Nifty at 90: Air Force retiree had earlier caught interest of MLB teams
Edward T. Winger, a Venango County native now living in Texas, celebrates his 90th birthday today, marking him as the oldest living member of the…
2025
USDA Forest Service upcoming closures
The USDA Forest Service announced that the Allegheny National Forest Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the federal holiday of…
Recent Deaths 01/08/25
Robert Edward Zacherl, 81, of Marble, passed away on January 6, 2025. Ruth Wilma (Rosa) Schurr, 91, of Fisher, passed away on December 27, 2024….
Pet of the Day 01/07/25
Meet Irina! Irina was born in August of 2021. She is a beautiful brown tabby with lots and lots of white in her fur and…
4-H Teen Council holds Winter Formal in memory of Franklin student
Venango 4-H Teen Council recently hosted their annual Winter Formal in memory of Maddie Johnson, a Teen Council Member and friend. Johnson, a Franklin High…
Pipe Dreams to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Pipe Dreams, the area’s only “West Coast sound” band featuring adult contemporary rock from the 1970s and 80s, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma…
State offering Parent Pathways grants for higher education
The Shapiro administration is offering over $1.6 million in Parent Pathways grants to Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions to support parenting students with tuition assistance, emergency funding,…
Recent Deaths 01/07/25
Judy Wingard, 84, of Shippenville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Barry Donald McClain, 63, of Franklin, passed away on December 31, 2024. …
Pet of the Day 01/06/25
Meet Minx! Meet Minx! He takes a bit longer to warm up to new people and surroundings, but once he does he is a sweet…
Mercer County shooting leaves one dead
A 36-year-old Farrell man, Anthony Edward Lewis Jr., was fatally shot on Saturday in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue, Mercer County Coroner John A….
Recent deaths 01/06/2025
George Robert Teeter, 97, of Oil City, passed away Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. William Robert Todd, 75, of Oil City, passed away Friday, January…
Pet of the Day 01/04/25
Meet Panda! Panda was born in July of 2020. She came to us from a feral colony with her 2 daughters (Snarky & Cross), looking…
State police open hiring cycles for cadets, liquor enforcement officer trainees
The Pennsylvania State Police is accepting applications for cadet and liquor enforcement officer trainee positions. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and…
Nifty at 90: Polk area man going strong at 90
Homer H. Page, a lifelong resident of Polk, is celebrating his 90th birthday on January 5, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh in 1935, Homer served in…
Recent Deaths 01/04/25
Bonnie Lynn Cassatt, 73, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Oil City, passed away December 31, 2024. Betty Lorraine Eisenman, 89, formerly of President Village, passed…
Pet of the Day 01/03/25
Meet Charlotte! Charlotte is an adorable female dog who is full of energy and love. She is smart, playful and affectionate, and is very friendly…
Recent Deaths 01/03/25
Timothy E. “Tim” Russell, 70, of St. Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Harold Hartle, 90, of Sligo, passed away on Wednesday, January 1,…
Pet of the Day 01/02/25
Meet Elecktra! Elecktra was born in April of 2024. She is an adorable torti with striking golden eyes and the cutest markings. She was very…
PennDOT internships, summer work available
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host an open house recruiting event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at the District 10 office,…
Car crashes into Franklin business
A car crashed into Hometown Taxes, Bookkeeping and Health Insurance on Liberty Street in Franklin at about 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, according to Venango County 911….
Recent Deaths 01/02/25
Charles F. Foust Jr., 75, of Girard, Ohio, and Venus, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Bernadette A. “Bernie” Huefner, 88, of Franklin, passed…