Pet of the Day 09/16/24
Meet Tortilla! Tortilla recently came to us with her babies. She was from a home that just had too many cats and had to surrender…
September 2024
Trump was on the links taking a breather from the campaign. Then the Secret Service saw a rifle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunday was to be a day of relative rest for Donald Trump, a rare breather this deep into a presidential campaign. Aside…
OC conducting surveys of Bishop Avenue residents starting today
The City of Oil City has begun conducting demographic surveys for a street reconstruction project on Bishop Avenue, as part of its Community Development Block…
Recent Deaths 09/16/24
Shirley Louise Hartman, 88, of Rimersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Leigh I. Rainey, Sr., 80, of Pleasantville, passed away on Friday, September…
Pecan-Smoked Spicy Chicken
Everyone should have a go-to whole chicken recipe in their culinary repertoire. While roasting a chicken certainly gets the job done, it’s hard to beat…
Pet of the Day 09/14/24
Meet Ruffnut! Meet Ruffnut, the handsome tuxedo with a need for a new address! Ruffnut is approximately one year old and has so much love…
Recent Deaths 09/14/24
Betty Mae Johnston, 69, of Severance, Colorado, formerly of Oil City, passed away August 25, 2024. Joseph Francis McNerney, age 95, of Ingram, passed away…
3D Printed Homes: The Future of Affordable, Sustainable Living?
Imagine watching a house being built—not with hammer and nails, but by a machine that “prints” it, layer by layer, just like your home printer…
Pet of the Day 09/13/24
Meet Maddy! Maddy is very affectionate and loves to be held on your shoulder, but only if you pick him up under the arms like…
Oil City K of C to hold 125-year celebration
The Oil City Knights of Columbus is planning a celebration next month to observe the club’s 125-year anniversary. Events will be held Saturday, Oct. 12,…
Mayfest association makes large donation to fire department
The Mayfest Community Association donated $9,500 to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department and Quick Response Service (QRS), with $6,000 presented during a family movie…
Franklin High School receives art recognition
Franklin High School has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2024 by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association during Arts in Education Week….
Recent Deaths 09/13/24
Curt L. Morrow, 69, of Franklin, died on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2024. William Russell Best, 74, of Cranberry, passed away Thursday morning, September 12,…
Pet of the Day 09/12/24
Meet Tux & Echo! Meet Tux & Echo, the young bonded pair! These two cuties came to us as strays and are in search of…
Animals are “Petpared” for Franklin PetFest
Franklin’s Bandstand Park will host PetFest, formerly DukeFest, this Saturday, offering a variety of pet-centered activities and raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue. The…
Franklin Class of 1974 celebrates 50-year reunion
Over 200 people attended the 50-year reunion of Franklin High School’s Class of 1974 on August 16-17. The event began with a meet-and-greet at Benjamin’s…
Franklin trying to fill vacancies on some city panels
The city of Franklin is working to fill several vacancies on important boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historical and Architectural…
Recent Deaths 09/12/24
David Edward Nicol, 81, formerly of Venango County, passed away September 1, 2024. Marilyn F. Reed, 101, of Foxburg, passed away Tuesday morning, September 10,…
Pet of the Day 09/11/24
Meet Dorothy! Dorothy is about 4 months old and would love a home for the holidays. She is very loving and likes to cuddle. She…
PNC to close Franklin drive-through; ATM to remain open
PNC Bank is planning to close its Franklin drive-through branch at the intersection of Liberty and 12th streets next month. A PNC representative confirmed the…
Board blocks advancement of Title IX changes in North Clarion schools
The North Clarion School District Board voted 5-4 against approving changes to its Title IX policy, which would have expanded protections to include sexual orientation,…
Franklin council meeting focuses on some financial matters
The Franklin City Council approved a grant for the Fire Department to aid in purchasing a new fire truck, receiving $663,972 from the federal Emergency…
Meadow Church Road bridge to close starting today
The Meadow Church Road bridge in Cranberry Township is closed starting today for a replacement project expected to last six to eight weeks, with completion…
Recent Deaths 09/11/24
Ralph G. Deeter, 78, of Cooperstown, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The…
Fall Garden Tasks
This article answers questions many gardeners have about how to prepare their garden for winter. As the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape takes on its legendary colors…
