Thirteen Oil City High School students were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Tuesday. The students are (front, from left) Jolene Felmlee, Addison Schnitzer, Clarice Carlson, Kaylee Hibbard, Alaina English, (back) Keegan Kirkwood, Samantha Rogers, Lindsey Caralla, Sophia Garmong, Elliot Hulsizer, Michael Fink, Payton Liederbach and Steven Heise. High school co-principal Sara Haupt gave the welcome speech, English teacher Kim Bridge gave the keynote speech and co-principal Craig Kasunic gave the closing speech. The ceremony was led by National Honor Society members Jackson Dilks, Jadyn White, Riley Guiste, Natalie Shevock, Maryn Burchfield and Carley Ames. The Honor Society is led by teacher advisor Katie Purvis.
13 inducted into OC Honor Society
Pet of the Day 11/12/24
Meet Shadow & Trixie! Meet Shadow and Trixie! This senior bonded pair is looking for a new place to call home. Shadow is about 10…
OC Arts Council hosting luau event
The Oil City Arts Council will host a “Meet Me for a Luau at Tiki on the Creek,” event from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday…
PennWest Clarion honors veterans
PennWest Clarion commemorates Veterans Day as ROTC members, above from left, Capt. Saddner Andre, Cadet Kline, Cadet Wright-Wicks and SFC Cartagena-Vazquez hoist the American flag…
FHS senior tells Sandycreek kids about her experiences in Guard
Isabella Peterson, a Franklin High School senior and soldier in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was the featured speaker at Sandycreek Elementary’s Veterans Day assembly….
Franklin police seeking more info about weekend incident
Franklin police are seeking additional information about a man armed with a knife who was attempting to get into passing vehicles at about 9:10 a.m….
‘Mail call’ delivers a memory for Navy veteran
Rich Palm, a Navy veteran from Cranberry Township, recently took part in an Honor Flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., with about 150 other veterans….
Recent Deaths 11/12/24
Tracy D. Rankin, 59, of Limestone, passed away early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. Ruby Fern Gourley, 96, recently of New Bethlehem, passed away November…
Pet of the Day 11/11/24
Meet Snowy & Belle! Snowy & Belle were found in the woods by a kind man and brought to Precious Paws. We suspect that Snowy…
Wreaths Across America seeks local sponsors
Local organizers for Wreaths Across America in Venango County, Pennsylvania, are seeking sponsors for wreaths to honor veterans this holiday season. In its third year…
Recent Deaths 11/11/24
Eugene Reid Schwab Jr., 77, formerly of Oil City, passed away on November 9, 2024. Glenn A. Radaker, 71, of Knox, passed away on Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 11/09/24
Meet Debo! Debo was born in April of 2023. He came to PAWS with his brother, Hogan and is longing for his forever home. He…
23 inducted into Franklin Honor Society
Franklin High School held its annual induction ceremony for 23 new members of the National Honor Society on Wednesday. The new inductees include (front, from…
13 inducted into OC Honor Society
Thirteen Oil City High School students were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Tuesday. The students are (front, from left) Jolene Felmlee, Addison…
OC, Franklin leaf pickup schedules
Leaf pickups will continue next week in Oil City and Franklin. Here are the schedules: Oil City Tuesday: East Second, East Third, East Fourth and…
Recent Deaths 11/09/24
Joseph M. Tarantino, 70, of Elk City (Knox), passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Kirk Anthony Niederriter, age 50, of Hilliards, formerly of Fryburg,…
Friends for Food passes $21,000 mark
The annual Friends for Food campaign, organized by Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $21,306 to provide Thanksgiving meals for…
PennWest Clarion salutes nation’s veterans
PennWest University has designated November 11-15 as Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, reaffirming its commitment to supporting veterans and military families. President Jon Anderson emphasized…
Recent Deaths 11/07/24
Charles L. Whitman, 77, of Titusville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. John I. Martz Sr., 86, of North Augusta, South Carolina, formerly of Venus,…
Gardening Facts and Fiction
Some gardening rules are myths: misconceptions passed down through the ages. This article takes a look at the real truth behind some common, but misguided,…
Pet of the Day 11/06/24
Meet Winchester! Winchester was born in April of 2021 and is a large brown tabby and white cat with striking golden eyes. He is feisty…
Nifty at 90: OC man’s life filled with various careers, interests
John “Jack” Eckert of Oil City celebrates his 90th birthday, known for his athletic accomplishments and dedication to family and community. A standout basketball player…
Newcomer to join 3 local incumbents in state legislature
Three long-serving Republican lawmakers from the Pennsylvania Legislature were reelected on Tuesday, and a new GOP member from Clarion County will join them in Harrisburg….
Farrell man sentenced for trafficking cocaine
Cleo Johnson, a 33-year-old man from Farrell, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking near a public housing area, with…
New CATA Lifeline route connects Oil City, Titusville
Starting Monday, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will launch a new Lifeline bus route connecting Titusville and Oil City, based on public and official…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman has a lifelong love for dance
Betty E. Adams of Franklin turns 90 today, celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her lively spirit and lasting contributions. Born the youngest…
Recent Deaths 11/06/24
Darlene Catherine Bourquin, 75, of Shippenville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Donald J. Kleck, 92, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Maurice…
Pet of the Day 11/05/24
Meet Theo! Theo is a friendly boy looking for his forever family. Theo has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would need to be the only…
Pitt-Titusville employees recognized for milestone anniversaries
The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville honored several faculty and staff members for their service at a luncheon on Oct. 30. Lawrence “Tink” Prenatt,…
Dollar General adds produce to Franklin locations
Dollar General recently remodeled two stores in Franklin, adding fresh produce sections to locations on Pittsburgh Rd and Patchel Run Rd. This addition, featuring popular…
Burn ban in effect for Venango County
The Venango County Commissioners voted Monday to issue a burn ban for all of Venango County until further notice. Due to the lack of precipitation…
Oil cleanup on river continues
Franklin couple charged with child endangerment, drug possession
Winnifred Tonkin In-gathering collection packing event scheduled
Recent Deaths 11/05/24
Pet of the Day 11/04/24
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Wilber, Borland inducted into Conservation Hall
