Pet of the Day 01/24/25
Meet Noel! Looking for a new furry member to join your family? Look no further than Noel! This friendly and playful girl is an adult…
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Recent Deaths 01/24/25
James “Jim” Robert Snyder, 82, of Slippery Rock, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Gary Lee Frazier, 84, of Tionesta, passed away on Tuesday,…
Pet of the Day 01/23/25
Meet Enzo! Hello, my name is Enzo and I’m a young male dog with lots of love to give! I am very affectionate, athletic, friendly,…
Recent Deaths 01/23/25
Kelly Christina Parks, 52, of Rouseville, died January 1, 2025. Jimi Winger, 62, of Oil City, died Saturday night, January 18, 2025. Joann C. Holloway,…
Pet of the Day 01/22/25
Meet Steel Magnolia aka Maggie! Maggie was born in September 2022 and brought to PAWS in the summer of 2024 with her 3 kittens. She…
Protecting Your Roses through Pennsylvania Winters
Learn how and when to protect different types of roses from the cold and wind of Pennsylvania’s harsh winters. Why Roses? Roses (Rosa spp.)…
Lakeview Library to host activities
The Lakeview Area Public Library in Sandy Lake will hold several upcoming events. Chess Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 1 and…
Recent Deaths 01/22/25
Jennifer L. Dean Thomas, 64, of Titusville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Thomas Ray Rhodes, 67, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, January 14,…
Pet of the Day 01/21/25
Meet Althea! Althea is a spunky girl looking for a home to call her own. She is very playful and loves to run around after…
Franklin pre-K, kindergarten registration plans announced
Franklin School District will open registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year in April. Pre-K registration will be held on April 2…
Touch of Grey to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Touch of Grey, a rock band from Meadville that covers hits from all eras and genres, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series…
Cadet promoted with Franklin Civil Air Patrol
The Franklin squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently gained a new cadet officer when Navy Perry (second from left) was promoted to cadet…
Stoneboro man dies in 2-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash in Fairview Township on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of 74-year-old Donald D. Jones of Stoneboro. Police reported that Jones’ vehicle…
Recent Deaths 01/21/25
Robert C. Hurrelbrink, 79, of Knox, died on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025. James H. Kifer, 86, of Fisher, passed away on January 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 01/20/25
Meet Zeus! Meet Zeus, your new funny and affectionate furry friend! Zeus is an athletic, playful, and brave young dog who is always up for…
Oil City kindergarten registration scheduled
The Oil City Area School District has announced kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year. Registration will occur March 24-26 at Smedley Street and Hasson…
Teachers donate supplies to hospital
The Valley Grove Education Association (VGEA), the union that represents Valley Grove teachers, collected and donated supplies to the New Life Unit at UPMC Northwest,…
Recent Deaths 01/20/25
Marjorie Ruth (Shaffer) Daugherty, 99, of Seneca, passed away on Friday night, January 17, 2025. Carl Hedglin III, 66, of Mercer Road, Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/18/25
Meet Kenzie! Kenzie was born in May of 2022. She is a beautiful Torbie with a thick coat and green eyes. She is very friendly…
Forest students compete in sign language challenge
Students from East and West Forest schools participated in “The 12 Signs of Christmas,” a sign language challenge organized by speech pathologist LeEllen Gibbons to…
Butler County school police officer more than a cop to kids
School police officer James Green of Broad Street Elementary School in Butler County received the national RISE Award for his outstanding contributions to student safety…
MLK is focus of Sandycreek character education session
Kindergarten and second-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and leadership as part of their character education curriculum, led by…
Kicking Off a New Year
By Selina Pedi-Smith As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on the progress made last year while laying the groundwork for what’s to come: a…
Recent Deaths 01/18/25
Donald Paul Tarr Sr., 94, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Lorna D. O’Connor, 66, of Franklin, formerly of Clarion, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/17/25
Meet Charlie! Charlie is a sweet guy looking for his forever home. He is very friendly and affectionate and loves attention. He mostly keeps to…
