Around The County

From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night at 7 p.m. Saturday that will include a presentation by Astronomical…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Celebrating and empowering women is the theme of Pack the Plaza 2, a rally that has been planned for Sunday,…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Kathy and Larry Licht, owners of Warner’s Bakery, feel they have been “very blessed” during the bakery’s time in Franklin….

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A Reno resident voiced concerns at Wednesday’s Sugarcreek Borough Council meeting about ongoing water issues in Reno. Borough solicitor Brian…

From staff reports Hydetown’s Scott Smith and Clarion’s Frank Bouch tied for first place for the People’s Choice Award at the Nature Art Showcase and…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer St. Stephen Church in Oil City will be evaluated by a structural engineer on Thursday in the wake of a…

From staff reports Kamdyn Reagle, a junior at Oil City High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of…

From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced that nominations are…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer More than six months have passed since a Petro Erie wastewater spill contaminated Bellows Spring, which serves as the source…

From staff reports Orders and payments for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Tuesday, Feb. 13. Items available for…

From staff reports The Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library in Tionesta is expanding its programs and offering more opportunities for the public. Here is a…

From staff reports A lot of headway was made in 2023 to secure funding needed for rehabilitation of the historic Lyric Theatre in Oil City….

From staff reports The Oil City Meals on Wheels program has undergone some recent changes but is still serving the community. The organization has also…

From staff reports The Allegheny Foundation has committed $5 million to Grove City College for the renovation of an iconic campus building. The grant from…

From staff reports The annual Shrove Tuesday pancake meal coordinated by the Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will be served Tuesday,…

From staff reports The Oil City Library’s Friends of the Library group will hold its annual Groundhog Day bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A decision is expected probably within the next couple of weeks about whether Venango Catholic High School in Oil City…

From staff reports An appreciation day for area first responders will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at The Caring Place on…

From staff reports The Oil Valley Quilters Guild and Quilters Cupboard in Seneca will host a sewing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,…

From staff reports In less than three months since CATA GO of Titusville made its 5,000th trip, it made its 10,000th trip on Monday. In…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The League of Hope coed pool league is once again looking for nomination letters to help a Venango County child…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work on the 100 Seneca project in downtown Oil City keeps pushing forward, and much of the first floor of…

From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is hosting a virtual information session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The event is designed…

From staff reports Historic Pithole City will host its Cabin Fever Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Pithole City at…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Partly to help catch new board members up on district projects, the Franklin school board heard an update from Ryan…

From staff reports Venango County 4-H leaders Angela Knapp and Stephanie Master were recognized at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show for outstanding leadership. Knapp received…

By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer The Library Hall restoration project at the Oil City Library has currently raised $330,000 in a year, which is more…

From staff reports The Bridge Lit Center’s next open mic workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Baked…

From staff reports An online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Georgetown Road over Interstate 80 in Irwin Township is…

From staff reports The Grove City College Showcase Series will kick off its 2024 schedule with a performance by the U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet at…

From staff reports Self-defense training classes sponsored by Set Free Movement — Venango County Team are being offered on the second Monday of each month…

From staff reports Tree and shrub seedlings for 2024 are being offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The seedling order form is available…

From staff reports Entries are still accepted for the Feb. 2–3 Nature Art Showcase and Sale. The free public display is held in the lobby…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Hope 21, a ministry offering free clothing and shoes, will collect donations beginning Monday in preparation for reopening in a…

From staff reports The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is sending letters to 2,380 veterans notifying them of the potential disclosure of limited information that may…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications from nonprofits and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program….

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 invites the public to vote on 11 plows decorated by high school students in…

From staff reports Original art pieces are now being accepted for inclusion in the Feb. 2-3, Eighth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale, which is…

From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted its annual purchased gas cost filing as required by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC),…

From staff reports A local Girl Scout is providing help to Cranberry Township emergency services through her Girl Scout Gold Award project on the Allegheny…

From staff reports An Oil City man reported missing by his family on Christmas Eve has been located in Pittsburgh. Oil City police said Friday…

From staff reports The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced it will host nearly 60 guided hikes in 43 state parks and…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Construction will begin in January on the next phase of the renovations at 100 Seneca in Oil City. That was…

From staff reports Stacey E. Harring, an Oil City native and current resident of Madison, Alabama, was promoted to the rank of colonel in the…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its paid internship and summer employment program in the northwest region. PennDOT District…

From staff reports The Manufacturing Assistance Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub has received two grants that will provide…

From staff reports The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded more than $1 million in grants to projects in the 64th Legislative District, according to a…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Frustration was running high about the continued limbo at the Cranberry Mall at Tuesday’s Cranberry Township Economic Development Committee meeting….

From staff reports The Shepherd’s Green community food pantry in Franklin will distribute food from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The pantry is located at…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The second annual Franklin School District art collection fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the…