Conservation Hall of Fame event scheduled Nov. 8
From staff reports The 2018 inductees into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame will be revealed and honored at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Rhoades…
Around The County
Sandy Lake firefighters say budget issues forcing service cutbacks
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of Sandy Lake Borough may be facing life without the full services of their volunteer fire department. A post…
PennDOT to hold open house for Ashland Twp. project
From staff reports PennDOT will conduct an open house and plans display to inform the public about the proposed Route 322 structure replacement project in…
Allegheny Drifters to perform
The next concert of the Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the…
Open house set for historic William H. Scheide House
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the William…
OC firefighters union to hand out coats next week
From staff reports The International Association of Firefighters Local 700 in Oil City has completed its annual Coats for Kids drive with more than $10,000…
OC Lutheran churches sponsoring free Thanksgiving meal delivery
From staff reports The Good Hope/Zion Lutheran Ministry in Oil City is once again sponsoring free Thanksgiving meals. Senior citizens and homebound residents in the…
Franklin High School sets Veterans Day assembly
From staff reports Franklin High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and honor assembly at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12. The assembly is open…
Titusville area United Way conducting survey
From staff reports The United Way of the Titusville Region and a group of community leaders in the human services field are conducting a survey…
Christian Life finishes second in robotics event
From staff reports The Christian Life Academy robotics team placed second overall among 21 schools in the BEST robotics competition Saturday at Grove City College….
Youth Connection agency needs more mentors
From staff reports The Youth Connection agency is seeking mentors for local youth who can benefit from having a positive role model in their lives….
Youngsters enjoy Titusville police Halloween party
By AMANDA DRESBACH The Titusville Police Department scared up some treats for the community with its annual Halloween party Thursday evening at the police station….
Local Trick-or-Treat times
Venango County Emlenton Borough — 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 27. Plum Township — 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Cooperstown Borough —…
Mural installed before walk in OC
Pittsburgh artist Randi Stewart cuts a section of the mural she and fellow muralist Bernie Wilke, background, painted from Stewart’s winning design as they installed…
Trick-or-Treat Times
Clarion Borough – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Cooperstown Borough – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Cranberry Township – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 East Brady Borough – 5:30-7…
Franklin state troopers follow buses to reinforce ‘safe stop’ message
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin state police troopers and two school districts participated in the 22nd annual Operation Safe Stop Wednesday. Four state troopers…
New state law helps police rescue pets in hot cars
HARRISBURG (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania are getting the legal authority to force their way into vehicles to rescue dogs and cats they believe are…
Venango Chamber seeking Outstanding Citizen nominations
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Citizen award. The chamber bestows the award upon an…
Project held to mark International Walk to School Month
From staff reports PennDOT, Safe Kids Clarion-Venango and the Rocky Grove High School Students Against Destructive Decisions partnered to hold a pedestrian project to mark…
Open house set Tuesday at Vo-Tech
From staff reports Venango Technology Center will host a Career & Technical Education open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The event is open…
Sugarcreek police food drive nets 2 cruisers worth of items
From staff reports Acting police chief Lt. Ryan Ashbaugh of the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department commended the community after the department’s second annual Fill-A-Car food…
Quilt show to be held
Oil Valley Quilters Guild will host its 11th annual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Seneca fire…
The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a mural walk
The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a mural walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, to celebrate the addition of three new murals…
Likely buyer found for Franklin fluoride monitors
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has found a likely buyer for its two online fluoride monitors. The monitors, no longer needed…
Community Services takes over car seat program
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County has taken over a car seat loan program once operated through the ABC Pregnancy Center. A news…
Ella McNellie memorial toy drive planned Sunday
From staff reports A toy drive in memory of Ella McNellie, a young girl who died in 2011 from a rare form of cancer, will…
Parents vent about safety during Franklin meeting
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Concerned parents turned out at the Franklin Area School board meeting Monday night asking for increased awareness for student safety….
76-year-old newsletter brings back good old days at school
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer It is not often you can relive a single month from your high school days by simply searching…
The Fighter’s Ball
Doors will open for the Fighter’s Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Quality Inn, 1411 Liberty Street in Franklin. The Fighter’s Ball…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
VNA of Venango County to hold ‘Hope for the Holidays’
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer “Hope for the Holidays,” a day of healing intended to help grieving children…
Franklin’s bagged leaf pickup begins Friday
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will begin picking up paper biodegradable bags of leaves from residents starting Friday. Residents may put…
Family Finding training to be offered in Franklin
From staff reports Venango County Children, Youth and Family Services, in conjunction with Venango County President Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh, are holding a Family Finding…
Chamber’s young professional group to hold yearly meeting
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, the young professional group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will hold its annual meeting at…
Runners take on Oil Creek 100 races
With a rainbow filling the sky, Jeff Nelson, of Titusville, passes through the cones at the aid station at Titusville Middle School Saturday during the…
‘Arts in the Transit’
Max Schang and Charlie Barath will perform in the next installment of the Oil City Arts Council’s “Arts in the Transit” concert series that will…
New Goodwill one of OC’s bigger recent projects
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer The new Goodwill Industries store and donation center has opened for business in Oil City’s East End. The…
Sugarcreek to advertise for police chief
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Some answers to questions surrounding the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department were given at Wednesday’s borough council meeting. Council members, after…
Lots of stuff up for sale at big museum fundraiser
What do a bowling ball, ticket to the Pittsburgh Symphony and a Jack Butler pastel painting have in common? They are all part of a…
Pink Splash, ALF kiddies parade postponed
From staff reports Two popular events that were scheduled Tuesday – the Autumn Leaf Festival Kiddies Parade in Clarion and the Pink Splash for the…
Franklin state, city police to have coffee with citizens
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Franklin state police and Franklin city police are inviting members of the community to join them for coffee from 9…
OC firefighters hope to raise $17K in coats drive
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer The International Association of Firefighters Local No. 700 is gearing up for its fifth annual Coats for Kids drive…
Pink Splash for the Cure
The Pink Splash for the Cure will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Fountain Park in downtown Franklin. This annual celebration is…
Army Drill Team will help kick off Autumn Leaf Festival
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Autumn Leaf Festival in Clarion has provided many memorable events over its 65 years, but Saturday will see one of…
Health expo for women set
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free women’s health program focused on health and wellness from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17,…
Route 208 bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 96-year old bridge that carries Route 208 over McKees Run in Clinton Borough and Clinton Township will…
Macro-invertebrate study postponed
From staff reports The macro-invertebrate study that was scheduled today by the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps across from Agway in Oil City has been…
Environmental Corps to conduct Oil Creek study
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a macro-invertebrate study of Oil Creek at 10 a.m. Thursday. The study is open…
Environmental Corps to conduct Oil Creek study
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a macro-invertebrate study of Oil Creek at 10 a.m. Thursday. The study is open…
Senior Centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a…