Pet of the Day 02/24/25
Meet OJ! OJ is such a gentle boy. Sadly he was attacked by another cat, at one point we didn’t think he would make it…
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Recent Deaths 02/24/25
Charles M. Lenhart, 49, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Judith M. Renninger, 76, of Knox, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/22/25
Meet Boulder! Boulder is a handsome male tabby, born in September of 2024. He is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to PAWS after…
Still standing tall
Jen Krzmarzick poses next to her snowman, at 948 Liberty St. in Franklin, which she brought to life, much like Frosty, in the closing days…
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…
Seeing Progress: A Designer’s Perspective on Community & Change
When I was younger, I thought I would end up in a city. I grew up in a small town, and like a lot of…
Venango Chamber to hold orientation for Italy trip
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…
Recent Deaths 02/22/25
Sharon Kay “Shari” Courson, 76, of Emlenton, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025. Minta R. “Minnie” Weaver, 86, of Seneca, passed away Thursday morning,…
Pet of the Day 02/21/25
Meet Abraham! Abraham is an older guy looking for a forever family to call his own. He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. Chin…
Clarion library delivers over 300 Valentine’s cards to assisted living facilities
Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…
Community Playhouse Honky Tonk brings back Broadway
Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…
Recent Deaths 02/21/25
Mark A. Heath, 55, of Knox, died February 18, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 02/20/25
Meet Ike! Ike was dumped with his brother and sadly Ike’s brother was shot and killed. Ike is about 3 years old and tolerates other…
Franklin students participate and compete in chorus festival
Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…
C-L academic decathlon team wins at event
The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman leaves positive impact on loved ones
Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…
Recent Deaths 02/20/25
William H. “Bill” Wingard, 56, of Shippenville, passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025. Donald L. “Don” Ralston, 73, of Titusville, passed away Monday afternoon,…
Pet of the Day 02/19/25
Meet M’Lynn! M’Lynn was born in June of 2024 and came to the shelter with her mom, Steel Magnolia, and her sisters, Truvy and Ouiser….
Debunking Garden Myths
Traditional beliefs about gardening can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn what research has to say about some popular garden myths. With winter slowly…
Officials discuss possible plan for 100 Seneca makerspace
The Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed plans for the makerspace at 100 Seneca, with makerspace manager Marcy Hall working on its design. Due to…
Recent Deaths 02/19/25
Michael E. Prevost, 59, of Rocky Grove, passed away on February 17, 2025. David Allen (Melvin) Heckman, 68, of Utica, passed away on Monday, February…
Pet of the Day 02/18/25
Meet Nigel! Meet Nigel, an adult male pup who’s as friendly as can be! This stray is smart, playful, and all-around fun. While we don’t…
Major Morgan Plus Max Schang to perform
Major Morgan Plus Max Schang, who will perform blues and soft rock tunes, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to…
Recent Deaths 02/18/25
Randall “Randy” Edward Richards, 51, of New Castle, passed away on February 16, 2025. Ronald G. Wenner, 75, of Clarion, formerly of Seneca, died early…
Pet of the Day 02/17/25
Meet Half Stache! Half Stache got his name from the mark on his face. He is a very good boy (5 months old) that would…
Recent Deaths 02/17/25
Sheridan J Cavanaugh III, 68, of Oil City, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Nancy Jane Bauer, 80, of Clarion, passed away on February…
Progress, Setbacks, and the Art of Making Lemonade
You’ve been there. We all have. You start something new, excited and full of hope, and for a little while, it’s going great. The effort…
Pet of the Day 02/15/25
Meet Larold! All cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been de-wormed, and microchipped. He has been tested…
OC junior Buzard honored as McMahon award recipient
Brayden Buzard, an Oil City High School junior, has been awarded the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of Gold” Memorial Award, which honors a student who…
Police seek burglary suspect
Franklin state police are asking the public for its help in identifying a suspect in a burglary that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday…
Lane closures planned on Tippecanoe Road, I-80
Lane closures will start next week on Tippecanoe Road and Interstate 80 in support of the I-80 Canoe Creek bridges project in Clarion County. Right…
People’s Choice winner
Clarion resident Frank Randy Bouch’s mixed-media piece “The Life of a Bee” was the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the pollinator category during…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival is March 1
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and the Oil City Arts Council are hosting the 16th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival on March…
Recent Deaths 02/15/25
Ronald “Ron” William Smith, 64, of New York City, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Peggy A. Dulaney, 70, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 02/14/25
Meet Victoria! Victoria is a feisty girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She is very independent, but she does enjoy affection…
Venango Technology Center students shine at SkillsUSA event
Students from Venango Technology Center won 29 medals at the SkillsUSA District 10 competition last month across various technical and trade categories. Gold medalists included…
Pleasantville man accused of sexually assaulting minor
A 26-year-old Pleasantville man, Steven T. Cross, is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor relative on three occasions between October and…
Recent Deaths 02/14/25
Allen Lee Woodcock, 56, of Cooperstown, passed away on February 12, 2025. Theodore J. “Ted” Kubiak, 85, of Titusville, passed away on Monday, February 10,…
Pet of the Day 02/13/25
Meet Fire Kitty! Fire Kitty survived a house fire and than was abandoned. She is a sweet little girl that would love to live in…
Community Playhouse to present Honky Tonk
Community Playhouse, Inc. will present its annual Honky Tonk show, Bringing Back Broadway, on Feb. 21-23 at Moose Lodge 78 in Oil City. Directed by…
Stoneboro author publishes first novel
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jonathan Haag, 33, of Stoneboro, found inspiration to write his first novel, All of It, a grim-dark post-apocalyptic story exploring hope…
Clarion Kindness Project benefits from pageant
The Miss Sligo Valentine 2025 pageant, held at the Sligo Area Recreation Center, featured 21 contestants aged 3 to 13 who collected 1,119 personal care…
Shippenville man accused of homicide by vehicle
David Smith, 65, of Shippenville, faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle while DUI, after allegedly causing a fatal crash on December 14, 2024, in…
Recent Deaths 02/13/25
Jacqueline Jane Bobal, 62, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away February 8, 2025. Robert George Hile Jr., 63, of Six Points, passed away on February…
Pet of the Day 02/12/25
Meet Nellie! Nellie was born in April of 2024. She is very sweet, loves back scratches, and circles around and around and around and around…
Pruning Apples and Pears in Home Fruit
Generally, fruit trees are pruned to develop a desired tree shape, to improve fruit quality, and to improve air circulation within the tree, which will…
Forest students getting opportunity to earn college credits
Juniors and seniors at West Forest and East Forest high schools can earn dual enrollment college credits through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s College…
Concerns over costs and completion times surround ongoing Clarion County Courthouse project
At a Clarion County commissioners’ meeting, concerns were raised about the courthouse renovation project’s timeline and budget, with officials acknowledging potential delays and a six-figure…
Recent Deaths 02/12/25
Kelly Jo Witherup-Turner, 56, of Chino Valley, Arizona, formerly of Franklin, passed away February 5, 2025. Timothy M. Rudisille, 61, of Oil City, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/11/25
Meet Remmi! Hello everyone! My name is Remmi, I am a very affectionate, friendly and loyal dog. I am an adult dog, but I have…