Pet of the Day 10/28/24
Meet Tai! Tai needs a quiet home where she can learn that people are good and loving. Tai was used for breeding and spent the…
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East Forest announces homecoming court
East Forest High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which includes (from left) Dominik Mendola, Aletta Summers, Jacob Healy, Peighton Trout, Shaye Campbell and…
Recent Deaths 10/28/24
David W. Fagan Jr., of Shippenville, formerly of Miola, passed away October 26, 2024. Chester Reck, 69, passed away October 26, 2024. Barbara Lee Adams,…
Pet of the Day 10/26/24
Meet DiCatprio! DiCatprio is a little bit shy, but is a lovely boy with his huge eyes and sweet personality. You can visit and adopt…
Powering Progress: Cleaner Energy Storage Solutions for a Greener Future
Last week, we heard from Caleb Dawson of Advanced Power & Energy on the cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy storage solution found in nickel-zinc…
Recent Deaths 10/26/24
Loren D. Bowser, 80, of Parker, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Theresa Marie (Micale) Ward, 65, of Utica, passed away on October 24,…
Pet of the Day 10/25/24
Meet Presley! Presley is a young male dog with a heartwarming history of being a rescue dog, and he is now looking for a loving…
Two Forest seniors win essay contest
Seniors Abby Worley, center, of West Forest High School, and Aletta Summers, right, of East Forest High School, were chosen as winners for their essays…
Rates set for 100 Seneca’s 5th floor at Economic Development Authority meeting
During their meeting earlier this week, the Venango County Economic Development Authority set rates for rent on the fifth floor of 100 Seneca. On Tuesday,…
Recent Deaths 10/25/24
Randy Henry, 72, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Timothy J. Mong, 64, of Rouseville, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. …
Pet of the Day 10/24/24
Meet Leni! Leni is a 2-3 year old silver gray Bengal. He was used for breeding and when the owner died, he was given to…
Friends for Food passes $12,000 mark
The Friends for Food campaign has raised an additional $6,782, bringing the total to $12,357 for this year’s fundraising effort. A collaboration between Community Services…
Former local artist heads to Nashville for Josie Awards
Coston Cross, a former Rockland resident and local music scene favorite, is heading to Nashville for the 2024 Josie Music Awards, where he’s nominated in…
Program for rural-based creative entrepreneurs expands into Oil City
Bridgeway Capital, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit lender, is expanding its Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE) program to Oil City, offering support to creative entrepreneurs in…
PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop hits the road
PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop, now in its 28th year, aims to raise awareness about school bus safety and reduce bus-related traffic violations. Coinciding with National…
Franklin downtown Trick-or-Treat scheduled
Franklin’s annual downtown trick-or-treat will return to the 1200 block of Liberty Street from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The free event, sponsored by…
Pet of the Day 10/23/24
Meet Dolly Purrton Dolly was born in March of 2023 and is a lovely cat that recently came to PAWS from a colony, but was…
Franklin Light Up Night scheduled for Nov. 23
Franklin’s annual Light Up Night, kicking off the Christmas season, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. The festivities will include an Electric Lights Parade…
Titusville Area School District’s finances exceeded expectations, avoid projected $1M deficit
The Titusville Area School District exceeded revenue expectations by $1.2 million, while also coming in under budget by $63,000 for expenditures, resulting in a $63,165…
Recent deaths 10/23/24
Betty D. McCloskey, 89, of Brookville, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Erma “Jean” B. Stellman, 99, of cranberry, died Monday evening, October 21, 2024….
Evaluating the Garden
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and disappointments of last year’s garden. In the lull after the holidays, stop and…
Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 2
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Last week, we discussed Pennsylvania’s proud energy history and how renewables are offering new opportunities. Let’s…
Pet of the Day 10/22/24
Meet Copper! Copper is a fun-loving pup who loves to play and make new friends! He is always ready for a game of fetch or…
Franklin robotics team preparing for competition this weekend
The Franklin Area STEM (F.A.S.T.) Team is gearing up for the 2024 BEST Robotics competition at Grove City College, themed “Low G,” where robots must…
Recent Deaths 10/22/24
Donald E. Firster, 69, of Oil City, died Saturday, October 19, 2024. Deborah “Debbie” Sue Rowe, 62, of Columbia, MD, passed away October 18, 2024….
