Bridgeway Capital, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit lender, is expanding its Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE) program to Oil City, offering support to creative entrepreneurs in…
PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop, now in its 28th year, aims to raise awareness about school bus safety and reduce bus-related traffic violations. Coinciding with National…
Franklin’s annual downtown trick-or-treat will return to the 1200 block of Liberty Street from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The free event, sponsored by…
Meet Dolly Purrton Dolly was born in March of 2023 and is a lovely cat that recently came to PAWS from a colony, but was…
Franklin’s annual Light Up Night, kicking off the Christmas season, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. The festivities will include an Electric Lights Parade…
The Titusville Area School District exceeded revenue expectations by $1.2 million, while also coming in under budget by $63,000 for expenditures, resulting in a $63,165…
Betty D. McCloskey, 89, of Brookville, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Erma “Jean” B. Stellman, 99, of cranberry, died Monday evening, October 21, 2024….
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and disappointments of last year’s garden. In the lull after the holidays, stop and…
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Last week, we discussed Pennsylvania’s proud energy history and how renewables are offering new opportunities. Let’s…
Meet Copper! Copper is a fun-loving pup who loves to play and make new friends! He is always ready for a game of fetch or…
The Franklin Area STEM (F.A.S.T.) Team is gearing up for the 2024 BEST Robotics competition at Grove City College, themed “Low G,” where robots must…
Donald E. Firster, 69, of Oil City, died Saturday, October 19, 2024. Deborah “Debbie” Sue Rowe, 62, of Columbia, MD, passed away October 18, 2024….
Meet Gray Goose! Gray is a 2-3 year old neutered male that was used for breeding. He is a calm, curious boy that wants love….
Keystone SMILES and Hope 21 Boutique are hosting their first annual Halloween Boo-tique from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Hope 21 Boutique, 100 Central…
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Despite some uncertain weather conditions, we had a great turnout at the Bright Futures Fall…
Larry E. Smith, 65, of Emlenton, passed away October 19, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Meet Dunlap! Dunlap is a gorgeous cat with striking green eyes and a gentle temperament. He gets along well with the other kitties and is…
A new business called Shed Connection has set up shop in Cranberry Township at the site of the former Cranberry post office, which was demolished…
A Franklin couple, Amber Knox, 34, and Alec Seelbaugh, 42, are facing drug-related charges after probation and parole agents found drugs during a house visit…
Members of the Keystone High School Class of 1954 gathered Saturday, Aug. 10 at The Carriage Inn restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates in attendance…
Charles Yeager Jr., 47, from Reno, is facing multiple charges after making harassing and threatening comments towards his son and staff at Rocky Grove High…
Patricia Garvey Welsh, 94, of Oil City, passed away on October 18, 2024. Joan Edna Whited, 95, passed away in the early hours of October…
Over the last two weeks, we’ve reflected on Pennsylvania’s historical contribution to energy and how our Commonwealth can help lead the next energy revolution with…
Meet Berta! Berta is a female dog with a fun-loving personality. She is very affectionate and playful, and she loves to make her owners happy….
The Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet will perform at Trinity Church in Oil City on Sunday at 6 p.m. The program, organized by the Oil City…
The UPS customer center at 259 Quaker Drive in Seneca will permanently close its customer counter on November 17, though it will continue to operate…
The remains of a person discovered on Oct. 12 on “King Island” in Forest County were identified as Christopher Smith, 51, of Warren on Thursday….
The annual Witch Walk in downtown Franklin, organized by the Franklin Retail and Business Association, will take place on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m….
Eric Lawson, a 33-year-old Oil City man, was held for court after being accused of breaking into two local businesses, the Last Call Tavern and…
Kathryn L. Sloan, 37, of Oil City, has passed away. Wendell E. Schwab, 94, of Venus, passed away on October 16, 2024. Morgan Marie Taggart,…
Meet Wilma! Wilma is a 5 year old girl, that lost her home. She needs to go to a home without dogs, and without young…
Eighty members of the Northwest Hospital Foundation, UPMC Northwest administrators, and physicians gathered at Wanango Country Club to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UPMC Northwest….
An additional $2,760 has been raised for this year’s Friends for Food campaign, bringing the total to $5,575. This annual fundraiser, a collaboration between Community…
The skeletal remains discovered in Cornplanter Township in September have been identified as Kathyrn Sloan, a 44-year-old woman from the Oil City area who had…
Barbara McCauley Hankins, 73, of Franklin, passed away on October 13, 2024. Donald “DB” Boice Jr., 69, of Marienville, died Sunday, October 13, 2024. …
Meet Harrison Furred! Harrison is a little bit shy, but is very sweet. He will often hiss when approached, but that’s where it ends. He…
Kaleb Gooden and Abbigail Sell were crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming king and queen. The theme was “Tangled Homecoming.” He is the son of Kelly…
The Titusville Area School Board is considering a $500,000 project to replace a 30-year-old, leak-prone section of the high school roof, covering the natatorium and…
The first-ever Farm to Fork event, organized by the Venango County Dairy Princess and the Maddie Johnson Memorial Fund, will take place this Thursday at…
Wynona I. “Lolly” Tarr, 87, of Polk, passed away the morning of Sunday, October 13, 2024. Theodore (Ted) D. Fesenmyer, Jr., 89, of Oil City,…
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Meet Uno! Uno is a sweet boy who came in as a stray from one of our staff. He can be a bit shy at…
Paranormal investigator Joe Moczan will present the findings of his paranormal group’s recent visit to the Grove City Historical Society & Museum at 6:30 p.m….
Esther Lorraine Slocum, born on October 15, 1934, is the youngest child of Frank and Mary Sloss and the last surviving member of her family….
Cecile Fleischman, 87, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. Ray Stewart Walker, 89, formerly of East Brady, passed away last week….
Meet Willis! Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Willis! This adorable, male canine is affectionate, loyal, playful, and smart. Willis may…
The Tionesta Market Village hosted its annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, attracting crowds to enjoy early Halloween festivities. Children participated in activities like face painting,…
Kayakers discovered human remains on King Island in the Allegheny River near West Hickory, Forest County, on Saturday. According to Forest County Coroner Norman Wimer,…
Richard Thomas Beith, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Donald E. McCord, 96, of Clarion, passed away on October 9, 2024….
Meet Mr. Kitty Purry! He came to PAWS with his siblings, Catalie Portman & Harrison Furred. When he first came to the shelter, he was…