The Karl P. Seiffert Chapter of the National Honor Society at East Forest High School held its induction ceremony March 6. Tenth-grade probationary members include Addyson Neill, Maya Shionis, Logan Stevenson and Zach Walton. Those installed as 11th-grade permanent members include Nicholas Geraci, Aidan Faust and Jonah Glass. Senior Aletta Summers presided over the ceremony. Induction into the society is based on scholarship, character, leadership and service.
East Forest Honor Society
Pet of the Day 03/19/25
Meet Chip! Chip is a loyal and friendly adult dog. He is very people-oriented and is always up for a good snuggle and ear scratch….
Franklin High School Ceramics Club holds mug show
Franklin Area High School’s Ceramics Club held a nearly two-week mug show titled “Here Come the Mugs” at Iron Furnace in Franklin. The mug show’s…
Venango 4-Hers attend Ignite Conference
Five Venango County 4-H members recently attended the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington, D.C., after earning their spots through an application and interview process….
East Forest Honor Society
The Karl P. Seiffert Chapter of the National Honor Society at East Forest High School held its induction ceremony March 6. Tenth-grade probationary members include…
Titusville school board member logs grievance against RIU6 with ‘no vote’
During a routine Titusville Area School District board meeting, member Kevin O’Neill was the sole dissenting vote on the $1.67 million budget for Riverview Intermediate…
Growing Spinach, A Cool-Season Vegetable
Spinach can be grown at the beginning or end of the gardening season. Find out more about planting and caring for spinach. Spinach (Spinacia…
Recent Deaths 03/19/25
Larry E. Bevington, 83, of Maple Heights, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Eleanor Marie Jones O’Neil, 100, formerly of…
Pet of the Day 03/18/25
Meet Colt & Willow! Meet Colt & Willow. These bloodhounds are between 5-6 years old. They lost their home due no fault of their own….
Bridal store opens inside Franklin shop
Bindas Lane Alpacas and Gifts in Franklin has expanded by opening Bindas Bridal inside its Liberty Street location. The new bridal store offers a range…
Recent Deaths 03/18/25
Robin Michelle Fornal, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 14 2025. Caryl L. Space, 70, of Clarion, passed away on March 14, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/17/25
Meet Cedar! Cedar is a friendly and playful adult dog who loves to make new dog friends. He is a sweet soul who was found…
Recent Deaths 03/17/25
John P. “John Pat” McVay, 54, of Cranberry, passed away on Sunday morning, March 16, 2025. Cynthia L. “Cindy” Bruner, 61, of Cooperstown, died on…
Building Community, One Cup at a Time
For the past two weeks, we’ve explored how smart investments—whether in businesses, public spaces, or at home—shape the future of our communities. This week, we’re…
Pet of the Day 03/15/25
Meet Pepper! Pepper is a 1 year old girl. She is very sad because her owner died. Pepper lived with a senior chihuahua and loved…
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters
JM Warren Buildings is constructing a new headquarters on Route 8 near Franklin, set to open this summer, providing office, storage, and showroom space for…
Recent Deaths 03/13/25
Dora B. Hovis, 48, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, died March 10, 2025. Roger E. “Butch” “Yogi” Shreve, 77, of Pleasantville, died on Tuesday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/12/25
Meet Vader! Vader is a 2 year old couch potato. He loves playing fetch and chewing on rope toys or bones. Vader lived in a…
Nifty at 90: Army veteran has funny story on how he and his wife met
Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…
Recent Deaths 03/12/25
Benjamin “Henry” Sherman, 54, of Lucinda, passed away March 10, 2025. Steven A. Falconi, 73, of 8 West Irvine Street, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 03/11/25
Meet Buddy Hackett! Buddy was born in April of 2024. He is a sweet, gentle boy who is very friendly and affectionate. He gets along…
Hasson students enjoy read-a-thon
Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…
Student crafts, donates pillows to cancer patients
Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…
Franklin band students participate in festival
Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…
Recent Deaths 03/11/25
Kathleen Marie Karg (Allio) Trabucco, 69, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 4, 2025. Robert G. “Cork” Nelms,…
Pet of the Day 03/10/25
Meet Talia! Talia is a super sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very affectionate and friendly and she loves to play. She…
Police warn against scams following Tionesta identity theft
Marienville state police are warning residents about scams after a Tionesta man lost $100,000 in an identity theft case. The victim was tricked by a…
Recent Deaths 03/10/25
Norma J. Yingling, 80, of Clarington, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Karl Joseph Rottman, 83, of Petrolia, passed away on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025….
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…
Clarion area Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…
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Recent Deaths 03/08/25
Pet of the Day 03/07/25
Keystone High School to present “Mamma Mia!”
Grove City man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor
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