Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
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Pet of the Day 04/23/25
Meet Lightning! Lightning was born in April of 2021. He was recently surrendered with his brother, Thunder, and they are both looking for their forever…
Hasson students create sound machines for class project
Katie Ewing’s fourth-grade science students at Hasson Heights Elementary School have created sound machines demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how sound travels. The class…
Recent Deaths 04/23/25
Justin “Alex” Huff-Warner Jr., passed away on April 18, 2025. The Reverend Blake LaMounte (“Monty”) Sayers II, 72, died Sunday, April 20, 2025. Patricia Caroline…
Pet of the Day 04/22/25
Meet Toto! Toto is a friendly, loyal and affectionate dog who is a great companion. He loves to cuddle up on the couch, give kisses,…
Weber garden opens next month in Titusville
The David L. Weber Memorial Community Garden on Central Avenue in Titusville will open next month. The garden will serve as a place of connection,…
Jodi Baker-Lewis receives Zonta award
Jodi Baker-Lewis (left), a longtime community leader in Franklin and Venango County, recently received the Zonta Women Empowerment Award during a recent fashion show at…
Recent Deaths 04/22/25
Matthew Justin Hunt, 53, of Emlenton, formerly of Logan, UT, passed away on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Dean A. Wolbert, 61, of Minola, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/21/25
Meet Thunder! Thunder was born in April of 2021. He is a sweet boy with a crumpled ear and a short tail. He was recently…
Bailey’s Jewelers to open after closure of 257 Buy Sell Trade
Derek Bailey, owner of 257 Buy Sell Trade in Seneca, is closing his 12-year-old shop to launch Bailey’s Jewelers at 3142 State Route 257, next…
Recent Deaths 04/21/25
James A. Moon, 75, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Marlene Kay McCullough, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/19/25
Meet Hank! Sweet handsome Hank is the result of poor breeding and poor decisions by the folks breeding for profit. First, he’s a double merle,…
Grove senior wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Rocky Grove High School senior AydaGrace Orr was chosen as the winner of the Franklin American Legion post essay contest. Orr, who is the daughter…
Recent Deaths 04/19/25
Michael D. Smith, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Shirley D. Early, 95 of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, April 18,…
Pet of the Day 04/18/25
Meet Mandy! Mandy was born in March of 2023 and came to us recently. Her pictures are a little goofy, because she had to wear…
Forest schools excel at FCCLA state leadership conference
Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…
Rescheduled Celebration of Talent to be held at Barrow-Civic Theatre
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…
Recent Deaths 04/18/25
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs and Their Control
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Pet of the Day 04/17/25
Meet Eggo! Hello, my name is Eggo, and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Cranberry announces prom court
Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…
Union announced prom court
Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…
Clarion Chamber to hold Cheers and Beers Walk
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…
Forest student historians travel to New York City
Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…
Venango County Human Services Award
The annual Venango County Human Services community awards dinner was held on Wednesday at Cross Creek Resort. The honorees were, from left, Sr. Marian Wehler…
I-80 project in Mercer County will start next week
A $115.7 million, three-year reconstruction project on the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to start Monday, weather permitting. The…
Clarion County fatal crash victim identified
Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker has identified a Clarion woman as the victim of a fatal crash in Elk Township on Tuesday afternoon. Shingledecker said…
Recent Deaths 04/17/25
Randall L. “Randy” Fishinger, 69 of Titusville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Christy A. Burneisen, 77, of Oil City, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/16/25
Meet Ambrose! Ambrose and his brother, Jonathan, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
Repairs underway to portions of I-79, I-80 in Mercer County
A $3.2 million federally funded project to repair sections of Interstates 79 and 80 in Mercer County resumed this week, covering 26 miles on I-79…
Sandycreek students rock out; teacher goes out ‘with a bang’
The entire student body of Sandycreek Elementary took to the Franklin High School stage for the “I Love Rock and Roll Music Show,” a lively…
Recent Deaths 04/16/25
Barrett “Barry” Lee Burgert, 78, of Franklin, passed away on April 9, 2025. Ronald E. Isler, 76, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, April 13,…
Pet of the Day 04/15/25
Meet Earl! Sweet Earl is looking for a forever home to call his own! He is very affectionate and loves chin scratches and head rubs….
Church honors longtime member
Don Griffin, left, speaks with Pastor Adam Devine at Hickory Grove Church in Polk Borough about his memories of being a member of the church….
Dairy Princess crowned
Jaimie Thomas, right, on Sunday was crowned 2025-26 princess by the Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team, along with her junior promoters, at Cooperstown United…
Recent Deaths 04/15/25
Valerie J. Hillard, 65, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, April 13, 2025. Thomas Albert Baker, 74, of Polk, passed away on Sunday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/14/25
Meet Kiddy Rock! Kiddy Rock is a sweet and affectionate young feline looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first…
Clarion-Limestone prom court announced
Clarion-Limestone High School will hold its junior prom from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “An…
Recent Deaths 04/14/25
Matthew Scott Henderson, 62, formerly of Oil City, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jacqueline Sue Laing, 70, of Franklin, died Saturday, April 12, 2025….
Pet of the Day 04/12/25
Meet Deogie! Deogie is a curious and gentle adult dog who is new to the shelter and is patiently waiting for the perfect family to…
Clarion County seniors recognized for Youth Council participation
Eighteen high school seniors from Clarion County were honored for their dedication to the Clarion County Youth Council, where they’ve spent years tackling important issues…
Nifty at 90: Seneca woman has always embraced adventures
The “Nifty at 90” series highlights Joanne Hart of Seneca, a vibrant woman who has spent her 90 years collecting friends, experiences, and cherished memories….
Butler man faces charges for allegedly making threats against Trump, other U.S. officials
Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was federally charged for making threats to kill former President Donald Trump, U.S. officials, and ICE agents, according to U.S….
Recent Deaths 04/12/25
Robert “Rob” Pascorell, 53, of Meadville, formerly of the Cranberry area, passed away around Monday, March 31, 2025. David P. Mayer, 75, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 04/11/25
Meet Bodie! Hello there, my name is Bodie and I am an incredibly affectionate, friendly, and playful young dog. I am a great listener, and…
Franklin Easter egg hunt is Saturday
Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fountain Park for children ages 8 and under, featuring prize-filled eggs, including…
Clarion Hospital raises new flag declaring April as National Donate Life Month
Clarion Hospital raised the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) flag to mark April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ,…
Clarion prom court announced
The Clarion Area High School prom will be held Saturday, April 26, at The Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “Tangled.” The promenade will…
Venango machines tested for what’s shaping up as a busy primary
Venango County is prepared for the upcoming May 20 primary election, with all 44 voting machines, ADA machines, and a high-speed ballot scanner thoroughly tested…
Recent Deaths 04/11/25
Robert W. DeLong Sr., 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Doris Mae Frank Pritchard, 97, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away…