Woodfest will make its return to Clarion
The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…
March 2025
Local Air Patrol members visit DC
In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…
Recent Deaths 03/05/2025
Mark R. Kauffman, Sr., 64, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2025. Dan “Woody” Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March 3,…
Pet of the Day 03/04/25
Meet Izzby! Miss Izzby is looking for a home to call her own. This spunky young feline is super affectionate, loves to play, and a…
The Noah Grice Band to perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…
ORA accepting nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…
Women’s Day event set for Saturday
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…
Recent Deaths 03/04/25
Valerie S. Stitt, 60, of Clarion, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025. Daniel “Dan” E. Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Nifty at 90: Ex-township supervisor known for work at McCoy Equipment
Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…
Bluegrass packs ‘em in at Moose Club
The Oil Country Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Oil City Moose Club, drawing hundreds of fans and featuring 19 bands from across…
Recent Deaths 03/03/25
Keith James Beichner Sr., 68, of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Steven Blair Green, 72, of Polk, passed away on July 18,…
Investing Isn’t Just Money—It’s What We Choose to Care About
Most people don’t think of themselves as “investors.” That’s for big companies, real estate moguls, and people in fancy suits, right? But…we all invest in…
Pet of the Day 03/01/25
Meet Squeak! Squeak was born in May of 2024 and was apart of a late TNR project. She had been nursed back to health in…
Oil City’s Wren named AG deputy chief of staff
State Attorney General Dave Sunday appointed Oil City native Ben Wren as deputy chief of staff, where he will oversee Communications, Government Affairs, Constituent Services,…
Clarion native and performer found the world as his stage
Eric Funk Jr., a Clarion native, pursued his dream by attending the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts in California before touring the world…
OCFD issues safety warning about dangerous ice conditions on Allegheny River
The Oil City Fire Department is urging all residents and visitors to stay off the ice on the Allegheny River due to hazardous conditions caused…
Recent Deaths 03/01/25
Marcia A. Swarm, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. John C. Montgomery, 74, of Parker, passed away on February 27, 2025….