Around The County

The Franklin Silver Cornet Band will host a meet the band night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Franklin Area High School band…

Students at St. Stephen School in Oil City will enjoy a new playground this fall, with construction started by Joe Klapec & Son Inc. The…

The 2024 Venango County Relay For Life will take place at Cranberry Area High School on June 21-22, celebrating cancer survivors and honoring those lost….

Around 100 people attended “Uncle Billy’s Bean Bake” by American Legion Post 102 in Brookville on Thursday, part of the Brookville Laurel Festival. This event,…

The Titusville Area Hospital medical staff has awarded $6,000 in scholarship monies to local students. The recipients are: – Alexis Banner, a 2024 Titusville High…

U.S. Senator Bob Casey, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, co-introduced the bipartisan ENABLE Act, aiming to enhance the Achieving a Better Life…

A new Little Free Library at 395 Seneca St. in Oil City has joined the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities…

Local opera singer Jamie Bastello performed in the Capital Rotunda in Harrisburg on Tuesday after being invited by state Rep. R. Lee James, the House…

Registered voters in Pennsylvania can now request mail ballots online for the upcoming November 5 presidential election through a newly redesigned, user-friendly application. The updated…

Eight seniors graduated from Christian Life Academy during its 2024 commencement on Saturday, June 1. The CLA graduates are, front row, from left: Macayla Heim,…

The following at East Forest High School were presented with awards during Awards Day on May 31: Valedictorian — Kaylie Rooke Salutatorian — Kendra Carroll Katie M….

Zachary Covington was installed as the new district governor for Rotary District 7280, taking over from outgoing governor John Marshall. The installation ceremony, hosted by…

UPMC Northwest has introduced a new outdoor fitness station, as announced by the Northwest Hospital Foundation. This free facility aims to enhance community health and…

PennWest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a higher-education leader, photographer and social justice worker to speak at the 22nd annual Juneteenth Jubilee…

Principal’s List Grade 9 — Ciera Bisbee, Christopher Boal, Jr., Abigail Copley, Madelyn Garland, Ariana Griffin, Allie Harton, Brooklynn Holowell, Tanner Krepp, Gregory Peina, Samantha Rekiel,…

The following students at Cranberry Area High School were named to the principal’s list or honor roll for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principals list Grade…

Clayton L. “Bud” Maxon is celebrating his 90th birthday, having led a rich and varied life. Born in Waynesburg to Clayton and Martha Maxon, he…

The annual Bigfoot Festival in Marienville attracted skeptics, enthusiasts, and experts, including Mike Familant, a 33-year-old EMT, firefighter, graphic designer, and full-time Bigfoot researcher from…

The Electrotechs 4-H Club, consisting of students from Clarion and Venango counties, is expanding the traditional scope of 4-H to include robotics. During a recent…

The following students have been added to the principal’s list and achievement list for the fourth-quarter grading period at Franklin High School: Principal’s list Grade…

At the recent Sugarcreek Borough Council meeting, members agreed to support a proposal for a dedicated sensory area at Reno playground, initiated by Autism Stands…

The following students were named to the honor roll and principal’s list for the fourth-quarter grading period at Christian Life Academy: Honor roll Grade 3 —…

The pool season is beginning this weekend in the region, though showers and cooler temperatures may affect activities. Two Mile Run County Park plans to…

Adam Guthrie, supervisor and owner of Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Franklin, was honored with the 2024 Community Service Award by the International…

Jordan Anderson, a recent graduate of Cranberry Area High School, and Titusville Iron Works received this year’s Greenways Awards. Anderson, 18, earned the “James E….

Simon Burkett and Gabriel Rankin have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Oil City High School Class of 2024. Burkett, son of Bill…

A broken water pipe caused significant damage to the North Clarion School District’s old high school gym, leading to a likely total loss of its…

Spencer Riley, valedictorian, and Izabella Friel, salutatorian, of Rocky Grove High School Class of 2024, pursued accelerated dual enrollment. Riley, son of Andrew and Wendy…

Numerous Franklin High School graduates in the Class of 2024 were honored with awards this year. They include: Art — Autumn Fitzgerald, Callista Judy, Ella Bodien,…

In honor of the 20-year anniversary of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s lemonade days, Franklin residents Jeff and Wendy Steigerwald and their son, Philip, will host…

The following students at North Clarion High School were named to the principal’s list and honor roll for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade…

Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. The following students from this area made the list: Timothy Craig of…

Hasson Heights Elementary School fourth-graders Adalynn Taylor and Jacob Murray were presented with the Citizenship Award by state Sen. Scott Hutchinson during the Hasson Heights…

The Thomas School of Dance celebrated its 50th anniversary with the 50th Dance-O-Rama at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The school, founded by Sherry Thomas…

The Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry will hold a virtual town hall meeting to share perspectives and receive feedback on its draft plan of Forests for…

A $300,000 resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on eight Franklin roadways is scheduled to start next week. The project will include…

The Fertigs Community Center will hold its annual antique gas engine and tractor show Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. Engine and tractor owners are invited…

The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 12 vocalists who will compete in this year’s Taste of Talent singing competition, a popular summer event…

Franklin High School honored a number of students at its annual awards ceremony. Here is a list of the scholarship winners: 519Strong Jeremy Coast Memorial…

A local screen printing, embroidery and graphic design company is planning to open its doors in mid-June in part of the former PRIME Fitness showroom…

In conjunction with its Community Development Block Grant program, Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys on Thursday for a street reconstruction project on a…

The following students at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School were named to the honor roll and principal’s list for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade 1 —…

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly announced the introduction of his legislation to rename the U.S. Postal Service branch in Titusville after Edwin Drake, who became the…

Historic Pithole City has announced it is open for the summer season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 1….

An Outdoor Club that was formed at Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School this year gave 42 students the opportunity to embark on trips to locations…

The USDA Forest Service announced its 2023 annual payments to be distributed nationally to counties containing Federal land through the 1908 Act and Secure Rural…

Route 38 will be closed from the on ramp for Interstate 80 westbound (Exit 45) to the intersection with Route 208 in Richland Township beginning…

Sister Mary David Callahan significantly impacted VC High School’s music program, fostering a sense of fun and camaraderie among students. Her leadership and remarkable talent…

An exhibition of local artwork paired with poetry will celebrate its opening reception with a free poetry reading Sunday at the Red Brick Gallery in…

Fifteen local small business owners and future entrepreneurs celebrated a milestone moment earlier this month when they graduated from the Small Business Jump Start program,…