Pet of the Day 03/31/25
Meet Stormy! Stormy is a friendly older guy looking for a family of his own. He can be a bit shy at first until he…
March 2025
Education student teaches kindness through Down Syndrome advocacy
Zoey Beck, a junior at PennWest Clarion, is advocating for Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion through events like a World Down Syndrome Day run/walk, which…
State Farm donates award winning books to the Clarion Free Library
State Farm agent Jamie Thompson, left, presented 10 books to the Clarion Free Library on March 17. Among these books, Thompson presented the 2025 Newbery…
Recent Deaths 03/31/25
Frederick A. Kapp, 74, of Butler, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. Robert Eugene Henderson, 85, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 28,…
Pet of the Day 03/29/25
Meet Bonita and Ruthie! This pair of beautiful torties is looking for a forever home to call their own! Bonita and Ruthie (pink nose) are…
Rocky Grove Honor Society induction
Rocky Grove High School inducted several students into the school’s National Honor Society chapter Monday, March 17. They are (front row, from left) Jillian Cratty,…
Students pray for victims of Clarion County fatal crash
Students, teachers, and staff at Cranberry Area High School’s Bible Club, Ignite, gathered for a public prayer to support the families affected by a tragic…
Recent Deaths 03/29/25
James W. Schott, 69, of Seneca, formerly of the Zelienople area, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Dana Paul McBride “Irish”, 76, of Knox, formerly…
Pet of the Day 03/28/25
Meet Phoebe! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Phoebe! This brave and curious girl is an affectionate lady with lots of…
Grove to hold parent night, kindergarten registration
Valley Grove Elementary School will hold a pre-K and kindergarten parent night at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Kindergarten registration appointments will be April 24…
FHS Madrigal to perform public concert April 5
The Franklin High School Madrigal group will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin ahead of…
Musical Broadcast starts tonight
Franklin Area High School students are set to showcase their musical and dance talents in the 95th annual Musical Broadcast tonight and tomorrow at 7…
Recent Deaths 03/28/25
John A. Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away on March 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
Nifty at 90: Well traveled great-grandmother celebrates
Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school…
UPMC Northwest conducts lifesaving simulation
UPMC Northwest recently conducted a multidisciplinary simulation to train medical staff for amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal childbirth complication. The two-day…
Recent Deaths 03/27/25
Linda A. Mushrush Hinderliter, 65, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. Mark F. Anderton, 76, of Oil City, passed away on March…
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables
No matter how big or small your garden is, for successful vegetable gardening it is crucial to know the difference between cool-season and warm-season vegetables….
Pet of the Day 03/26/25
Meet Gwen! Gwen is a sweetheart, she is friendly and gentle and would make a wonderful companion. She came to us very thin and is…
North Star Behavioral Health Services celebrates 20 years in community
North Star Behavioral Health Services is celebrating 20 years of providing mental health support to the community, having grown from a small business venture in…
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Six Franklin students recently participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Region 2 Chorus Festival at McDowell High School. Madolyn Williams and…
Venango Symphony Orchestra to present concert
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow-Civic Theatre. The musicians are from the local area…
Titusville students participate in PMEA
Several students from Titusville Area High School showcased their musical talents at the PMEA Region II Band and Chorus festivals, earning impressive placements and future…
Recent Deaths 03/26/25
Rachel F. Bair, 64, of Tionesta, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Keri R. Tenza, 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/25/25
Meet Peanut! Meet Peanut! This young, adorable male dog is as sweet as can be. He’s an energetic little guy who loves to play, run…
Five generations of Slocum family
Five generations of the family of Lorraine Slocum, 90, of Franklin, recently gathered for a photo. Slocum is pictured with her son, Steve Slocum, 69,…
Franklin students win high honors in Elks statewide essay contest
Franklin School District sixth-graders Ariyanna Miller and Azalea Cable earned top honors in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Elks lodges on the…
FLEX Presents event set in April
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals group, FLEX, will host its annual FLEX Presents event on April 24 at Forever Farm in Franklin….
Recent Deaths 03/25/25
Leon Andrew “Chappy” Eisenman, 92, formerly of President Village, passed away March 23, 2025. Harry R. Cairns Jr., 77, of Sligo, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/24/25
Meet Tyson! Hi there, I’m Tyson! I’m a friendly and gentle boy who is looking for a loving forever home. Unfortunately, I am paralyzed in…
Women, kids learn personal safety
Around two dozen women and children attended a free self-defense training at Oil Region Venango Campus, led by Westover Protection and the Venango County Sheriff’s…
Recent Deaths 03/24/25
Priscilla J. McCandless, 71, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Cambrie Lynn Priester, 16, of Kissinger Mills, Rimersburg, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 03/22/25
Meet Tazzy! Tazzy here! I’m a 9 year old senior boy with a lot of love left in me and a lot of hope for…
C-L Academic Decathlon team takes first for small schools
Clarion-Limestone High School’s Academic Decathlon team brought home the first-place plaque for small schools and placed fifth overall at the recent state competition near Philadelphia….
North Clarion Academic Decathlon team does well in state event
The North Clarion High School Academic Decathlon team placed third in the small schools category and 10th overall at the state competition, earning 18 medals…
Grove City Community Art Class hosts international ceramic artist
Renowned ceramic artist Ido Ferber is joining Grove City’s Community Art Class through April 11, thanks to the Grove City Community Foundation’s Jane Capron Promotion…
Closure of Tippecanoe Road delayed
There will be a one-day delay on the nearly three-week closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) as part of the ongoing Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction…
Recent Deaths 03/22/25
Yvonne Marie Wagner, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Julia A. Sherlock, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/21/25
Meet Romeo! Romeo recently came to us with some of his siblings. He is about 10 weeks old and is currently in a foster home….
Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
St. Stephen School student Dolcie Dawes (middle school) and Venango Technology Center student Zachary Carll (high school) are the winners of the 2025 American Legion…
FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
Franklin High School junior Calan Hollis created a two-dimensional artwork for the VFW’s Creative Patriotic Art Contest, and his entry was selected as the local…
DeBence Antique Music World free concert series
DeBence Antique Music World is set to host a free concert series for the 2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and genres from…
East Forest FCCLA donates Sparky costume to fire department
The East Forest Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) school group recently donated a Sparky costume to Marienville Volunteer Fire Company as part…
Oakwood Heights resident celebrates 100 years
Charlotte Tait of Oakwood Heights celebrated her 100th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with adventure, service, and family. Born in 1925 on Galiano Island,…
Recent Deaths 03/21/25
Heather Del Barger, 51, of Oil City, passed away on March 14, 2025. Craig S. Andrews, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18,…
Pet of the Day 03/20/25
Meet Hunter! Hunter is a loyal and funny dog with lots of love to give! He is a good boy who is affectionate, gentle, and…
Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin this weekend
The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin on Saturday at a new venue, Trails to Ales II, due to scheduling conflicts at the…
Tippecanoe Road will close for Canoe Creek project
Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) will be fully closed for about two weeks as part of the ongoing Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction project in Clarion County….
Recent Deaths 03/20/25
Sandra Lynn McCullough, 78, of Linesville, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Robert (Bob) Duane Heffernan, 84, of Washington, formerly of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/19/25
Meet Chip! Chip is a loyal and friendly adult dog. He is very people-oriented and is always up for a good snuggle and ear scratch….