Joker is a happy high energy boy. He came in with a buddy but he doesn’t seem to like other dogs very well. We love his big ears and personality. He still needs to be neutered before adoption. We make it easy for you to do the right thing! All animals adopted from our shelter are already spayed or neutered, which the law requires you to have done upon adoption. All of our dogs come with a 24 Hour Pet Watch Microchip. Visit Joker at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 8/12/20
Pet of the Day 07/03/25
Meet Oakley! Oakley is a stunning, smart, and friendly young lady who is full of curiosity and love! She was found as a stray, but…
Boil advisory lifted for East Brady, Rimersburg, and Petrolia
The boil advisory that was placed on East Brady, Rimersburg and Petrolia on June 27 has been lifted, according to a release from the East…
Oil City man charged with cutting down hedges, threatening neighbors
An Oil City man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly weed whacking sidewalks, waving a machete-style knife, threatening neighbors, and cutting down hedges…
Recent Deaths 07/03/25
John Bauer, 74, of Cochranton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Laura Lou Eisenman, 77, of Clarion, passed away on June 30, 2025. Jean M….
Pet of the Day 07/02/25
Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is such a sweet boy, he will be a great kitten for a cat loving family. You can visit and adopt Sunshine…
Local cadet earns Billy Mitchell award
Luke Pentz, 13, of Emlenton was promoted on June 23 to the rank of cadet second lieutenant and was formally recognized by the Franklin squadron…
Anesthetist charged with drug theft
A local anesthetist, Jeffry L. Karns, 61, of Oil City, has been charged with stealing controlled substances—including fentanyl and ketamine—from the Surgery and Laser Center…
Polk woman faces charges for failing to pay funeral expenses, escaping confinement
Rebecca Peterson, 46, of Polk faces multiple felony charges after allegedly keeping $1,420 raised on GoFundMe for her 2021‑deceased daughter’s funeral instead of paying the Franklin…
Recent Deaths 07/02/25
Lynn (Hannold) Uhl, formerly of the Clarion area, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. William Dennis Logue, 65, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/01/25
Meet Aloe! Alouette was born in about January of 2015. He was brought to the shelter by one of our volunteers who had cared for…
Franklin Blues & BBQ scholarships awarded to local students
Franklin Area High School seniors Gaby Laderer and Madi Stewart were each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival Committee during the…
Arkoosh warns of potential phone scam
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting SNAP benefit recipients. Callers impersonating DHS threaten to cancel…
Boil water advisory for East Brady, Rimersburg, and Petrolia
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a boil advisory for East Brady, which also supplies water to Rimersburg and Petrolia. According to…
St. Joseph Church Plans 86th Annual 4th of July Celebration
The 85th annual Lucinda St. Joseph Church July 4th celebration will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds, featuring…
Recent Deaths 07/01/25
Tyler Leroy David Bean, 23, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Deborah E. Chafin, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, June…
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
Recent Deaths 06/24/25
Pet of the Day 06/23/25
Brookville community steps up efforts for Laurel Festival parade
Foxburg Borough Council approves ownership transfer of caboose
Knox parking meter removal could begin in September
Pet of the Day 06/21/25
