Around The County

From staff reports PennDOT is inviting high school students to participate in the annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge. The program encourages students to use their problem-solving,…

From staff reports The City of Franklin is seeking input from the public to identify areas of the city where street safety is of concern…

From staff reports The Manufacturing Assistance Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Education and Training Hub will commemorate Manufacturing Month in October with…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer One look at the bowed limbs of local apple trees, and it’s clear that the season of apples is upon…

From staff reports Oil City water crews will flush fire hydrants on the South Side next week starting from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members approved a contract at their meeting Monday with the Warren County School District Virtual Academy to…

Sandycreek Elementary School students are celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, which is today. Students will be eating apples courtesy of the Sandycreek PTO, and the students…

From staff reports A program with the theme “Diabetes: Fact and Figures” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Oil City Healthcare…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans to build a large Sheetz in Barkeyville were approved by the Venango County Regional Planning Commission at their meeting…

From staff reports The state is reminding motorists to be aware of lane restrictions along Route 8, Route 417 and Deep Hollow Road in Venango…

From staff reports The “Arts In Common” opening night event at the Coria Jacobs Gallery in Franklin that was originally scheduled to take place this…

From staff reports ORAS is hosting a public presentation at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, located on Camp…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer Franklin’s new contemporary art gallery, the Coria Jacobs Gallery, will open its first show, titled “Arts In Common,” which will…

From staff reports Nominations are now being accepted for 2023 induction into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame. The hall, which honors men and…

From staff reports Delays in traffic are to be expected along West First Street in Oil City on Thursday evening during the joint Oil City-Cranberry…

From staff reports The 2023 Oil Valley Film Festival featured 26 films, representing eight different countries, at the eighth annual Oil Valley Film Festival from…

From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a free public night at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center from 7 to 11…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As autumn draws near and school has started, the Nov. 7 general election is less than eight weeks away. Voters…

From staff reports Healing Hands for ADHD, which will evaluate children and teenagers with ADHD, will open Monday at 3512 Route 257, Suite 107, in…

From staff reports The City of Franklin is changing the way people can apply for building permits. Property owners, developers and contractors can now apply…

From staff reports Oil City’s annual tire collection event is scheduled today. The collection will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…

From staff reports An outdoor flag featuring the City of Franklin logo is available for purchase by any Franklin residents who want to show their…

Venango County commissioners approved a proclamation Tuesday designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the county. Elijah Daubenspeck and Amber McMillen, who is holding…

From staff reports A project that focuses on providing specialized food packages for families with autistic members is being renewed. Autism Stands, an organization that…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Things were heating up Thursday at Oil City High School as the Oiler Marching Band practiced for the upcoming Music…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Sip & Shop is continuing in Franklin this weekend after Franklin City Council approved expanding and extending the program until…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Canines, felines and assorted other furred and feathered Venango County residents are invited to bring their humans to downtown Franklin…

From staff reports The Venango County Housing Rehabilitation Program, on Friday, will launch a pilot program component to address needed rehabilitation projects for rental units….

From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations is now accepting applications for the following grants: Venango Discretionary Grants: for programs and projects that serve Venango County….

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Those who have lost a four-legged, furry or feathered friend have a new place in Venango County where they can…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council’s Graffiti Gallery in Oil City is moving to a new location, and its inaugural exhibit…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The summer months have seen a few new dining options offered in Franklin. A few weeks after its grand opening…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Over the past 14 years, Cranberry Area High School teacher Trisha Dixon has been taking students on mission trips to…

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its third annual Oil Region tourism awards. The…

From staff reports Benjamin’s Roadhouse at the corner of Liberty and 12th streets in Franklin will be closing its doors this weekend, at least for…

By LUKA KRNETA News editor A cooling system, composed of a couple of units that approximately weigh a combined 35,000 pounds, was hoisted atop 100…

From staff reports UPMC Northwest is sponsoring a better breathing clinic for those who often have trouble breathing or who have chronic lung conditions such…

From staff reports PennDOT has completed repairs to the historic bridge that carries Petroleum Center Road (Route 1004) over Oil Creek in Cornplanter Township, and…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday that both Venango and Clarion are among 20 counties statewide that remain in a…

From staff reports The Forest County Country Music Association will be holding its free next music night on Friday, Sept. 8. Live music, ranging from…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While the Franklin School District hasn’t been approved to receive a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant, Franklin superintendent Eugene Thomas said…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A tropical splash will brighten up the end of summer on Friday when Two Mile Run County Park hosts its…

From staff reports Venango County Older Adult Services will host listening sessions on the state Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older…

From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…

From staff reports PennDOT has announced that work will begin soon on two bridges in Venango County — the bridge that carries Route 8 over…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members were updated Thursday on the ongoing East Second Street construction project. City water department director Jason…

From staff reports Penn State Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener basic training 2023 program in Venango and Clarion counties. The basic training…

From staff reports PennDOT will be making repairs in the upcoming weeks to the historic bridge that carries Petroleum Center Road (Route 1004) over Oil…

From staff reports The Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps of Austin, Texas, spent Friday evening through Tuesday morning at Oil City High School as guests…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer As Reno’s “do not consume” water advisory is set to hit the three-week mark on Friday, the community and Wanango…