Six Franklin students recently participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Region 2 Chorus Festival at McDowell High School. Madolyn Williams and Gabby Laderer will be moving on to the All-State Festival/Conference, held at Kalahari in the Poconos on April 9-12. All six singers are a part of the Franklin Area High School Madrigal, which was also invited to perform at the PMEA Conference on April 10. Pictured above, from left, are Abby Boland, Alexis McVay, Bella Peterson, Laderer, Williams and Landon Rodgers.
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Pet of the Day 03/29/25
Meet B0nita and Ruthie! This pair of beautiful torties is looking for a forever home to call their own! Bonita and Ruthie (pink nose) are…
Rocky Grove Honor Society induction
Rocky Grove High School inducted several students into the school’s National Honor Society chapter Monday, March 17. They are (front row, from left) Jillian Cratty,…
Students pray for victims of Clarion County fatal crash
Students, teachers, and staff at Cranberry Area High School’s Bible Club, Ignite, gathered for a public prayer to support the families affected by a tragic…
Recent Deaths 03/29/25
James W. Schott, 69, of Seneca, formerly of the Zelienople area, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Dana Paul McBride “Irish”, 76, of Knox, formerly…
Pet of the Day 03/28/25
Meet Phoebe! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Phoebe! This brave and curious girl is an affectionate lady with lots of…
Grove to hold parent night, kindergarten registration
Valley Grove Elementary School will hold a pre-K and kindergarten parent night at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Kindergarten registration appointments will be April 24…
FHS Madrigal to perform public concert April 5
The Franklin High School Madrigal group will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin ahead of…
Musical Broadcast starts tonight
Franklin Area High School students are set to showcase their musical and dance talents in the 95th annual Musical Broadcast tonight and tomorrow at 7…
Recent Deaths 03/28/25
John A. Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away on March 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
Nifty at 90: Well traveled great-grandmother celebrates
Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school…
UPMC Northwest conducts lifesaving simulation
UPMC Northwest recently conducted a multidisciplinary simulation to train medical staff for amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal childbirth complication. The two-day…
Recent Deaths 03/27/25
Linda A. Mushrush Hinderliter, 65, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. Mark F. Anderton, 76, of Oil City, passed away on March…
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables
No matter how big or small your garden is, for successful vegetable gardening it is crucial to know the difference between cool-season and warm-season vegetables….
Pet of the Day 03/26/25
Meet Gwen! Gwen is a sweetheart, she is friendly and gentle and would make a wonderful companion. She came to us very thin and is…
FLEX Presents event set in April
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals group, FLEX, will host its annual FLEX Presents event on April 24 at Forever Farm in Franklin….
Recent Deaths 03/25/25
Leon Andrew “Chappy” Eisenman, 92, formerly of President Village, passed away March 23, 2025. Harry R. Cairns Jr., 77, of Sligo, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/24/25
Meet Tyson! Hi there, I’m Tyson! I’m a friendly and gentle boy who is looking for a loving forever home. Unfortunately, I am paralyzed in…
Women, kids learn personal safety
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Recent Deaths 03/24/25
Priscilla J. McCandless, 71, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Cambrie Lynn Priester, 16, of Kissinger Mills, Rimersburg, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 03/22/25
Meet Tazzy! Tazzy here! I’m a 9 year old senior boy with a lot of love left in me and a lot of hope for…
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Clarion-Limestone High School’s Academic Decathlon team brought home the first-place plaque for small schools and placed fifth overall at the recent state competition near Philadelphia….
North Clarion Academic Decathlon team does well in state event
The North Clarion High School Academic Decathlon team placed third in the small schools category and 10th overall at the state competition, earning 18 medals…
Grove City Community Art Class hosts international ceramic artist
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Closure of Tippecanoe Road delayed
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Recent Deaths 03/22/25
Yvonne Marie Wagner, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Julia A. Sherlock, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/21/25
Meet Romeo! Romeo recently came to us with some of his siblings. He is about 10 weeks old and is currently in a foster home….
Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
St. Stephen School student Dolcie Dawes (middle school) and Venango Technology Center student Zachary Carll (high school) are the winners of the 2025 American Legion…
FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
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DeBence Antique Music World free concert series
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East Forest FCCLA donates Sparky costume to fire department
Oakwood Heights resident celebrates 100 years
Recent Deaths 03/21/25
Pet of the Day 03/20/25
Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin this weekend
Tippecanoe Road will close for Canoe Creek project
Recent Deaths 03/20/25
