Interstate 80 crash causes road closure
There were no injuries in this one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near the 48-mile marker in Richland Township shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, according…
December 2024
Recent Deaths 12/13/24
Norma J. “Nanny” Myers Lewis, 93, of Shippenville, passed away on December 11, 2024. Dallas H. Smith, 80, of Franklin, passed away December 8, 2024….
Breathing New Life into 403 W 2nd St: Pellere Foundation’s First Blight Remediation Project
By Selina Pedi-Smith The Pellere Foundation is thrilled to announce the beginning of our first blight remediation project at 403 W 2nd St, a once-stunning…
Pet of the Day 12/12/24
Meet Butters! Butters has all the personality you would ever want from a cat. He loves attention, until he doesn’t. He needs to be the…
Nature Art Showcase and Sale scheduled
The Ninth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will take place on February 7-8 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, featuring artwork inspired by northwestern…
PennWest to hold commencement ceremonies Saturday in Clarion
Pennsylvania Western University will hold its fall commencement on Saturday at the Clarion campus, celebrating graduates from the College of Education, Arts and Humanities; the…
Recent Deaths 12/12/24
Jack D. Carson, 93, of Tionesta, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Thomas Dewayne “Rufus” Ruth, 68, of Rouseville, died Friday, December 6, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/11/24
Meet Wade Wilson! Wade was born in March of 2024. He is a beautiful black short-haired kitty with striking golden eyes. He is a lovebug,…
ARCA holding several Christmas concerts
The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts (ARCA) in Foxburg is hosting a series of diverse concerts at Lincoln Hall over the coming weekends. Highlights…
Recent Deaths 12/11/24
James Charles ‘Beaver’ Lawrence, 75, of New Bethlehem, passed away December 8, 2024. Lynne Anne Boehme, 75, of Tionesta and formerly of Munhall, passed away…
Pet of the Day 12/10/24
Meet Augusta! Augusta is an affectionate and loving young cat looking for her forever home. She can be playful at times and also enjoys cuddling…
Justin Gray to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Justin Gray, a northwest Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter and a solo acoustic artist, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday…
Aqua lifts boil-water advisory in Cooperstown
On Monday, Aqua Pennsylvania lifted the Cooperstown boil-water advisory they had initiated Dec. 2. The advisory impacted about 130 customers served by the Cooperstown Water…
Recent Deaths 12/10/24
Paul Thomas Siegel, 83, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Harry James Harnish, 92, of Knox, formerly of Lamartine, passed away in…
Pet of the Day 12/09/24
Meet Sophie II! Sophie was born in August of 2017. She is a large, gorgeous long-haired calico with beautiful eyes. She is inquisitive and loving…
Ugly sweaters and beautiful lights on display in Clarion
The Clarion community came together Saturday night for a festive Light Up Night celebration, highlighted by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The evening…
Nifty at 90: Reno man still on the go in his community
Don Young of Reno, now 90, is a vibrant and active member of his community. A lifelong resident of Reno, he grew up enjoying local…
Recent Deaths 12/09/24
Geraldine “Jerri” Beary McCauley, 89, of Fryburg, passed away on December 7, 2024. James Donald Thompson Jr., 80, of Knox, passed away Friday, December 6,…
Pet of the Day 12/07/24
Meet Vesper! Meet Vesper! This beautiful bengal mix is looking for her forever home that is more on the quiet side. Vesper is very sweet…
Nifty at 90: Leeper man has been a farmer, firefighter and fixer
Henry Phillip Lencer Sr. of Leeper will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 8. Born in Hallton to Croatian immigrants, he grew up as one…
OC man identified as victim in fatal crash
Franklin state police have identified 62-year-old Michael P. Milstead of Oil City as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Rynd Hill Road in…
Recent Deaths 12/07/24
Helen B. Altman, 94, of Knox, passed away December 5, 2024. Jonathan L. “Jon” Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Lavern “Butch”…
Pet of the Day 12/06/24
Meet Scout! Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
Venango Chorus to perform Christmas concert this weekend
The Venango Chorus will present “The Carols of Christmas” concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. The free…
Old-Fashioned Christmas to return in Franklin
Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration returns this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering festive fun for families in the downtown area. Children can register…
Recent Deaths 12/06/24
Carole J. Stanley, 84, of Seneca, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Richard G. “Rick” Clark, 93, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, November 26,…
Pet of the Day 12/05/24
Meet Troy II! Tory was born in October of 2021 and is a gorgeous big black cat. He is extremely loving and incredibly chill and…
Valley Grove board reinstates president, vice president at reorganization meeting
The Valley Grove School Board reelected Brandon Winger as president and Cindy Swendsen as vice president during its reorganization meeting. Melanie Anderson and Todd Carson…
Officials reelected in Cranberry Area School District
The Seneca school board held a brief reorganization meeting where Tom Neely was unanimously reelected as president, marking his 13th non-consecutive year in the role….
One fatality in Cornplanter crash
Police respond to a fatal rollover crash in Cornplanter Township on Wednesday. The fatality was confirmed by Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh, and Venango County…
Recent Deaths 12/05/24
Deborah J. Jack, 75, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. John M. Slovinsky, 84, of Kennerdell, passed away…
Pet of the Day 12/04/24
Meet Max! Meet Max, an adult male dog with a heartwarming and fun personality! Max is a friendly, playful, and smart pooch who loves to…
Maximizing Your Vegetable Garden
In this article, you will find information that will allow you to maximize your garden space and yield by employing a few simple strategies—interplanting, relay…
PennDOT continues to send aid to Erie following storms
PennDOT crews are actively clearing roads in Erie County following a winter storm, with preparations underway for more snow expected later this week. Over 80…
Drake Well Museum offers student internships
Drake Well Museum and Park is offering three paid internships for Summer 2025, open to post-secondary students in fields such as history, museum studies, education,…
Recent Deaths 12/04/24
Albert George Martyna, 94, of Oil City, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Joy Lynn Krahe, 70, of Emlenton, passed away Monday morning, December 2,…
Pet of the Day 12/03/24
Meet Claudia! Claudia is a 2 year old airedale terrier. She needs a home with terrier experience because she thinks she is the boss. Claudia…
Cooperstown Water Co. customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania on Monday issued a boil-water advisory for about 130 customers served by Cooperstown Water Co. in Cooperstown Borough and Jackson Township, Venango County….
Pipe Dreams will perform at Billy’s has Karma
Pipe Dreams will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s in Oil City. Pipe Dreams is a…
Recent Deaths 12/03/24
Mrs. Betty Jean Thompson, 80, of Hydetown, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Joy L. Krahe, 70, of Emlenton, passed away Monday, December 2,…
Pet of the Day 12/02/24
Meet Snarky! Snarky was born in March of 2024 and is a beautiful, fluffy, snuggly little girl. Although she is outgoing and loves to play…
Recent Deaths 12/02/24
Bonnie Lynn Neely, 61, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. John C. “Mutt” Simpson Sr., age 91, passed away on November 29,…