OC man accused of entering home, stealing items
An Oil City man, Charles “CJ” Gilbert, 18, was charged with burglary, trespassing, and theft after entering a home in Sugarcreek Borough and stealing personal…
September 2024
OC Class of 1954 celebrates 70 years
Members of the Oil City High School Class of 1954 gathered last Saturday at King’s Restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates who attended include (front,…
More than 2 dozen indicted on drug, firearms violations
An Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation has led to charges against 26 individuals involved in a regional drug trafficking network spanning Erie and…
Recent Deaths 09/20/24
Pearl Mong Jagnow, 94, of Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Robert B. ‘Bob’ Fennell, 76, of Dempseytown, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024….
Pet of the Day 09/19/24
Meet Torba! Meet the lovely Torba! This gorgeous tortoiseshell came to us recently as a stray and we are still getting to know her. She…
Bicycle rodeo planned Saturday in Cochranton
PennDOT and its safety partners are hosting a free children’s bicycle rodeo from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lions Park in Cochranton, as…
Rocky Grove Class of 1979 holds 45-year reunion
The Rocky Grove High School Class of 1979 held its 45-year class reunion Aug. 10 at the Sandycreek fire hall in Franklin with 44 class…
Core Goods’ expansion has community space in mind
Core Goods, a store in Oil City, is expanding to the neighboring building two years after relocating to East First Street. Owner Ashley Sheffer envisions…
Recent Deaths 09/19/24
Salvatore “Sal” Mazzocchi Jr., 69, of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Thomas J. Banner, 78, of Shippenville, passed away on September 17,…
Pet of the Day 09/18/24
Meet Reggie! Reggie is a gentle boy who loves being with other kitties and adores people. Unfortunately, he acquired Feline Leukemia (FeLV+) as a kitten….
Forest Sheriff’s Office to hold Shop with a Cop
Forest County Sheriff William Carbaugh announced the 12th annual “Shop with a Cop” program, which pairs underprivileged children with local law enforcement to shop for…
Let’s Preserve
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes Canning New White Potatoes IMPORTANT: Safe canning recipes have only been developed for whole or sliced potatoes. Do not…
Valley Grove committee reviewing Title IX revisions
Valley Grove School District Superintendent Kevin Briggs updated residents on the progress of Title IX policy revisions during Monday’s board meeting. The district’s policy committee…
Panel hears another round of updates on 100 Seneca
The Venango County Economic Development Authority received updates on the ongoing renovations at 100 Seneca in Oil City and the planned makerspace on the building’s…
Franklin School District seeks projects for leftover grant funds
The Franklin School District is redirecting leftover funds from HVAC projects that came in under budget to other needed upgrades. With $80,495.53 in American Rescue…
Titusville board meets new teachers
The Titusville Area School District introduced six of its ten new teachers during a recent board meeting, including two from Venango County. Among them were…
Recent Deaths 09/18/24
Sue Ann Knight, 75, of Shippenville, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, Kevin Mark Anthony, 65, of Parker, PA, passed away Sunday afternoon September…
Pet of the Day 09/17/24
Meet Nelly! Nelly is a real sweetheart, and is looking for someone to love! This gorgeous girl is approximately two years old and absolutely loves…
ORAS to mark 30 years with Astroblast
The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) is hosting its 30th annual Astroblast event from Tuesday through Sunday in the first week of October. This event…
Man facing aggravated assault charges after incident at park
Joshua Andrew Jack, 34, from Franklin, is facing aggravated assault charges following an incident on Friday at Two Mile Run County Park, where he allegedly…
Belles Lettres Club awards scholarships
The Belles Lettres Club has announced recipients of this year’s $500 scholarships are Simon Burkett and Emma Womer, both recent Oil City Area High School…
Emlenton man facing charges after Rockmere disturbance
Benjamin Bodimer Jr., 42, from Emlenton, is facing charges after an incident on Saturday night in Rockmere where he allegedly disturbed the Cranberry Township community…
Recent Deaths 09/17/24
Jayne B. Russell, of Cooperstown, passed away early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024. William Russell “Bill” Best, 74, of Kossuth, passed away Thursday, September 12,…
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…
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…