Around The County

From staff reports Leaf pick-ups will continue next week in Franklin. Here is the schedule, which could change due to weather: Monday: First and second…

By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The state Bureau of Parks is looking to “close the gap” in the bike and walking trail that winds through…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer MARIENVILLE – State Rep. Donna Oberlander and members of her staff answered questions regarding Pennsylvania’s Real ID law Wednesday in…

From staff reports The state Department of Education on Tuesday announced Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 will receive an $18,396 grant. The Clarion-based education center is…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be alert for traffic impacts as the Yankee Dryer super load continues to slowly…

From staff reports As of Monday morning, the state’s 2019 preliminary bear harvest in some of the state’s Wildlife Management Units is at 4,577, the…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A fundraising campaign has been launched to build a new monument honoring Franklin residents who served in World War…

From staff reports Franklin City Council is accepting letters of interest for an at-large seat on council. The seat was held by Michael Dulaney, who…

From staff reports Pickup of leaves will continue next week in Franklin, weather permitting. The schedule calls for the leaves to be picked up Monday…

From staff reports A veterans affairs outreach event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the office of state…

From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department will hold its second annual Fill the Fire Truck collection for Toys for Tots from 6 to…

Venango County’s four school boards – Franklin, Oil City, Cranberry and Valley Grove – held their annual re-organization meetings Tuesday. Here is a rundown of…

From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time gift drive for needy teens in the area will be held from 3 to 5…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A brief reference at a Cranberry Township supervisors meeting on Tuesday to a change in the proposed 2020 township…

From staff reports Leaf pick-ups will continue next week in Franklin, starting Tuesday. Here is the schedule, which could change due to weather. Tuesday: Bag…

From staff reports Oil City crews will remove leaves from the following streets next week. Tuesday – Graff, Stout, Harriott, East Bissell, Bissell (Bishop to…

From staff reports William Hurrelbrink, an Automotive Service Excellence-certified automotive technician from Emlenton, was honored with a national achievement award as the Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile…

From staff reports The Venango County Emergency Food and Shelter Program will sponsor a county-wide food distribution in December. About 850 households will benefit from…

From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville recently received three awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Region. The campus…

From staff reports People living in the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania who plan to participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 will have a…