Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
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Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Found skeletal remains still being analyzed
Officials are still investigating skeletal remains that were found last month in Cornplanter Township. The remains are continuing to be analyzed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat…
Casey, McCormick gear up for first debate tonight
The first of two debates between Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Doug McCormick, will take place tonight at 8 p.m….
Early morning car chase leaves Franklin man facing charges
Todd Shoffstall, 52, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a car chase early Wednesday morning in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The incident began when state…
Recent Deaths 10/03/24
Mary J. Weiser Graff, 92, of Oil City, died Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024. Ronald Emhoff, 83, of Knox, passed away early Wednesday morning, October…
Pet of the Day 10/02/24
Meet Fluff! Fluff is a sweet 3 month old kitten that needs a home. You can visit and adopt Fluff from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Police search for missing man
State police in Meadville said they are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday morning at Sheetz on Liberty Street in…
OC woman in court today for missing arraignment
Stephanie King, a 25-year-old Oil City woman, is facing new charges for missing a court appearance in June related to four prior cases. After waiving…
Recent Deaths 10/02/24
Patricia Jean Newell Weidner, 94, of Clarion, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Dorothy L. Jacoby, 89, formerly of Streetsboro, OH, passed away Saturday,…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
Pet of the Day 10/01/24
Meet Lillian! When Lillian first came to PAWS, she was so shy, but now she is a lovebug. She is snuggly and absolutely loves to…
Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
The Salvation Army is mobilizing its Emergency Disaster Services network to provide critical relief, including mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up support, and emotional care, to those…
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
A $3.2 million repair project on Interstate 79 and Route 80 in northwest Pennsylvania is set to begin on Wednesday. The project will cover 26…
Suspicious package found in Franklin proven not a threat
Franklin police responded to a report of a suspicious package near Fountain Park on Saturday morning, prompting precautions despite it later being deemed non-threatening. A…
Cranberry gets updates on bridge project; approves pension obligation
Cranberry Township supervisors reported progress on the replacement of the Aires Hill Road bridge, which is in the final design stages. Engineers have submitted the…
2 Titusville residents fatally injured in motorcycle crash
Two Titusville residents, Adam J. Crispin, 34, and Kiley L. Johnson, 26, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Le Boeuf Township, Erie…
Fundraiser to be held for North Clarion student battling Hodgkin’s
A fundraiser for 15-year-old Grace Carroll, a North Clarion High School sophomore diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held at the Fryburg Sportsman’s…
Recent Deaths 10/01/24
Edgar H. “Bud” Bonner, 92, of Victory Heights, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on September 30, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 09/30/24
Meet Em! Em is a young kitten who is looking for a new home! Em is nervous of new people and may take longer than…
Local cadets receive Civil Air Patrol awards
The Civil Air Patrol’s Franklin Composite Squadron recently promoted Cadet Mariner Perry of Venus to cadet 2nd lieutenant after he earned the prestigious Brigadier General…
Clarion Alzheimer’s walk raises nearly $30,000
Around 100 participants joined the annual Clarion Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Lost In the Wilds Brewing, raising $29,426 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support,…
Clarion announces homecoming court
Queen candidates include (front, from left) Aoife Salusky, Olivia Hannold, Alexa Kitchen, Sophie Babington, Natalie Durish and Kaitlyn Guth. King candidates include (from left) Carter…
Students check out Lucinda mushroom farm on Conservation District tour
Students from Clarion County recently visited a mushroom farm in Lucinda, owned by South Florida native Esperanzo (Espo) Wilcox, who started the Pennsylvania Mushroom Co….
Recent Deaths 09/30/24
Charles R. “Chuck” Fleming, 84, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday morning, September 28, 2024. George W. Crum, 22, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/28/24
Meet Charlie Todd! Looking for a new four-legged friend? Look no further than Charlie Todd! This handsome, male dog is a little bit on the…
Cranberry homecoming
Paige Micco and Tanner Kightlinger were crowned Cranberry High School homecoming queen and king Friday before the start of the Oil City-Grove City football game…
OC homecoming
Siera McKinney was crowned Oil City High School homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night’s Oilers home football game against Grove City. Connor Reszkowski was…
Nifty at 90: Franklin man still enjoys hunting
Peter E. Cauvel Jr. of Franklin is celebrating his 90th birthday on September 29, 2024. Born in 1934, Pete spent much of his childhood on…
Cedar Avenue CDBG survey begins for street project
Oil City is conducting a demographic survey as part of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a street reconstruction project on Cedar Avenue….
Recent Deaths 09/28/24
George Walter Grimm, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Oil City, passed away on September 2, 2024. William C. “Bill” Larson, 78, of Knox, passed…
Pet of the Day 09/27/24
Meet Navy Blue aka “Navy”! Navy came to us from a feral situation and has not socialized as much as we would hope. He does…
Radiology students hold fundraiser to benefit local patients
The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is hosting an online pumpkin auction to raise funds for local patients facing hardships. Radiology students have painted and…
PennDOT honors area Star of Excellence recipients
Two PennDOT employees from District 1, Judson “Andy” Boland and Dorothy Staub, were honored with the department’s Star of Excellence awards at a ceremony in…
Closed portion of Meadville Pike re-opens
A stretch of Meadville Pike between Patchel Run and Route 322 in Sugarcreek was reopened Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. The road…
Allegheny National Forest continues search for committee members
The Allegheny National Forest is extending the application period for five open positions on the Secure Rural Schools Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to October…
Recent Deaths 09/27/24
Duane W. Pritchard Sr., 88, of Dempseytown, passed away September 25, 2024. Gertrude L. “Gert” James, 94, formerly of 109 Ridge Ave. of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 09/26/24
Meet Bubba Gump! This little ball of fluff is called Bubba Gump- and he is need of a forever home! Bubba is a funny guy…
Newmemo children’s ring sets recalled due to high lead, cadmium levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about a recall of Newmemo children’s ring sets due to dangerously high levels of lead and cadmium….
ARTS Oil City to host Erie group’s workshops for creative professionals
Erie Arts and Culture (EAC) is offering a series of workshops called “Working Artist 101” to help artists and creative professionals enhance their skills and…
Former DuBois city manager, employee charged with theft of over $1.5M of city funds
A federal grand jury in Johnstown has issued a superseding indictment against John “Herm” Suplizio, 64, and Roberta Shaffer, 59, both from DuBois, Clearfield County,…
Allegheny watershed benefits from fish habitat project
The USDA Forest Service, in collaboration with the Kinzua Fish and Wildlife Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has installed over 140 concrete…
Franklin man accused of strangling, threatening former girlfriend
A 24-year-old Franklin man, Brandon Johnson, is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend while driving on Interstate 79 in Mercer County. According…
Recent Deaths 09/26/24
Donna A. Simpson, age 81, of Corsica, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 09/25/24
Meet Cookie! Cookie is a young female dog with lots of love to give! She is an affectionate and athletic dog, and she is friendly…
Grove City College earns top spots among higher education facilities in U.S. News ranking
Grove City College has been recognized for its value, quality, and undergraduate teaching in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges report. The college…