Around The County

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…

From staff reports The southbound lanes of Route 8 are closed in Venango County from the intersection with Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek Township to the…

HARRIBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has approved concurrent hunting for antlered and antlerless deer through the duration of the 2021-22 firearms deer…

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism is holding a ceremony to dedicate the Oil Creek Memorial Landing, the trailhead…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City 150 celebration will be held in Justus Park, rain or shine, at 1 p.m. Sunday. The theme…

From staff reports City workers in Franklin and Oil City will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Franklin – Monday – Third shift,…

From staff reports Plans are in the works for a Memorial Day parade in Franklin and organizers are looking for groups to participate. While last…

From staff reports After a challenging year for education, Remake Learning Days Across America is returning this spring in 17 regions – including northwest Pennsylvania…

From staff reports Franklin city water crews will be doing water valve and line replacement work in the area of Liberty and Eighth streets starting…

From staff reports The ServSafe Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by the Penn State Extension, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Finishing touches are coming together for Oil City’s big 150-year anniversary party. Celebrations are planned April 11 at both Justus…

From staff reports Crews in Oil City will sweep city streets next week in the following areas: Monday -Beech, West Fifth, West Sixth, West Eighth…

From staff reports With the opening of trout season to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, anglers are being reminded the state has consolidated the 2021…

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

From staff reports The Easter bunny will visit Oil City’s North and South Side neighborhoods between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. The bunny’s visit will…

From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is conducting a public survey as part of its ongoing ATV trail feasibility study for Venango County. “The…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several events and programs planned this summer in Oil City got the go-ahead Thursday from Oil City Council. Susan Williams,…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council approved a resolution at the panel’s meeting Thursday that would gift the property at 157 Crawford St….

By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Planned roadwork was outlined at Thursday’s Cranberry Township supervisors meeting. Township manager Chad Findlay said the proposed projects include Fairfield…

The United Way of Venango County announced Wednesday at its annual celebration that it raised $704,819 of total giving in its recent campaign. The amount…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prominent highway construction trade association on Wednesday came out against a state plan to toll up to nine major bridges…

From staff reports Work will begin soon to rehabilitate a 60-year-old bridge that carries North Perry Street over Thompson Run in Oil Creek Township, Crawford…

By A.J. TITLEY Staff writer A group of Franklin High School art students have the chance to bring thousands of dollars home to their school…

From staff reports Crews in Franklin and Oil City will sweep city streets next week in the following areas: Franklin Monday – Third Shift: downtown…

The Oil City Police Department is seeking assistance from Oil City residents and businesses to compile a list of locations where home camera systems or…

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Venango County maintenance office has announced waste fill dirt will be available as crews begin springtime activities…

From staff reports Venango County police departments, in cooperation with the Venango County Police Traffic Services Project, will join state police and more than 200…

From staff reports Kellner’s Fireworks will host its annual demo days and seminars Friday and Saturday, April 16-17. The seminars – one on “backyard” fireworks…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Food Pantry is returning to in-house food distribution starting Monday. COVID-related health directives prompted the shutdown, and…

From staff reports The United Way of the Titusville Region has surpassed its goal of $175,000 in its annual fundraising campaign. Campaign chairman Dr. Michael…

From staff reports A building owned by Franklin Preservation is undergoing a dramatic makeover. The structure, known as the ‘Old Lutheran Church’, is located at…

From staff reports Oil City High School and Middle School staff will participate in a joint emergency drill with the Oil City fire and police…

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several bicycle enthusiasts have teamed up to raise money to provide 30 local children with bicycles. Eric Webber, who holds…

From staff reports The COVID-19 Hospitality Recovery Program (CHIRP) Grant applications are now available on the Northwest Commission, Venango County and Forest County websites. The…

From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James will sponsor two local events where people who need to file for property tax/rent rebates can get…

From staff reports Tionesta Health Center and Clarion County SAFE are among the local nonprofit organizations that will take part in the 2021 Bridge Builders…

From staff reports The adventures and traditions of summer camp are open to girls who register for 2021 summer sessions hosted by Girl Scouts Western…