Leonard Parl “Bub” Smith, known to many as “Pappy,” passed away on June 19, 2024. He was 84 years old.
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A fire broke out at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of a residence at 312 Sixth St. in Franklin on Wednesday. The Franklin Fire Department…
Meet Annie Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high energy, 4 year old australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would…
Brookville police have warned the public about a scam where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers using spoofing applications to mimic local police department phone numbers…
Gems Donation Station, the second-hand store located at 534 Allegheny Blvd. just outside of Franklin, is in its last week of sales before it closes…
The Cranberry Area School District announced a 3.5% raise for Superintendent Bill Vonada, bringing his annual salary to $144,015. This raise was part of the…
The opening night of Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent competition was postponed due to severe weather, and is now rescheduled for July 3 at 7…
The Titusville Summer Theater will present “The Music Man today through Sunday at Titusville High School’s Colestock Auditorium. Kevin Vinson and Shandi Fakhoury, playing Harold…
Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty! Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans,…
Martha Jane Myers, 90, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, June 25. Joanne M. Meagher, 85, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25,…
Meet Delores Many cats at Clarion P.A.W.S. were rescued from the Godot Sanctuary in May of 2018. Delores was one of those cats. She is…
At Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting, various personnel and employment matters were addressed, including salary increases of 2.5% for several district employees and $1,000 contributions…
Two local artists will host a public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Oil City Library community room for those interested in helping to…
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
The Valley Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, maintaining the millage rate at 12.8437 and keeping taxes steady. The $16.93 million budget marks…
The Tionesta Market Village will hold its first movie night of the summer at dusk Saturday. “FernGully: The Last Rain Forest” will be shown. Stephanie…
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Venango County hosted a “Community Day” for the first time Monday at Two Mile Run County Park. The event…
The Peniel Holiness Camp Meeting in Conneautville will run from July 18 to July 28, starting with a concert by The Belles of Harmony Trio….
PennDOT maintenance crews will replace a cross pipe and close a portion of CL School Road (Route 2015) just south of Henderson in Clarion County…
The South Side Neighborhood Association held its annual community kids pool blast party Sunday at the Hasson Heights swimming pool in Oil City. About 400…
The Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg is showcasing an exhibit titled “Mothers & Daughters: One Family. Four Generations of Women. 100 Years of Art” from…
A crash in Monroe Township on Saturday morning resulted in the death of Norman T. Mitchell, 32, of New Bethlehem, and serious injuries to his…
Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit! What could make a long day sitting by the pool or an afternoon at the beach even better?…
Paul David O’Neil “Big Otis”, 68, of Shippenville, died on June 21, 2024. Ronald Kurt Kinzler, age 54, of Tionesta, formerly of Warrendale, passed away…
Lois Ann Carr, 66, of Franklin, passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Franklin’s Liberty Fest, the city’s annual celebration of America’s birthday, returns this Wednesday and runs through July 4, concluding with the “Thunder Over Franklin” fireworks…
Meet Zander Zander and his two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now he is ready to find his new forever…
Dive into dairy with this cheesy dinner creation. There’s no denying the appeal of dairy in home cooking. Dairy helps make foods silky, creamy…
Meet Bandit Bandit is an 8 year old mini schnauzer. He weighs 31 pounds. Bandit has never lived with anyone but his mom. He lived…
After 28 years at the Cranberry Mall, Nell’s Crafts is relocating to 7263 Route 322 in Cranberry due to declining foot traffic and the mall’s…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I have announced lane closures for the I-80 North Fork Bridges project in Jefferson County. The…
