Pet of the Day 08/21/24
Meet Hennessy! Hennessey is a lover. He is a tad-bit shy when you first meet him, but when you pick him up, he just can’t…
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OC board receives unexpected amount of grant funding
The Oil City School Board received significantly more state funding than expected, reducing this year’s projected deficit from $1.9 million to $1.2 million. The increase…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman loved buying, selling antiques
Joyce M. (Ghering) McKain, born in Franklin on August 21, 1934, has lived a rich life filled with community involvement and a love for antiques….
Thomas: State budget ‘wasn’t as good as we had hoped’
The Franklin Area School Board faced a $2.9 million deficit when passing its budget in June, hoping for relief from state funding. However, the governor’s…
Recent Deaths 08/21/24
Robert C. “Bob” McGregor, 88, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/20/24
Meet Coco! Coco is a senior shih tzu mix. She weighs about 8-9 pounds and is around 10 years old. She is still feisty. She…
After months of intense hearings, final report on Lewiston mass shooting to be released
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — After more than a dozen public meetings, scores of witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence, a special commission created to…
Baby Back Ribs
The following recipe for “Baby Back Ribs” with homemade “Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce” from Will Budiaman’s “The Essential Kamado Grill Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) will make…
Recent Deaths 08/20/24
Darryl N. “Duke” Fiscus, 76, of Warren, formerly of Marienville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Michael P. Porter, 67, of Franklin, died Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 08/19/24
Meet Mistletoe! This handsome big guy was brought to us as a stray right around Christmas time, and is now ready to find a home…
Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic draws crowd despite weather
The Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic drew a strong crowd despite the cloudy weather, with around 125 veterans and 75 guests attending. The event featured food…
Recent Deaths 08/19/24
William R. Spence, 99, of Fertigs, died Friday, August 16, 2024. Nancy L. Murray, 75, of Oil City, passed away August 17, 2024. Richard Catanzaro,…
Pet of the Day 08/17/24
Meet Shotgun! Shotgun is named after the road he was found wandering on. The poor guy has some scabby skin that is being treated. He…
Clarion County economic agency moving ahead with brownfields grant
The Clarion County Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) has chosen BL Companies, an employee-owned firm, to lead a $500,000 Brownfields Community-Wide Assessments grant project. This grant,…
Buttermilk Chicken Kebabs
Backyard barbecues remain popular even when the summer slowly begins to wind down. Though traditional favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs always have a place…
Recent Deaths 08/17/24
Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp, 80, of Clarion, passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024. Robert “Bob” Fritz, 90, of Oil City, passed away on August…
Horesthief Days pays homage to history while celebrating present
The Knox Horsethief Days festival celebrates the local legend Sebastian “Boss” Buck, a notorious horse thief and counterfeiter. Despite its origins, the event now focuses…
Pet of the Day 08/16/24
Meet Blakely! Even though he looks kind of scary in this photo, Blakely is a very friendly cat! He loves attention and wants to be…
PennWest offers new training program with grant funds
PennWest University’s Department of Nursing received a $1.18 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to train nurses as sexual assault nurse examiners…
Recent Deaths 08/16/24
Donald Larry Spence, 71, of Limestone, Pennsylvania Sherry Diane Texter, 72, of Clarion Robert D. Fritz, 90, of Oil City For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 08/15/24
Meet Millie! This sweet soul was brought to us by the dog warden. She has obviously had many litters of puppies and is receiving ointment…
Pitt-Titusville student union renovation project continues
The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is progressing with a $10 million renovation of the student union at the Education & Training Center, slated for…
Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
Mini lemon meringues are tasty little tarts. A lemon meringue pie is the perfect warm weather treat. Full of tangy lemon, bright coloring and loaded…
Recent Deaths 08/15/24
Maxine M. Kifer Wendell, 94, of Washington Street, Strattanville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Larry R. Rarer Sr., 75, of Cooperstown, died Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 08/14/24
Meet Frank! Frank has been at PAWS since he was a kitten. He was brought in from a feral colony and is the last one…
OC board looking to hike rate for substitute teachers
The Oil City School Board is considering increasing the daily pay rate for substitute teachers from $110 to $150 to stay competitive with neighboring districts….
