Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
St. Stephen School student Dolcie Dawes (middle school) and Venango Technology Center student Zachary Carll (high school) are the winners of the 2025 American Legion…
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FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
Franklin High School junior Calan Hollis created a two-dimensional artwork for the VFW’s Creative Patriotic Art Contest, and his entry was selected as the local…
DeBence Antique Music World free concert series
DeBence Antique Music World is set to host a free concert series for the 2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and genres from…
East Forest FCCLA donates Sparky costume to fire department
The East Forest Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) school group recently donated a Sparky costume to Marienville Volunteer Fire Company as part…
Oakwood Heights resident celebrates 100 years
Charlotte Tait of Oakwood Heights celebrated her 100th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with adventure, service, and family. Born in 1925 on Galiano Island,…
Recent Deaths 03/21/25
Heather Del Barger, 51, of Oil City, passed away on March 14, 2025. Craig S. Andrews, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18,…
Pet of the Day 03/20/25
Meet Hunter! Hunter is a loyal and funny dog with lots of love to give! He is a good boy who is affectionate, gentle, and…
Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin this weekend
The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin on Saturday at a new venue, Trails to Ales II, due to scheduling conflicts at the…
Tippecanoe Road will close for Canoe Creek project
Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) will be fully closed for about two weeks as part of the ongoing Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction project in Clarion County….
Recent Deaths 03/20/25
Sandra Lynn McCullough, 78, of Linesville, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Robert (Bob) Duane Heffernan, 84, of Washington, formerly of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/19/25
Meet Chip! Chip is a loyal and friendly adult dog. He is very people-oriented and is always up for a good snuggle and ear scratch….
Franklin High School Ceramics Club holds mug show
Franklin Area High School’s Ceramics Club held a nearly two-week mug show titled “Here Come the Mugs” at Iron Furnace in Franklin. The mug show’s…
Venango 4-Hers attend Ignite Conference
Five Venango County 4-H members recently attended the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington, D.C., after earning their spots through an application and interview process….
East Forest Honor Society
The Karl P. Seiffert Chapter of the National Honor Society at East Forest High School held its induction ceremony March 6. Tenth-grade probationary members include…
Titusville school board member logs grievance against RIU6 with ‘no vote’
During a routine Titusville Area School District board meeting, member Kevin O’Neill was the sole dissenting vote on the $1.67 million budget for Riverview Intermediate…
Growing Spinach, A Cool-Season Vegetable
Spinach can be grown at the beginning or end of the gardening season. Find out more about planting and caring for spinach. Spinach (Spinacia…
Recent Deaths 03/19/25
Larry E. Bevington, 83, of Maple Heights, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Eleanor Marie Jones O’Neil, 100, formerly of…
Pet of the Day 03/18/25
Meet Colt & Willow! Meet Colt & Willow. These bloodhounds are between 5-6 years old. They lost their home due no fault of their own….
Bridal store opens inside Franklin shop
Bindas Lane Alpacas and Gifts in Franklin has expanded by opening Bindas Bridal inside its Liberty Street location. The new bridal store offers a range…
Recent Deaths 03/18/25
Robin Michelle Fornal, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 14 2025. Caryl L. Space, 70, of Clarion, passed away on March 14, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/17/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
Recent Deaths 03/17/25
John P. “John Pat” McVay, 54, of Cranberry, passed away on Sunday morning, March 16, 2025. Cynthia L. “Cindy” Bruner, 61, of Cooperstown, died on…
Building Community, One Cup at a Time
For the past two weeks, we’ve explored how smart investments—whether in businesses, public spaces, or at home—shape the future of our communities. This week, we’re…
Pet of the Day 03/15/25
Meet Pepper! Pepper is a 1 year old girl. She is very sad because her owner died. Pepper lived with a senior chihuahua and loved…
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters on Route 8 near Franklin, set to open this summer, providing office, storage, and showroom space for…
Clarion County designates March 16-22 as 4-H Week
Clarion County has designated next week as Pennsylvania 4-H Week to recognize the program’s positive impact on youth development. With over 1,000 local participants, 4-H…
Recent Deaths 03/15/25
Thomas J. Xander, 65, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. Deloris “Dee” R. Perry, 85, of Oil City, passed away in the…
Pet of the Day 03/14/25
Meet LeeRoy Jenkins! LeeRoy was born in April of 2021 and recently came to PAWS with Buddy Hackett when their family developed allergies. He has…
Marshalls construction begins
On Thursday afternoon, construction was underway on the frame of the upcoming Marshalls near Home Depot, Dollar Tree and Kay Jewelers in Cranberry Township. Kelly…
Recent Deaths 03/14/25
Dora Beth Hovis, 48, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. Bryon Keith “Hud” Hudson, 66, of Polk, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/13/25
Meet Alana! Miss Alana is quite the affectionate love bug that is looking for a home to call her own. She is very friendly and…
Farmers Daughter grand opening scheduled
Farmers Daughters Country Market and Deli in Seneca will celebrate the launch of its new lunch and dinner buffet with a grand opening on March…
St. Petersburg woman dies in Butler County crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Route 38 in Butler County claimed the life of 48-year-old Dora Hovis on Monday afternoon. Police reported that Diane T….
Recent Deaths 03/13/25
Dora B. Hovis, 48, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, died March 10, 2025. Roger E. “Butch” “Yogi” Shreve, 77, of Pleasantville, died on Tuesday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/12/25
Meet Vader! Vader is a 2 year old couch potato. He loves playing fetch and chewing on rope toys or bones. Vader lived in a…
Nifty at 90: Army veteran has funny story on how he and his wife met
Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…
Recent Deaths 03/12/25
Benjamin “Henry” Sherman, 54, of Lucinda, passed away March 10, 2025. Steven A. Falconi, 73, of 8 West Irvine Street, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 03/11/25
Meet Buddy Hackett! Buddy was born in April of 2024. He is a sweet, gentle boy who is very friendly and affectionate. He gets along…
Hasson students enjoy read-a-thon
Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…
Student crafts, donates pillows to cancer patients
Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…
Franklin band students participate in festival
Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…
Recent Deaths 03/11/25
Kathleen Marie Karg (Allio) Trabucco, 69, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 4, 2025. Robert G. “Cork” Nelms,…
Pet of the Day 03/10/25
Meet Talia! Talia is a super sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very affectionate and friendly and she loves to play. She…
Police warn against scams following Tionesta identity theft
Marienville state police are warning residents about scams after a Tionesta man lost $100,000 in an identity theft case. The victim was tricked by a…
Recent Deaths 03/10/25
Norma J. Yingling, 80, of Clarington, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Karl Joseph Rottman, 83, of Petrolia, passed away on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025….
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…
Clarion area Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…
Smart Investments: How Thoughtful Choices Today Create a Stronger Future
Why do people buy quality tools instead of the cheapest option? Why do they spend time hunting, fishing, or gardening when the grocery store is…
Recent Deaths 03/08/25
Dennis A. “Denny” Curry, 47, of Irondale, OH, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Marjorie J. Spence-Schwab, 74, of Oil City,…