Around The County

Five-year-old Kessa Brown from Rimersburg was crowned charity queen at the 2024 Miss Purr-fect Sligo Pageant, held at the Sligo Recreational Center. The pageant aimed…

Construction is underway for a new location of Cross and Co. Boutique in Seneca, with plans to move by the end of September. The boutique,…

Construction has begun on a long-awaited broadband tower in the Yellow Hammer community of Forest County, aimed at improving internet access and serving as a…

PennDOT is seeking public feedback on its proposal to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. A survey is open on the PennDOT website…

The Heritage Society of Oil City will host its annual Grove Hill Cemetery walking tour this Saturday, offering a historical look at notable figures from…

The Cranberry High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 60-year reunion on Aug. 17 at the Belles Lettres Club in Oil City. Those in attendance…

A tribute concert for Ronnie Beith will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in Franklin’s Bandstand Park, closing out the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s summer…

The Fertigs Community Center’s annual Labor Day event, Old Home Day, is returning on Monday with a full day of activities starting at 11 a.m….

Oil City has started its 2024 street paving program, beginning with milling on several streets, including Lincoln, Reed, West Fourth, West Front, and Smedley. The…

The DeBence Antique Music World has announced its summer/fall 2024 concert series, featuring a variety of free performances supported by the Phillips Trust. The events…

The article celebrates Janet Wice of Oil City, who was born on August 23, 1934, in Wild Cat Hollow and is turning 90 years old….

PennWest Clarion’s Welcome Weekend 2024 kicks off today and runs through Sunday, featuring a mix of new and returning events for students and families. The…

Crews in Oil City’s Justus Park are working on a $120,000 drainage improvement project set to finish by early September. The park, originally built 50…

Joyce M. (Ghering) McKain, born in Franklin on August 21, 1934, has lived a rich life filled with community involvement and a love for antiques….

The Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic drew a strong crowd despite the cloudy weather, with around 125 veterans and 75 guests attending. The event featured food…

The Knox Horsethief Days festival celebrates the local legend Sebastian “Boss” Buck, a notorious horse thief and counterfeiter. Despite its origins, the event now focuses…

PennWest University’s Department of Nursing received a $1.18 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to train nurses as sexual assault nurse examiners…

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is progressing with a $10 million renovation of the student union at the Education & Training Center, slated for…

Lisa Hummel, a recently retired band director with 33 years of experience at the Union School District, will lead PennWest-Clarion’s Golden Eagles marching band. A…

A project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than a mile of Route 666 in Howe Township, Forest County, is scheduled to…

Two Mile Run County Park is hosting two outdoor events on Saturday. In the morning and afternoon, the Dan Hovis Memorial Trail Ride will take…

Horizon Construction Group, of Seneca, worked this week on the frame for the structure that will house a larger, improved filtration system at the water…

Maxine Hahn, born on August 11, 1934, in Tionesta, is celebrated in the Nifty at 90 series for her long and fulfilling life. A graduate…

The Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival will take place on September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Warren…

A community survey has been launched to gather input on desired recreational amenities, locations, and operations for a new indoor recreation center in Venango County….

Clarence E. “Ned” Lockhart, born on August 7, 1934, in Oil City, is celebrated for his dedication to family, country, and community. Married to Sally…

The Drake Well Museum and Park’s Drake Day circus event will return to the Oil Festival in Titusville for the first time since 2018, celebrating…

The 15th annual Wings and Wheels event at Venango Regional Airport promises to be the largest yet, featuring historical aircraft displays and rides, including the…

The Northwest Hospital Foundation is hosting a free, physician-led walking group along the UPMC Northwest walking trail from August to October. Each month, a UPMC…

The city of Franklin and the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority have appointed Jess Carroll as the new business outreach coordinator. Carroll, a Franklin…

Franklin City Council’s Monday meeting was relocated to Suite 204 of the Franklin Professional Building due to a $1.2 million renovation project at city hall…

The final installment of the 2024 Clarion Summer Fest began with sunny weather on Friday but ended with heavy rain on Saturday afternoon. Despite the…

Marie P. Cyphert of Leeper is celebrating her 90th birthday on August 4. Born in 1934 in Lucinda, she was the youngest of six siblings…

The Oil City School District has announced its orientation and registration dates. Kindergarten orientations will be held at Hasson Heights Elementary on August 20 and…

Ryan Wescoat has been appointed as PennDOT’s highway maintenance manager for Warren and Forest counties in District 1. In this role, he will manage a…

Edward Metz is celebrating his 90th birthday today. Born on August 2, 1934, in Oil City, he later moved to Waterford and played football for…

The Franklin Civic Operetta Association celebrated its 65th anniversary with a dinner theatre event titled “A Taste of ‘70s Musicals — Dinner & a Show”…

The Clarion High School Class of 1954 held their 70-year reunion on July 12 at the Eagles pavilion. Members who attended are (from left, front…

The Sonny Buckholtz Memorial Pinewood Derby race will take place on August 4 at the Venango County Fair, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. and…

Sandy Taylor of President Township received the 2024 Izaak Walton League of America’s National Shooting Sports Award for her significant contributions to advancing shooting sports….

Felicia (Phyllis) Rizzone Dolecki, a lifelong resident of Oil City, is celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, July 29. Born in 1934, she worked at…

The Clarion County Democratic Party’s executive committee has unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The party’s chair, Paul Woodburne, praised Harris as a…

Richard C. Vogan, born in 1934 in Hornell, New York, is a retired barber and U.S. Army veteran. After serving in France with the 332nd…

Seven local students are candidates for the 2024 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, in Central Avenue Plaza….

Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will hold their annual auction Sunday, Aug. 4, at Good Hope. A variety of handmade baked…

PennDOT and its safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo on Saturday, August 3, at Titusville City Hall. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.,…

Baxter, a dedicated man-trailing bloodhound with the Venango County Sheriff’s Office, passed away last week. Donated as a puppy by Christine Muir in 2013, Baxter…

Workers with contractor Swank Construction of New Kensington started another week of work Monday on the Veterans Bridge project in Oil City. The work, which…

Clarion County Fair continues all week The Clarion County Fair is continuing through Saturday at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park grounds. Here is a rundown…