West Forest names homecoming court
The 2024 West Forest Homecoming Court members are, from left, Mitchell Bawden, Abigail Worley, Zachary Carll, Kiley Oliver, Dillon Isovitsch, Kyla Morrison, Todd Miller and…
October 2024
Recent Deaths 10/09/24
Irene Mae “Babe” Alworth, 90, of Parker, formerly of West Freedom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024. Floyd H. Whitling Jr., 76, of Emlenton,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Use judicious pruning to renovate older fruit trees in your home landscape. Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had…
Motorcyclist accused of leading police on chase
Everett Charles Hoobler, a 31-year-old man from Franklin, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 322 in Cranberry Township….
Two dead following Mercer County homicide
Two men from Greenville died in a homicide incident in West Salem Township, according to Mercer state police. Authorities responded to a report of a…
Woman faces assault charges
Breontai Gates, a 30-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a disturbance at a duplex on Crawford Street….
Recent Deaths 10/08/24
Diane M. Craft Eckel, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024. Donna M. Girts, 82, of Clarion, passed away Wednesday evening, October…
Pet of the Day 10/07/24
Meet Hayes! Hayes is a young male kitten looking for a very patient adopter! This boy is quite nervous in this shelter environment and is…
Storms shake the area
A powerful storm swept through parts of Venango, Clarion, Crawford, and Forest counties on Sunday, bringing down trees, hail, and prompting tornado warnings. The National…
Recent Deaths 10/07/24
William E. Highfield, 81, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Charles S. Allen, Sr., 84, of Grand Valley, passed away Friday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/05/24
Meet Hershey! Hershey is a brave and athletic dog who loves to play and explore. He is loyal, friendly, and affectionate, and would make a…
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse in Seneca won the Venango Museum of Art, Science, and Industry’s 2024 “Best Sandwich in the County” contest with its Brisket…
McDonalds to raise funds Wednesday for OCHS
The McDonald’s on Elm Street in Oil City will hold an Arch Support Digital Fundraiser Day on Wednesday to raise money for Oil City High…
Rimersburg woman dies in fire
A Rimersburg woman died Thursday evening in a structure fire in Toby Township. Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker identified the woman as Mary Chandler, 78….
Bridge Builders celebrates grand opening of new Franklin home
Bridge Builders Community Foundations recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Franklin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held at 1322 Elk St., the…
OC man pleads guilty to third degree murder for shooting woman
Mark Redfield, a 62-year-old Oil City man, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the May 2023 killing of April Michelle Dunkle, 40, during a dispute…
Recent Deaths 10/05/24
Robert W. “Bob” Stricker, 92, of Emlenton, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2024. Barbara J. Irons, 89, of Franklin, passed away on September 28,…
Pet of the Day 10/04/24
Meet Barbie! Barbie and her sister, Midge were born in September of 2023. Barbie is a sweet little girl but is very very shy. Although…
Board OKs special exception for Franklin bed and breakfast
Trails to Ales Realty received approval from Franklin’s zoning hearing board to open a bed and breakfast on the second floors of two Liberty Street…
Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Found skeletal remains still being analyzed
Officials are still investigating skeletal remains that were found last month in Cornplanter Township. The remains are continuing to be analyzed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat…
Casey, McCormick gear up for first debate tonight
The first of two debates between Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Doug McCormick, will take place tonight at 8 p.m….
Early morning car chase leaves Franklin man facing charges
Todd Shoffstall, 52, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a car chase early Wednesday morning in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The incident began when state…
Recent Deaths 10/03/24
Mary J. Weiser Graff, 92, of Oil City, died Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024. Ronald Emhoff, 83, of Knox, passed away early Wednesday morning, October…
Pet of the Day 10/02/24
Meet Fluff! Fluff is a sweet 3 month old kitten that needs a home. You can visit and adopt Fluff from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Police search for missing man
State police in Meadville said they are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday morning at Sheetz on Liberty Street in…
OC woman in court today for missing arraignment
Stephanie King, a 25-year-old Oil City woman, is facing new charges for missing a court appearance in June related to four prior cases. After waiving…
Recent Deaths 10/02/24
Patricia Jean Newell Weidner, 94, of Clarion, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Dorothy L. Jacoby, 89, formerly of Streetsboro, OH, passed away Saturday,…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
Pet of the Day 10/01/24
Meet Lillian! When Lillian first came to PAWS, she was so shy, but now she is a lovebug. She is snuggly and absolutely loves to…
Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
The Salvation Army is mobilizing its Emergency Disaster Services network to provide critical relief, including mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up support, and emotional care, to those…
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
A $3.2 million repair project on Interstate 79 and Route 80 in northwest Pennsylvania is set to begin on Wednesday. The project will cover 26…
Suspicious package found in Franklin proven not a threat
Franklin police responded to a report of a suspicious package near Fountain Park on Saturday morning, prompting precautions despite it later being deemed non-threatening. A…
Cranberry gets updates on bridge project; approves pension obligation
Cranberry Township supervisors reported progress on the replacement of the Aires Hill Road bridge, which is in the final design stages. Engineers have submitted the…
2 Titusville residents fatally injured in motorcycle crash
Two Titusville residents, Adam J. Crispin, 34, and Kiley L. Johnson, 26, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Le Boeuf Township, Erie…
Fundraiser to be held for North Clarion student battling Hodgkin’s
A fundraiser for 15-year-old Grace Carroll, a North Clarion High School sophomore diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held at the Fryburg Sportsman’s…
Recent Deaths 10/01/24
Edgar H. “Bud” Bonner, 92, of Victory Heights, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on September 30, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…