Fighters Ball event slated Sept. 24
From staff reports The annual Fighter’s Ball Presents: Cocktails for a Cause will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the…
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Precious Paws founder to be honored
From staff reports Cathy Baldwin, who founded Precious Paws Animal Rescue in 2001, will be honored for her service to animals during a public ceremony…
Titusville bridge will come down
From staff reports Work is expected to start next week on a project to remove the South Perry Street bridge over Oil Creek in Titusville….
Franklin Library to hold quiltathon fundraiser
From staff reports Friends of the Franklin Public Library will host its annual quiltathon fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and 10…
Abortion rights supporters rally in Franklin
Abortion rights supporters rally in front of the Venango County Courthouse on Saturday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v….
Rockland teen wins steer competition at fair
Coltin Cross, 14, of Rockland, won the reserve champion market steer competition at the Venango County Fair. His steer weighed in at 1,365 pounds. Cross,…
Structure that once housed one of oldest OC schools to be razed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Crews will soon be demolishing a structure at 40 Pearl Ave. on Oil City’s North Side that at one time…
Franklin to host Rock in River festival Aug. 20
From staff reports The annual Rock in River Fest and the state Stone Skipping Championship will return to Riverfront Park in Franklin next weekend. The…
Car cruise, bluegrass music planned Aug. 20 in Seneca
From staff reports The sound of bluegrass music and revving engines will fill the air Saturday, Aug. 20, at Morrison Park in Seneca. A car,…
Finalists announced for Alliance’s outdoor recreation contest
From staff reports The 2022 finalists of the Oil Region Alliance Outdoor Recreation Business Plan Contest have been selected by a panel of judges. The…
Oil City asks residents to properly dispose of wipes
From staff reports The City of Oil City is reminding residents to properly dispose of wipes so as to avoid clogging sewage lines. In a…
Oil City band camp takes place in a natural setting
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Eighty-plus-degrees and the sun beating down didn’t wilt the enthusiasm of the Oil City Oiler Marching Band on Friday as…
Stream study conducted along Shull Run near Rockland
From staff reports Several members of the Venango County, Pennsylvania Senior Environmental Corps (VenangoPaSEC) conducted a stream study along Shull Run in southern Venango County…
Venango Chamber to host mixer event
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer for chamber members from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Foxburg. Participants…
Northwest Commission to hold public input meeting
From staff reports A virtual public workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, via Zoom, to gather public input for the Northwest…
National Night Out observed
From staff reports National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, was observed at various locations locally in Franklin,…
Main Street Program seeks public input on art
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s Public Art Committee has launched a survey to determine which kind of public art people would…
Taste of Talent competition heading into final concerts
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will wrap up with three concerts next week in Bandstand Park….
Clintonville to host National Night Out
From staff reports Clintonville will host a National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the park in Clintonville on Park Street,…
Emlenton Splash Pad opens
Russell Rankin of Traverse City, Michigan, and James Kriebel of Parker were having fun Friday in the newly opened Splash Pad in Emlenton. The splash…
Work will result in reduced access to Franklin boat launch
From staff reports USG, a contractor hired by the Franklin General Authority, will be conducting main interceptor sewer line cleaning starting Monday in an area…
Verizon stores to host backpack giveaway
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Wireless Zone, a Verizon retailer, is hosting its annual backpack giveaway from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at stores across…
Junior Olympics, children’s parade return to festival
From staff reports The Junior Olympics and children’s parade were brought back into the Oil Heritage Festival lineup of activities this year after a two-year…
Storm causes power outages in area
From staff reports According to the Penelec website, storms that rolled through the area on Sunday resulted in, at one point, more than 2,000 power…
New hours have led to uptick at OC farmers market
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer More people are enjoying the products at the Oil City farmers market since it changed its hours at the beginning…
Dangerous heat: 10 tips to stay safe as summer rolls on
From staff reports Pennsylvanians have been facing dangerously high temperatures and stifling humidity, and those conditions are sticking around this weekend. As temperatures rise, the…
Free Little Library added at Central Elementary
Dave Rodgers, on behalf of the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Venango County, made and donated a “Free Little Library” to the Central Elementary…
Bike rodeo planned in conjunction with festival
From staff reports PennDOT will partner with the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, the Venango County Sheriff’s Department and the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA),…
Groundbreaking held for Cranberry VA clinic
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer About 50 people, including many veterans and officials, turned out Wednesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Veterans…
Oil Valley Film Festival will feature Oscar winners
From staff reports The seventh annual Oil Valley Film Festival is returning to its full pre-pandemic form with events taking place at the Oil City…
Franklin council approves HARB certificates
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council members approved several Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB) certificates of appropriateness, including one retroactively for residents…
‘Talking Tuesday’ program will address home canning
From staff reports A free informational program about home canning and food preservation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Scrubgrass Grange as…
OC Rotary officers named
Rebekah Deal, who served as president of the Oil City Rotary Club for two years, passed the gavel to Kevin Frawley, who will serve as…
Regional College to hold open house
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will hold an open house event for prospective students from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at…
Collection event set at recycling center
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event Saturday, July 30, at the county’s recycling center in Franklin….
Observatory, learning center opening in Cranberry
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Have you ever wanted to check out the glories of the Milky Way and the Big Dipper through a telescope?…
OC Library steps up exterior
Reginald Rice, of Rouseville, looks toward the new artwork on the steps of the Oil City Library as he exits the library Friday afternoon. Marcy…
Tickets available for FLEX Bike ‘n Brew event
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting this year’s Oil…
Franklin Rotary to hold blood drive
From staff reports The Franklin Rotary Club will sponsor a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce…
Playground planned at rectory site
A playground will be built at the site where the former St. Stephen rectory is being demolished on Reed Street in Oil City near St….
Several projects on tap in OC as year goes on
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Sidewalk repairs and improvements to public safety communications in Oil City are in the works for this year. In the…
County receives grant for recycling center expansion
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County recently received a grant from the state for more than $300,000 for an expansion at the Venango County…
Many works by local artists on display at Historical Society
From staff reports An art exhibit is on display at the Venango County Historical Society in Franklin that showcases a variety of works by local…
OC farmers market changing hours, seeking more vendors
From staff reports Some changes are coming to the Oil City farmers market in July. Beginning next week, the open-air curb market will be changing…
New OC bandshell going up
Andrew Hestor (in the lift) and Darrell Stout were continuing to assemble the new bandshell in Oil City’s Justus Park on Tuesday. Work began on…
Work at St. Stephen wraps up
Mark McDonald, with Palo Inc. out of Clarion, sweeps the new sidewalk around the East First Street side of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Oil…
Commission accepting applications for block grants
From staff reports Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 round of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant Program for eligible projects within the…
OC’s Jolly July 3rd will feature new band, 5K jaunt
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer This year’s Jolly July 3rd festivities in Oil City will feature a new band and the addition of a pet…
Franklin Fourth of July week offers some old and new
From staff reports Franklin’s annual Fourth of July Festivities Week returns with its traditional parade and fireworks, but also a lot of music and children’s…
Spilling the Beans plans to close its doors
From staff reports An Oil City business, which for nearly two decades has been a staple for people who enjoy that cup of coffee or…