Around The County

Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…

Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…

Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…

Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…

The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…

Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…

The Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed plans for the makerspace at 100 Seneca, with makerspace manager Marcy Hall working on its design. Due to…

Major Morgan Plus Max Schang, who will perform blues and soft rock tunes, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to…

Brayden Buzard, an Oil City High School junior, has been awarded the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of Gold” Memorial Award, which honors a student who…

Clarion resident Frank Randy Bouch’s mixed-media piece “The Life of a Bee” was the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the pollinator category during…

The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and the Oil City Arts Council are hosting the 16th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival on March…

Students from Venango Technology Center won 29 medals at the SkillsUSA District 10 competition last month across various technical and trade categories. Gold medalists included…

Community Playhouse, Inc. will present its annual Honky Tonk show, Bringing Back Broadway, on Feb. 21-23 at Moose Lodge 78 in Oil City. Directed by…

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jonathan Haag, 33, of Stoneboro, found inspiration to write his first novel, All of It, a grim-dark post-apocalyptic story exploring hope…

The Miss Sligo Valentine 2025 pageant, held at the Sligo Area Recreation Center, featured 21 contestants aged 3 to 13 who collected 1,119 personal care…

Juniors and seniors at West Forest and East Forest high schools can earn dual enrollment college credits through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s College…

At a Clarion County commissioners’ meeting, concerns were raised about the courthouse renovation project’s timeline and budget, with officials acknowledging potential delays and a six-figure…

The ninth annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin featured over 140 original artworks from 76 artists, with a special…

The winners of the annual Franklin Elks Lodge #110’s Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest, this year held Jan. 11 in the Franklin High School gym,…

The Bus Brothers, made up of Joe Thompson and Nathaniel Licht, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m….

Patricia D. Wirth of Oil City is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Born in Mount Pleasant and raised in Sharpsburg, she later settled in Franklin,…

The 2024 Oil Valley Film Festival, held online from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, showcased 24 films from nine countries in competitive categories for narrative…

Lion Manufacturing, a student-run enterprise at Clarion-Limestone High School, has been invited to Capitol Hill Manufacturing Day in Washington, D.C., by the Northwest Industrial Resources…

The Clarion Chamber of Business and Industry will host its annual Women in Business Expo from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the…

Cranberry Area School District students (center, from left) Leighton Anderson, Jackson Flinchbaugh and Elliana Cotherman each were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort…

Bridge Builders Community Foundations has partnered with 40 other Pennsylvania community foundations to launch the PA Giving Pledge, encouraging residents to leave at least 5%…

Mason Levi, an acoustic artist from Titusville, will play at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. There is…

A winter storm hit northwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday night, bringing snow, ice, and hazardous road conditions. Venango County reported nine weather-related crashes, while an ongoing…

Members of the Cranberry Area High School Winter Formal court have been announced. The Winter Formal will be held at the school on Saturday, Feb….

Franklin On Ice returns to Fountain Park on Saturday, Feb. 8, bringing a stunning display of ice sculptures, live carvings, and winter festivities. Sponsored by…

It is rare when a parent shares a birthday with a child and even more rare when a grandparent also has the same birthday as…

Lakeview High School’s theatre department will present Roald Dahl’s *Matilda: The Musical* on Feb. 27-28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets…

Juvenile Characteristics, a five-piece Americana roots rock band that performs a mix of originals and covers, will play at the Billy’s has Karma concert series…

The renovated Circle K Travel Center at the Strattanville exit of I-80 has transformed a long-vacant brownfield into a thriving business. Instead of building new,…

Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has launched its first Special Olympics Pennsylvania Interscholastic Unified Sports (IUS) bocce team, marking a milestone for inclusivity in Venango…

The following students at Christian Life Academy were named to the principal’s list and honor roll for the second-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade 3 —…

Nancy Blauser, born on Jan. 26, 1935, is a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who has spent her life dedicated to family, faith, and community….

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Financial Aid staff, in conjunction with other area counselors, will offer a free FAFSA completion workshop from 5:30 to…

Shirley Heath, born Jan. 25, 1935, grew up on her family’s farm in Clarion County and built a life centered around family, community, and service….

The Lakeview Area Public Library in Sandy Lake will hold several upcoming events. Chess Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 1 and…