Around The County

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry School Board members have passed a number of measures aimed at protecting educational stability for students in foster care…

From staff reports Seats are still available for a bus trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday. The bus will…

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania elementary school has been closed for two days so the district can deal with high level of lead…

From staff reports The City of Franklin’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is now available online. The Power Point presentation may be found on the…

From staff reports Elm Street in Oil City reopened Friday evening, but another closure will take effect today. Elm Street, beginning at Center Street, had…

DeBence Antique Music World will host its first Snowflake Ball from 7 to 10p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the third floor ballroom of the museum….

From staff reports The Venango Fatherhood Initiative and Two Mile Run County Park will host the sixth annual Family Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 28, at…

From staff reports Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil city Area School District for next fall will be held Wednesday, March 29 through Friday,…

From staff reports Fourteen Venango Technology Center students brought back medals last week from the District 10 Skills USA Competition in New Castle. The center…

By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Heavy rain the last few weeks has led to major flooding at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation near Carlton. “It…

SASEBO, Japan — Quartermaster Seaman Rhalina Cubitt of Oil City takes bearing readings aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay during a Mid-Cycle…

Three Cranberry High School students were honored with Service, Effort and Initiative Awards at the Lions’ Club meeting on Monday. Lion Larry Walker is shown…

From staff reports Cranberry Area School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for Tuesday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 8. In order to be eligible for…

From staff reports Franklin Preservation will host the program “Caring for the People Who Resided at Polk State School” at 11 a.m. Saturday at DeBence…

From staff reports The second annual Nature Art Showcase coordinated by the Council on Greenways and Trails will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3…

The Franklin Civic Operetta Association has scheduled a full slate of entertainment for this year at the Barrow- Civic Theatre in Franklin.  Its 2017 season…

By JON HAAG Staff writer The Venango County Historical Society will soon be one step closer to completing the World War I monument in front…

Dakota Shadron, of Wilson Excavating and Grading of New Wilmington, carries the caution sign back to the truck Wednesday after the crew completed work for…

From staff reports Dorothy Brunton of Franklin will mark her 100th birthday Friday. She was born Jan. 13, 1917, in Canal Township, Venango County, to…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township is hosting another open house. This year’s event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March…

Students Jessica DiGiacomo (from left), Jarrett Kahle, Aiden Quinn, Daniel Parrett and Shawn Claypoole are preparing fleece material for an East Forest Family, Career and…

The Council on Greenways and Trails will host the second annual Nature Art Showcase Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4, inside the Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby during…

Franklin Area School District elementary students in Sandycreek Elementary and Victory Elementary recently held their annual “Change for Charity” event.  Sandycreek Elementary collected $603.32 and…

From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will host the Slab Furnace Roadies in concert Friday, Jan. 13, at part of its Winter Concert…

From staff reports MaryBeth Bamat of the Quehanna area in central Pennsylvania presented her Farmer Pete series to students in kindergarten through second grade at…

From staff reports A new patrolman joined the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday. Jacob Young, a 33-year-old graduate of the municipal police training academy based…

From staff reports While many people were still sleeping off a late night of New Year’s Eve celebrations, a hearty bunch of close to 200…

From staff reports Some area businesses and agencies have announced changes in their business hours and services due to the New Year’s holiday. Here is…

From staff reports Scattered snowfall throughout the day Friday led to a handful of motor vehicle accidents across Venango County. A dispatcher with Venango County…

From staff reports Some Oil City residents will see changes in their garbage pick-up schedules beginning next week The changes are being made to reduce…

From staff reports The Cranberry Food Pantry is in need of volunteers. People are needed to pick up groceries at Walmart on Monday, Wednesday and…

From staff reports HANOVER – Let the eagle watching begin. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back online. The game commission today launched the…

From staff reports PennDOT is recommending that motorists avoid traveling during winter storms if possible, but drivers who must be on the road are urged…

Members and friends of the Hasson Heights Community Church Moving With Purpose running group met Saturday morning, Dec. 24, 2016, for their annual day-before-Christmas run. Three…

From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest’s snowmobile trails will opened Friday, Dec. 16. The only trail that will remain closed is Snowmobile…

The Blacklight Ball will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Oil City Community Alliance Church at 411 Seneca St….

From staff reports This year’s First Night Oil City will offer attendees a wide variety of entertainment complemented by two fireworks displays – a Gusher…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Area School District is hosting a training for parents of students with special needs. “The need is there,” said…

From staff reports Members of the Oil City YMCA Adventure Club found out that it is better to give than to receive on Monday night….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A construction project at the Oil City junior baseball complex on the North Side has been halted of late, but…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry foreign language students showed their appreciation for the work of local police with some early Christmas gifts to the…

From staff reports A meeting regarding updates to the statewide preservation plan will be held at Friday, Jan. 6, at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261…

From staff reports Venango Technology Center held its National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday. Students from Franklin, Oil City, Valley Grove, Cranberry, Titusville and…

First Night Oil City is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, with hat-making activities on the ground floor of the National Transit…

From staff reports Several area programs and agencies were the recipients of mini-grants from the United Way of Venango County. The recipients of the first…

From staff reports Bryant James Niederriter, son of Eric and Valerie Niederriter of Oil City, has recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor and…

From staff reports Local help through Venango County Human Services is available for people who have feelings of depression during the holiday season. The county’s…

By Sally BellStaff writer Christmas and community spirit have come to the halls of the Venango County Human Services offices. This year’s Christmas decorating effort…

HARRISBURG (AP) — Motorists in Pennsylvania will be hit with the third and final step in the gradual gas tax increases that are being phased in…