Around The County

  From staff reports Camp-a-Doodle will open up for its fourth season June 26 at Studio 22 Dance Academy in Franklin. The camp is for children…

Eleven youth from Venango County are participating in the Troop E Camp Cadet program at Allegheny College in Meadville. Cadets from Venango County who are…

Ben Whitehill, of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, throws a limb off Route 322 on Victory Heights Hill on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m. after…

Back Porch Gold will be the featured performer for the Oil City’s MarketFest held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday on Central Avenue in front…

By Marissa Dechant Staff writer Mac’s Snax officially opened its doors in Franklin on Thursday, just in time for the summer season. The roadside shop…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Payless shoe store in Cranberry is closing. Late last week, the store was listed on a list of stores “under…

From staff reports PennDOT is planning repairs to roads in Oil City, Cornplanter Township and Pinegrove Township. The $1.1 million improvement project is scheduled to…

Firefighters from the Oil City Fire Department recently joined children in the Oil City Junior Baseball League for a baseball game. The department also bought the…

From staff reports Bicyclists can look forward to the Oil Region Cycling Classic starting Friday and running through Sunday on designated trails in Venango County….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Hunting and furtaker licenses for the 2017-18 season are scheduled to go on sale Monday, and local county treasurer offices…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Today marks the first day the Aldi store on Route 322 in Cranberry Township will be closed as work progresses…

From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council continues its summer music series with the Pipeline Alley Concerts at noon Wednesdays from June until the…

From staff reports The voucher distribution for the Farmers Market Nutrition program for seniors who live in Venango County continues through July. Vouchers will be…

From staff reports Oil City will host two separate recycling programs for electronics and tires in August. The e-waste event will take place from 8…

By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Oil City-based summer playground program will begin its 38th year today, and organizers are expecting record turnouts this year….

TITUSVILLE — A free public open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Tarbell House at 324…

The Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June…

From staff reports The third annual Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, and from…

From staff reports Redbank Valley School District will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss the fate of several academic programs and the high school…

Students at Valley Grove Elementary School held a week-long Penny War to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Beginning May 24,…

From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is teaming up with Connected Nation to assess the current broadband (high-speed Internet) environment…

From staff reports The seventh annual Paul Richey Memorial Run will be held Saturday at the Samuel Justus Trail beginning on Oil City’s West End….

From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Fun With Father Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Creekside Pavilion at Hasson…

Chicks-in-the-Sticks program will be held Saturday, June 17, at Oil Creek State Park. The registration deadline is Saturday, June 10.  A fee of $45 is…

By Marissa Dechant  Staff writer A new craze in Franklin has children and adults alike placing painted treasures around town. “Franklin Pa Rocks,” a Facebook…

The Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, in Bandstand Park in Franklin. Hours are from 11 a.m. to…

From staff reports The deadline to submit photographs for the Oil Region Photography Contest is nearing. Photographs will be accepted until Thursday, June 15. There…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer A decade ago, Jerome Wincek noticed a void in the heart of Oil City. He attempted to fill the void…

Thomas School of Dance will present its 43rd annual Dance-O-Rama on at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Oil City High School…

Six students from St. Joseph School in Lucinda brought home awards for their participation in this year’s Challenge 24 math competitions. Maddy Gilara (fourth from…

From staff reports A free public program on the Allegheny River will be presented Thursday in Franklin. Local historian Carolee Michener will discuss “How the…

Franklin High School students participated in a health fair Tuesday. Students received health information from a variety of organizations and took part in activities. Information…

The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge on Sugarcreek Drive was renamed in memory of a fallen Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter during a Saturday morning ceremony. The bridge…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer UPMC Northwest is looking for a few good “cuddlers.” The hospital has in place a volunteer cuddling program for infants…

Memorial Day will be observed Monday, and several local offices and business will have adjusted hours or services. Here is a list of the changes:…

From staff reports Area active duty military personnel and veterans, including National Guard and Reserves members, may take part in a Veterans Lap during the…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Oil City American Legion post recently gave the city a new fleet of flags just in time for Memorial…

From staff reports Austin Stivanson, Trevin Chittester, Andrew Holden, Dylan Schubert and Ian Best completed their Eagle Scout projects and were recognized Sunday by Troop…

From staff reports Child Development Centers will offer its Lunch Time free lunch program for children and teenagers at several local schools, churches, playgrounds and…

From staff reports Venango County residents may sign up for participation in Second Harvest’s mobile food pantry, which will be open at 3 p.m. Friday,…

From staff reports A Franklin High School student worked with Boy Scout Troop 34 to complete his Eagle Scout project at Franklin City Hall over…

From staff reports An open house and community celebration will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Center Auditorium in Emlenton, to…

Scott Austin and Tracey Beers were honored Thursday by the Clarion County chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Austin has taught social studies…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Central Elementary students in Franklin are skating through school – but not in the way you might think. Physical education…

From staff reports Second-graders from across Venango and Forest counties gathered at the Venango County Fairgrounds on Thursday for Progressive Agricultural Day. Each year, the…

From staff reports The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend – May 28 – will be the first chance for anglers to fish for free in…

Seventh Street Elementary School’s 4th grade teachers and their students went to Erie on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, for Education Day at the Erie Seawolves Ballpark….

Mike Knox, a mail carrier who works through the Franklin Post Office, stands with several boxes and bags of food he collected Saturday through the…

Sandycreek Elementary School physical education students in grades 3 to 6 raised their all-time high of $2,150 for the Kirtland Cancer Foundation in a lifetime…

From staff reports Local high school students who plan to enter the U.S. military after graduation will be honored at a dinner Friday, May 26,…