A Different Kind of Redevelopment: Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
The floodwaters had receded, but the scars they left behind were everywhere. Mounds of black garbage bags lined the roads, filled with remnants of lives…
November 2024
Pet of the Day 11/30/24
Meet Neil! Meet Neil, the energetic and playful young guy looking for his forever home! Neil is still very much a kitten, and he has…
Cranberry Light Up Night activities set
The Cranberry Small Business Association is hosting Cranberry Township’s first Light Up Night tonight at the municipal building, with festivities from 6-9 p.m. The event…
Recent Deaths 11/30/24
Mary Jo Anderson, 56, of Oil City, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Robert D. “Bob” Rogers, 88, of Knox, passed away Friday morning, November…
Pet of the Day 11/29/24
Meet Salem! Salem was dumped on Halloween. He is a ball of energy, if you blink he will streak by and you will never see…
PennDOT to implement interstate restrictions
In anticipation of the forecasted winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning to temporarily restrict certain vehicles on several interstates in northwestern Pennsylvania….
Recent Deaths 11/29/24
Barry L. Wile, 75, of Harborcreek, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Elizabeth ‘Diane” Clinton, 91, formerly of Summerville, passed away on Sunday, November…
Recent Deaths 11/27/24
June A. Horn, 72, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Shirley Jean Sterling, 94, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday,…
Pet of the Day 11/27/24
Meet Cross! Cross was born in May of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom and sister. She was very shy and nervous when…
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care
This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular winter holiday houseplants. In order to care for indoor winter holiday…
Pet of the Day 11/26/24
Meet Bumble! Meet Bumble! He is a sweet and playful young kitten looking for his forever home. He loves to play and is very affectionate….
Local churches start toy drive for children in hurricane-ravaged NC
Four local churches in Venango County—East Grove, Center Community, Seneca Sonrise, and Galloway Global Methodist—are hosting a toy drive to support families in North Carolina…
Titusville woman behind bars after allegedly attempting to shoot husband
Samruay McCracken, 61, of Titusville, faces charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her husband during a domestic dispute at their Cherrytree Township home on Friday…
PennWest Clarion’s 30th annual dinner celebrates proponents of equity
PennWest Clarion celebrated its 30th annual Student Senate Equity Awards and Dinner on November 19, honoring individuals and groups for their contributions to advancing equity…
Update on man with knife attempting to enter passing vehicles in Franklin
On November 9 in Franklin, Kevin Scott Vanwormer, 40, of Emlenton, reportedly attempted to enter passing vehicles armed with a knife. According to police, Vanwormer…
Recent Deaths 11/26/24
Robert E. “Bob” King, 79, of Venus, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Patricia Ann Hackett, 75, of Emlenton, formerly of Venus, passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 11/25/24
Meet Wallie! Wallie was found in the Walmart parking lot and a kind person brought her to us. She loves to play and loves to…
Seven graduate from Small Business Jump Start
Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500…
Friends for Food distribution day is a success
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 34th annual Friends for Food Distribution, organized by Community Services of Venango County, where gratitude and community…
Recent Deaths 11/25/24
Thomas D. Shreffler, 78, of Venus, formerly of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Maxine Hepler Perry, 94, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/23/24
Meet Shadow! Shadow came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got…
Holiday free parking tradition continues in Brookville
The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…
Friends for Food sets up for today’s distribution
Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…
Recent Deaths 11/23/24
Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024. Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024. Michelle…
Green Hydrogen Storage
Let’s dive into one more energy storage option that could be a great fit for the Oil Region: green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made through…
Pet of the Day 11/22/24
Meet Rhett! Hi there, I’m Rhett! I’m an athletic and playful guy with a whole lot of love to give. You may have heard that…
Venango burn ban lifted
Venango County Commissioners, in consultation with the director of public safety and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the county’s burn band…
Boil-water advisory lifted for Fryburg Water customers
Aqua Pennsylvania on Thursday lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place since Saturday for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers…
Recent Deaths 11/22/24
Daryl Lee Mong, 86, of Kossuth, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024. Jacki Marie McLaughlin, 45, of Sheffield, and formerly of Leeper, passed away…
Winter Outdoor Arrangements
Carry your garden designs, especially container gardens, throughout the entire year with outdoor winter arrangements. We welcome spring with pots of tulips (Tulipa spp.)…
Pet of the Day 11/21/24
Meet Cheezit! Cheezit is a funny fellow. He loves to play, he chases his tail and his roommates tails! He is very affectionate and is…
Friends for Food nears $30,000; distribution is Saturday
The annual Friends for Food campaign, a collaboration between Community Services of Venango County and *The Derrick/The News-Herald*, has raised an additional $2,750, bringing this…
Recent Deaths 11/21/24
Alice M. Stubbs, 74, of Oil City, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Margaret “Peg” Seigworth, 65, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/20/24
Meet Mercury! Mercury was born in May of 2019. He came to us from a military family that was forced to move and could not…
Multiple field trips get the OK at Franklin board meeting
The Franklin school board approved several initiatives at its recent meeting, including the return of Central Elementary School’s Gettysburg field trip for fifth-graders, marking its…
Woman faces drug, theft charges after attempting to steal from Walmart
Jessica Lee Kase, a 40-year-old Oil City woman, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged shoplifting incident at the Cranberry Walmart. Store employees…
Valley Grove School Board approves contracts, recognizes athletes
At the Valley Grove School Board’s monthly meeting, the board hired Anna Hargenrader as a part-time district-wide receptionist, approved several supplemental contracts for sports coaching…
Oil City man faces charges after drugs were found in his bedroom
David Metz, a 60-year-old man from Oil City, has been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after a parole check at a house on Lees Lane…
Recent Deaths 11/20/24
Lori Custer, 61, of Franklin, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Paul Gene Tidd, 91, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 17,…
Pet of the Day 11/19/24
Meet Tabitha & Victoria! Victoria and Tabitha are a bonded pair looking for their forever family together. Victoria is about 5 years old and Tabitha…
Wyllis Street Band will perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Wyllis Street Band, consisting of Stephen Woods, Marc Rickard, Andy Young and Tom McLaughlin, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7…
Nick of Time holiday gift campaign underway
The annual *In the Nick of Time* campaign, honoring the memory of Nick Sanford, a Cranberry Area High School student who passed away in 2003,…
Baked Goods from Heaven moving into former Famoore’s site
Baked Goods from Heaven, a popular bakery in Oil City, will relocate from Seneca Street to the historic former Famoore’s restaurant at 18 East First…
Recent Deaths 11/19/24
Jean Brothers, 96, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. William E. “Bill” Ray Jr., 84, formerly of Cranberry, passed away Wednesday, November 13,…
Pet of the Day 11/18/24
Meet Brock! Brock is 10-11 months old and loves attention. He wants to sit on your lap and be a couch potato but he is…
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania on Saturday issued a boil-water advisory for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. in Washington Township, Clarion County, and Pinegrove Township,…
Tionesta celebrates Christmas in the Village
Tionesta’s annual Christmas in the Village event brought festive cheer on Saturday, featuring the Sisters of the Northern Forest, who swapped their Halloween witch costumes…
Recent Deaths 11/18/24
Ashley Marie Blystone, 34, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mildred J. LaBue, 98, of Oil City, passed away on November 15,…
Pet of the Day 11/16/24
Meet Solstice! Solstice was born in December of 2020. She is FIV positive and was erroneously thought to have FeLV, so she was isolated from…
Nifty at 90: Polk woman enjoys traveling
Shirley McFetridge Zilhaver of Polk, born Nov. 17, 1934, celebrates her 90th birthday as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who values family and community….