Pet of the Day 10/21/24
Meet Gray Goose! Gray is a 2-3 year old neutered male that was used for breeding. He is a calm, curious boy that wants love….
Kids may pick free costumes
Keystone SMILES and Hope 21 Boutique are hosting their first annual Halloween Boo-tique from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Hope 21 Boutique, 100 Central…
Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 1
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Despite some uncertain weather conditions, we had a great turnout at the Bright Futures Fall…
Recent Deaths 10/21/24
Larry E. Smith, 65, of Emlenton, passed away October 19, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 10/19/24
Meet Dunlap! Dunlap is a gorgeous cat with striking green eyes and a gentle temperament. He gets along well with the other kitties and is…
New Cranberry business fills former post office lot
A new business called Shed Connection has set up shop in Cranberry Township at the site of the former Cranberry post office, which was demolished…
Franklin pair face drug charges
A Franklin couple, Amber Knox, 34, and Alec Seelbaugh, 42, are facing drug-related charges after probation and parole agents found drugs during a house visit…
Keystone Class of 1954 celebrates 70-year reunion
Members of the Keystone High School Class of 1954 gathered Saturday, Aug. 10 at The Carriage Inn restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates in attendance…
Reno man faces charges for retaliating against 13-year-old son
Charles Yeager Jr., 47, from Reno, is facing multiple charges after making harassing and threatening comments towards his son and staff at Rocky Grove High…
Recent Deaths 10/19/24
Patricia Garvey Welsh, 94, of Oil City, passed away on October 18, 2024. Joan Edna Whited, 95, passed away in the early hours of October…
Revolutionizing the Energy Industry with Nickel-zinc
Over the last two weeks, we’ve reflected on Pennsylvania’s historical contribution to energy and how our Commonwealth can help lead the next energy revolution with…
Pet of the Day 10/18/24
Meet Berta! Berta is a female dog with a fun-loving personality. She is very affectionate and playful, and she loves to make her owners happy….
Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet to perform in Oil City
The Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet will perform at Trinity Church in Oil City on Sunday at 6 p.m. The program, organized by the Oil City…
UPS closing Seneca customer counter
The UPS customer center at 259 Quaker Drive in Seneca will permanently close its customer counter on November 17, though it will continue to operate…
Remains found in Forest County identified as missing Warren man
The remains of a person discovered on Oct. 12 on “King Island” in Forest County were identified as Christopher Smith, 51, of Warren on Thursday….
Witch Walk event returns to Franklin
The annual Witch Walk in downtown Franklin, organized by the Franklin Retail and Business Association, will take place on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m….
OC man faces charges for breaking into businesses
Eric Lawson, a 33-year-old Oil City man, was held for court after being accused of breaking into two local businesses, the Last Call Tavern and…
Recent Deaths 10/18/24
Kathryn L. Sloan, 37, of Oil City, has passed away. Wendell E. Schwab, 94, of Venus, passed away on October 16, 2024. Morgan Marie Taggart,…
Pet of the Day 10/17/24
Meet Wilma! Wilma is a 5 year old girl, that lost her home. She needs to go to a home without dogs, and without young…
Northwest Hospital Foundation celebrates hospital’s 20th anniversary at annual corporation meeting
Eighty members of the Northwest Hospital Foundation, UPMC Northwest administrators, and physicians gathered at Wanango Country Club to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UPMC Northwest….
Friends for Food surpasses $5,500
An additional $2,760 has been raised for this year’s Friends for Food campaign, bringing the total to $5,575. This annual fundraiser, a collaboration between Community…
Remains in Cornplanter identified as missing woman
The skeletal remains discovered in Cornplanter Township in September have been identified as Kathyrn Sloan, a 44-year-old woman from the Oil City area who had…
Recent Deaths 10/17/24
Barbara McCauley Hankins, 73, of Franklin, passed away on October 13, 2024. Donald “DB” Boice Jr., 69, of Marienville, died Sunday, October 13, 2024. …
Pet of the Day 10/16/24
Meet Harrison Furred! Harrison is a little bit shy, but is very sweet. He will often hiss when approached, but that’s where it ends. He…
Keystone crowns homecoming royalty
Kaleb Gooden and Abbigail Sell were crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming king and queen. The theme was “Tangled Homecoming.” He is the son of Kelly…