Pet of the Day 12/20/25
Meet Siddhartha! Siddhartha, aka Sidd, is a big, sweet boy who has had a rough life on the street. Siddhartha looks like an old Norse…
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Truth, Turkey, and Grandma’s Knitting
I have a question for you. How do we tell people the things they might not want to hear, but kind of need to hear….
Recent Deaths 12/20/25
Carol A. Dunlap, 80, of Grove City, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Mary Lee Pleger Hartle, 82, passed away on November 30, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/19/25
Meet Silas! Silas was born in October of 2023. He is a sweet boy, with a sweet and gentle disposition. He gets along well with…
Tree of Hope raises funds for American Cancer Society at Cranberry Mall
The American Cancer Society will offer the public the opportunity of symbolically lighting a bulb on its “Tree of Hope” located near Santa in the…
Relay for Life preps for Daffodil Days
Venango County Relay for Life teams are again supporting those affected by cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser, with Judy Stevenson and…
Keystone High School is ‘Fan Favorite’ in Paint the Plow
PennDOT announced that Keystone High School earned the “Fan Favorite” award in the District 10 Paint the Plow safety outreach contest, with its student-designed snowplow…
Recent Deaths 12/19/25
David J. Wescoat, 88, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Nancy Jane King, 90, of Franklin, passed away on December 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/18/25
Meet Natalie Green! Natalie was born in May of 2024. She is a sweet little girl who loves to be petted and scratched under her…
CATA introduces vanpool program
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority, which also serves Venango County, announced a new vanpool program in partnership with Commute with Enterprise aimed at providing affordable,…
Program dedicates $1.35M to 63rd District
State Rep. Josh Bashline, R-63rd District, announced that more than $1.35 million in funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program…
Recent Deaths 12/18/25
Jack DeWayne Weber, 81, of Dempseytown, passed away on December 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 12/17/25
Meet Ziegler aka “Ziggy”! Ziggy was born in June of 2025. He came to PAWS covered in ticks and so afraid, but you wouldn’t know…
Clarion homicide suspect’s hearing continued again
The preliminary hearing for 34-year-old Chase Steigerwald, the Clarion man who faces a homicide charge in connection to the Nov. 5 death of 45-year-old Rachel…
Truck driver criminally charged; police say man’s vehicle struck tow driver on I-80 in July
Jugraj Singh, 32, of Indianapolis, has been criminally charged in Clarion County in connection with a July 7 Interstate 80 crash in Richland Township that…
Sugarcreek Assistant Borough Manager Speth charged with DUI
James Speth, a former Sugarcreek Borough Council member and current assistant borough manager, has been charged with misdemeanor DUI following a Nov. 26 traffic stop…
Sugarcreek food drive brings in over $1K worth of products
Despite the frigid weather, Sugarcreek Borough Police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, received over $1000 worth of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene…
Cranberry School Board reorganizes
Cranberry Area School Board President Tom Neely was reelected, with Kyle Melat chosen as first vice president and Mark Marterella as second vice president during…
Keystone senior trip under scrutiny as board weighs aspects of annual excursion
The Keystone School Board is considering whether to change its long-standing senior class trip to Washington, D.C., citing cost, participation and academic concerns. While the…
Recent Deaths 12/17/25
Kevin Eric Schilk, 67, passed away December 13, 2025. Joyce J. Nelson Bloom, 82, of Titusville, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Mary “Bessie”…
Recent Deaths 12/16/25
Rexford “Rex” Knight, 64, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday morning, December 14, 2025. Jay F. Gold, 66, of Oil City, passed away Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 12/15/25
Meet Rena! Rena was born in April of 2025 and is learning to get along with the other kitties. She is very vocal and tends…
A Christmas tree that gives
Clintonville Mayor Megan Weber held the borough’s fourth annual community Christmas tree event on Dec. 6. Members of the community decorated the tree with items…
Clarion’s Wreaths Across America Day offers perspective
The National Wreaths Across America Day observance at Clarion Cemetery on Saturday honored local veterans with a focus on remembrance and gratitude, as organizer Noreen…
Recent Deaths 12/15/25
