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Franklin High School has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2024 by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association during Arts in Education Week….

Franklin’s Bandstand Park will host PetFest, formerly DukeFest, this Saturday, offering a variety of pet-centered activities and raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue. The…

Over 200 people attended the 50-year reunion of Franklin High School’s Class of 1974 on August 16-17. The event began with a meet-and-greet at Benjamin’s…

The city of Franklin is working to fill several vacancies on important boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historical and Architectural…

PNC Bank is planning to close its Franklin drive-through branch at the intersection of Liberty and 12th streets next month. A PNC representative confirmed the…

The Meadow Church Road bridge in Cranberry Township is closed starting today for a replacement project expected to last six to eight weeks, with completion…

Pithole City’s Lantern Tours will return Saturday, Oct. 5, providing a nighttime living history event where participants can walk the streets of the legendary oil…

The Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its 40th annual Fall Gas Up event on Saturday, featuring displays of antique engines, farm and oil…

The Clarion County Association of Township Officials will hold its annual convention on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The…

Tickets are now available for the Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk, happening Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Oil City….

The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its fourth annual Oil Region tourism awards. The winners are: Best…

Internationally-known bass-baritone opera singer Dr. Samuel De Palma will perform a free concert at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin this Sunday as part of…

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) have signed a guaranteed transfer agreement allowing NPRC students in three associate…

Titusville Renaissance, Inc. will hold its annual Farm to Fork event, which celebrates the harvest of the Titusville Open Air Market, from 6 to 9…

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…