Pet of the Day 09/10/24
Meet Trooper! Trooper is a super sweet young male looking for a forever home! This guy was initially super shy, but has really come out…
Pithole Lantern Tour to return to abandoned boomtown
Pithole City’s Lantern Tours will return Saturday, Oct. 5, providing a nighttime living history event where participants can walk the streets of the legendary oil…
Franklin woman charged for stealing money from elder
A Franklin woman, Kimberly Ace, has been charged with stealing over $117,000 from an elderly woman for whom she served as power of attorney. The…
Drake Well Museum to host Fall Gas Up
The Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its 40th annual Fall Gas Up event on Saturday, featuring displays of antique engines, farm and oil…
Seneca man involved in 2022 crash pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle
Logan Miller, a 26-year-old from Seneca, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault, and DUI, in connection with the death of…
Clarion, Warren awarded funds from Neighborhood Assistance Program
The Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has awarded over $683,000 in tax credits to Clarion County Adventures for their park improvement project, which includes building…
Recent Deaths 09/10/24
Jacqueline M. Primas, 102, of Sligo, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Robert “Bobby” Christopher Austin, 50, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024….
Pet of the Day 09/09/24
Meet Moshannon! When Moshannon arrived at PAWS she was terribly shy. She’s now become a snuggler who loves people and other kitties alike. She is…
Franklin attic fire causes minimal damage to home, 2 displaced
A fire broke out in the attic of a home on Elk Street in Franklin on Saturday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly…
Clarion County township officials convention set Sept. 19
The Clarion County Association of Township Officials will hold its annual convention on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The…
Two firefighters receive minor injuries battling Oil City fire
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling a fire at a Victorian home on Reed Street in Oil City on Saturday afternoon. The fire, which…
Recent Deaths 09/09/24
Raymond Eugene Burrows, 89, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Archie L. Holliday Jr., 77, of Parker, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/07/24
Meet Lacey! Hello, my name is Lacey, and I’m a sweet, young female dog with lots of love to give! I’m very curious about the…
Couple charged in connection with motor home theft
A Seneca couple, Alexandra Benel and Robert Rumburd, were arrested Thursday night after being caught driving a stolen motor home. State police stopped them on…
Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk scheduled Sept. 20
Tickets are now available for the Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk, happening Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Oil City….
Oil Region tourism award winners announced
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its fourth annual Oil Region tourism awards. The winners are: Best…
Recent Deaths 09/07/24
William J. “Bill” Muldoon, 76, of Oil City, died early Friday morning, September 6, 2024. Russell Eugene McClellan, 66, of Oil City, passed away on…
Opera singer De Palma to be featured Sunday at DeBence
Internationally-known bass-baritone opera singer Dr. Samuel De Palma will perform a free concert at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin this Sunday as part of…
Bright Futures Fall Fest
On September 28th, from 4–8 pm, join us for an exciting event in Sandycreek Township, where we’re blending fun, community, and innovation! The Pellere Foundation…
Pet of the Day 09/06/24
Meet Seal! Seal is a Russian Blue that was used by a cat breeder. When her owner was unable to keep her, she came to…
NPRC signs transfer agreement with Pitt-Bradford
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) have signed a guaranteed transfer agreement allowing NPRC students in three associate…
Two area women charged in drug bust
Two women, Virginia Knox of Titusville and Seippel of Franklin, have been charged after state police observed a drug transaction involving seven ounces of cocaine….
Farm to Fork event scheduled in Titusville
Titusville Renaissance, Inc. will hold its annual Farm to Fork event, which celebrates the harvest of the Titusville Open Air Market, from 6 to 9…
Man accused of assaulting trooper held for court
A Titusville man, Kenneth Amon, 60, was held for court in Venango County after being accused of assaulting a state police trooper. The incident occurred…
Rimersburg girl, 5, raises about $1,200 for cat spay effort
Five-year-old Kessa Brown from Rimersburg was crowned charity queen at the 2024 Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant, held at the Sligo Recreational Center. The pageant aimed…