Veterans getting public notice over info mix-up
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 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…
Oil City Elks #344 recently presented a $2,000 grant to the Autism Stands organization for the Blue Box food program. The Blue Box program works…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin General Authority unanimously approved its 2024 water and sewer budgets, with a rate increase, at its monthly meeting…
From staff reports The City of Franklin has extended the submission deadline for its Safe Streets for All public survey until Jan. 5. The survey…
From staff reports Three students — Kevin Songer, Evan Bernard and Jamie Fetzer — have been recognized with scholarships for academic excellence in Venango Technology…
From staff reports The Franklin First United Methodist Church will hold its monthly free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church’s…
From staff reports Evangelistic Tabernacle of Cooperstown is once again open the doors to Bethlehem: A Live Walk-Through Village Experience, at the church property at…
From staff reports Franklin High School will present a Christmas concert featuring senior high music ensembles at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium….
From staff reports Cooperstown Borough will hold several holiday activities this week, including its Christmas Island Light-up Night on Saturday. Activities will kick off from…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Some feathered friends need to be helped out of a pre-duck-ament at Moody Pond in Cranberry Township. The township has…
From staff reports Sarah Camden’s accelerated seventh-grade literature class at Oil City Middle School recently worked together to write and publish a book. The work…
From staff reports The Schubert Musical and Literary Club will present its annual Sounds of the Season concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace United…
From staff reports Relay for Life of Venango County teams are again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham…
From staff reports A blood drive, hosted by the Oil City and Franklin Rotary Clubs, will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at…
From staff reports Keystone Fly Fishers will offer a beginner fly-tying class each Wednesday from Jan. 17 through Feb. 7 at the Emerging Technology Center,…
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer Oil City’s Christmas Past brought holiday cheer to town over the weekend with what now has become a tradition for…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is in full swing in Venango County as volunteers are ringing bells to…
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Members of the Ignite Bible Club at Cranberry Area High School wanted to share the original Christmas story with their…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After years in the planning, a new directional kiosk with a list of downtown retail businesses and restaurants will be…
From staff reports The Venango County Democrats, in collaboration with the Venango-Clarion chapter of the Northwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, are continuing their annual tradition…
From staff reports The American Cancer Society’s annual Tree of Hope is on display in the Cranberry Mall and is a way to honor and…
From staff reports The Bridge Coffee House will host a creative writing workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oil City Library…
From staff reports A Christmas wreath with green bulbs has been hung in front of the Cherrytree Township Volunteer Fire Department and the department is…
From staff reports Venango County dog licenses will be available starting Friday. State law requires that all dogs three months or older, or upon transfer…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A motion filed by the Venango County public defender’s office to bring in jurors from another county for the trial…
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to view the online plans display for a project to improve safety and…
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual “Jingle Bell Run” 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 2. The event is held…
The Oil City and Cranberry co-op cheer program held a fundraiser Friday night at Oil City High School with the goal of sending the cheerleaders…
From staff reports Victory Elementary School was the overall winner of the Electric Lights parade held Saturday during Franklin’s Light-Up Night Celebration, receiving a prize…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year by Cranberry Township resident and property owner Randy Spencer against the township and…
From staff reports Leaf pickups will continue next week in Oil City and Franklin: Here is the schedule: Oil City Monday — East Second, East Third,…
From staff reports The American Red Cross will hold three blood drives next month. The first will be from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec….
From staff reports Several parishes, schools and agencies in the area are participating in the Nov. 28 campaign for Catholic giving as part of Giving…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer To a round of applause, Franklin mayor Doug Baker introduced James Shreffler as the city’s new events and marketing coordinator…
From staff reports The Venango County 4-H organization recently held its animal leadership banquet and awards ceremony. A total of 73 4-H participants who completed…