Around The County

From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is sponsoring a program — “Bringing Back the Days of Monarch Park” — Saturday at the Franklin…

From staff reports Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest will offer a free cancer support group from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The…

The Oil City Elks presented the Oil Region Library Association with $2,500 for the library’s Books on Wheels program. Pictured are Elks exalted ruler John…

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

From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night, including a presentation on stars by Society president Dean Miskovich, at…

From staff reports Justen Dunkle, a junior at Oil City High School, has been selected as the recipient of the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has been pushing ahead on several new projects over the last few months, including assembling a…

From staff reports The Franklin Elks Lodge on Buffalo Street is hosting an in-person get-together Saturday for individuals who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome,…

From staff reports Venango County Human Services is accepting nominations for the agency’s annual service awards. Service providers and community members who make a difference…

From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has announced a series of free workshops designed to inspire middle school students interested in volunteer…

Rocky Grove High School band students Miranda Gardner, RaeLynn Montgomery and Kaylee Knapp recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 3 Band…

From staff reports Community Blood Bank, which is the exclusive blood supplier to 19 hospitals and seven Stat MedEvac bases throughout the region, will hold…

From staff reports The Franklin Retail & Business Association has partnered with the Chocoholics Relay For Life Team to present “Dining for a Cause” this…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Hope 21 Ministry in Oil City is collecting dresses for its second “A Dress For You” event. Hope 21 is…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A new business offering tarot reading services and metaphysical and witchcraft supplies has opened in Franklin. Whistling Owl Tarot and…

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…