Man sentenced for drug trafficking near school, day care
A former Sharon resident was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking within 1,000 feet of an elementary school and…
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Recent Deaths 10/01/25
Charles Jackson Fry, 82, of Franklin (Cranberry Township), died on Sunday, September 28, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 09/30/25
Meet Destiny Rose! Destiny Rose is a sweet and friendly cat looking for a forever home of her own. She does enjoy attention but is…
Clarion Alzheimer’s walk raises $33,600
Around 200 people gathered at Lost in the Wilds Brewing in Shippenville on Thursday for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Clarion event, which raised…
Grove City College: No campus gun incident
According to Grove City College’s social media page, no evidence was found by law enforcement to confirm a report of an individual with a gun…
Franklin Area High School graduate releases first album
Franklin Area High School graduate Gabe Taylor has taken the first big step in his music career with the release of his debut album, Rock…
Recent Deaths 09/30/25
Misty Marie (Ward) Ketcham, 38, and her unborn baby, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Jason Lester Cox, 50, passed away…
Pet of the Day 09/29/25
Meet Wizzer! Wizzer was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with his siblings: Fidget & Roly Poly. He is a lovely, puffy…
Recent Deaths 09/29/25
James D. “Jim” Stephens, 80, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Thomas “Tom” Edward Shiner Sr., 92, of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 09/27/25
Meet Jyn! Meet Jyn! This sweet lady is looking for a forever home of her own. Jyn is FIV+, which means she would need to…
Allegheny National Forest ATV trails to close for season
The U.S. Forest Service will close all ATV and Off-Highway Motorcycle trails in Allegheny National Forest for the season at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Exceptions include…
Small Miracles and Happy Accidents
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation This summer hasn’t just been about things breaking down (belts, bolts, my patience…), but even more it’s been about what…
Recent Deaths 09/27/25
Dennis Lee Morgan, 80, of Mayport, passed away on Friday morning, September 26, 2025. Bruce W. Reynolds, 90, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday evening,…
Pet of the Day 09/26/25
Meet Randy! Randy was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Darnell, Ear & Catalina. She is a lovely little…
Recent Deaths 09/26/25
Dave McMullen, 71, of Hendersonville, passed away September 18, 2025. Gerald “Jerry” Lee Woods, 79, of Franklin, passed away on September 24, 2025. Martin J….
Pet of the Day 09/25/25
Meet Claire and Charlee! This energetic, playful, and very affectionate pair of kittens is looking for a forever family to call their own. They love…
‘Singin’ In the Rain’ comes to the Barrow-Civic Theatre
“Singin’ In the Rain,” a 1952 American musical, is an entertaining mix of romance and comedy. Two popular silent movie stars, Don and Lina, are…
Dog dies in Oakland house fire; no one injured
One dog died in a house fire at 217 Deets School Road in Oakland Township on Tuesday evening, however no one else was injured. According…
Surgery puts woman back on the road to an active life
After a near-paralyzing fall in early 2024, 56-year-old Jill Moore of Shippenville underwent spine surgery by Dr. Jacob Smith at UPMC Northwest that restored her…
Recent Deaths 09/25/25
Laynee Grace McFeaters, 2 months, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 09/24/25
Meet Cliff! Meet Cliff, a bundle of joy with a heartwarming spirit! This little guy is a ray of sunshine, bringing laughter and love wherever…
Grove City resident pleads guilty to child exploitation
A Grove City man, Michael William Boston, 40, pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material, including more than 1,500…
Knox Council revamps public comment policy
Knox Borough Council has adopted a new public comment policy, allowing 20 minutes for agenda and nonagenda remarks, with five minutes per speaker. The move…
To Deadhead or Not? Your Final Answer is…
Deadheading is a gardening term that defines the process of removing faded or dead flowers from plants. Deadheading is a process of pruning by…
Recent Deaths 09/24/25
Gayla M. Page, 65, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2025 Thomas Charles “Turbo” Hearn, 71, of Knox, passed away on September 22,…
Pet of the Day 09/23/25
Meet Fidget! Fidget was born in March of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Roly Poly & Wizzer. She has grown into an…
Man found deceased during police welfare check
Several Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a welfare check in the 1300 block of Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township on Monday after a mention…
Recent Deaths 09/23/25
Thomas Mould, 73, of Emlenton, passed away on September 16, 2025. Sylvia A. Knight, 81, of Barkeyville, passed away on September 20, 2025. Barbara V….
