1,500 red, white and blue stars with names of veterans from the Sandycreek community hang on the doors of Sandycreek Elementary School. Students were asked to share names of family and friends who have served in the military. The stars were displayed at the main entrance of the school for the parents to view during the school year. (Submitted photo)
Honoring the Brave
Investing in What Matters: Building Stronger, Smarter Communities for the Future
Throughout March we’ve talked about investment – not just in the financial sense, but in what we choose to care about, build, and sustain for…
Pet of the Day 04/01/25
Meet Ramona! Miss Ramona is a sweet young girl looking for her forever home! Ramona has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would need to be…
Lickingville man suffers fatal injuries in crash
A Lickingville man suffered fatal injuries in the crash that occurred near the intersection of Route 208 and McCloskey Lane in Washington Township early Sunday…
Recent Deaths 04/01/25
Timothy Edward Carns, 68, of Rossiter, formerly of Franklin, died on March 20, 2025. Richard E. “Rick” Cauvel Jr., 70, formerly of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/31/25
Meet Stormy! Stormy is a friendly older guy looking for a family of his own. He can be a bit shy at first until he…
Education student teaches kindness through Down Syndrome advocacy
Zoey Beck, a junior at PennWest Clarion, is advocating for Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion through events like a World Down Syndrome Day run/walk, which…
State Farm donates award winning books to the Clarion Free Library
State Farm agent Jamie Thompson, left, presented 10 books to the Clarion Free Library on March 17. Among these books, Thompson presented the 2025 Newbery…
Recent Deaths 03/31/25
Frederick A. Kapp, 74, of Butler, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. Robert Eugene Henderson, 85, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 28,…
Pet of the Day 03/29/25
Meet Bonita 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…
North Star Behavioral Health Services celebrates 20 years in community
North Star Behavioral Health Services is celebrating 20 years of providing mental health support to the community, having grown from a small business venture in…
Franklin students participate in PMEA
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…
Venango Symphony Orchestra to present concert
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow-Civic Theatre. The musicians are from the local area…
Titusville students participate in PMEA
Several students from Titusville Area High School showcased their musical talents at the PMEA Region II Band and Chorus festivals, earning impressive placements and future…
Recent Deaths 03/26/25
Rachel F. Bair, 64, of Tionesta, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Keri R. Tenza, 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/25/25
Meet Peanut! Meet Peanut! This young, adorable male dog is as sweet as can be. He’s an energetic little guy who loves to play, run…
Five generations of Slocum family
Five generations of the family of Lorraine Slocum, 90, of Franklin, recently gathered for a photo. Slocum is pictured with her son, Steve Slocum, 69,…
Franklin students win high honors in Elks statewide essay contest
Franklin School District sixth-graders Ariyanna Miller and Azalea Cable earned top honors in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Elks lodges on the…
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
Around two dozen women and children attended a free self-defense training at Oil Region Venango Campus, led by Westover Protection and the Venango County Sheriff’s…
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…
C-L Academic Decathlon team takes first for small schools
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
Grove City Community Art Class hosts international ceramic artist
Closure of Tippecanoe Road delayed
Recent Deaths 03/22/25
Pet of the Day 03/21/25
Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
