12/25
Barry L. Proctor, 71, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Rosalie K. “Rose” Markle, 82, formerly of Carlton, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 11/11/25
Meet Dawndi! Dawndi is a sweet and friendly cat looking for a forever family of her own. She is very affectionate and loves head rubs,…
Franklin High School puts out call for artists
The Franklin Area School District is seeking original two-dimensional artwork — such as paintings, drawings, textiles, or printmaking — from artists 18 and older for…
Recent Deaths 11/11/25
The Rev. Robert Samuel Williams, Major, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), of Pleasantville, died in his 70s on November 5, 2025. Donna D. Micoletti, 70, of…
Pet of the Day 11/10/25
Meet Smudge! Smudge is a sweet boy. He was living with a group of feral cats and was being attacked on a daily basis. Smudge…
State beautification contest open to students
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced its annual Litter Hawk Youth Award Program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, encouraging environmental stewardship and creativity. This…
Oil City Class of 1965 celebrates 60 years
The Oil City High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th class reunion on October 25th at the Knights of Columbus in Oil City. Members…
Cranberry Class of 1975
The Cranberry High School Class of 1975 recently held its 50th class reunion at Cross Creek Resort. Sixty classmates along with spouses and friends were…
Recent Deaths 11/10/25
Robert W. Brown Jr., 62, of Oil City, passed away on November 8, 2025. Cheryl Tarr, 77, of Tionesta, passed away on November 8, 2025….
Pet of the Day 11/08/25
Meet Feisty! Feisty was born in August of 2020. Despite her name, she is gentle, friendly, and very sweet. She would love to be part…
Keystone, Redbank students take top 2 spots at STEM event
High school students from across the region, including teams from Keystone and Redbank Valley, gathered at PennWest Clarion for the Steelers STEM: Powering Pittsburgh competition,…
Waterline break in Franklin
A crew from the City of Franklin water network looks for the source of a water main break near the intersection of 12th and Liberty…
OC Veterans Day event will include launch of banner program
Oil City will honor veterans Tuesday with its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony, beginning at Justus Park and ending at the Oil City VFW,…
Recent Deaths 11/08/25
William J. “Sonny” Wheeler, 77, of Franklin, passed away on November 5, 2025. Harry M. “Mike” McClelland, 83, of Franklin, passed away the morning of…
Pet of the Day 11/07/25
Meet Loreena! This sweet girl is looking for a forever family to call her own. Loreena is friendly but does take a bit of time…
Core Goods’ Farm to Neighbor fund sees overwhelming response
Core Goods’ new Farm to Neighbor Fund in Oil City saw an overwhelming response on its first day, prompting owner Ashley Sheffer to temporarily scale…
Cranberry seniors hone their interview skills
Nearly 80 students at Cranberry Area High School met with representatives from about 30 area businesses and agencies for mock interviews at the school. Students…
Recent Deaths 11/07/25
Holly L. (Hazlett) Sibble, 55, of Townville, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Clark F. Pearson, 75, of 122 Beech Road, St. Marys, passed…
Pet of the Day 11/06/25
Meet French Fry! French Fry was found in the McDonald’s drive thru. He was run over and in bad shape. Thanks to a kind soul,…
Police investigate ‘serious incident’ in Clarion
Clarion State Police and Clarion Borough Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred around the 300 block of Main Street in Clarion. Police and…
14 inducted into Franklin National Honor Society
Fourteen students were inducted into the Franklin Area High School National Honor Society last week. They are (front, from left) Rachel Thomas, Ava Ritchey, Gabrielle…
Recent Deaths 11/06/25
Charles Augustus McDonough Jr., 75, of Oil City, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. Walter S. “Butch” Confer, 82, of Parker, passed away Tuesday morning,…
Pet of the Day 11/05/25
Meet Barry Dort! Barry was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings, Enid, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Ajax. He is a…
North Clarion School District explores tax anticipation note
The North Clarion School Board directed Superintendent Steve Young to explore a $3 million tax revenue anticipation note in case the ongoing state budget impasse…
Clarion County woman to host book release event
Clarion County author Sky Fisher will host a free story time and craft event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sparrow Books in Clarion…