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Pet of the Day 01/18/25
Meet Kenzie! Kenzie was born in May of 2022. She is a beautiful Torbie with a thick coat and green eyes. She is very friendly…
Forest students compete in sign language challenge
Students from East and West Forest schools participated in “The 12 Signs of Christmas,” a sign language challenge organized by speech pathologist LeEllen Gibbons to…
Butler County school police officer more than a cop to kids
School police officer James Green of Broad Street Elementary School in Butler County received the national RISE Award for his outstanding contributions to student safety…
MLK is focus of Sandycreek character education session
Kindergarten and second-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and leadership as part of their character education curriculum, led by…
Kicking Off a New Year
By Selina Pedi-Smith As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on the progress made last year while laying the groundwork for what’s to come: a…
Recent Deaths 01/18/25
Donald Paul Tarr Sr., 94, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Lorna D. O’Connor, 66, of Franklin, formerly of Clarion, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/17/25
Meet Charlie! Charlie is a sweet guy looking for his forever home. He is very friendly and affectionate and loves attention. He mostly keeps to…
Clarion chamber accepting Autumn Leaf logo submissions
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting logo submissions for the 2025 Autumn Leaf Festival logo contest. The winning theme, “Meet Me…
Recent Deaths 01/17/25
Eugene Patrick “Pat” Symons, 81, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, passed away on January 3, 2025. Harold E. Rapp Sr., 82, of…
Pet of the Day 01/16/25
Meet Carrie! Carrie was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Laura. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
FHS Hall of Fame seeking 2025 nominations
The Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2025 induction class, honoring individuals or groups who bring distinction to…
Starting Seeds in Winter
Many annual and perennial seeds require a cold period to germinate. You can provide a controlled cold environment for seedlings with these instructions. What…
Recent Deaths 01/16/25
Ruth L. Spence, 96, of Fertigs, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Marcia Hoovler Hannan, 76, of Wexford, formerly from Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January…
Pet of the Day 01/15/25
Meet Earl! Mister Earl is a very sweet and affectionate guy looking for his forever home. He is super friendly and loves attention, both receiving…
Forest teacher Wortman to receive award from Penn State
John G. Wortman, a social science and gifted support teacher at West Forest High School, has been honored with Penn State University’s 2024 Outstanding Teaching…
Many area students named to Slippery Rock dean’s list
The following area students were named to Slippery Rock University’s fall semester dean’s list: Clarion — Jameson McIlwain, Emily Troese Cochranton — Lilli Hiles, Riley Harvey, Meghan…
Conservation District visits Forest schools
The Forest County Conservation District and Planning Department recently visited West Forest for a day of activities organized by Morgan Miller and Donna Zofcin. The…
Recent Deaths 01/11/25
Robert James ‘Jim’ Edwards, 86, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2025. Gordon N. Scouten, 76, of Stoneboro, passed away on January…
A Year of Firsts
By Selina Pedi-Smith As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with challenges, milestones, and plenty of lessons learned….
Pet of the Day 01/10/25
Meet Smokey! Looking for a furry friend with a bit of mischief? Look no further than Smokey! This adorable adult male is smart, curious, playful,…
DOH alerts Pennsylvanians of recall of children’s jewelry set
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about the recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets due to unsafe levels of lead and cadmium, which…
Clarion community pillars are keynote speakers at MLK breakfast
PennWest Clarion will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on January 20 at Eagle Commons, celebrating 30 years of the Day of…
Youth-produced musical to premiere at Barrow today and tomorrow
This weekend, the Barrow-Civic Theatre is showcasing the youth-led musical Space Cadets, written, directed, and performed by local teens. The one-act play, entirely crafted by…
Recent Deaths 01/10/25
Sylvia Elizabeth Dowling, 81, of Pleasantville, passed away on January 3, 2025. Robert Whitehill, 86, of Hermitage, passed away on January 8, 2025. Rodney W….
The Work of Change: Progress, Possibility, and What Comes Next
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith with Isaias Gomez, Pellere Foundation When you’re deep in the cleanup of a long-neglected house, you learn to see progress in…
Pet of the Day 01/09/25
Meet Porkchop! Porkchop was a stray found at a trailer park. He was born in July of 2024, and has black fur with a faint…
Recent Deaths 01/09/25
Virginia Ann Crooks Gemmell, 76, of Clarion, passed away on January 6, 2025. Gerre N. Slaughtenhoupt, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Parker, passed away on…
Starting Plants Indoors from Seed
Introduction Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying established plants and requires little…
Pet of the Day 01/08/25
Meet Spike! Spike is a loving and curious male dog who is in need of a special home. Spike is not good with other dogs…
Titusville post office officially renamed after Edwin Drake
President Joe Biden has signed legislation to rename the Titusville U.S. Post Office after Edwin L. Drake, the pioneer of the American oil industry. Spearheaded…
Nifty at 90: Air Force retiree had earlier caught interest of MLB teams
USDA Forest Service upcoming closures
Recent Deaths 01/08/25
Pet of the Day 01/07/25
4-H Teen Council holds Winter Formal in memory of Franklin student
Pipe Dreams to perform at Billy’s has Karma
State offering Parent Pathways grants for higher education
