Float winners have been announced for Saturday’s Liberty Fest parade in Franklin.
King of Spades Landscaping was chosen as the first-place float, followed by Jeannes Jamming Jeeps in second place.
The Franklin Rotary Club took third place, and Oil City All-Stars rounded off the prize winners in fourth place.
This year’s parade theme was “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Meet Claudia! Claudia is a 2 year old airedale terrier. She needs a home with terrier experience because she thinks she is the boss. Claudia…
Aqua Pennsylvania on Monday issued a boil-water advisory for about 130 customers served by Cooperstown Water Co. in Cooperstown Borough and Jackson Township, Venango County….
Pipe Dreams will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s in Oil City. Pipe Dreams is a…
Mrs. Betty Jean Thompson, 80, of Hydetown, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Joy L. Krahe, 70, of Emlenton, passed away Monday, December 2,…
Meet Snarky! Snarky was born in March of 2024 and is a beautiful, fluffy, snuggly little girl. Although she is outgoing and loves to play…
Bonnie Lynn Neely, 61, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. John C. “Mutt” Simpson Sr., age 91, passed away on November 29,…
The floodwaters had receded, but the scars they left behind were everywhere. Mounds of black garbage bags lined the roads, filled with remnants of lives…
Meet Neil! Meet Neil, the energetic and playful young guy looking for his forever home! Neil is still very much a kitten, and he has…
The Cranberry Small Business Association is hosting Cranberry Township’s first Light Up Night tonight at the municipal building, with festivities from 6-9 p.m. The event…
Mary Jo Anderson, 56, of Oil City, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Robert D. “Bob” Rogers, 88, of Knox, passed away Friday morning, November…
Meet Salem! Salem was dumped on Halloween. He is a ball of energy, if you blink he will streak by and you will never see…
In anticipation of the forecasted winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning to temporarily restrict certain vehicles on several interstates in northwestern Pennsylvania….
Barry L. Wile, 75, of Harborcreek, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Elizabeth ‘Diane” Clinton, 91, formerly of Summerville, passed away on Sunday, November…
June A. Horn, 72, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Shirley Jean Sterling, 94, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday,…
Meet Cross! Cross was born in May of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom and sister. She was very shy and nervous when…
Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500…
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 34th annual Friends for Food Distribution, organized by Community Services of Venango County, where gratitude and community…
Thomas D. Shreffler, 78, of Venus, formerly of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Maxine Hepler Perry, 94, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024….
Meet Shadow! Shadow came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got…
The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…
Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…
Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024. Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024. Michelle…
Let’s dive into one more energy storage option that could be a great fit for the Oil Region: green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made through…
Meet Rhett! Hi there, I’m Rhett! I’m an athletic and playful guy with a whole lot of love to give. You may have heard that…
Venango County Commissioners, in consultation with the director of public safety and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the county’s burn band…
Aqua Pennsylvania on Thursday lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place since Saturday for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers…
Daryl Lee Mong, 86, of Kossuth, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024. Jacki Marie McLaughlin, 45, of Sheffield, and formerly of Leeper, passed away…
Carry your garden designs, especially container gardens, throughout the entire year with outdoor winter arrangements. We welcome spring with pots of tulips (Tulipa spp.)…
Meet Cheezit! Cheezit is a funny fellow. He loves to play, he chases his tail and his roommates tails! He is very affectionate and is…
The annual Friends for Food campaign, a collaboration between Community Services of Venango County and *The Derrick/The News-Herald*, has raised an additional $2,750, bringing this…
