Franklin School Board president Backer unopposed for PSBA post
Franklin School Board president Sabrina Backer is running unopposed for the 2025 president-elect position of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), with plans to become…
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Sugarcreek police warn residents of ‘brushing’ scam
Sugarcreek Borough police have warned residents about a new scam called “brushing.” In this scam, people receive unsolicited packages with items they didn’t order, accompanied…
Keystone Coats for Kids program seeks donations
Keystone Coats for Kids is once again seeking donations to provide winter clothing to children in need. Since 2015, the program has distributed over 4,000…
OC homecoming court announced
The Oil City High School homecoming court includes (from left) Gracie Brown, Nevaeh Hibbard, Siera McKinney, Tiera McKinney and Tessa Yashinski. The homecoming queen will…
Public raises concerns over OC board’s pursuit of additional legal guidance
At a recent Oil City School Board meeting, two members of the public, Melissa Bensink and Hillary Wisniewski, voiced opposition to the board seeking additional…
Recent Deaths 09/25/24
Patricia A. Serafin, 91, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Jenifer L. Graham (Norris), 60, of Seneca, passed away on September 23,…
Understanding Garden Terminology
As you shop for plants and seeds, understanding plant terminology will help you make better choices. This article explains some of the more common terms…
Pet of the Day 09/24/24
Meet Macaroni! Macaroni came to Clarion PAWS with her daughter, Cheese, after being trapped together. She is sweet, and friendly and loves to have her…
‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ scheduled in Clarion
The Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will take place on Thursday at Lost In The Wilds Brewing in Clarion, starting at 6 p.m. The…
Recent Deaths 09/24/24
Esther Emma Sophia Heckler King, 87, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Thomas Dana Boocks, 82, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/23/24
Meet Miracle! Meet Miracle! This pretty lady came to us as a stray in really rough condition, but with some love and care she has…
Cranberry Class of 1984 celebrates 40 years
Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Franklin VFW. Classmates who attended included (front,…
‘Peaceful’ politicking
Supporters of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rally on behalf of their respective presidential candidate of choice at the corner…
Pro-life rally held in downtown Franklin
Around 50 people attended the second “Celebrate Life, Support Life” event in downtown Franklin on Sunday afternoon. The collaborative pro-life rally — sponsored by local…
Recent Deaths 09/23/24
Rebecca Jo “Becky” Anderson, 67, of Oil City, died on Friday, September 20, 2024. Ronald F. Beary, 97, of Lake Lucy (Tionesta), passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 09/21/24
Meet Persephone! Meet Persephone! She’s as adorable as her name suggests. This funny little puppy is extremely affectionate and loyal, and she will stick by…
Man airlifted after tree accident
This STAT MedEvac helicopter landed Friday morning in the parking lot of the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Heights to airlift a man…
Recent Deaths 09/21/24
Pauline Irene Case, 91, formerly of Oil City and Erie, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Sara B. Hopper, 66, of Foxburg, passed away. …
Pet of the Day 09/20/24
Meet Finn II! Finn is a sweet boy who loves to hang out with Peachy Girl. As you can see from the pictures, he is…
Cranberry homecoming court
Cranberry High School homecoming court members are (from left) Talon Rex, Abbygail Schake, Daniel DeLong, Ava McCullough, Noah Sanchez, Abigale Stokes, Tanner Kightlinger, Paige Micco,…
Brookville aims to scare up some fun next month
The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce and Brookville Community Theater are hosting “Haunted Brookville” from October 15-26, featuring a variety of Halloween-themed events. These include…
PennWest earns national military friendly honor
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) has been awarded Gold distinction on the 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools list, recognizing its excellence in supporting military service members, veterans,…
Cadillac museum prepares to reopen
The Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, home of the world’s largest Cadillac collection, is scheduled to reopen Saturday and Sunday and then again on Oct….
OC man accused of entering home, stealing items
An Oil City man, Charles “CJ” Gilbert, 18, was charged with burglary, trespassing, and theft after entering a home in Sugarcreek Borough and stealing personal…
OC Class of 1954 celebrates 70 years
Members of the Oil City High School Class of 1954 gathered last Saturday at King’s Restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates who attended include (front,…
More than 2 dozen indicted on drug, firearms violations
An Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation has led to charges against 26 individuals involved in a regional drug trafficking network spanning Erie and…
Recent Deaths 09/20/24
Pearl Mong Jagnow, 94, of Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Robert B. ‘Bob’ Fennell, 76, of Dempseytown, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024….
