Sugarcreek Mr. Bookman closing
New and used bookstore Mr. Bookman has announced it will be closing its Sugarcreek Borough location at 316 Allegheny Blvd., and the venue’s last day…
2024
Plans announced for Heritage Festival art show
The Oil City Arts Council will host its annual Oil Heritage Festival Art Show from Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28, at two locations:…
Fourth of July Cookie Cups
Offer a sweet ending to July 4th celebrations! July 4th celebrations are much anticipated each year. Whether they include an intimate barbecue with a…
Recent Deaths 07/03/24
Jean Marie Shinn, age 93, of Santa Maria, CA, formerly of Oil City, passed away on June 20, 2024. Joseph H. Eisenman Sr., 79, of…
Franklin man gets prison time for Halloween party assault
Shawn Michael Latchaw, a 29-year-old man from Franklin, has been sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for aggravated indecent assault and an additional…
Small aircraft competition holds initial Clarion event
The Clarion County Airport hosted its first Appalachian STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) event, drawing around 14 pilots who practiced on Friday under clear…
Pet of the Day 07/02/24
Meet Bundy Just over 40 pounds and 2 years old, this handsome man is in search of a new address! Bundy recently came to us…
Kirtland Foundation awards scholarships
The Kirtland Cancer Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to nine Venango County college students this year. The students met several requirements including academic, residency and that…
OC woman accused of biting girl, kicking officer
Nicole Jones, a 41-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, for attacking and biting a teenage girl, and kicking a…
Sesame Chicken Fingers with Honey Dip
Chicken fingers make picnics fun! Picnics are a fun way to bring people together to enjoy food and conversation. While there are no limitations…
Franklin parade winners announced
Float winners have been announced for Saturday’s Liberty Fest parade in Franklin. King of Spades Landscaping was chosen as the first-place float, followed by Jeannes…
Recent Deaths 07/02/24
Dolores L. “Lori” Heath, 94, of Oil City, passed away June 29, 2024. Donna D. Taylor, 92, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, June 30,…
Pet of the Day 07/01/24
Meet Peanut Meet Peanut, the gorgeous two-year-old tortoiseshell who is looking for her purrfect family! Peanut was surrendered to us when her owner could no…
Wolf’s Corner Fair opens for 83rd year
The 83rd Wolf’s Corners fair began Sunday with vendors, food booths, and rides from Bartlebaugh Amusement Company. The fair features a variety of events throughout…
Despite postponement, Clarion County Recycling Day is a hit
The annual Clarion County Recycling Day was delayed by weather but saw strong turnout despite the postponement. Volunteers, including county employees, assisted in managing the…
Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfaits
Bountiful blueberries make treats even better! There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and…
Recent Deaths 07/01/24
Larry D. McFadden, 80, of Cooksburg, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Gary T. Say, age 71, of Hillsdale and formerly of Emlenton, passed away…
Pet of the Day 06/29/24
Meet Sassy Sweet Sassy came to us with a litter of her puppies, and now that they have all been adopted and she is spayed-…
July 4th celebration planned at Lucinda St. Joseph Church
The annual Lucinda St. Joseph Church July 4th celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, featuring all-you-can-eat chicken and ham…
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Impress July Fourth guests with smoked short ribs! Smoked foods are wildly popular. The unique flavor that smoking imparts to anything from beef to…
Resident’s demographics study paints gloomy job market picture
Venango County is facing a demographic shift as many residents reach retirement age, with insufficient young people to replace them in the job market. Gordon…
Sugarcreek lane restrictions to begin
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to be alert for lane restrictions along Route 62 (Route 8, Allegheny Boulevard) in Sugarcreek next week…
Thompson bill focuses on health care workers
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson co-introduced the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act to exempt health care workers and first responders from Social Security’s…
Recent Deaths 06/29/24
Dennis L. Divins, age 77, of Clarion, passed away early Friday morning, June 28, 2024. George Montana, 87, of Clarion, passed away early Friday morning,…
Man facing charges for pointing loaded revolver at neighbors
Thomas Cain, 82, from Franklin, is facing charges after pointing a cocked, loaded revolver at his neighbors and threatening them during a visit at his…
Pet of the Day 06/28/24
Meet Jeb Jeb is part of the cool club. He has been here for over a year and would love to find a home of…
Lots planned at OC’s Jolly July 3rd at new location
The Oil City Arts Council’s annual Jolly July 3rd festival will be held from to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the James A. Nelles Memorial Swimming…
Cranberry Township Supervisors discuss bridge project, CDBG funds
The Cranberry Township Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing focused on delays with FY-2022 funds for the Meadow Church Road bridge rehabilitation. Supervisor Mike…
Man facing assault, resisting arrest, DUI charges after crash
John Beighle, 34, from Butler, faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and DUI, after crashing his vehicle into a ditch in Irwin Township….
