Pet of the Day 06/28/25
Meet Kat! Kat is a 4 year old sweetheart. She is very friendly and would be a great addition to any family. She is currently…
Piney Township house total loss after fire
A fire that broke out Thursday evening at a home on Huckleberry Ridge in Piney Township left one person injured and caused a total loss…
Fallen PennDOT workers honored
PennDOT coworkers have created a memorial around a maintenance truck at the District 1‑5 building in Franklin to honor Seth Thomas Baughman, 31, of Polk, and Robert “Rob” D. Greenlee,…
Flag Day event held earlier this month
An Old Fashioned Flag Day event was held earlier this month at the Clarion Veterans Memorial Park. “United We Stand” was a family-friendly event hosted…
Recent Deaths 06/28/25
Barry T. Bell, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Janet M. Fair, 85, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Wednesday,…
Pet of the Day 06/27/25
Meet Wendy! Wendy was born in March of 2025 and, along with her brother, Butters, is looking for their forever home. She is a little…
Nifty at 90: Franklin cabinet maker was known for quality work
James “Jim” Anderson of Franklin will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 27. The youngest of five children, Jim grew up working at his family’s…
Rocky Grove firefighters get pleasant surprise
The life of a firefighter is often fast paced and rigorous, which made the surprise the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department found after returning from…
Recent Deaths 06/27/25
Jennifer Lynn Weagraff, 54, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2025. Robert (Bob) W. Woods, 78, of Florida, formerly of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 06/26/25
Meet Sadie! Sadie is a sweet young kitty looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first around new people and…
Pitt-Titusville receives gift in memory of Alex Joyce
Titusville residents Robert T. and Schellart H. Joyce made a generous donation to Pitt-Titusville’s Education & Training Center in memory of their son, Alex, which…
Franklin school board approves salary hikes for administrators
The Franklin Area School Board approved several contracts and salary increases for the 2025-26 school year, including a 5% raise for Superintendent Eugene Thomas, Business…
Recent Deaths 06/26/25
Ona L. Knight, 69, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tricia D. McCall, 71, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Monday,…
Pet(s) of the Day 06/25/25
Meet Lefty and Daisy! Lefty and Daisy were born to a feral mom in the Polk Center colony. They were rescued quickly and have been…
Bridge Builders announces first recipient of technical career investment grant
Bridge Builders Community Foundations awarded its first technical career investment grant—a reverse scholarship aimed at reducing student debt and retaining engineering talent in Venango County—to…
Recent Deaths 06/25/25
James J. “J.J.” Young, 73, of Emlenton (Rockland Township), died on Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Roxanne Murphy, 73, of Lucinda, passed away on Sunday,…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets
The following is an excerpt from the article “Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas. ( https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-root-vegetables-beets-carrots-turnips-and-rutabagas ) Root vegetables must be…
Pet of the Day 06/24/25
Meet Butters! Butters was born in March of 2025 and, along with his sister Wendy, is looking for their forever home. He is outgoing, affectionate,…
League of Hope pool players, sponsors help 2 more families
The League of Hope, a local charity pool league, held its annual banquet Saturday and presented $6,000 each to two families of children with serious…
St. Stephen students honored by Franklin CDA chapter
Several students from St. Stephen School in Oil City were honored at a year-end picnic for their winning entries in an education contest hosted by…
Franklin Liberty Fest to begin; events serve as a run-up to July 4 festivities
Franklin’s annual Liberty Fest begins Wednesday and runs through July 4, offering a packed schedule of concerts, family activities, and patriotic events. The celebration kicks…
Recent Deaths 06/24/25
Janessa Rose Pepper, 20, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Robert Vincent “Vince” Straub, 85, of State College, passed away on June…
Pet of the Day 06/23/25
Meet Sophie! Sweet Sophie is looking for a forever family to call her own! She is very friendly, loves to play, and loves attention. She…
Brookville community steps up efforts for Laurel Festival parade
Brookville’s nearly 100-year-old Laurel Festival parade was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers like LuAnn Murray, Denny Bartley, and Marine vet Bob Hannold helping…
Foxburg Borough Council approves ownership transfer of caboose
Foxburg Borough Council had to revote on the transfer of ownership of its railroad caboose to local businessman Saji Daniel after a legal technicality voided…
Knox parking meter removal could begin in September
Knox Borough is moving forward with a complete overhaul of its motor vehicle ordinance, which includes removing all 89 parking meters by September to avoid…
Pet of the Day 06/21/25
Meet Harley! Meet Harley – a big teddy bear who is just looking for someone to love him. This adult male is loyal and friendly…
Rocky Grove fireman’s fair returns next week
The Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair makes its return next week — Tuesday through Saturday — at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Shuffstall St….
