Union of Joy info center lends support for workers
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global employees, current and former, wandered in and out of the Union of Joy information center Wednesday offering questions…
Around The County
Bike ‘n Brew Fest joins Oil Heritage lineup
From staff reports A new event is on tap for Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival in July. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and…
Franklin YMCA celebrating 125th year
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Jim Hedglin brought a box of old Franklin YMCA pictures to Wednesday evening’s open house and Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Business After…
Game Commission approves 2016-17 hunting seasons
From staff reports Hunting and trapping seasons for the 2016-17 license year have been finalized by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. Hunting licenses will go on sale in…
Oil City YMCA to hold open house April 15
From staff reports OIL CITY – Oil City YMCA wellness director Katie Port, CEO Tom Spence and youth sports director Max Krepps prepare for the…
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosts STEM Design Challenge
From staff reports CLARION – Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosted the regional STEM Design Challenge, with 76 students in fourth through eighth grade competing in…
PPC Network hosting self-defense classes
From staff reports OIL CITY – PPC Violence Free Network is hosting two self-defense classes and other events in April in observance of Sexual Assault…
Come Together Clarion slated for April 23
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion County residents are invited gather for Come Together Clarion on Saturday, April 23, on 6th Avenue in Clarion to celebrate…
‘The Assassin and the Actress’ program set for April 14
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Local author and historian Margo Mong will present the program “The Assassin and the Actress: John Wilkes Booth and Laura Keene…
Clarion University joins ‘It’s On Us’ campaign
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University pledged Tuesday to join the “It’s On Us” campaign in a national effort spearheaded by Vice President Joe…
Spring art show to feature award-winning artist
From staff reports Graffiti Gallery has announced its Spring Show for 2016, featuring the work of Seneca-based artist Michael Roser. Roser is self-taught and has mastered…
Can’t keep the Tin Man down
Nolan Brannon injured his knee during wrestling season at Cranberry High School and is undergoing physical therapy in Seneca. However, he’ll be dancing down the yellow…
FLEX names Young Professional of the Year
From staff reports Greg Merkel was named Young Professional of the Year at the FLEX Presents awards ceremony held April 1 at the Quality Inn…
U.S. Navy Band’s Sea Chanters Chorus
Musicians 1st class Maia Rodriguez, Chelsi Ervien and Chief Musician Antje Farmer perform in Monday evening’s concert of the United States Navy Band’s Sea Chanters…
I-80 east and west bound lanes restricted in Mercer Co.
From staff reports Daytime lane restrictions between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. are in place on sections of Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound…
Windy weather
It looks like the wind was a little too gusty this weekend. A local reader captured this photo of an umbrella in a trash can…
Demolition continues
The demolition of Wilkinson and Nair Halls at Clarion University continues. (Photo by Roz Greggs)
Precious Paws holds vendor, craft fair
Illustrator and cartoonist John Manders sketches a caricature of Chewbaca the dog while Deb Spangler of Maple Shade helps hold “Chewy” in place Saturday during…
Beatlemania Magic!
Beatlemania Magic will perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016. Beatlemania Magic is a national touring tribute band recreating the early Beatles…
Gardner Optical will close at end of April
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Gardner Optical in Franklin will close at the end of April. Owner Dave Gardner will retire after 46 years in…
Spring cold snap here for next several days
By JON HAAG Staff writer For those who have already planted a garden, your crops can expect a cold snap this weekend that will last…
Company seeks to build non-combustion plant in Cochranton
COCHRANTON (AP) — A renewable energy company is scrapping plans to build an electricity plant in Pennsylvania in favor of a non-combustion plant that would…
Explosion, fire controlled at Petrolia petroleum plant
PETROLIA, Pa. (AP) — A fire at a western Pennsylvania petroleum processing plant is under control, though 911 dispatchers say there’s a report of one…
Relay for Life team to host benefit dance
From staff reports TITUSVILLE — Venango County’s Relay for Life Team The Lil’ Rawrr’s will host a benefit dance beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16,…
AG: Warden, wife took $132K to pay Moose club gambling debts
COCHRANTON (AP) — The state attorney general says a Pennsylvania county jail warden and his wife stole $132,000 from a Moose lodge, largely to cover…
Venango Chamber Orchestra opens season Sunday
From staff reports FRANKLIN – The spring concert of the Venango Chamber Orchestra will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in…
Cranberry High School musical opens April 7
From staff reports Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! Cranberry High School will present the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m….
