Around The County

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its third annual Oil Region tourism awards. The…

From staff reports Benjamin’s Roadhouse at the corner of Liberty and 12th streets in Franklin will be closing its doors this weekend, at least for…

By LUKA KRNETA News editor A cooling system, composed of a couple of units that approximately weigh a combined 35,000 pounds, was hoisted atop 100…

From staff reports UPMC Northwest is sponsoring a better breathing clinic for those who often have trouble breathing or who have chronic lung conditions such…

From staff reports PennDOT has completed repairs to the historic bridge that carries Petroleum Center Road (Route 1004) over Oil Creek in Cornplanter Township, and…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday that both Venango and Clarion are among 20 counties statewide that remain in a…

From staff reports The Forest County Country Music Association will be holding its free next music night on Friday, Sept. 8. Live music, ranging from…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While the Franklin School District hasn’t been approved to receive a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant, Franklin superintendent Eugene Thomas said…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A tropical splash will brighten up the end of summer on Friday when Two Mile Run County Park hosts its…

From staff reports Venango County Older Adult Services will host listening sessions on the state Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older…

From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…

From staff reports PennDOT has announced that work will begin soon on two bridges in Venango County — the bridge that carries Route 8 over…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members were updated Thursday on the ongoing East Second Street construction project. City water department director Jason…

From staff reports Penn State Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener basic training 2023 program in Venango and Clarion counties. The basic training…

From staff reports PennDOT will be making repairs in the upcoming weeks to the historic bridge that carries Petroleum Center Road (Route 1004) over Oil…

From staff reports The Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps of Austin, Texas, spent Friday evening through Tuesday morning at Oil City High School as guests…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer As Reno’s “do not consume” water advisory is set to hit the three-week mark on Friday, the community and Wanango…

From staff reports Voting is open now through Friday, Aug. 18, for the 2023 Oil Region Tourism Awards, the third annual contest hosted by the…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer During the Taste of Talent semi-finals and finals this weekend, Ronnie Beith, Franklin’s events and marketing coordinator and Taste of…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer After the Venango Water Company sent out a notice to its Reno customers July 21 saying they were under a…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Titusville man is on a mission to spruce up downtown Oil City one clean window at a time. Since…

From staff reports Students at St. Stephen School in Oil City will have an opportunity to expand their use of STEM skills thanks to funding…

From staff reports Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin held a mission collection during its Vacation Bible School to raise funds for patient hardship needs…

From staff reports The monthly bill for a typical National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. customer is falling sharply for at least the next three months,…

From staff reports A $450,000 safety improvement project on Route 8, Route 417 and Deep Hollow Road (Route 3025) in Venango County is scheduled to…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Street milling in Oil City will start Monday, city manager Mark Schroyer announced at Thursday’s Oil City Council meeting. On…

From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking area residents to contact police if they are missing a bicycle as they have a…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A proposed recreation center in Cranberry Township that has been discussed at public meetings during the last month is getting…

From staff reports The Walmart Supercenter in Cranberry held a re-grand opening celebration Friday where associates unveiled a variety of new upgrades to the store….

From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has partnered with area hair stylists and PA 2-1-1 to hold its annual back to school…

From staff reports Hope 21 Ministry is holding a clothing giveaway Saturday at Crossing Free Methodist Church in Oil City. Hope 21 director Lisa Swartz…

From staff reports PennDOT and its various safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo Saturday in conjunction with the Oil Heritage Festival in…

From staff reports The Manufacturing Assistance Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub is accepting applications for its basic machining…

From staff reports Nine local students are candidates for the 2023 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in…

From staff reports Wednesday evening will be busy in downtown Oil City as the Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City will present the…

From staff reports A maker event, including demonstrations from various artisans, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Forest Scientific in…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The warm sun shone down Friday morning at the St. Elizabeth Center in Oil City as the United Way of…

From staff reports PennDOT will host a series of job fairs throughout the District 1 northwest region beginning next month. The job fairs will feature…

From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will host a virtual public night, featuring a presentation on planetary nebulae, from 8 to 9…

From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection of both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,…

From staff reports The 94th annual Cochranton Community fair is scheduled Monday, Aug. 7, through Saturday, Aug. 12. Exhibit entry forms are due by Saturday….

Hasson Heights Elementary School students (from left) Ava Drozdo, Bryar Zuck, Amelia Sneltzer and Josie Witmer are pictured here with Angela Proper, director of The…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans are taking shape for Oil City’s 45th Oil Heritage Festival later this month. This year’s festival theme is “Let…

From staff reports The Drake Well Marathon & Half is scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Drake Well Museum and Park south of…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council on Wednesday approved buying four hot spots for police vehicle computers. Over the past months, Sugarcreek police…

From staff reports Changes have been announced for the Junior Olympics and children’s parade at this year’s Oil Heritage Festival in Oil City. Junior Olympics…

From staff reports Held annually over the week of July 4, the Wolfs Corners Fair continues to grow and offer a variety of shows and…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Organizers of the annual Cranberry Fireworks Spectacular and accompanying activities that are always celebrated July 2 are hoping the weather…

From staff reports The committee working on the Oil City Library’s theater restoration is kicking off its fundraising with three events to be held this…

From staff reports Oil Creek State Park has several activities planned in July. Here’s a look at what the park is offering: Aqua hike An…