Around The County

The Venango County Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, in the social room of Christ United Methodist Church on Buffalo Street,…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Oil City Area School Board on Monday night approved to extend the Act 93 administrator compensation agreement through June…

Terry Chiaramonte, of Gustafson General Contracting, scrapes the paint on one of the doors Monday at Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City. Renovation work on…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff Writer The Valley Grove Education Association came out in force to petition the Valley Grove School Board to execute a “fair…

From staff reports Franklin Rotary Club recently donated dictionaries to all third-grade students in Franklin Area School District, Valley Grove School District and St. Patrick…

Vendors are being sought for an upcoming craft and vendor show.  The Venango Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a vendor…

Heavenly Strays will host its second kitty bowl adoption event titled the “Pumpkin Patch” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the SNYP…

From staff reports Area residents should have no trouble scaring up some Halloween fun in the next few weeks. Several events have been slated in…

From staff reports A program titled “Social Media and Youth Tech Trends For Adults” will be presented by Ryan Klingensmith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov….

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, will hold a Fill-A-Car donation event from noon to…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff Writer Two longtime members of the Valley Grove School District family have announced plans to retire. Valley Grove School Board members…

From staff reports Erie PBS station WQLN will feature Franklin as part of its “Our Town” series on Thursday. “Our Town: Stories from Franklin,” a…

From staff reports The Franklin High School Black Knight Marching Band, under the direction of Steve Johnston, will present its annual concert, “Stadium Echoes,” at…

MEADVILLE — Fans who first heard Elliott Yamin sing on “American Idol” will have the chance to see him on stage at Allegheny College.  Yamin…

FOXBURG — Art lovers will be able to view the plein air pastels of Pittsburgh artist Diane Grguras until Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Red…

The Hasson Heights Playground Committee proudly presents the Harlem Wizards vs. Hasson Hornets.  The Oil City teachers, staff and community members are teaming up to…

The Oil City High School guidance department has scheduled a financial aid night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Marian Hargrave, a regional representative for…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin General Authority members received options Tuesday for needed improvements to several city water pump stations. City engineer Al Wodzianski…

From staff reports The newest downtown mural to coordinated by the Oil City Main Street Program will be unveiled Saturday on Oil City’s South Side….

By JIM MEYER Staff writer This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about…

The Barrow Theatre Institute has scheduled two classes which begin Saturday, Oct. 14. A one-day make up F/X workshop for adults and those ages 15…

Tickets are available for the fourth annual “A Night at the Museum” event hosted by the board of directors of the Venango Museum of Art,…

Columbus Day will be observed Monday, and several local offices and business will have adjusted hours or services. City and County offices Franklin city hall…

Oil City High School students participated in a team building day Thursday at Two Mile Run County Park. Despite some wet weather, activities included a…

From staff reports The Venango County Senior Volunteer Program, in cooperation with the AARP Tax-Aide Program, is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander of Clarion will host an event designed to educate consumers about the ongoing threat of identity theft and…

From staff reports A free workshop will be offered later this month for people looking to polish up their job interview skills. Well Spring, a…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City High School students are planning a team building day Thursday in which they hope to break down social…

From staff reports The first ever Agriculture Awareness Day was held by the Venango Conservation District on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Baytree Farm in Emlenton….

From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese celebrated the fifth anniversary of his ordination as bishop on Sunday. Persico took…

By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer For six area businessmen, opening a brewery in Franklin is all about keeping things local. Trails to Ales brew…

Swim lessons will be offered this fall at the Oil City High School swimming pool.  Learn-to-swim classes will be held for elementary and middle school…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer There is a battle brewing in Cranberry Township about a proposed new zoning designation. In an unexpected move, the…

From staff reports “Leaves of Blue and Gold: Celebrating Clarion University’s 150th” is the theme of the 64th annual Autumn Leaf Festival, which is Saturday, Sept. 30,…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The United Way of Venango County’s annual impact campaign is officially underway. From now until Dec. 15, the United Way…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Association wants township officials in the county to help fund siren systems for…

From staff reports Titusville Senior Center’s Annual Charity Auction will be held Friday, Oct. 20. The doors open at 5 p.m. Bidding starts at 6 p.m….

The Oil City Fire Department recently purchased a 2017 rescue truck that allows paramedics to arrive at the scene quicker where advanced life saving care…

From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for its Bundle Up program and will be taking applications for Christmas assistance…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A budget stymie in Harrisburg hasn’t yet dramatically impacted public school districts, but that time may come within a…

From staff reports Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders. Archers…

By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The parking lot at Oil City Area High School is noticeably more colorful this year as seniors and juniors…

An Oilers fan submitted this photo of the Oil City marching band and cheerleaders at the end of the Grove City vs. Oil City football…

PITHOLE — Drake Well Museum and Park and the Friends of Drake Well will host the museum’s biennial Pithole lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 7….

At 4:02 p.m. today, Autumn began. With temperatures predicted to stay in the mid- to upper-80s for several more days, it seems like this is…