Around The County

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism is accepting nominations through March 31 for its Historic Preservation Awards. “These awards…

These local students were the winners of the essay contest conducted by James M. Henderson American Legion Post 32 of Oil City. Pictured (from left)…

From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Klapec Trucking Co. is the Chamber’s 2022 Business of the Year and the…

From staff reports The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will host Bunco games at the library on Friday, Feb. 17. Doors will open at…

From staff reports The Good Hope/Zion Lutheran Ministry will serve its annual free pancake meal along with coffee and orange juice on Shrove Tuesday, Feb….

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The annual Polar Plunge into Justus Lake at Two Mile Run County Park was held in very cold conditions Saturday…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The coldest time of year can’t dampen the warm-heartedness of a Franklin girl who is organizing an event Saturday to…

From staff reports A free firearms law class will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Quality Inn in Franklin. The class,…

From staff reports Orders and payments for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Tuesday, Feb. 21. Items available are…

From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James has opened a district office at 104 N. Washington St. in Titusville. Office hours will be 9…

From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School is offering two scholarships through an essay contest for students who may be interested in attending St. Stephen…

From staff reports The Keystone Fly Fishers of Franklin, a charter chapter of Fly Fishers International, will offer an intermediate fly tying class starting at…

From staff reports Venango County will sponsor an upcoming collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…

From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the state Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges, and the…

From staff reports Youth ages 8 to 16 have been rehearsing for their upcoming performances of “Rainbow Fish” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The…

Rocky Grove High School students Miranda Gardner, Tyler Haylett, Bishop Williams and Jaden Lang recently attended the Tri-State Honor Band Festival at Mercyhurst University in…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Three members of the Army Corps of Engineers addressed a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Cranberry Township regarding mitigation…

From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School in Oil City will transform an underutilized school lab into a STEAM activity area thanks to funding from…

From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host the Pithole cabin fever party from 10 a.m. to 2…

From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society will present a program on early oil history in Venango County at 11 a.m. Saturday at the…

From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will hold a Winter Academy via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, and the interactive program…

From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre and the Franklin Rotary Club will present the sixth annual Celebration of Talent competition at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb….

From staff reports The Friends of the Oil City Library will hold a Groundhog Day fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 3. Baked goods will be sold…

From staff reports The Oil City Library will host its 2023 puzzle challenge from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Belles Lettres Club in…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A water main burst under Seneca Street in Oil City late Friday afternoon, turning a portion of the street into…

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is offering mini-grants of up to $5,000 to non-profits for heritage projects in the Oil Region National Heritage…

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance has released an updated version of the Oil Region driving tour booklet. This publication is a revision of…

From staff reports Rehearsals are in progress for the Cranberry Junior/Senior High School production of “HONK! The Musical.” The show is described as a comedic…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh will conduct a town hall meeting next week in Cranberry Township….

Franklin American Legion Post 476 presented its 2023 high school essay contest first-place award to Rocky Grove High School senior Miranda Gardner. She is pictured…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The 100 Seneca building in Oil City is starting to reemerge as the scaffolding that has encased the downtown landmark…

From staff reports A Venango County woman has been recognized by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit that focuses on litter cleanups and community improvements,…

From staff reports Kevin Sprong of Titusville and Jennifer Gesing of Bear Lake in Warren County have been appointed to three-year terms on the Northern…

From staff reports Jill Foys, executive director of the Oil City-based Northwest Commission, has been asked to join the Economic Development Transition Advisory Committee created…

From staff reports The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Wednesday an investment of $3.2 million to help address priority trail gaps and…

From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School will host its annual Heritage Gala to benefit local Catholic education on Saturday, March 18, at Venango Catholic…

From staff reports Entries for the Nature Art Showcase and Sale scheduled Feb. 3 and 4 in the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin…

From staff reports The Jan. 13 deadline is approaching for Pennsylvanians to review and challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access map for accuracy. The…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Elks lodge has made a donation of $4,000 that will help Venango County veterans. Harry Whittemore, the…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members were presented with two solutions during their meeting Wednesday regarding concerns raised by Venango Water Sewage…

From staff reports The Keystone Fly Fishers, a charter chapter of Fly Fishers International located in Franklin, will offer a “beginner” fly tying class starting…

From staff reports Feldman Jewelers took the prize for best window in the City of Franklin’s downtown Christmas window contest. Feldman’s received a $100 prize…

From staff reports Penny Weichel, retired longtime sports editor at The Derrick, has received an “Unsung Hero” award from the d9and10sports.com website that focuses on the high…

From staff reports Timothy Hummel, a resident of Kennerdell, is among the 102 cadets who have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Hummel has…

From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, collected $1,200 worth of non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products…

From staff reports Several area churches have planned special services to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Here is a look: Bethel United Methodist, Oil City Christmas…

From staff reports State Sen. Scott Hutchinson of Oil City was recently honored with the “Guardian of Small Business” award by the National Federation of…

By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Even though they’re very new to the world, newborn babies at UPMC Northwest spread some Christmas cheer Wednesday afternoon at…

From staff reports A couple who wishes to remain anonymous has donated 24 red and green LED Christmas trees to UPMC Northwest. The couple began…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer All sorts of homemade, crafty items, from ornament painting kits to ceramics to 3D-printed puzzles, will be decking the lobby…