Clarion chamber accepting Autumn Leaf logo submissions
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting logo submissions for the 2025 Autumn Leaf Festival logo contest. The winning theme, “Meet Me…
Recent Deaths 01/17/25
Eugene Patrick “Pat” Symons, 81, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, passed away on January 3, 2025. Harold E. Rapp Sr., 82, of…
Pet of the Day 01/16/25
Meet Carrie! Carrie was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Laura. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
FHS Hall of Fame seeking 2025 nominations
The Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2025 induction class, honoring individuals or groups who bring distinction to…
Starting Seeds in Winter
Many annual and perennial seeds require a cold period to germinate. You can provide a controlled cold environment for seedlings with these instructions. What…
Recent Deaths 01/16/25
Ruth L. Spence, 96, of Fertigs, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Marcia Hoovler Hannan, 76, of Wexford, formerly from Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January…
Pet of the Day 01/15/25
Meet Earl! Mister Earl is a very sweet and affectionate guy looking for his forever home. He is super friendly and loves attention, both receiving…
Forest teacher Wortman to receive award from Penn State
John G. Wortman, a social science and gifted support teacher at West Forest High School, has been honored with Penn State University’s 2024 Outstanding Teaching…
Nifty at 90: CB radio ‘Oil Queen’ still waves her Terrible Towel
Jan Angove, a 90-year-old Oil City resident, reflects on a life rich with family, community, and cherished memories. Born in Tennessee, she moved frequently during…
Recent Deaths 01/15/25
Martha ‘Jane’ (Carnathan) Reed, 91, of Madison Township, Rimersburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Howard Nelson Beveridge, 83, of Clarion, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 01/14/25
Meet Laura! Laura was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Carrie. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
Acoustic Earle to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Acoustic Earle will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7-9 PM Thursday. Acoustic Earle is an acoustic duo consisting of Richard Atha on…
Recent Deaths 01/14/25
Florence Oda Dodge, 76, of Oil City, passed away on January 12, 2025. Doris S. Murphy, 86, of Marienville, died Saturday, January 11, 2025. Brenda…
Pet of the Day 01/13/25
Meet Maizie! Miss Maizie is looking for her forever family! She is very friendly and loves attention, and she loves to play when she’s in…
Recent Deaths 01/13/25
Donald O. Hilton, 91, of Plumer, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Arlene L. Gilbert Heasley, 92, of Leeper, passed away Thursday evening, January 9,…
Pet of the Day 01/11/25
Meet Mary! Mary was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Laura & Carrie. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
Many area students named to Slippery Rock dean’s list
The following area students were named to Slippery Rock University’s fall semester dean’s list: Clarion — Jameson McIlwain, Emily Troese Cochranton — Lilli Hiles, Riley Harvey, Meghan…
Conservation District visits Forest schools
The Forest County Conservation District and Planning Department recently visited West Forest for a day of activities organized by Morgan Miller and Donna Zofcin. The…
Recent Deaths 01/11/25
Robert James ‘Jim’ Edwards, 86, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2025. Gordon N. Scouten, 76, of Stoneboro, passed away on January…
A Year of Firsts
By Selina Pedi-Smith As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with challenges, milestones, and plenty of lessons learned….
Pet of the Day 01/10/25
Meet Smokey! Looking for a furry friend with a bit of mischief? Look no further than Smokey! This adorable adult male is smart, curious, playful,…
DOH alerts Pennsylvanians of recall of children’s jewelry set
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about the recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets due to unsafe levels of lead and cadmium, which…
Clarion community pillars are keynote speakers at MLK breakfast
PennWest Clarion will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on January 20 at Eagle Commons, celebrating 30 years of the Day of…
Youth-produced musical to premiere at Barrow today and tomorrow
This weekend, the Barrow-Civic Theatre is showcasing the youth-led musical Space Cadets, written, directed, and performed by local teens. The one-act play, entirely crafted by…
Recent Deaths 01/10/25
Sylvia Elizabeth Dowling, 81, of Pleasantville, passed away on January 3, 2025. Robert Whitehill, 86, of Hermitage, passed away on January 8, 2025. Rodney W….