University master plan moving forward
By ERIC ZAVINSKI Staff writer Clarion University’s master plan is in motion and its completion of Becht Hall renovations and the Suites on Main construction…
Around The County
Abandoned Pennsylvania gas, oil wells sought
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Zadnik probably walked through the same patch of woods in Toms Run Nature Reserve a dozen times while inspecting an abandoned…
Easter events planned around the area
Clarion **Clarion Moose 101, located at 401 Grand Ave., Clarion, will host an Easter party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Children…
Two local veterans complete business program
Two local veterans – Robert Fennell and Chad Beach – completed the Venango County Small Business Jump Start for Veterans program. A graduation ceremony was…
Annual cross walks set in Franklin, Clarion
From staff reports Annual cross walks have been scheduled for Good Friday, March 25, in Franklin and Clarion. In Franklin, the walk will begin at…
Franklin seeks young singer to perform at Taste of Talent final
From staff reports Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will be held through the summer months in the city’s Bandstand Park. The competition is…
Donuts with Dad
Sam Lingo and his dad enjoy a doughnut at Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City. The Fatherhood Initiative held its annual Donuts with Dads…
Slaying suspect was off-duty state prison guard
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A man jailed on charges he fatally shot another man after an argument at a western Pennsylvania public housing complex is…
Friendship Bag campaign receives $1,000
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion office of Janney Montgomery Scott has donated $1,000 to the Clarion Area and Clarion-Limestone Children’s Friendship Bag campaign….
Friends of Cook Forest looking for volunteers
From staff reports COOKSBURG – Friends of Cook Forest is looking for a few good volunteers to help participate in upcoming programs at the state…
Oil City cross walk set on Good Friday
From staff reports OIL CITY – The annual Oil City cross walk is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, March 25. The cross walk…
For the birds
Amber McElroy helps her daughter Ahveanna construct a bluebird house at the Franklin FCCA Twin Creeks Head Start parent and children activity night Tuesday. Jason…
PA Turnpike to increase speed limit to 70 mph
The Associated Press After studying the issue for more than 18 months, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Tuesday to increase the speed limit on most…
Man jailed in fatal shooting at housing complex
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another man after an argument at a western Pennsylvania public housing…
Community Winter Skate Party held
Alissa, Maranda and Matthew Attleberger (from left) discuss their strategy for the skate games Monday at the third annual Community Winter Skate Party at the…
Young Professional of the Year nominees announced
From staff reports Ten nominees have been chosen for the region’s Young Professional of the Year award, which will be presented at the sixth annual…
Allegheny National Forest hiring for conservation program
From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest is seeking applications from high school students who are interested in preserving natural resources to work…
Scouts place at pinewood derby
County farm bureau offering scholarships
The Clarion-Venango-Forest County Farm Bureau will select recipients for six $500 scholarships at their annual Spring Meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Reminisce Banquet Hall…
Clarion Hospital Foundation accepting scholarship applications
From staff reports The Clarion Hospital Foundation is accepting applications for 2016 scholarships that will be awarded to students interested in a health care profession….
CLA students participate in event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy senior Josh Tygert presents a bill on student loan repayment Thursday during State Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s Senators’ Day at…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
OC students participate in Jump Rope For Heart program
From staff reports Oil City elementary school students (from left) Jake Anthony, Aubrey Deemer and Sierra Duncan raised the most funds in the Jensin Potts…
PennDOT, local municipalities gearing up for pothole season
By JON HAAG Staff writer PennDOT and local municipalities are gearing up for spring and summer roadway maintenance, including pothole repairs. PennDOT had 25 trucks…
Police: Woman, friend stole $11,000 from charity helping her
GROVE CITY (AP) — A woman and her friend are charged with stealing more than $11,000 from a Pennsylvania charity that was trying to help…
Franklin Council OKs historic district demolitions for bank
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer Clarion County Community Bank is planning to build a full-service bank along Elk Street in Franklin. Franklin City Council on…
Franklin Academic Games players fare well at Tri-Bowl
From staff reports Twelve Franklin students participated in the Tri-Bowl state Academic Games competition. Sophomores Kiaran Rios, Trevor Wood, Adam Taylor, and Sam Burchfield, eighth-grade…
PA man charged in skillet attack at group home
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Police say one man beat another with a skillet when they argued about doing the dishes at a charity-run transitional housing…
Officials weighing Narcan availability in their schools
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County school superintendents are considering whether to make the opioid reversal drug naloxone available in local schools. Naloxone is…
Rocky Grove fair scaling back due to staffing shortage
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer This year’s Rocky Grove Volunteer Fireman’s Fair will not be what many residents have become accustomed to over the past…
Drake Well to host volunteer open house
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host a volunteer open house with museum educator Sarah…
Tonight’s dinner theater sold out
The Barrow-Civic Theatre and Belles Lettres Club will proudly present the 2nd Annual B&B Dinner Theatre today to a completely sold out crowd. Held in the…
Patriot’s Pen contest winners announced
VFW Commander Jason Reed (back) is pictured with the students who finished in the top three of this year’s Patriot’s Pen writing contest last month…
Sandycreek poster contest winners announced
Elks Lodge 110 of Franklin sponsored a drug and alcohol awareness poster contest for students at Sandycreek Elementary School. Winners in the contest were (front,…
2 accused in death of 18-year-old waive preliminary hearings
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — Two men charged in the shooting death of another man last month have waived their preliminary hearings. James McDaniel, of Russell,…
YW antiques sale and show marks 40 years
From staff reports OIL CITY – The Oil City YWCA’s antiques sale and show will mark its 40th year this year. The sale will take…
Rescued kitty Firestone recovering
By SALLY BELL Staff writer What a difference a week makes. Firestone, the cat who was stuck in a tire rim, is doing well and…
Annual campaign for local veterans begins
From staff reports KNOX – Charitable Deeds and Services is starting its annual campaign for the veterans of the armed forces during March and April,…
DCNR invites students to apply for summer career camp
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and…
IPEG getting grant money, tax credits
From staff reports IPEG is set to receive grant money and tax credits for moving a Kentucky-based company to Franklin. The move of Republic Machine…