Pet of the Day 09/22/25
Meet Silas! This handsome orange boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Silas is very affectionate and playful. He loves attention…
Seneca couple set records at 5K run
Ryan and Sara Irwin of Seneca, married just over three years, both set record times to win the men’s and women’s divisions at the third…
Town goes nuts for 3 days
New Bethlehem celebrated its annual Peanut Butter Festival with three days of fun, honoring the town’s peanut butter roots. Nearly 100 vendors filled Gumtown Park,…
Recent Deaths 09/22/25
Carolyn J. Starcher, 63, of Oil City, passed away Friday September 19, 2025. Kevin Eugene Carter, 64, of McGuire Memorial Home, New Brighton, and formerly…
Pet of the Day 09/20/25
Meet Norm! Hey there, it’s Norm here, and I’m on the lookout for my furever family! I’m an affectionate and playful pup who loves nothing…
20th Annual Coon and Fox Festival
Bluegrass and brass instruments combined for an evening of live performances at the Venango County Coon and Fox Club on Friday evening. Mostly Brass kicked…
The Humility of Heavy Equipment
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Here’s a confession: until this summer, I had never driven a skid loader in my life. Not a little one,…
Recent Deaths 09/20/25
David A. Aikins, 51, of Glenshaw, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 09/19/25
Meet Catalina! Catalina was born in April of 2025 and came to PAWS with her siblings: Darnell, Earl & Randy. She is an adorable little…
3 men, 1 woman accused of couch theft in Rocky Grove
Four people — Scott Heckathorne, John A. Wilson II, Charles Swatek, and Benita Peters — have been charged in connection with a Rocky Grove apartment…
45th reunion held for Franklin High School Class of 1980
The Franklin High School Class of 1980 held its 45th reunion on Aug. 30 at Trails to Ales 2 in downtown Franklin. Pictured are Barb…
Recent Deaths 09/19/25
John E. morgan, 94, of Franklin, died Tuesday night, September 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 09/18/25
Meet Lilly! Lilly is a sweet kitty looking for a forever family of her own. She is curious and loves to explore. She can be…
Police seeking Kwik Fill burglar
Franklin state police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary of the Kwik Fill gas station at 3670 State…
Proactive health measures taken at UPMC Northwest event
The “Especially for You” health expo, hosted Wednesday by UPMC Northwest and local health organizations at the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, drew a strong turnout…
Recent Deaths 09/18/25
Donna Banner Hartzell, of Clarion, passed away on September 16, 2025. Robert D. Lineman, 91, of Cranberry, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. Delores “Dee”…
Pet of the Day 09/17/25
Meet Lemur! Lemur was born in June of 2023. She came to PAWS as a new mom with a whole herd of Cow Kitties under…
Titusville welcomes new teachers
The Titusville Area School District welcomed 14 new teachers during Monday’s school board meeting, with each introducing themselves and their subjects. Superintendent Stephanie Keebler noted…
Paint Township Rail 66 connector moves forward
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $17,500 grant to Paint Township supervisors to fund a feasibility study for a Rail 66 Connector Trail. The study…
Recent Deaths 09/17/25
Nathaniel Donovan Bingman, 29, died on September 9, 2025. Betty Deane Walters Zinz, of Brookdale Retirement Community, Lakewood, NY, formerly of Clarendon, died Saturday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/16/25
Meet Nate! Meet Nate, a wonderful male dog who is eager to find his forever family. With a heart as big as the great outdoors,…
Time expires on Knox parking meters
Knox Borough Council has voted to remove its aging coin-operated parking meters, which officially expired Sept. 2, opting instead to maintain a three-hour parking limit…