Sander’s Market eliminating round-the-clock hours
From staff reports The owners of Sander’s Market in Franklin confirmed Monday that the store will no longer be operating 24 hours a day. “It’s…
Around The County
Agriculture workshops set in Clarion, Venango counties
From staff reports Free workshops on manure management for people with farms of all sizes are scheduled in Clarion and Venango counties. The programs are…
Groundhog Day more than a celebration of early spring
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It may seem unusual to have a wedding on Groundhog Day, but for Kelsey and Thomas Stark, of Murrysville, it…
Free cancer support group to meet monthly
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is offering a free cancer support group for cancer patients and survivors as well as their family members and caregivers….
Weather Discovery Center is science’s answer to Phil
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Thousands of people were expected to make the trek to Gobbler’s Knob on Saturday morning to witness Punxsutawney Phil’s predication…
Forest County 4-H seeks volunteers
From staff reports The Forest County 4-H program is in search of adult volunteers to lead clubs. The Forest County program averages 50 members who…
National Fuel customers to see rate increase
From staff reports National Fuel customers will see an increase in their latest natural gas heating bills. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. announced Thursday that…
Many offices up for election in Venango County
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer 2019 primary election listings in Venango County number in the hundreds with the open slots ranging from county row…
Franklin board terminates contract with sheriff’s office
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Area School Board members voted unanimously Monday to terminate their school sheriff officer contract with the Venango County Sheriff’s…
Grove wins twice in Paint the Plow contest
Rocky Grove High School won two awards in a Paint the Plow contest sponsored by PennDOT. Rocky Grove won the Fan Favorite award, which was…
Plans already taking shape for OC BridgeFest
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City will have a BridgeFest in 2019 as city council approved a request Thursday to allow the use…
Pointe making warming shelter available
From staff reports An Oil City agency will make shelter available over the next several days of frigid weather for individuals and families who need…
Allegheny students get up-close view of border situation
MEADVILLE (AP) — Amid the politics surrounding negotiations between President Trump and Congress regarding a wall along the southern U.S. border, a group of students…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Dylan Socha-Kachik, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Property tax, rent rebate applications available
From staff reports Application forms for the property tax, rent rebate program are available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or…
Gems Donation store eyes March 1 opening
From staff reports A new store in Sugarcreek Borough, Gems Donation Station, is shooting for a March 1 opening. The second-hand store will open in…
Venango liquor license one of 25 up for bid
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the state agency that issues, renews and validates retail and wholesale alcohol licenses, is accepting bids for…
Cleaning up more snow
City of Franklin road crews were busy Monday clearing away more snow, including shutting down a lane on the 13th Street bridge to remove snow…
Oil City Area School District sets kindergarten registration
Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil City Area School District for next fall will be held the week of April 10. Children who reach…
Health resource program eyed in 4 school districts
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer An initiative to open health resource centers at four Venango County school districts was initiated at the state level by…