Around The County

From staff reports Students from the Cranberry High School took first place at the Venango County Envirothon. The winning team was known as the Swamp…

From staff reports Registrations are being accepted for the Venango County Youth Field Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Oil…

Fifteen Titusville High School students were among the youths who traveled to Harrisburg May 2 for the American Lung Association’s 2017 Day at the Capitol….

Spring is here, the birds are singing, flowers are blooming and soon Franklin will be blooming with quilts and fiber arts during the Spring Quilt…

Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled several flea markets over the summer. The department is located at 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin. Flea markets have…

Cranberry High School students Elizabeth Daily (left) and Shay Harry were named the champions of the JA Titan Grand Championship held Wednesday at LaRoche College…

By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Rain could not wash away youthful enthusiasm on Thursday as second-graders from school districts in Clarion and Forest counties learned…

From staff reports The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge on Sugarcreek Drive over Sugar Creek in Venango County is scheduled to close for two weeks beginning on…

From staff reports Rachele Heasley, a member of the Oil City Junior Schubert Club, has been awarded the 2017 Schubert Club Scholarship at the Schubert…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County is reminding residents of some important dates in preparation for Tuesday’s primary election. Tuesday was the last day…

From staff reports Nominations for the annual Greenways Awards presented by the Council on Greenways and Trails are being accepted through Friday. Individuals, groups, companies…

From staff reports Local letter carriers will pick up donations Saturday for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. This year marks the 25th year…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Clark’s Donuts Plus has moved up the list to third-tastiest donut shop in all of Pennsylvania. “We moved up to…

The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is sponsoring two tours of Joseph Sibley’s River Ridge Mansion at Life Ministries to be held Thursday,…

From staff reports A Franklin High School freshman emerged as the nation’s best player of Propaganda last week at the 52nd National Academic Games Tournament…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The car seat loan program at ABC Life Center in Franklin recently reached a large milestone. Last week, the program…

From staff reports The Franklin Gardeners Association is hosting the 17th annual May Garden Mart this weekend in West Park, or Fountain Park, in downtown…

From staff reports A prominent storefront in downtown Franklin will soon be the new home of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber purchased…

From staff reports First Presbyterian Church of Oil City has spaces for rent in its Community Garden. The rental fee is $15 for the season…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Some Titusville High School students will share their recent experiences in Ecuador at a community gathering tonight. The group spent…

From staff reports A riding toy that was taken from Morrison Park in Cranberry Township has been returned. The toy, a 100-pound parrot with a…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by reaching a milestone. The city was recognized as a Tree City USA community…

The 17th annual May Garden Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY  Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by reaching a milestone. The city was recognized as a Tree City USA community…

Cranberry High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony earlier this month. Among the 17 students who were inducted into the school’s Wilson Chapter…

From staff reports A Mother’s Day Concert featuring the talents of Dennis Geib, Ashleigh Bennett, Kevin Downey, Brianna Erdman, Nicholas Nasibyan, Tyler Carson and Kaylene…

From staff reports PennDOT, the Venango County Sheriff’s Department, Forest County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and Northwest Regional Safety Network held a regional…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pennsylvania Department of Health rules require school students to be fully vaccinated within five days of the beginning of the school…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer The student body in Cranberry School District doesn’t meet the income guidelines needed to participate in the federal free breakfast…

From staff reports Genova’s Restaurant and Pizzeria on Seneca Street in Oil City will close its doors permanently at the end of business hours Saturday….

From staff reports The local Autism Stands organization held its third autism awareness walk Saturday afternoon in Oil City. There were 500 participants in the…

The Rocky Grove High School Senior High Academic Challenge Team will be taking part in the 26th Annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition on Friday, April 28,…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Seneca Lanes is hoping that an upcoming event helps break down some barriers between kids and community service officers. A…

From staff reports Winners of the 2017 Oil Heritage Region historic preservation awards will be recognized at a ceremony Saturday, May 20, at Scheide Hall…

It’s alive! “Young Frankenstein” is the hilarious work from acclaimed writer, director, actor, and producer, Mel Brooks. With the story pulled from the hilarious movie…

Artist George Cooley hangs a painting in the office space at 24 Seneca St. in Oil City that will host its second exhibit, “The Warlord…

From staff reports Band members representing Clarion, Union, Keystone and Brookville high schools who are part of the Assessment Honors Band will perform Friday during…

From staff reports Local letter carriers are gearing up for their annual food drive May 13. This year marks the National Association of Letter Carriers’…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Proposed plans for the Oil City multimodal hub would bring some additional public parking spaces to downtown Oil City. The…

From staff reports Area residents will have a chance to trade their unwanted clothing and household items next month. Dee Armagost, organizer of the Clothing…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Renovation work at the Franklin Pizza Hut on Atlantic Avenue is well underway. The building, located at 136 Atlantic Ave.,…

From staff reports An Oil City man is facing fleeing charges in connection with an incident early Friday morning along Seely Avenue. Oil City police…

Sewing together a love of quilting and raising money for a good cause, the Quilt-A-Thon at the Franklin Public Library is entering its 22nd year….

Local author and historian, Margo Mong, will present a program Thursday about the halcyon days and colorful personalities of the Pennsylvania Oil Region. Sponsored by…

From staff reports The deadline is nearing to submit registration packets for the eighth annual Taste of Talent Vocal Competition. The competition is sponsored by…

From staff reports First-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary School in Franklin School District have spent some time learning the Easter custom of creating a Ukrainian…

The Heritage Society of Oil City is hopeful that high school classes celebrating their 50-year reunions the next couple of years will be interested in…

Franklin Area School District board president Brian Spaid announced impending cuts to the athletic department at Monday night’s meeting. Effective next school year, student athletes…

From staff reports Twenty-six juniors from Franklin High School were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society at a ceremony held Wednesday. Members were selected…

From staff reports William “Bill” Lynam of Seneca was honored by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Senate for his 50 years of service…