Around The County

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council approved the hiring of two new full-time firefighters. Interim Oil City fire Chief Derek Long introduced firefighter…

From staff reports Of the 390 tri-county veterans who have died since last Memorial Day, 282 were from Venango County, 99 were from Clarion County…

Gus Baker, Logan Dykins, and Magnum Vincent, seniors at Rocky Grove High School, were honored with military cords that they will wear during graduation exercises….

From staff reports PennDOT drivers license centers will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of Memorial Day, but starting June 1, the department of…

From staff reports Memorial Day will be observed Monday in Franklin with three services and a parade downtown. A memorial service for U.S. Navy veterans…

From staff reports The state Department of Health announced Venango County reported three new virus-related deaths and the tri-county area reported 88 additional cases of…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As an appeal of the merger of St. Stephen Parish into St. Joseph Parish in Oil City continues to play…

From staff reports St. Elizabeth Center will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to noon today at the center, which is located at 311…

From staff reports Several candidates for township or borough positions in Venango County were nominated for those posts in contested races during Tuesday’s primary election….

From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual electronic-waste recycling event Friday. The event is open to Oil City residents and will be held…

From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is holding FLEX Presents event on…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer There is no tax increase in the Oil City School District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. Oil City…

From staff reports Emlenton residents on Saturday morning walked through the borough in search of two years’ worth of litter to clean up. The community…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City may be opening in a limited fashion in about a month….

From staff reports Those attending Catholic Mass in the Erie Diocese this weekend may attend without wearing a face mask as long as they are…

By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors on Thursday approved a $1,000 contribution toward the township’s July 2 holiday fireworks extravaganza. The $1,000 amount…

From staff reports Venango Regional Airport in Franklin will receive $150,000 from the state Department of Transportation. Gov. Tom Wolf announced the distribution of $10…

From staff reports Anyone who wants their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination or their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson shot can…

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

From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service has decided to authorize a 12.9-mile, two-way all-terrain vehicle trail and enhance a wetland in…

From staff reports Each day, Rouseville resident Mike Meitus and his beagle Buddy take a walk on the road behind Betts Machine shop, but they…

From staff reports A website and other online resources promoting 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square are up and running. “The site highlights the former Oil…

From staff reports The state departments of Education, Agriculture and Human Services have announced thousands of students and families in need will continue to receive…

From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will provide free admission to people who are serving in the U.S. military and their families as…

From staff reports Students and staff members at Central Elementary School in Franklin observed National Bike to School Day despite some cloudy skies and the…

From staff reports Oil City High School and Oil City Middle School students will be learning remotely the rest of this week following several cases…

From staff reports Youth Alternatives is gearing up for its 17th annual children’s camp, which will be held Aug. 1-7. The camp, which is free…

People check out various plants at the Franklin Gardeners Association’s May Garden Mart on Saturday. Downtown businesses benefited from the influx of people to downtown…

By A.J. TITLEY Contributing writer The Franklin High School athletic complex will be getting a new field after the completion of the 2021 football season….

From staff reports PennDOT is seeking volunteers to participate in the Venango County Adopt-A-Highway program, which involves cleaning litter from state-owned roadsides. “Over the past…

From staff reports New content about Oil City’s rich history will be added to the Oil Region Library Association’s website soon. “The Oil City area’s…

From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday – Third shift: random areas Tuesday…

Students and educators gathered at Franklin High School on Thursday alongside local community and religious leaders to mourn the loss of Rocky Grove High School…

From staff reports A chicken dinner fundraiser for an injured Clintonville volunteer firefighter sold out in less than an hour Tuesday at the Clintonville fire…

Members of the Oil City Garden Club took on some spring cleaning Wednesday outside the Oil City Library. Various volunteer groups around town spent the…

By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer PennDOT discussed potential changes to 15th Street in Franklin and its intersection with Route 62 at a second virtual safety…

From staff reports The City of Franklin was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to…

The Oil Creek Memorial Landing at 575 N. Seneca St. in Oil City was dedicated Saturday. The water access and trailhead were developed by the…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority heard from a preservation expert Tuesday about restoration options for the painted ceiling on…

From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday – Third shift: business district; First…

From staff reports An Oil City pharmacy is accepting appointments for people who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. People 18 and older can register…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday approved the purchase of a property in Marienville for use by the county’s transportation department….

From staff reports The city’s annual cleanup event set for today has been postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled for Wednesday, April 28. Kathy…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard an update Monday about the bonds that will be issued to pay for several…

From staff reports A parade honoring former Oil City Fire Department Chief Mark Hicks and Captain Dennis Alcorn was held Sunday along Seneca Street in…

From staff reports Penn State Extension has received funding through the state Department of Health to offer a limited number of free water tests for…

From staff reports The street departments of Franklin and Oil City will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Franklin Monday – Third shift:…

From staff reports A Bite of History Food Tours, which was launched in March by owner Valerie Perry, combines history, eating and exploring in Franklin….

From staff reports Taste of Talent application packets are available for the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s 11th annual vocal competition at Bandstand Park in downtown…

From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society will raise funds for its programs through its annual yard sale. The society will accept donated items…