CUP Young Democrats host senate candidate
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University Young Democrats will host a candidate’s forum with Braddock Mayor John Fetterman, one of three Democrats seeking the…
Wilkinson Hall crumbles with Nair Hall soon to follow
By ERIC ZAVINSKI Staff writer CLARION – Wilkinson Hall at Clarion University is being torn down with its neighbor Nair Hall soon to follow. With…
Community college closed due to MRSA case
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania community college campus has been closed because of the superbug known as MRSA. Officials at Butler County Community…
Clarion PennDOT bridge projects span 4 years
By TOM DISTEFANO Staff writer MARIANNE – PennDOT has a slew of bridge projects on tap this summer and for the next couple of years,…
Sea Chanters to perform at free event
The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters is coming to Oil City and tickets are free. The band will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4,…
Help save local 4-H programs
From staff reports CLARION – A local group of 25 4-H members and parents traveled to Harrisburg to join with over 500 other supporters to…
Civil Air Patrol squadron to host open house
From staff reports CLARION – The Civil Air Patrol Clarion Composite Squadron will be hosting a STEM Fair open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m….
Corry hatchery to hold trout stocking events for upcoming fishing season
From staff reports Local anglers do not have much longer to wait before trout season kicks off. Youth under the age of 16 can join…
Street sweeping set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: business district; first…
Children’s Day celebration set April 10 at mall
From staff reports The 20th annual Children’s Day celebration at the Cranberry Mall is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10. About 40…
Familiar Feathered Friends series continues at OC and Clarion libraries
By ANNA APPLEGATE Binoculars, bluebirds and more will be discussed when Seneca Rocks Audubon Society continues its Familiar Feathered Friends series on Tuesday and Thursday….
“Oil City Uncorked” spring wine walk is April 29
From staff reports “Oil City Uncorked” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, and will feature an evening of wine sampling…
5K season in the area is near
Be A Hero For A Hero 5K CLARION — The Clarion County Youth Council will hold its Be A Hero For A Hero 5K run/walk…
St. Stephen students participate in water project
From staff reports Fourth-grade students at St. Stephen School in Oil City participated in an Erie Diocese project called “I Was Thirsty.” First, the students…
Boy Scout Troop 412 Easter Shoot is Saturday
From staff reports Boy Scout Troop 412 of Utica and Polk will hold and Easter Shoot on Saturday, March 26. The shoot starts at 9…
Little music lover
Luke Irwin’s aunt Mary Ostenson said the 16 month old loves music and often tries to sing and dance along as they listened to Ellen…
Easter weekend is full of fun for everyone
Easter weekend is coming up, so Christians are going to be attending services at their local churches to celebrate the resurrection. If you are religious…
Princess Tea Party held
The Oil City YWCA held its Princess Tea Party on Saturday. Seventy little princesses participated in the event which included lunch and activities such as…
St. Patrick students presenting Passion Play today
Students in first through third grades at St. Patrick School in Franklin are presenting the Passion Play at 10 a.m. today at the school. Pictured…
Area student gets internship with Erie artist
From staff reports Deirdre Keane, a student enrolled in Lighthouse Island Academy in Tionesta has recently been invited to serve as a student intern with…
Gold medals for leadership
Fifteen students represented Forest Area School District at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference from March 16 – 18. Students presented projects and returned home with six gold…
Breakfast to benefit Cochranton fair
From staff reports The 2016 Cochranton Community Fair is scheduled for Aug. 1-6 in Cochranton. This year’s theme is “We Have Good Things Growing.” To prepare…
Wolf declares Wildfire Prevention Week
From staff reports Governor Tom Wolf has declared this week to be Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania. Drying spring winds and climbing temperatures can turn…