Around The County

From staff reports The first ever Agriculture Awareness Day was held by the Venango Conservation District on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Baytree Farm in Emlenton….

From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese celebrated the fifth anniversary of his ordination as bishop on Sunday. Persico took…

By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer For six area businessmen, opening a brewery in Franklin is all about keeping things local. Trails to Ales brew…

Swim lessons will be offered this fall at the Oil City High School swimming pool.  Learn-to-swim classes will be held for elementary and middle school…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer There is a battle brewing in Cranberry Township about a proposed new zoning designation. In an unexpected move, the…

From staff reports “Leaves of Blue and Gold: Celebrating Clarion University’s 150th” is the theme of the 64th annual Autumn Leaf Festival, which is Saturday, Sept. 30,…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The United Way of Venango County’s annual impact campaign is officially underway. From now until Dec. 15, the United Way…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Association wants township officials in the county to help fund siren systems for…

From staff reports Titusville Senior Center’s Annual Charity Auction will be held Friday, Oct. 20. The doors open at 5 p.m. Bidding starts at 6 p.m….

The Oil City Fire Department recently purchased a 2017 rescue truck that allows paramedics to arrive at the scene quicker where advanced life saving care…

From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for its Bundle Up program and will be taking applications for Christmas assistance…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A budget stymie in Harrisburg hasn’t yet dramatically impacted public school districts, but that time may come within a…

From staff reports Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders. Archers…

By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The parking lot at Oil City Area High School is noticeably more colorful this year as seniors and juniors…

An Oilers fan submitted this photo of the Oil City marching band and cheerleaders at the end of the Grove City vs. Oil City football…

PITHOLE — Drake Well Museum and Park and the Friends of Drake Well will host the museum’s biennial Pithole lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 7….

At 4:02 p.m. today, Autumn began. With temperatures predicted to stay in the mid- to upper-80s for several more days, it seems like this is…

Recently, a group of East Forest teachers teamed up with a local accountant from Leeper to take on the Tough Mudder in Slippery Rock. East…

From staff reports Audience members are in for a sweet treat as Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s production of “Willy Wonka” opens Friday, Sept. 29, at…

From staff reports Rouseville Borough will receive nearly $350,000 to replace water lines in the borough. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a loan…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports Team Foster, a non-profit organization founded to honor the legacy of Venango County native and Army captain Erick Foster, completed its marquee…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer Two area residents are still working hard to beat the heat in Florida while restoring glass in vehicles damaged by…

From staff reports Beginning Wednesday, workers will put down a surface treatment of reclaimed millings on several Franklin streets. Work will be done on Forest…

From staff reports According to a Venango County 911 dispatcher, a tree fell on some power lines around 9 p.m. Sunday on Deep Hollow Road….

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Landlords with rental properties in Oil City have a new job – signing up for city water, sewage, garbage…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A historic church recently resurrected in Pleasantville will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday. Built in 1842 in Forest County,…

From staff reports A full schedule of events is planned for the 16th annual Cranberry Festival. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to…

Venango County Geneaology Club recently lead a historic tour of Grove Hill Cemetery. Billed as “Oil City’s Buried Past,” two tours of the cemetery drew…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer An eagle that was found this past weekend in Oil Creek State Park died Wednesday morning while receiving treatment for…

From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre offers a variety of on-stage productions and community events throughout the year, and will now expand its offerings through…

By WILL STEVENS Staff writer A Route 8 shopping center in Sugarcreek Borough has a new owner and a new business coming in. The plaza…

Keystone High School marching band member Talia Jones helps guide Tarah Lauffer of the Keystone dance team during their performance at the annual Music in…

The Cranberry Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Morrison Park in Seneca.  The annual festival is held…

The historic Tarbell House has scheduled several public teas which will feature student re-enactors as servers on select Friday afternoons this autumn and winter.  The…

From staff reports Sixteen area youths will be vying for the 2017 Cranberry Festival king and queen titles. The candidates participating in the contest, all…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports Cub Scout Pack 37 of Franklin will hold a sign-up event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Sandycreek fire hall….

From staff reports The City of Franklin will be conducting income surveys in some neighborhoods in conjunction with its 2017 Community Development Block Grant application….

From staff reports Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1967 are collecting donations for a classmate who was a victim of Hurricane Harvey….

By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer Producers from the WQLN-TV series “Our Town” wrapped up interviews in Franklin on Friday afternoon at the Venango County…

From staff reports Charlie Batch, who earned two Super Bowl rings during his time as backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will present “Expect Your…

From staff reports A fundraising campaign of a different flavor has been launched on behalf of the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in…

From staff reports A collection will be taken for the victims of Harvey at masses throughout the Erie Catholic Diocese this weekend. “Our brothers and…

From staff reports For years, the Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance has been attempting to restore the Lyric Theatre. During its 22nd annual meeting on Tuesday…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports Overall student enrollment numbers are up at Clarion University for the first time since 2009. Enrollment stood at 5,256 after the first…

Renters will have a chance to learn more about their rights under the Fair Housing Act in an upcoming public forum. “Fair Housing: Rights and…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Oil City will soon boast two new industrial works of art that pay tribute to the city’s history….