Woman charged for failing to care for mother who was found dead
Shasta Vantassel, a 40-year-old woman from Tionesta, is facing neglect and endangerment charges after her elderly mother, Ruth Vantassel, was found dead in deplorable conditions…
July 2024
Pet of the Day 07/31/24
Meet Gretel! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Gretel! This young female pup is a bundle of energy and fun. She’s…
Clarion Class of 1954 holds reunion
The Clarion High School Class of 1954 held their 70-year reunion on July 12 at the Eagles pavilion. Members who attended are (from left, front…
DEP awards funds to improve power grid in rural areas
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded over $15 million in grants to enhance electric grid reliability and resilience for rural areas through the…
Valley Grove approves substitute pay rates for upcoming year
The Valley Grove School Board approved new pay rates for substitute teachers, setting the daily substitute rate at $140 and the building substitute rate at…
Harvesting and Curing Onions
Knowing when your onions are ready for harvest and how to prepare them for storage are important steps toward having a successful crop. A common…
Recent Deaths 07/31/24
Bruce M. Bell, 69, of Dillsburg, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Christine Elaine Wilson, 76, of Venus, formerly of Shippenville, passed away January 11,…
Pet of the Day 07/30/24
Meet Frosty! Frosty is a senior cat that spent his life outside. He was trapped and brought to Precious Paws. He is basically blind in…
The U.S. men’s gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices
PARIS (AP) — Before they stood with their arms wrapped around each other in a brotherhood forever etched into U.S. Olympic lore, Brody Malone, Frederick…
3 girls killed in stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed UK dance class. 7 people still critically wounded
LONDON (AP) — Three young girls killed in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in northwestern England were identified Tuesday…
Sonny Buckholtz Pinewood Derby race to be held at Venango fair
The Sonny Buckholtz Memorial Pinewood Derby race will take place on August 4 at the Venango County Fair, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. and…
President woman receives Ike’s national honor
Sandy Taylor of President Township received the 2024 Izaak Walton League of America’s National Shooting Sports Award for her significant contributions to advancing shooting sports….
Recent Deaths 07/30/24
Nancy Reed, 91, of Knox, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Jean J. Braden, 84, of Oil City, died Friday, July 26, 2024. John…
Pet of the Day 07/29/24
Meet Hansel! Hey there, I’m Hansel! I’m a young male dog with an adorable, loving, playful, and affectionate personality. I’m friendly and I love to…
Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Salad
When warm temperatures arrive, few people want to spend extra hours in the kitchen whipping up elaborate meals. Many would rather be outside enjoying the…
Simone Biles to compete on all four events at Olympic team finals despite calf injury
PARIS (AP) — A calf injury isn’t going to slow down Simone Biles. The American gymnastics star is in the lineup for all four…
Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and likely last head-to-head matchup
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic dominated rival Rafael Nadal at the start, then held off a comeback attempt to win 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris…
Recent Deaths 07/29/24
James H. Ditz, age 85, of Lake Lucy Road, Tionesta, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. Nancy S. Brocious, 73, of New Bethlehem, passed away…
Nifty at 90: OC woman still enjoys organizing class reunions
Felicia (Phyllis) Rizzone Dolecki, a lifelong resident of Oil City, is celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, July 29. Born in 1934, she worked at…
Pet of the Day 07/27/24
Meet Odette Odette is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held … it just takes her a little time to feel…
Recent Deaths 07/27/24
Raymond J. Brown Jr. died July 23, 2024. Deborah A. Gilliland, 75, of Oil City, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. John H. “Johnny” Kimmel,…
Coffee Chats on Tour
Summer is flying by and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes that we are hoping to be able to share soon!…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/26/24
Meet Penn & Teller! Meet Penn (labrador mix) & Teller (pit mix)- the dynamic duo that everyone is talking about! These two adorable dogs are…
Cornplanter couple facing drug charges
Julie Anderson and Kevin Zenker are facing multiple drug-related charges after state parole agents and Venango County sheriff’s deputies discovered drugs and paraphernalia in their…
Clarion Democrats endorse Harris
The Clarion County Democratic Party’s executive committee has unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The party’s chair, Paul Woodburne, praised Harris as a…
Recent Deaths 07/26/24
Carrie M. Wingard, 47, of Shippenville, passed away on July 24, 2024. Norm Smyth, 88, of Clintonville, passed away July 23, 2024. Thomas R. “T.J.”…
Pet of the Day 07/25/24
Meet April! Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about…
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man owned, operated barber shop for 54 years
Richard C. Vogan, born in 1934 in Hornell, New York, is a retired barber and U.S. Army veteran. After serving in France with the 332nd…
Knox man accused of child endangerment while driving
Joshua Marshall, a 33-year-old man from Knox, faces multiple endangerment charges after an incident involving his pregnant girlfriend and her two young daughters. On July…
Seven contenders up for Oil Heritage queen
Seven local students are candidates for the 2024 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, in Central Avenue Plaza….