Hummel steps into marching band director job at PennWest
Lisa Hummel, a recently retired band director with 33 years of experience at the Union School District, will lead PennWest-Clarion’s Golden Eagles marching band. A…
Paving project to start soon in Howe Township
A project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than a mile of Route 666 in Howe Township, Forest County, is scheduled to…
Hovis trail ride, evening luau on tap Saturday at Two Mile
Two Mile Run County Park is hosting two outdoor events on Saturday. In the morning and afternoon, the Dan Hovis Memorial Trail Ride will take…
Recent Deaths 018/14/24
Zachary Maclain Sutley, 20, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. John Saylor, 87, of 17319 Rte 68, Sligo, passed away on…
Long-awaited Taco Inc. restaurant opens in Franklin
Taco Inc., a modern Mexican bar and grille, has opened in Franklin’s Quality Inn and Conference Center, replacing the former Liberty Street Ale House. The…
Cooperstown man suffers fatal injuries in crash
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Route 322 and Sugarcreek Drive in Sugarcreek, involving a 75-year-old Cooperstown man and…
Pet of the Day 08/13/24
Meet Tigger! Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1…
Male inmate found dead at Venango jail
A 20-year-old inmate, Zachary Sutley, was found dead Sunday morning in a cell at the Venango County jail. The county coroner, Christina Rugh, has not…
Recent Deaths 08/13/24
Gary Lee Midage, 80, of Franklin, passed away at home on August 8, 2024. Floyd L. “Sonny” Say, age 81 of Emlenton (Nickleville), passed away…
Pet of the Day 08/12/24
Meet Ash! Ash is a friendly and gentle girl who loves to play and explore. She’s a well-mannered and clever girl who is always ready…
Chicken Salad Niçoise
This crisp salad is perfect for hot nights. A quick and easy salad can be the perfect ending to a long summer’s day. Delicious and…
Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of…
Major wildfire rages out of control on fringes of Greek capital; hundreds of firefighters deployed
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major forest fire was raging out of control on the northern fringes of the Greek capital Monday, triggering numerous evacuation…
Recent Deaths 08/12/24
Elinor J. “Joan” Over, 92, of Clarion, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Patricia Anne “Pat” Bowser, 83, of Dutch Hill, Parker, passed away…
Water plant upgrades
Horizon Construction Group, of Seneca, worked this week on the frame for the structure that will house a larger, improved filtration system at the water…
Pet of the Day 08/10/24
Meet Loki (aka Jim Carey)! Although his name is Loki, we think it should be Jim Carey. He has a great personality and loves to…
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman enjoys Pittsburgh sports
Maxine Hahn, born on August 11, 1934, in Tionesta, is celebrated in the Nifty at 90 series for her long and fulfilling life. A graduate…
Ben Franklin Technology Partners: A Catalyst for Regional Innovation
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Founder, Pellere Foundation www.linkedin.com/in/selinapedismith Guest Writer Building on the importance of partnerships in community redevelopment that we explored last week, I’d…
Recent Deaths 08/10/24
Diana Zerby, age 77, of Brevard, NC, formerly of western PA, passed away on July 4, 2024. Lawrence S. “Larry” Foster, 78, of Dempseytown, passed…
Pet of the Day 08/09/24
Meet Mama! Hello there! My name is Mama, and I am a sweet, gentle, and curious adult dog who is just looking for a loving…
Pittsfield craft festival sure to delight all ages
The Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival will take place on September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Warren…
$120 million available for school safety and mental health support
Pennsylvania schools and eligible entities can now apply for grant funding for physical security upgrades and behavioral health support through two new grant opportunities from…
Franklin to offer cyber option for upcoming school year
The Franklin Area School District will continue offering its comprehensive cyber school program, the Franklin First Learning Academy (FFLA), for the 2024-2025 academic year. Now…
Venango Regional Recreation Center survey is posted
A community survey has been launched to gather input on desired recreational amenities, locations, and operations for a new indoor recreation center in Venango County….