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Pet of the Day 11/18/25
Meet Clover! Meet Clover, the affectionate and friendly pup with a playful spirit! Clover will brighten your day with her energetic and playful nature. She’s…
$100K Mega Millions ticket sold locally
Kristyak’s Korner in Sandy Lake Borough sold a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $100,000 for the Nov. 14 drawing, according to a news release from…
OC man gets hefty prison term on child porn charges
Jonathan Alexander Masters, a 28-year-old Oil City man, was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison on child pornography charges after pleading guilty to…
Doing some light work on the Cranberry Christmas tree
Christmas lights began to be draped over the Cranberry Township community Christmas tree on Monday. The evergreen was set in place in front of the…
C-L students find roaring success with Lion Manufacturing
Visitors from as far as California attended an open house at Clarion-Limestone High School to explore Lion Manufacturing, a student-run enterprise now in its third…
Recent Deaths 11/18/25
Herb Dascombe, formerly of Knox, passed away on November 7, 2025. Sandra “Sandy” Sue Ray, 77, of Davis Road in Titusville, passed away on Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 11/17/25
Meet Blackie & Bandit! Blackie & Bandit are currently living in their home alone with a doggy door to go in and out. Their mom…
2 organizations team up to provide holiday gifts
Pennies from Heaven, now in its 30th year, has partnered with the Clarion Kindness Project to help working Clarion County families and single parents provide…
Tionesta rings in the season
Santa Claus made an early stop in Tionesta on Saturday for “Christmas in the Village,” delighting kids and adults alike. Most of the town’s specialty…
Recent Deaths 11/17/25
Ann M. “Mig” Boyle, formerly of Oil City, died November 12, 2025. Maxine Martin Heidler, 80, of Shippenville, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Jackalyn…
Pet of the Day 11/15/25
Meet Izzy Biggs! Izzy Biggs was born in April of 2023. She is incredibly overweight and is not happy about being at PAWS. By all…
3 former Primary Health officials plead guilty to fraud charges
Three former Primary Health Network executives — ex-CEOs Drew Pierce and Jack Laeng, and former facilities manager Mark Marriott — pleaded guilty in federal court…
Franklin Precision Castings celebrates 40 years of manufacturing prevision investment castings
Franklin Precision Castings is celebrating 40 years in precision investment casting, evolving from its roots as an 1878 sand foundry and later a glass mold…
Rest, Reconnection, and Renewal
By Rachel Brosnahan You’ve likely gotten used to hearing Selina’s voice in these behind-the-scenes stories, but this week I’m stepping in to share a story…
Recent Deaths 11/15/25
Thomas Richard Abrams, 54, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Douglas Edward Taylor, 60, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025….
Infant formula recall is linked to botulism
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about a national investigation into 13 cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula,…
Winter Garden Activity Guide
Even in winter, planning, equipment preparation, and care of trees and shrubs can help get gardeners ready for the growing season. Planning Finalize your…
Recent Deaths 11/12/25
Barry L. Proctor, 71, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Rosalie K. “Rose” Markle, 82, formerly of Carlton, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 11/11/25
Meet Dawndi! Dawndi is a sweet and friendly cat looking for a forever family of her own. She is very affectionate and loves head rubs,…
Franklin High School puts out call for artists
The Franklin Area School District is seeking original two-dimensional artwork — such as paintings, drawings, textiles, or printmaking — from artists 18 and older for…
Recent Deaths 11/11/25
The Rev. Robert Samuel Williams, Major, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), of Pleasantville, died in his 70s on November 5, 2025. Donna D. Micoletti, 70, of…
Pet of the Day 11/10/25
Meet Smudge! Smudge is a sweet boy. He was living with a group of feral cats and was being attacked on a daily basis. Smudge…
State beautification contest open to students
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced its annual Litter Hawk Youth Award Program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, encouraging environmental stewardship and creativity. This…
Oil City Class of 1965 celebrates 60 years
The Oil City High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th class reunion on October 25th at the Knights of Columbus in Oil City. Members…
Cranberry Class of 1975
The Cranberry High School Class of 1975 recently held its 50th class reunion at Cross Creek Resort. Sixty classmates along with spouses and friends were…
Recent Deaths 11/10/25
Robert W. Brown Jr., 62, of Oil City, passed away on November 8, 2025. Cheryl Tarr, 77, of Tionesta, passed away on November 8, 2025….
Pet of the Day 11/08/25
Meet Feisty! Feisty was born in August of 2020. Despite her name, she is gentle, friendly, and very sweet. She would love to be part…
Keystone, Redbank students take top 2 spots at STEM event
High school students from across the region, including teams from Keystone and Redbank Valley, gathered at PennWest Clarion for the Steelers STEM: Powering Pittsburgh competition,…
Waterline break in Franklin
A crew from the City of Franklin water network looks for the source of a water main break near the intersection of 12th and Liberty…
OC Veterans Day event will include launch of banner program
Oil City will honor veterans Tuesday with its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony, beginning at Justus Park and ending at the Oil City VFW,…
Recent Deaths 11/08/25
Pet of the Day 11/07/25
Core Goods’ Farm to Neighbor fund sees overwhelming response
Cranberry seniors hone their interview skills
Recent Deaths 11/07/25
Pet of the Day 11/06/25
Police investigate ‘serious incident’ in Clarion