Former Franklin man sentenced in federal case
Aaron Ray McClelland, a former resident of Franklin, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered…
Good Hope, Zion churches to hold annual auction
Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will hold their annual auction Sunday, Aug. 4, at Good Hope. A variety of handmade baked…
Recent Deaths 07/25/24
Jeffrey Wade Shuffstall, 68, of Oil City, passed away July 22, 2024. Ressie Belle Burris, 78, of Knox Rd., Knox, passed away early Tuesday morning,…
Pet of the Day 07/24/24
Meet Walker! Meet Walker, your new adventure buddy! This affectionate and loyal boy is full of energy and curiosity. He is athletic and smart, and…
Asbestos discovery during Clarion County Courthouse project slows progress
The rehabilitation project at Clarion County Courthouse faced a minor delay due to the unexpected discovery of asbestos in the basement floor tiles and old…
Cranberry board updated on how state budget affected district funds
During Monday’s board meeting, Cranberry School District business manager Karen Rupert updated the board on the 2024-25 state budget’s impact on the district. The district’s…
Children’s bike rodeo set Aug. 3 in Titusville
PennDOT and its safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo on Saturday, August 3, at Titusville City Hall. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.,…
OC temporary traffic pattern change starts next week
Starting Monday, Oil City will implement a temporary traffic change to facilitate work on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks across Elm Street….
Recent Deaths 07/24/24
Harold E. Beers, 97, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Theodore J. “Ted” Ziegler, 93, of Venus, currently residing in Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 07/23/24
Meet Jolene! Meet Jolene. Jolene is very friendly and likes when people come to visit her. She is about 10-12 months old. You can visit…
Titusville’s $28 million water well replacement prep continues
Titusville City Council received an update from City Manager Neil Fratus on a $28 million water well replacement project, involving discussions with Pleasantville Borough and…
Clarion woman charged after drugs found in vehicle
Cassandra Smith, a 29-year-old Clarion woman, faces multiple drug charges following an incident early Sunday in Richland Township, Venango County. Police found Smith passed out…
Venango K9 officer Baxter dies
Baxter, a dedicated man-trailing bloodhound with the Venango County Sheriff’s Office, passed away last week. Donated as a puppy by Christine Muir in 2013, Baxter…
OC bridge work keeps going
Workers with contractor Swank Construction of New Kensington started another week of work Monday on the Veterans Bridge project in Oil City. The work, which…
Recent Deaths 07/23/24
Pat McCarthy, age 73, of Shaler Township, formerly of Oil City, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Jack T. Goodrich, Jr., 74, of Oil…
Clarion County Fair continues all week
Clarion County Fair continues all week The Clarion County Fair is continuing through Saturday at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park grounds. Here is a rundown…
Titusville mulls funding for $67M flood mitigation project
The Titusville City Council recently addressed major infrastructure issues, effectively decriminalized marijuana possession, and adopted a foreclosed property registry program. They discussed funding options for…
Pet of the Day 07/22/24
Meet Hunk! Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pitt-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious,…
Bike ‘N Brew Fest attracts nice crowd on great day
The annual Bike ‘N Brew Fest, held on Saturday as part of Oil City’s Oil Heritage Festival, boasted great weather and featured both biking and…
Clarion County Fair kicks things off with a new horse barn
The Clarion County Fair commenced on Sunday with the dedication of a new horse barn, a community effort supported by local companies and individuals. Fair…