Oil City man faces charges in large-scale fentanyl case
Justin Piercy of Oil City, has been charged in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking case in Venango County. Piercy allegedly helped arrange a fentanyl sale during…
Recent Deaths 06/21/25
Cody A. Hiles, 21, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Jamie Marie Baker, 35, of Cochranton, passed away on Tuesday, June 17,…
Pet of the Day 06/20/25
Meet Sheila Broflovski! Sheila was born in April of 2024 and came to PAWS after giving birth to her 4 babies. They are now weaned,…
Paint Township discusses rehabilitation of vital road
Paint Township supervisors are planning major improvements, including a $1.8 million multimodal grant application to rehabilitate Doe Run Road, a key emergency and tourism corridor….
Recent Deaths 06/20/25
Robert D. Greenlee, 58, of Franklin, passed away on June 18, 2025. Robin “Bird” Francis Banner, 63, of Venus, passed away on June 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 06/19/25
Meet Mary! Mary is a friendly kitty looking for her forever home! Mary is very sweet, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well with…
Clarion Hospital Foundation awards 12 $1,000 scholarships
The Clarion Hospital Foundation, part of Independence Health System, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 Clarion County high school graduates pursuing healthcare careers. Recipients include Kate…
Pet of the Day 06/18/25
Meet Diana! Diana is a sweet young feline looking for her forever home! Diana is very friendly, playful, and affectionate. She gets along very well…
Playhouse to present “Circle Mirror Transformation”
Community Playhouse Inc. will stage “Circle Mirror Transformation,” an adult play by Annie Baker, this weekend at the Oil City Moose Lodge on Halyday Run…
Recent Deaths 06/18/25
Kelly L. Rossi, 67, of Harrisville, passed away June 16, 2025. Carolyn A. Baughman, 83, of Franklin, passed away on June 16, 2025. Velma Grace…
Pet of the Day 06/17/25
Meet Fenrir! Fenrir is a tiny and fluffy boy, he only weighs 7 pounds. He is very friendly and affectionate but can be a little…
Nearly $400K grant to aid PennWest deaf education apprenticeship
Pennsylvania Western University has received nearly $399,000 from the state to launch a Deaf Education Apprenticeship Program, aimed at addressing the shortage of certified teachers…
An Oil City woman faces charges after allegedly running over a passenger and fleeing the scene
Brandy Coxson, 44, of Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly running over a woman during an argument and fleeing the scene Friday night…
Recent Deaths 06/17/25
Opal E. Stewart, 69, of Kennerdell, passed away June 12, 2025. Rebecca Lee Tracy, 74, of Clarion, passed away on June 15, 2025. Shirley E….
Pet of the Day 06/16/25
Meet Mooch! Mooch was born in May of 2022. She is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held when she is…
Oil City woman allegedly runs over, seriously injures pedestrian
Brandy Coxson, 44, of Oil City, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident Friday night in Franklin that left a pedestrian seriously injured,…
Taste of Talent contestants announced; event to kick off June 25
The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 10 contestants for the 2025 Taste of Talent vocal competition, a beloved summer tradition held in Bandstand…
International Bowhunters Organization’s Triple Crown is a bullseye success in Venango
Despite a soggy start from heavy rain and flooding Saturday morning, the IBO Triple Crown archery event in Venango County carried on smoothly, with archers…
Recent Deaths 06/16/25
Addison Nicole Cangemi, of Oil City, passed away on June 11, 2025, a short time after she was born. Christopher T. Boyer, 38, of Fairview,…
Pet of the Day 06/14/25
Meet Oreck! Oreck is a very sweet and laid back cat. He likes being pet and will make a great couch companion. A warm lap…
Disc golf idea tossed around in Clarion County
Pastor Tom Switzer, an avid disc golf enthusiast, proposed building a disc golf course at Clarion County Park during a public commissioners meeting. Highlighting the…
Juneteenth speaker at PennWest Clarion places focus on unity
Brandon K. Wiley, CEO of Opened Eyes and mental health therapist, delivered a powerful keynote at PennWest Clarion’s Juneteenth Jubilee, sharing his personal struggles with…