Around The County

Local organizers for Wreaths Across America in Venango County, Pennsylvania, are seeking sponsors for wreaths to honor veterans this holiday season. In its third year…

Franklin High School held its annual induction ceremony for 23 new members of the National Honor Society on Wednesday. The new inductees include (front, from…

Thirteen Oil City High School students were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Tuesday. The students are (front, from left) Jolene Felmlee, Addison…

Leaf pickups will continue next week in Oil City and Franklin. Here are the schedules: Oil City Tuesday: East Second, East Third, East Fourth and…

RC Addict, a Franklin-based hobby business specializing in radio-controlled (RC) vehicles, is celebrating its first storefront opening this weekend after nearly 15 years of operating…

Community Playhouse Inc. is staging the holiday musical *Christmas Wishes*, featuring music by Michael Malthaner and books and lyrics by Charles Corritore. Performances run at…

The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow Civic Theatre. Musicians are from the local area,…

The annual Friends for Food campaign, organized by Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $21,306 to provide Thanksgiving meals for…

PennWest University has designated November 11-15 as Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, reaffirming its commitment to supporting veterans and military families. President Jon Anderson emphasized…

John “Jack” Eckert of Oil City celebrates his 90th birthday, known for his athletic accomplishments and dedication to family and community. A standout basketball player…

Three long-serving Republican lawmakers from the Pennsylvania Legislature were reelected on Tuesday, and a new GOP member from Clarion County will join them in Harrisburg….

Starting Monday, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will launch a new Lifeline bus route connecting Titusville and Oil City, based on public and official…

Betty E. Adams of Franklin turns 90 today, celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her lively spirit and lasting contributions. Born the youngest…

The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville honored several faculty and staff members for their service at a luncheon on Oct. 30. Lawrence “Tink” Prenatt,…

Dollar General recently remodeled two stores in Franklin, adding fresh produce sections to locations on Pittsburgh Rd and Patchel Run Rd. This addition, featuring popular…

The Venango County Commissioners voted Monday to issue a burn ban for all of Venango County until further notice. Due to the lack of precipitation…

Since August, 40 to 60 gallons of oil per trip are being removed from the Allegheny River, near Sandycreek Township, though the exact source of…

The Winnifred Tonkin Guild’s annual service project is underway in Venango County, where volunteers are collecting new clothing, personal care items, and household essentials to…

Jude Wilber and James Borland were inducted into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame for their contributions to conservation and environmental awareness. Wilber, a…

Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has begun its 13th annual pajama and book drive, providing new pajamas and an age-appropriate book to children in…

Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…

Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…

PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…

The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast rehearse a scene. The musical is a stage adaptation of the novel by Madeleine L’Engle….

The “Billy’s Has Karma” concert series in Oil City will start its eighth season on Nov. 7, featuring weekly Thursday performances from 7 to 9…

The Friends for Food campaign, a partnership between Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $15,557 to provide Thanksgiving meals to…

Valley Grove Elementary School’s pavilion is set to be completed, with only table placements left, creating a new outdoor learning and community space funded by…

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently issued an update on the Interstate 80 North Fork Bridges Project near Brookville. PennDOT said in their release…

Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov. 5. In…

Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools will present “Once Upon a Mattress” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Franklin Area High School…

Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has launched its 13th annual program to provide warm pajamas and age-appropriate books to children in need. Led by…

Pennsylvania’s Treasury Department is holding its largest unclaimed property auction from Wednesday to Friday, featuring jewelry, coins, currency, and collectibles. Managed by Pook & Pook…

The article celebrates Maryetta Waldman Dutko, born in 1934, as she approaches her 90th birthday. Raised in Reading, PA, Maryetta was the oldest of four…

Franklin’s city council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant application, directing $209,805 to street improvements in low-income areas and $41,975 for blight clearance, expected…

East Forest High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which includes (from left) Dominik Mendola, Aletta Summers, Jacob Healy, Peighton Trout, Shaye Campbell and…

Seniors Abby Worley, center, of West Forest High School, and Aletta Summers, right, of East Forest High School, were chosen as winners for their essays…

During their meeting earlier this week, the Venango County Economic Development Authority set rates for rent on the fifth floor of 100 Seneca. On Tuesday,…

The Friends for Food campaign has raised an additional $6,782, bringing the total to $12,357 for this year’s fundraising effort. A collaboration between Community Services…

Bridgeway Capital, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit lender, is expanding its Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE) program to Oil City, offering support to creative entrepreneurs in…

PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop, now in its 28th year, aims to raise awareness about school bus safety and reduce bus-related traffic violations. Coinciding with National…

Franklin’s annual downtown trick-or-treat will return to the 1200 block of Liberty Street from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The free event, sponsored by…

Franklin’s annual Light Up Night, kicking off the Christmas season, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. The festivities will include an Electric Lights Parade…

The Titusville Area School District exceeded revenue expectations by $1.2 million, while also coming in under budget by $63,000 for expenditures, resulting in a $63,165…

The Franklin Area STEM (F.A.S.T.) Team is gearing up for the 2024 BEST Robotics competition at Grove City College, themed “Low G,” where robots must…

Keystone SMILES and Hope 21 Boutique are hosting their first annual Halloween Boo-tique from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Hope 21 Boutique, 100 Central…

A new business called Shed Connection has set up shop in Cranberry Township at the site of the former Cranberry post office, which was demolished…

Members of the Keystone High School Class of 1954 gathered Saturday, Aug. 10 at The Carriage Inn restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates in attendance…

The Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet will perform at Trinity Church in Oil City on Sunday at 6 p.m. The program, organized by the Oil City…