Pet of the Day 09/19/24
Meet Torba! Meet the lovely Torba! This gorgeous tortoiseshell came to us recently as a stray and we are still getting to know her. She…
Bicycle rodeo planned Saturday in Cochranton
PennDOT and its safety partners are hosting a free children’s bicycle rodeo from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lions Park in Cochranton, as…
Rocky Grove Class of 1979 holds 45-year reunion
The Rocky Grove High School Class of 1979 held its 45-year class reunion Aug. 10 at the Sandycreek fire hall in Franklin with 44 class…
Core Goods’ expansion has community space in mind
Core Goods, a store in Oil City, is expanding to the neighboring building two years after relocating to East First Street. Owner Ashley Sheffer envisions…
Recent Deaths 09/19/24
Salvatore “Sal” Mazzocchi Jr., 69, of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Thomas J. Banner, 78, of Shippenville, passed away on September 17,…
Pet of the Day 09/18/24
Meet Reggie! Reggie is a gentle boy who loves being with other kitties and adores people. Unfortunately, he acquired Feline Leukemia (FeLV+) as a kitten….
Forest Sheriff’s Office to hold Shop with a Cop
Forest County Sheriff William Carbaugh announced the 12th annual “Shop with a Cop” program, which pairs underprivileged children with local law enforcement to shop for…
Let’s Preserve
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes Canning New White Potatoes IMPORTANT: Safe canning recipes have only been developed for whole or sliced potatoes. Do not…
Valley Grove committee reviewing Title IX revisions
Valley Grove School District Superintendent Kevin Briggs updated residents on the progress of Title IX policy revisions during Monday’s board meeting. The district’s policy committee…
Panel hears another round of updates on 100 Seneca
The Venango County Economic Development Authority received updates on the ongoing renovations at 100 Seneca in Oil City and the planned makerspace on the building’s…
Franklin School District seeks projects for leftover grant funds
The Franklin School District is redirecting leftover funds from HVAC projects that came in under budget to other needed upgrades. With $80,495.53 in American Rescue…
Titusville board meets new teachers
The Titusville Area School District introduced six of its ten new teachers during a recent board meeting, including two from Venango County. Among them were…
Recent Deaths 09/18/24
Sue Ann Knight, 75, of Shippenville, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, Kevin Mark Anthony, 65, of Parker, PA, passed away Sunday afternoon September…
Pet of the Day 09/17/24
Meet Nelly! Nelly is a real sweetheart, and is looking for someone to love! This gorgeous girl is approximately two years old and absolutely loves…
ORAS to mark 30 years with Astroblast
The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) is hosting its 30th annual Astroblast event from Tuesday through Sunday in the first week of October. This event…
Man facing aggravated assault charges after incident at park
Joshua Andrew Jack, 34, from Franklin, is facing aggravated assault charges following an incident on Friday at Two Mile Run County Park, where he allegedly…
Belles Lettres Club awards scholarships
The Belles Lettres Club has announced recipients of this year’s $500 scholarships are Simon Burkett and Emma Womer, both recent Oil City Area High School…
Emlenton man facing charges after Rockmere disturbance
Benjamin Bodimer Jr., 42, from Emlenton, is facing charges after an incident on Saturday night in Rockmere where he allegedly disturbed the Cranberry Township community…
Recent Deaths 09/17/24
Jayne B. Russell, of Cooperstown, passed away early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024. William Russell “Bill” Best, 74, of Kossuth, passed away Thursday, September 12,…
Pet of the Day 09/16/24
Meet Tortilla! Tortilla recently came to us with her babies. She was from a home that just had too many cats and had to surrender…
Trump was on the links taking a breather from the campaign. Then the Secret Service saw a rifle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunday was to be a day of relative rest for Donald Trump, a rare breather this deep into a presidential campaign. Aside…
OC conducting surveys of Bishop Avenue residents starting today
The City of Oil City has begun conducting demographic surveys for a street reconstruction project on Bishop Avenue, as part of its Community Development Block…
Recent Deaths 09/16/24
Shirley Louise Hartman, 88, of Rimersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Leigh I. Rainey, Sr., 80, of Pleasantville, passed away on Friday, September…