Fruit-Studded Cornmeal Pudding
Old-fashioned dessert gets a kick from fruit. While the focus of a tasty recipe is often on the finished product, no delicious dish could…
One-day archaeological dig at Pithole unearths some items
Staff from Drake Well Museum and the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission conducted an archaeological dig at Pithole, a former oil boom town, as a…
Franklin will receive more McElhattan funding for tuition program
Franklin School District will receive a $100,000 grant from the McElhattan Foundation over five years to support its dual enrollment tuition assistance program, with $20,000…
Recent Deaths 06/28/24
Barbara “Peggy” Connor Kagle, 97, of Seneca, passed away on June 27, 2024. Jean R. Davison, 92, of Chapmanville, passed away on June 24, 2024….
No one injured in fire at Franklin residence
A fire broke out at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of a residence at 312 Sixth St. in Franklin on Wednesday. The Franklin Fire Department…
Pet of the Day 06/27/24
Meet Annie Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high energy, 4 year old australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would…
Brookville police issue scam warning
Brookville police have warned the public about a scam where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers using spoofing applications to mimic local police department phone numbers…
Gems Donation Station closing
Gems Donation Station, the second-hand store located at 534 Allegheny Blvd. just outside of Franklin, is in its last week of sales before it closes…
More detail provided on Vonada’s salary
The Cranberry Area School District announced a 3.5% raise for Superintendent Bill Vonada, bringing his annual salary to $144,015. This raise was part of the…
Taste of Talent opening night postponed
The opening night of Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent competition was postponed due to severe weather, and is now rescheduled for July 3 at 7…
‘The Music Man’ starts today in Titusville
The Titusville Summer Theater will present “The Music Man today through Sunday at Titusville High School’s Colestock Auditorium. Kevin Vinson and Shandi Fakhoury, playing Harold…
Shrimp cakes with honey lemon aioli
Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty! Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans,…
Recent Deaths 06/27/24
Martha Jane Myers, 90, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, June 25. Joanne M. Meagher, 85, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25,…
Pet of the Day 06/26/24
Meet Delores Many cats at Clarion P.A.W.S. were rescued from the Godot Sanctuary in May of 2018. Delores was one of those cats. She is…
Franklin School Board OKs salary hikes, other personnel matters
At Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting, various personnel and employment matters were addressed, including salary increases of 2.5% for several district employees and $1,000 contributions…
Meeting planned for OC Library front steps project
Two local artists will host a public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Oil City Library community room for those interested in helping to…
Japanese Beetles in the Home Garden
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
Grove board approves final budget with no tax hike
The Valley Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, maintaining the millage rate at 12.8437 and keeping taxes steady. The $16.93 million budget marks…
Tionesta Market Village to hold movie night Saturday
The Tionesta Market Village will hold its first movie night of the summer at dusk Saturday. “FernGully: The Last Rain Forest” will be shown. Stephanie…
CATA announces changes to Venango fare structure
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has announced updates to the fixed route bus fare and bus pass structure in Venango County, effective Monday. Key…
CATA will now provide services in Clarion County
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is now the shared ride transportation provider for Clarion County. Starting Monday, CATA will manage paratransit services, including shared…