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…
2024
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,…
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…
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…