Around The County

The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center’s new outdoor classroom is nearly finished just in time for ASTROBLAST 2025, the Oil Region Astronomical Society’s annual star…

An additional $1,015 has been raised for the annual Friends for Food campaign, bringing this year’s total to $11,405. The effort, a partnership between Community…

This week’s Nifty at 90 feature spotlights Franklin resident Shirley Ann Renninger, who was born in 1935 and grew up in a modest home on…

The 2025 East Forest High School homecoming court members are Willa Heferle, Jayden Colvin, Aidan Faust and Jonah Glass. East Forest’s homecoming celebration — themed…

Gauge Gierlach and Isabel Griffin were crowned king and queen during the Rocky Grove High School homecoming dance on Saturday. The dance capped several days…

Conner Summerville and Becca Wagner were crowned king and queen at the West Forest High School homecoming dance on Saturday. Summerville is the son of…

Members of the Venango County 4-H Trailblazers club participated in the district horse show, and four girls placed in several categories. They are (from left)…

Saydee Mays and Jacob Henry were recently crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming royalty. She is the daughter of Justin and Hope Mays, of Knox. He…

Zofia Earp was crowned Cranberry’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game on Friday night. Mariner Perry was crowned king.

Isabella Vorse was crowned Oil City’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game against Warren on Friday night. She was escorted by…

Nursing home workers at eight Valley West Health facilities — including those in Clarion, Oil City and Titusville — have postponed a planned three-day strike…

The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program crowned its winners Sunday, with Reginee Blanchard named Miss Teen ALF and Zoie Wolbert…

McDonald’s owner/operators across Pennsylvania are teaming up to support local high school athletics during High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day on Oct. 23. More than…

Members of the Rocky Grove High School homecoming court are (front, from left) Kaidlynn Burger, Mikenzie Savada, Isabel Griffin, Natalee Haylett, Haven Moyer, (back, from…

Oil City High School homecoming queen candidates are (from left) Lindsey Caralla, Ava-Lynn Vandeventer, Keira Fletcher, Isabella Vorse and Shayla Hanlon. The queen will be…

Clarion County native Dominick Labino transformed glassblowing from an industrial craft into an accessible art form. After starting as a mechanic and chemist for Owens-Illinois,…

Barb Crudo of Oil City, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 1, has led a remarkable life marked by service and accomplishment. A lifelong…

The Friends for Food campaign has now raised a total of $10,390, with an additional $4,915 added to the effort this week. The annual fundraiser,…

West Forest High School’s homecoming celebration has been scheduled for Saturday and will feature several events throughout the day. Festivities will begin with the homecoming…

Franklin’s annual Pink Splash for the Cure is moving today’s event to the Franklin Knights of Columbus Hall due to a forecast of inclement weather….

Before the City of Franklin shuts off the Egbert Memorial Fountain for the winter, Pink Splash for the Cure will host its annual fundraiser on…

Amanda Barker, left, branch manager of the Franklin and Cooperstown Library, and Chloe Boden, director of community programs for The Arc of Clarion and Venango…

Franklin drivers may want to avoid Route 8 near the intersection of 15th and Buffalo streets on Monday and Tuesday, as sewer work tied to…

Members of the 2025 Cranberry Area High School homecoming court are, first row from left: Zofia Earp, Rhetta Boocks, Raquel Knight, Kallie Mong, Laynee McTiernan…

Franklin Area High School art teacher and newly published author Darrellyn Freeman held a book-signing Friday in Brookville for her debut children’s book, Spazzle and…

Raymond Beichner, property manager at the Scenic Rivers YMCA in Oil City, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary,…

Franklin’s Save A Lot on Grant Street will close at 5 p.m. today, following the Titusville location’s closure after their shared franchise owner stepped down….

The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at Clarion-Limestone High School Auditorium as part of…

Clarion Area High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming court. Back row, from left, Nathan Frederick, Mason Burford, Gabe Anderson, Brendan Bettwy, Hayden Hindman and…

Mary Ann Richardson, a 1951 Franklin High graduate, is being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame for her lifetime dedication to the community. Known…

This year’s Horsethief Days in Knox was deemed a success, and the planning committee is already preparing for a major triple-anniversary celebration in 2026 —…

The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is raising funds with an online pumpkin auction. Between now and 11:55 p.m. on Monday, people may bid to…

Around 200 people gathered at Lost in the Wilds Brewing in Shippenville on Thursday for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Clarion event, which raised…

Franklin Area High School graduate Gabe Taylor has taken the first big step in his music career with the release of his debut album, Rock…

The U.S. Forest Service will close all ATV and Off-Highway Motorcycle trails in Allegheny National Forest for the season at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Exceptions include…

“Singin’ In the Rain,” a 1952 American musical, is an entertaining mix of romance and comedy. Two popular silent movie stars, Don and Lina, are…

After a near-paralyzing fall in early 2024, 56-year-old Jill Moore of Shippenville underwent spine surgery by Dr. Jacob Smith at UPMC Northwest that restored her…

Knox Borough Council has adopted a new public comment policy, allowing 20 minutes for agenda and nonagenda remarks, with five minutes per speaker. The move…

Ryan and Sara Irwin of Seneca, married just over three years, both set record times to win the men’s and women’s divisions at the third…

New Bethlehem celebrated its annual Peanut Butter Festival with three days of fun, honoring the town’s peanut butter roots. Nearly 100 vendors filled Gumtown Park,…

Bluegrass and brass instruments combined for an evening of live performances at the Venango County Coon and Fox Club on Friday evening. Mostly Brass kicked…

The Franklin High School Class of 1980 held its 45th reunion on Aug. 30 at Trails to Ales 2 in downtown Franklin. Pictured are Barb…

The “Especially for You” health expo, hosted Wednesday by UPMC Northwest and local health organizations at the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, drew a strong turnout…

The Titusville Area School District welcomed 14 new teachers during Monday’s school board meeting, with each introducing themselves and their subjects. Superintendent Stephanie Keebler noted…

The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $17,500 grant to Paint Township supervisors to fund a feasibility study for a Rail 66 Connector Trail. The study…

Knox Borough Council has voted to remove its aging coin-operated parking meters, which officially expired Sept. 2, opting instead to maintain a three-hour parking limit…

The 6th Annual Black Powder Shoot-Out at Pioneer Flats in Two Mile Run County Park drew firearm enthusiasts for a weekend of primitive shooting, camaraderie,…

About 100 people gathered Thursday at Rimersburg Memorial Park to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. Speakers, including veterans, local officials, and…

Jillian Ewing was crowned Franklin’s Homecoming Queen on Friday night at Franklin’s Homecoming football game against General McLane. She was escorted by Calan Hollis.

Franklin’s annual PetFest returns to Bandstand Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue with its largest…