Nifty at 90: Businessman also known for love of family, laughter
Family and friends are celebrating the 90th birthday of Joseph Schiffer, a lifelong resident of the Galloway area known for his strong work ethic, devotion…
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Clarion commissioners hear about 4-H plans this year
Rimersburg woman accused of shooting man in chest
Fallen tree blocks 15th Street in Franklin
Recent Deaths 03/12/26
Pet of the Day 03/11/26
5 area students selected for D.C. Youth Tour
PennDOT project will repair parts of four roadways in region
Recent Deaths 03/11/26
Pet of the Day 03/10/26
Meet Petunia! If you are looking for a loyal constant companion, Petunia is your dog! She is an approximately 5 year old female Miniature Bernadoodle…
OCHS will present ‘Lightning Thief’ musical this week
Oil City High School will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school auditorium. Based on…
DeBence, Historical Society to host mixed-art performance
DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin and the Venango County Historical Society will host a free mixed-art performance titled “Under the Same Sky” at 7…
Communities mourn loss of Chester County state trooper
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal with more than a decade of service was killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in Chester County. Cpl. Timothy…
Recent Deaths 03/10/26
Charles E. Barr, 88, of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 03/09/26
Meet Bacon! Bacon is 65 pounds of adoring love. He is 6 years old. He bays when you say “skibbity.” Bacon is housebroken and well…
Sugar Creek stocked and ready; waterway set for next month’s start of trout season
Warm temperatures and a long-standing March tradition brought dozens of volunteers to Sugar Creek on Friday to help stock trout ahead of Pennsylvania’s opening day…
Reynolds to perform at Billy’s Has Karma
Sean Reynolds, one-half of Tunes in a Bucket, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the final Billy’s has Karma show of the…
Fraudulent texts allege failure to pay turnpike tolls
The Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide fraud alert Sunday warning residents about a scam text message claiming to be from the Traffic Division of Philadelphia…
Recent Deaths 03/09/26
Donald Lee Rumbaugh, 59, of Nectarine, passed away March 6, 2026. Rhonda L. King, 66, of Franklin, passed away on March 6, 2026. Robert L….
Pet of the Day 03/07/26
Meet Lucky Sunday! Lucky Sunday was born in the winter of 2023. He has had a rough life and is missing an ear. Despite all…
Venango’s America 250 bell to be unveiled Friday
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of Venango County’s bell for the Bells Across Pennsylvania program at 2 p.m. Friday at the Oil…
Deputy warden hired at Clarion jail
The Clarion County Jail has hired David Chambers as its new deputy warden following the resignation of Jarrod Sowa, with the jail inspection board approving…
Coffee, Conversation and Community
This week, as our mugs are just about empty, we wrap up our conversation thinking about the question of how we create communities where differences…
‘Cat Initiative’ advances in Clarion to address stray problem
Clarion Borough is moving forward with a humane plan to address its growing feral cat population through a trap-neuter-release program led by volunteers from the…
Recent Deaths 03/07/26
Margie Marie Adams, 72, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2026. Barry Howard Lang, 85, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of…
Pet of the Day 03/06/26
Meet Ryder! Meet Ryder, a big, loving, and friendly boy who’s ready to sprint his way into your heart! This active lad is always up…
Demolition to begin on portion of OC PennDOT building
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that demolition of a damaged portion of its District 1 regional office on Elm Street in Oil City will…
Recent Deaths 03/06/26
Roseanne C. Paich, 75, passed away on March 1, 2026. David L. Cox, 75, of Clarion, passed away on March 4, 2026. Fred O. Bigley,…
Pet of the Day 03/05/26
Meet Pup Pup! Meet Pup Pup, a beautiful, loving 2 year old, female, mixed breed looking for a new forever home! Pup Pup was surrendered…
Polk resident selected as a finalist in art contest at PennWest Edinboro
Grace Turk of Polk, a graphic design student pursuing a Bachelor of Design degree at PennWest Edinboro, has been selected as one of 15 finalists…
Franklin woman dies in Mercer crash
A Franklin woman was fatally injured Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Mercer County. Kimberly Lawson, 60, of Franklin was driving…
$75K to benefit youth program; United Way receives investment from Venango County Human Services
The United Way of Venango and Titusville Region has received a $75,000 investment from Venango County Human Services to expand its Youth Enrichment Program, increasing…
Volunteers undertake wilderness renewal project at Tionesta Lake
About 20 volunteers gathered Sunday at Tionesta Lake to cut and pile alder in an effort to improve wildlife habitat and encourage new growth. Volunteers…
Recent Deaths 03/05/26
Brent Allen Baker, 59, of Oil City, passed away on February 27, 2026. Michael Alan Campbell, 77, of Harrisville, passed away on March 3, 2026….
Pet of the Day 03/04/26
Meet Sam! Sam is a playful boy that loves to go on walks and chase a ball. He would make a great family pet. You…
Cranberry students honored by Lions Club
Three Cranberry students were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) Memorial Awards at Monday’s Cranberry Lions Club meeting. Pictured (from left)…
Clarion Democrats’ food drive continuing through March 16
The Clarion County Democratic Committee has extended its “Meal-in-a-Bag” food drive through March 16, featuring a chicken cobbler kit and seeking additional pantry staples to…
Students participate in district band festival
Seven students from Franklin High School recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 Band Festival at Clarion High School. They are (front,…
Venango County Association of Township Officials to hold spring dinner
The Venango County Association of Township Officials will hold its Spring Dinner on April 11 at the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Hall, with registration at…
Southern Clarion police leadership team
The Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department has announced its 2026 board of directors and leadership team. Members are (back, from left) president Rev. Gordon…
Recent Deaths 03/04/26
Deborah Sue Burgdorfer, 71, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. Jack C. Winger, 83, of Shippenville, passed away on March 2,…
Pet of the Day 03/03/26
Meet Skeeter! Skeeter was born in July of 2024 and was surrendered with her son, Pidder, when their family’s dog became aggressive with them. She…
Dog wardens to canvass Venango County
State dog wardens will canvass Venango County throughout March to ensure all dogs are licensed and vaccinated. Under Pennsylvania law, all dogs must be licensed…
Recent Deaths 03/03/26
James Michael Mack, 81, of Seneca, died on Friday, February 27, 2026. Larry Ronel Callander, 84, of Parker, passed away on February 28, 2026. …
Lumber Heritage Wood Fest returns this month
The Lumber Heritage Wood Fest will return to the Clarion Mall March 20–22 with free admission and a full lineup of live demonstrations, educational programming,…
Tyler McLain to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Tyler McLain will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s has Karma on Seneca Street in Oil City. There is a $5 cover…
Staying Connected Through Disagreement
Our snippet of conversation last week left off with a thought about processing difficult feelings, like anger, and staying grounded as a way of staying…
Recent Deaths 03/02/26
James A. “Jim” Beveridge, 82, of Corsica, passed away Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026. Doyle H. Wingard, 83, of Emlenton, passed away early Sunday morning,…
Pet of the Day 02/28/26
Meet Sunday! Sunday is a curious and playful boy who is always up for an adventure! With an athletic build and a friendly demeanor, he…
Ex-Erie County business owners sentenced in health care scheme
Two Erie County men, Aaron Hertel of North East and Michael Brown of Erie, were each sentenced to six years in federal prison, followed by…