Around The County

Pipe Dreams will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s in Oil City. Pipe Dreams is a…

The Cranberry Small Business Association is hosting Cranberry Township’s first Light Up Night tonight at the municipal building, with festivities from 6-9 p.m. The event…

Four local churches in Venango County—East Grove, Center Community, Seneca Sonrise, and Galloway Global Methodist—are hosting a toy drive to support families in North Carolina…

PennWest Clarion celebrated its 30th annual Student Senate Equity Awards and Dinner on November 19, honoring individuals and groups for their contributions to advancing equity…

Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500…

The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 34th annual Friends for Food Distribution, organized by Community Services of Venango County, where gratitude and community…

The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…

Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…

The annual Friends for Food campaign, a collaboration between Community Services of Venango County and *The Derrick/The News-Herald*, has raised an additional $2,750, bringing this…

The Franklin school board approved several initiatives at its recent meeting, including the return of Central Elementary School’s Gettysburg field trip for fifth-graders, marking its…

At the Valley Grove School Board’s monthly meeting, the board hired Anna Hargenrader as a part-time district-wide receptionist, approved several supplemental contracts for sports coaching…

The Wyllis Street Band, consisting of Stephen Woods, Marc Rickard, Andy Young and Tom McLaughlin, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7…

The annual *In the Nick of Time* campaign, honoring the memory of Nick Sanford, a Cranberry Area High School student who passed away in 2003,…

Baked Goods from Heaven, a popular bakery in Oil City, will relocate from Seneca Street to the historic former Famoore’s restaurant at 18 East First…

Tionesta’s annual Christmas in the Village event brought festive cheer on Saturday, featuring the Sisters of the Northern Forest, who swapped their Halloween witch costumes…

Shirley McFetridge Zilhaver of Polk, born Nov. 17, 1934, celebrates her 90th birthday as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who values family and community….

The Miss Sligo Christmas Pageant, hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, took place Sunday at the Sligo Area Recreation Center with 28 girls aged 1-13…

The Venango County Makerspace will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday on the fifth floor of 100…

Franklin’s annual holiday festivities kicked off today with the arrival of a 35-foot spruce Christmas tree, donated by the McGee family, via the “Christmas Tree…

The Dloniak Barber Shop, a long-standing fixture in Oil City for about 70 years, has relocated from 108 Center Street to its new home at…

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning SNAP benefit recipients of a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming that an individual’s EBT card…

Frances “Erla” Craig-Ferringer celebrates her 100th birthday today, marking a century rich in family, resilience, and cherished memories. Born on November 14, 1924, in Murrinsville,…

Katherine “Katie” Beggs and Kye Winslow were crowned Rocky Grove High School’s homecoming queen and king before the school’s dance Saturday. The theme was “A…

The Brandon Rae Band, featuring Rae Hanna, Brandon Shick and Bobby Timko, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m….

The Oil City Arts Council will host a “Meet Me for a Luau at Tiki on the Creek,” event from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday…

PennWest Clarion commemorates Veterans Day as ROTC members, above from left, Capt. Saddner Andre, Cadet Kline, Cadet Wright-Wicks and SFC Cartagena-Vazquez hoist the American flag…

Isabella Peterson, a Franklin High School senior and soldier in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was the featured speaker at Sandycreek Elementary’s Veterans Day assembly….

Rich Palm, a Navy veteran from Cranberry Township, recently took part in an Honor Flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., with about 150 other veterans….

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…