Pet of the Day 12/20/24
Meet Simba! Simba is a sweet boy looking for his forever home. He can be a bit shy at first until he has time to…
2024
Keystone has honorable mention in Paint the Plow
Keystone High School won honorable mention in The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 10 regional of the Paint the Plow safety outreach contest. This year’s…
PennDOT seeks interns, seasonal work applicants
PennDOT District 1 is accepting applications for paid internships and summer jobs in Venango, Forest, Crawford, Mercer, Warren, and Erie counties. Positions include engineering, nonengineering,…
Venango Democrats will deliver free Christmas meals
The Venango County Democratic Party, with local partners, continues its tradition of delivering free Christmas meals to elderly and homebound residents. Meal deliveries begin at…
Titusville police searching for stolen vehicle
The Titusville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a stolen vehicle. Police are actively investigating the theft of the vehicle, which…
Recent Deaths 12/20/24
Lucille F. Stephens, 92, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Carol S. Miller, 88, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, December 18,…
Pet of the Day 12/19/24
Meet Budweiser aka “Bud”! Bud was born in May of 2016 and is a sweet boy with a pretty messed up ear. He looks like…
Hasson Heights Elementary has an out of this world time
Over 300 people gathered at Hasson Heights Elementary School to enjoy the fourth graders’ musical, *A Martian Christmas*, followed by an “Outer Space, Out of…
Recent Deaths 12/19/24
Betty J. Rogers, 97, of Cooperstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 12/18/24
Meet Kaye! Kaye is a lovely lady with lots of love to give! She is an affectionate and friendly dog, but we don’t know yet…
Cigarette cleanup program along turnpikes is successful
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and the PA Turnpike Commission implemented the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) at 17 service plazas, achieving a 43% litter reduction in…
Franklin Elks donate toys
On Friday, Franklin Elks Lodge #110 Exalted Ruler Brenda Westover, center, and member Craig Westover, not pictured, dropped off toys donated by Elks members to…
Oil City receives ‘judge’s pick’ in PennDOT’s Paint the Plow
PennDOT announced winners of the District 1 Paint the Plow contest. Oil City High School earned “judge’s pick” for its safety-themed mural, while Mercer High…
Recent Deaths 12/18/24
Clark Nelson Hall Jr., 89, of Titusville, died on December 15, 2024. Joanne L. Skibinski, 85, of Marienville, died Saturday, December 14, 2024. For…
Tips for Selection and Care of Cut Christmas Trees
This article discusses how to choose the perfect Christmas tree and keep it fresh. There is no right or wrong species when it comes…
Pet of the Day 12/17/24
Meet Milkshake! Milkshake was born in March of 2020 and is a beautiful White & Gray Tabby with golden eyes. He is a big boy…
Recent Deaths 12/17/24
Sara J. Schosser, 84, of Oil City, formerly of Bredinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, December 15, 2024. Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Shankel, 86, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 12/16/24
Meet Paige! Paige is a petite girl with a big personality! She is very adventurous and enjoys exploring her environment. She’s had dental work done…
Crash in Clarion proves fatal
A three-vehicle crash on River Hill in Clarion Township Saturday evening left one person dead and another seriously injured. Tammy Zacherl, 53, succumbed to her…
Oil City High School singers tour the town to spread some Christmas cheer
The Oil City Music Department’s vocal groups brought festive cheer on Friday with performances at Hasson, Seventh Street, and Smedley elementary schools, where students sang…
Recent Deaths 12/16/24
Cynthia A. Sweetapple, 67, of Kennerdell, passed away December 14, 2024. Evelyn M. Shannahan, 95, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/14/24
Meet Chilly Willy! Chilly Willy was born in January of 2023. He is a lovely buff and white tabby with orange/golden eyes. He is outgoing,…
Several performances, activities planned for First Night Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council’s 25th annual First Night celebration, themed “Silver Bells,” will take place Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. across Oil…
Turning Blight into Bright: How Restoring Homes Revitalizes Communities
You probably see them every day. They’re in every town, sometimes on almost every street. The houses with peeling paint, sagging roofs, and yards where…
OC Man accused of stealing car apprehended after onboard programming forces vehicle to stop
An Oil City man, Jose Martinez III, 24, was arrested after allegedly stealing a car early Sunday morning. Martinez reportedly demanded the owner’s keys, chased…
Recent Deaths 12/14/24
Clarence “Tink” Leonard Albaugh, 83, of Oil City died on December 13, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 12/13/24
Meet Bear Bear! Meet Bear Bear, the sweet and vocal feline looking for her forever home! Bear Bear is very affectionate and loves attention, and…
Sheetz to open next week in Barkeyville
Sheetz will open a new store on Route 8 in Barkeyville, Venango County, on Thursday, with a grand opening celebration starting at 9 a.m. The…
Interstate 80 crash causes road closure
There were no injuries in this one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near the 48-mile marker in Richland Township shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, according…
Recent Deaths 12/13/24
Norma J. “Nanny” Myers Lewis, 93, of Shippenville, passed away on December 11, 2024. Dallas H. Smith, 80, of Franklin, passed away December 8, 2024….