Denise Theresa Blanchette, 62, of Fryburg, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Thomas L. Rennard, 72, of Oil City, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/13/25
Meet McBride! McBride was born in October of 2024 and spent his first year of life looking out for himself. He was recently trapped and…
Recent Deaths 12/13/25
Joyce Ann Drake, 81, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Anthony O. Davis, 81, Oil City, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/12/25
Meet Dorothy Ann aka “Dot”! Dot was born in May of 2025 and is a very sweet little girl. She was very shy when she…
Michigan man charged in death of infant daughter in Franklin; toxicology report identifies meth in bloodstream
A Michigan man, Noah De La Vergne, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and drug offenses following the 2024 death of his 2-month-old…
Free Christmas meals once again available
The Venango County Democratic Party and the Venango-Clarion Chapter of the Northwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation are continuing their tradition of delivering free Christmas meals…
C-L schools shake up things at reorganizational meeting
The Clarion-Limestone School Board’s recent reorganizational meeting brought major leadership changes as newly elected members Bobby Smith and Thomas Walter were sworn in alongside incumbents,…
Recent Deaths 12/12/25
Randall Lee Keister, 78, of Luella, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 12/11/25
Meet Lotus! Lotus was born in April of 2025. She is a loving, outgoing little girl who absolutely loves to be held like a baby…
Snowy weather leads to multiple crashes in Venango, Clarion
Temperatures swinging above and below freezing made roads dangerously slick on Wednesday, leading to a string of crashes and temporary road closures across Venango and…
Venango County Sheriff’s Office AAA Award
Venango County Sheriff Deputies Richard Goldsmith, left, and DevinJohn Crisafi pose with AAA’s Community Traffic Safety Award, which they received on behalf of the sheriff’s…
Recent Deaths 12/11/25
Carl Ellsworth Smith, 78, of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday night, December 9, 2025. William Harry Best, 92, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday,…
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care
This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular winter holiday houseplants. In order to care for indoor winter holiday plants,…
Pet of the Day 12/10/25
Meet Renfri a.k.a. Wren! Renfri was born in July of 2025. She’s always the last kitten to approach, but purrs loudly and loves being pet…
State Senate panel OKs bill on phones in schools
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced Senate Bill 1014, a bipartisan measure requiring public schools to adopt “bell-to-bell” policies prohibiting student cellphone use during…
Recent Deaths 12/10/25
Debra L. (Morrison) Trent, 66, of Oil City, passed away on Monday morning, December 8, 2025. Gary L. Vanistendael, 71, of Harrisville, formerly of the…
Pet of the Day 12/09/25
Meet Nivellen aka “Niblet”! Niblet was born in July of 2025 and is a sweet, funny little guy. He’s very playful and plays until he…
Gary Bickerstaff to play at Billy’s Has Karma
Gary Bickerstaff will play at Billy’s has Karma from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. There is a $5 cover at the door, and food and…
Franklin cheerleaders to hold food drive
The Franklin Senior High Winter Cheerleaders will be holding a food drive Monday to benefit Community Services of Venango County in Oil City and the…
Recent Deaths 12/09/25
Patricia E. Rinkus, 69, of Franklin, passed away on December 4, 2025. Terry D. Wenner, 80, of Oil City, passed away Sunday morning, December 7,…
Pet of the Day 12/08/25
Meet Okra! Okra was born in August of 2025. He is a beautiful Classic Silver Tabby and is super friendly and affectionate. He was born…
Recent Deaths 12/08/25
Patty Ellen Gallagher, 69, of Franklin, passed away on December 4, 2025. Judith “Judy” Ann Wolfgang, 77, of Warren, passed away on December 1, 2025….
Pet of the Day 12/06/25
Meet Eggplant a.k.a. Eggy! Eggy was born in August of 2025. He is such a sweet little guy with his striking dark gray fur and…
Titusville Council on the Arts to host two free holiday shows at Pitt-Titusville
The Titusville Council on the Arts will present two free holiday performances at the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville on Dec. 10 and 17….
North Clarion School Board reappoints president, vice president
The North Clarion School Board held its annual reorganizational meeting Wednesday, unanimously re-electing Scott Daum as president and Jeff Barron as vice president, and appointing…
Red Light, Green Light, Gratitude
Last week, I talked about noticing. How travel, or even someone else’s travel story, can jolt us out of autopilot. And it is amazing when noticing leads…