Recent Deaths 11/06/24
Darlene Catherine Bourquin, 75, of Shippenville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Donald J. Kleck, 92, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Maurice…
November 2024
Pet of the Day 11/05/24
Meet Theo! Theo is a friendly boy looking for his forever family. Theo has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would need to be the only…
Pitt-Titusville employees recognized for milestone anniversaries
The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville honored several faculty and staff members for their service at a luncheon on Oct. 30. Lawrence “Tink” Prenatt,…
Dollar General adds produce to Franklin locations
Dollar General recently remodeled two stores in Franklin, adding fresh produce sections to locations on Pittsburgh Rd and Patchel Run Rd. This addition, featuring popular…
Burn ban in effect for Venango County
The Venango County Commissioners voted Monday to issue a burn ban for all of Venango County until further notice. Due to the lack of precipitation…
Oil cleanup on river continues
Since August, 40 to 60 gallons of oil per trip are being removed from the Allegheny River, near Sandycreek Township, though the exact source of…
Franklin couple charged with child endangerment, drug possession
A Franklin couple, Terry and Angelina McMunn, face charges of child endangerment after police found drugs within reach of their infant in their apartment on…
Winnifred Tonkin In-gathering collection packing event scheduled
The Winnifred Tonkin Guild’s annual service project is underway in Venango County, where volunteers are collecting new clothing, personal care items, and household essentials to…
Recent Deaths 11/05/24
Vergil F. Hulings, 78, of Warren, passed away Saturday evening, November 2, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 11/04/24
Meet Maybeline “Mama” “May”! You know those special people who have experienced the toughest things in life and continue to smile and show love to…
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania issued a boil water advisory for Fryburg Water Co. customers after an electrical issue caused a loss of water pressure in the distribution…
Wilber, Borland inducted into Conservation Hall
Jude Wilber and James Borland were inducted into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame for their contributions to conservation and environmental awareness. Wilber, a…
Recent Deaths 11/04/24
Deborah L. (Caldwell) Vorse, 60, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. David P. Rembold, 71, of Rockmere, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/02/24
Meet Ruma! Ruma has been at the shelter for a while. She was not a friendly cat when she first arrived, but has slowly accepted…
Innovative and Eco-Friendly Energy Storage Solutions
As Pennsylvania’s Oil Region and other areas with industrial legacies begin to shift focus to cleaner energy, the role of sustainable energy storage becomes crucial….
Christ Episcopal pajama collection underway
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has begun its 13th annual pajama and book drive, providing new pajamas and an age-appropriate book to children in…
Venango Tea Party vehemently denies Abramovic’s accusations
The Venango County Tea Party Patriots released a statement refuting comments made by County Commissioner Albert Abramovic, who claimed the group wanted election processes controlled…
Venango voting machine, ballot tabulator pass pre-election tests
Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….
Recent Deaths 11/02/24
Randall “Randy” Louis Griffith, 67, of Johnstown, passed away on October 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 11/01/24
Meet Snickers! Snickers is a sweet and vocal boy looking for his forever family! He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. He can be…
National Fuel adjusts rates
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…
Franklin, Rocky Grove schools perform musical
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…
Barkeyville gets new traffic signal
PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…
West Forest at FCCLA Regionals
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…
Cranberry High School to perform ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast rehearse a scene. The musical is a stage adaptation of the novel by Madeleine L’Engle….
Recent Deaths 11/01/24
Cheryl Hedglin, 78, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Phyllis Irene Tippery, 100, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on…