Breathing New Life into 403 W 2nd St: Pellere Foundation’s First Blight Remediation Project
By Selina Pedi-Smith The Pellere Foundation is thrilled to announce the beginning of our first blight remediation project at 403 W 2nd St, a once-stunning…
Pet of the Day 12/12/24
Meet Butters! Butters has all the personality you would ever want from a cat. He loves attention, until he doesn’t. He needs to be the…
Nature Art Showcase and Sale scheduled
The Ninth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will take place on February 7-8 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, featuring artwork inspired by northwestern…
PennWest to hold commencement ceremonies Saturday in Clarion
Pennsylvania Western University will hold its fall commencement on Saturday at the Clarion campus, celebrating graduates from the College of Education, Arts and Humanities; the…
Recent Deaths 12/12/24
Jack D. Carson, 93, of Tionesta, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Thomas Dewayne “Rufus” Ruth, 68, of Rouseville, died Friday, December 6, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/11/24
Meet Wade Wilson! Wade was born in March of 2024. He is a beautiful black short-haired kitty with striking golden eyes. He is a lovebug,…
ARCA holding several Christmas concerts
The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts (ARCA) in Foxburg is hosting a series of diverse concerts at Lincoln Hall over the coming weekends. Highlights…
Recent Deaths 12/11/24
James Charles ‘Beaver’ Lawrence, 75, of New Bethlehem, passed away December 8, 2024. Lynne Anne Boehme, 75, of Tionesta and formerly of Munhall, passed away…
Pet of the Day 12/10/24
Meet Augusta! Augusta is an affectionate and loving young cat looking for her forever home. She can be playful at times and also enjoys cuddling…
Justin Gray to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Justin Gray, a northwest Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter and a solo acoustic artist, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday…
Aqua lifts boil-water advisory in Cooperstown
On Monday, Aqua Pennsylvania lifted the Cooperstown boil-water advisory they had initiated Dec. 2. The advisory impacted about 130 customers served by the Cooperstown Water…
Recent Deaths 12/10/24
Paul Thomas Siegel, 83, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Harry James Harnish, 92, of Knox, formerly of Lamartine, passed away in…
Pet of the Day 12/09/24
Meet Sophie II! Sophie was born in August of 2017. She is a large, gorgeous long-haired calico with beautiful eyes. She is inquisitive and loving…
Ugly sweaters and beautiful lights on display in Clarion
The Clarion community came together Saturday night for a festive Light Up Night celebration, highlighted by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The evening…
Nifty at 90: Reno man still on the go in his community
Don Young of Reno, now 90, is a vibrant and active member of his community. A lifelong resident of Reno, he grew up enjoying local…
Recent Deaths 12/09/24
Geraldine “Jerri” Beary McCauley, 89, of Fryburg, passed away on December 7, 2024. James Donald Thompson Jr., 80, of Knox, passed away Friday, December 6,…
Pet of the Day 12/07/24
Meet Vesper! Meet Vesper! This beautiful bengal mix is looking for her forever home that is more on the quiet side. Vesper is very sweet…
Nifty at 90: Leeper man has been a farmer, firefighter and fixer
Henry Phillip Lencer Sr. of Leeper will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 8. Born in Hallton to Croatian immigrants, he grew up as one…
OC man identified as victim in fatal crash
Franklin state police have identified 62-year-old Michael P. Milstead of Oil City as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Rynd Hill Road in…
Recent Deaths 12/07/24
Helen B. Altman, 94, of Knox, passed away December 5, 2024. Jonathan L. “Jon” Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Lavern “Butch”…