At Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting, various personnel and employment matters were addressed, including salary increases of 2.5% for several district employees and $1,000 contributions…
Two local artists will host a public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Oil City Library community room for those interested in helping to…
Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the…
The Valley Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, maintaining the millage rate at 12.8437 and keeping taxes steady. The $16.93 million budget marks…
The Tionesta Market Village will hold its first movie night of the summer at dusk Saturday. “FernGully: The Last Rain Forest” will be shown. Stephanie…
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has announced updates to the fixed route bus fare and bus pass structure in Venango County, effective Monday. Key…
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is now the shared ride transportation provider for Clarion County. Starting Monday, CATA will manage paratransit services, including shared…
Six graduates from Clarion County are members of the Reach Cyber Charter School Class of 2024. The grads are Ayden Adams of New Bethlehem, Raelyn…
Hispanic cuisine is among the most beloved across the globe. Whether you trace your ancestry to Mexico or Spain or have no familial connection to…
Ronald Gary Willison, 83, of New Bethlehem (St. Charles), passed away Monday evening, June 24, 2024. George E. Shaffer, 85, of Fisher, passed away Saturday,…
Meet Kibbe This handsome boy is approximately 3 years old, and looking to find a new best friend! He came to us when his owner…
Eric Lawson, 33, from Franklin, was arraigned on charges related to a police chase and subsequent drug possession. On June 18, Franklin police arrested Lawson,…
The Pennsylvania State Police are distributing a free informational card designed to assist individuals with autism in their interactions with law enforcement. This card, which…
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Venango County hosted a “Community Day” for the first time Monday at Two Mile Run County Park. The event…
The Peniel Holiness Camp Meeting in Conneautville will run from July 18 to July 28, starting with a concert by The Belles of Harmony Trio….
PennDOT maintenance crews will replace a cross pipe and close a portion of CL School Road (Route 2015) just south of Henderson in Clarion County…
The South Side Neighborhood Association held its annual community kids pool blast party Sunday at the Hasson Heights swimming pool in Oil City. About 400…
The Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg is showcasing an exhibit titled “Mothers & Daughters: One Family. Four Generations of Women. 100 Years of Art” from…
A crash in Monroe Township on Saturday morning resulted in the death of Norman T. Mitchell, 32, of New Bethlehem, and serious injuries to his…
Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit! What could make a long day sitting by the pool or an afternoon at the beach even better?…
Paul David O’Neil “Big Otis”, 68, of Shippenville, died on June 21, 2024. Ronald Kurt Kinzler, age 54, of Tionesta, formerly of Warrendale, passed away…
Lois Ann Carr, 66, of Franklin, passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Franklin’s Liberty Fest, the city’s annual celebration of America’s birthday, returns this Wednesday and runs through July 4, concluding with the “Thunder Over Franklin” fireworks…
Meet Zander Zander and his two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now he is ready to find his new forever…
Dive into dairy with this cheesy dinner creation. There’s no denying the appeal of dairy in home cooking. Dairy helps make foods silky, creamy…
Meet Bandit Bandit is an 8 year old mini schnauzer. He weighs 31 pounds. Bandit has never lived with anyone but his mom. He lived…
After 28 years at the Cranberry Mall, Nell’s Crafts is relocating to 7263 Route 322 in Cranberry due to declining foot traffic and the mall’s…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I have announced lane closures for the I-80 North Fork Bridges project in Jefferson County. The…
Quick and filling meal served up in a snap After the lazy days of summer, fall often arrives with packed schedules and everyone getting…
Thelma “Muggs” Carter, 84, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Oil City, passed away April 14, 2024. Dorothy Belle (Shaw) Heckathorn, 96, a resident…
A Franklin woman, Emily Vanzandt, 43, faces charges including ethnic intimidation for refusing to leave a man’s property and threatening him with a racial slur….
Meet Jude Jude is the trickster cat of the group. He loves to play with every toy in the cage. It doesn’t matter what it…
Residents have been seeking relief from the heat wave, with temperatures in the 90s, by visiting local swimming pools in Franklin and Oil City. On…
Cheese is the focus of this classic comfort dish. Much like bacon, cheese makes many meals more flavorful. When cheese is the centerpiece of…
Leonard Parl “Bub” Smith, known to many as “Pappy,” passed away on June 19, 2024. He was 84 years old. For complete obituaries, pick up…
The Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run, an annual benefit for Two Mile Run County Park, will return for its fourth year on July…
Sugarcreek police have alerted residents about a new scam involving fraudulent rental car websites. Scammers are creating fake internet links with 1-800 and 1-888 numbers,…
Meet Lottie Lovely Lottie came to us as a stray, so we don’t know anything about her life before the shelter. Our vet aged her…
Franklin state police reported a fatal crash involving Wayne A. O’Hara, 81, from Cranberry Township, at the intersection of Route 322 and Van Road. On…
Three friends from the Oil City High School Class of 1949, who graduated 75 years ago, met for lunch last weekend at the Log Cabin…
Beat the heat with smoked pulled pork! Outdoor cooking is a staple come the warmer weather. When the dog days of summer arrive, few…
Nancy Ann Wallace, 87, of Tionesta, passed away on June 17, 2024. Rose M. Harmon, 89, of Lake Lucy passed away on June 18, 2024….
Clarion Summer Fest’s “HomeGrown” event will celebrate local culture with new activities such as a Walking History Tour, Artist-In-Residence, and Home Chef Bake-Off. On July…
Meet Jolly Jolly is a beautiful cat who has been at PAWS her whole life. Because of a large influx of kittens at the time…
The American Rabbit Breeders Association at Wentlings Corners is inviting the community to an open house on Saturday. The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) is…
Superintendent Kevin Briggs discussed plans to relocate the Valley Grove School District’s administrative offices to Valley Grove Elementary School during a school board work session….
Consider planting a cover crop in late summer or fall to improve your vegetable garden soil. This article describes their benefits and types of crops…
The United Way of the Titusville Region has reopened the David L. Weber Community Garden for the season. Established in 2020 in memory of local…
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. One road block to healthy eating each January is…
William Frank Smead III, age 26, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2024. Gladys Mae Beck, age 98, of Knox, passed away…