Sessions set to teach area youth to program computers
From staff reports Oil Region Library Association received a grant to train the area youth to program computers. Former students from last years computer science…
Around The County
Venango Area Community Gardens offering garden beds for summer
From staff reports Community members may now sign up with Venango Area Community Gardens to request a raised bed for the summer for the use…
Dempseytown girl donates hair
Bristol Plowman, age 6, of Dempseytown, donated 8 inches of her hair to Children With Hair Loss, a Michigan-based non-profit organization that provides human hair…
Vendors sought for mom-to-mom event in May
Vendors are being sought for Valley Grove Elementary School’s second annual Mom-to-Mom Sale and Basket Donation Drive. The event will be held from 9 a.m….
Children’s Day at Cranberry Mall
Children’s Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Cranberry Mall. This year’s theme is “Kids Sizing Up Science.”…
Senate hearing outlines need for emergency system upgrades
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A major concern for first responders is an inability to communicate with other departments responding to the same emergency, but…
Students lend a hand for Empty Bowls
Henry Jiang, right, and Seth Mellring, sixth graders at Cranberry Elementary School, work on glazing ceramic bowls for the seventh annual Community Services of Venango…
Good Friday closings
Courthouses in Venango and Clarion counties, as well as city hall buildings in Oil City and Franklin, will be closed Friday. The Oil City, Franklin…
Franklin students earn STEM design award
From staff reports On March 26, Franklin Area Junior High students Ryleigh Henry, Amanda Buterbaugh, Joe Martin, and Josh Brenan participated in the 2018 K’Nex…
Social services resource fair slated April 18
From staff reports Venango County Human Services will host a social services resource fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Rocky Grove…
Crews will be inspecting poles starting Monday for Central Electric
From staff reports Crews will be inspecting poles on Central Electric Cooperative circuits originating from Nectarine, Mineral and Sandy Creek substations in Venango County. The…
Here are this week’s Easter events
From staff reports Easter events have been scheduled in the area. Event information may be emailed to goodtimes.thederrick@gmail.com. Clarion An Easter party for children ages 1…
Taste of Talent registration packets available
Registration packets are being accepted for the ninth annual Taste of Talent vocal competition. The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the competition which begins…
PennDOT traveling workers memorial on display in Franklin
From staff reports PennDOT’s traveling workers memorial is on display at PennDOT’s Venango County maintenance building at 1460 Pittsburgh Road in Franklin. The memorial will…
FBI confirms excavation last week in Elk County
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The FBI confirmed Thursday it was conducting a court-authorized excavation last week at Dents Run in Elk County. While not…
Oil City Middle School students to stage production today, Saturday
From staff reports The Oil City Middle School Drama Club’s production of “One Magic Moment” will take place at 6 p.m. today and at 2…
Easter events coming up
Clarion An Easter party for children ages 1 to 12 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Clarion Moose,…
Sugarcreek council discusses Grove resource officer proposal
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The issue of security was brought up at Wednesday’s Sugarcreek Borough Council meeting when borough Police Chief Matt Carlson mentioned…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
‘Glo-ga Night’ draws big crowd at Cranberry
Cranberry High School was the scene of “Glo-ga Night,” or glow in the dark yoga, on Tuesday. The Cranberry Wellness Committee held its Spring Family…