Around The County

From staff reports Public Masses remain suspended in the Erie Catholic Diocese, but adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions are available at several times…

From staff reports Oil City resident Carolyn Terrill said she, like most mothers across the country, was feeling down at the prospect of celebrating Mother’s…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City officials are keeping a close eye on revenues in light of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the…

From staff reports As all 13 counties in the Erie Catholic Diocese have moved into the state’s yellow phase for reopening, Bishop Lawrence T. Persico…

From staff reports State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, (R-21) of Oil City, is one of four state senators who offered strong support for a lawsuit by…

The Venango Training and Development Center received a delivery of donated bagels, donuts, pastries, muffins and jellies April 30 from Mays Insurance and Farmer’s Daughters…

By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council welcomed a familiar face back into the fold Wednesday with the appointment of former council president Bogan…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Game Commission will reopen its Northwest Region office in Franklin on Friday. The commission will also reopen shooting ranges on…

From staff reports Child Development Centers has begun the process of reopening its Department of Human Services-licensed centers in Venango and Crawford counties. After careful…

From staff reports A vehicle parade celebrating the 50-year wedding anniversary of Franklin residents James and Susan Ring drove through the streets of Franklin Saturday…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Financial donations to help purchase food pantry items have picked up at the Community Services of Venango County agency…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A motorcade of honking cars and cheering riders snaked past Rick Cook’s house on Oil City’s Englewood Avenue on…

From staff reports All lanes of Route 8 southbound are expected to be closed from the intersection of Route 8 and the Polk Cutoff Road…

From staff reports The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been…

From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council is accepting audition packets for its annual Taste of Talent competition. While the council isn’t sure yet…

By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin School Board members approved a number of financial matters during their virtual meeting Monday. In preparation for discussions on…

From staff reports The state Department of Environmental Protection began its 2020 black fly suppression program last week. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying…

By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer As informal parades become more and more part of daily life under social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, one local…

From staff reports Cranberry School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday via a virtual platform. The meeting will be conducted…

From staff reports What is called the 2-1-1 service was launched by the United Way of Venango County in May 2017. It is available 24/7…