In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left to right are 1st Lt. Diana Hillyard, Cadet 1st Lt. Myki Kriley, Cadet 2nd Lt. Navy Perry, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Luke Pentz, U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson, Cadet Col. Cory Matejovich, Cadet Lt. Col. Ellabay Perry, and 1st Lt. Matthew Hillyard. Cadets were selected from an interview process to travel to the capital for three days. The group spent the day meeting with members of Congress to educate them on the benefits of CAP and how it has impacted them personally.
Local Air Patrol members visit DC
Growing Edible Greens
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
Pet of the Day 03/05/25
Meet Bloom! Bloom was born in June of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom, Posie. She is a beautiful mixed-breed Russian Blue kitty…
Woodfest will make its return to Clarion
The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…
Local Air Patrol members visit DC
In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…
Recent Deaths 03/05/2025
Mark R. Kauffman, Sr., 64, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2025. Dan “Woody” Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March 3,…
Pet of the Day 03/04/25
Meet Izzby! Miss Izzby is looking for a home to call her own. This spunky young feline is super affectionate, loves to play, and a…
The Noah Grice Band to perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…
ORA accepting nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…
Women’s Day event set for Saturday
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…
Recent Deaths 03/04/25
Valerie S. Stitt, 60, of Clarion, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025. Daniel “Dan” E. Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Nifty at 90: Ex-township supervisor known for work at McCoy Equipment
Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…
Bluegrass packs ‘em in at Moose Club
The Oil Country Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Oil City Moose Club, drawing hundreds of fans and featuring 19 bands from across…
Recent Deaths 03/03/25
Keith James Beichner Sr., 68, of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Steven Blair Green, 72, of Polk, passed away on July 18,…
Investing Isn’t Just Money—It’s What We Choose to Care About
Most people don’t think of themselves as “investors.” That’s for big companies, real estate moguls, and people in fancy suits, right? But…we all invest in…
Pet of the Day 02/27/25
Meet Phyllis! Phyllis is the alpha of the rescue. She keeps all the cats and kittens in line. She is not a lap cat but…
Collaborative art piece created at Rocky Grove
Rocky Grove High School art teacher Kylie Allen organized a collaborative mural project, now displayed in the school’s office staircase. Featuring 72 pieces created by…
Taste of Franklin event is set for Saturday
The annual Taste of Franklin event returns this Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., offering local residents a chance to enjoy food samples from 14…
Recent Deaths 02/27/25
Zachary K. Rodgers, 22, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Bickel, 73, of Coal Hill, passed away on Monday,…
A Gardener’s Guide to Peas
This article unscrambles the sometimes-confusing common names of peas and gives instructions for how to grow this popular cool-season vegetable. Introduction Peas (Pisum sativum) are…
Pet of the Day 02/26/25
Meet Pebble! Pebble is a beautiful female golden tabby , born in September of 2024. She is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to…
Together We Can launches ‘Let’s Talk’ gatherings
Together We Can of Venango County has launched “Let’s Talk,” a series of town hall meetings aimed at fostering meaningful conversations about race relations and…
Library discussions resurface once more at Oil City school board meeting
The Oil City School Board revisited the topic of reintroducing libraries in schools, with Superintendent Lynda Weller presenting the financial implications of hiring a librarian…
Recent Deaths 02/26/25
John Thomas Hawkins, 70, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. William Merle “Bill” Hunt, 71, of Wallaceville, passed away on Monday,…
Pet of the Day 02/25/25
Meet Coby! Hi everyone! My name is Coby, and I am a friendly, athletic, and overall good boy. While I can be a little possessive…
DCNR warns landowners about spongy moths
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging forest landowners and woodlot owners to start planning now for spongy moth treatment this spring to…
Cross Roadzz to perform at Billy’s has Karma
The band Cross Roadzz will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. There is a $5 cover…
Recent Deaths 02/25/25
Harleen Ann Thomas, 76, of Sandy Lake, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Linda Dianne Lieberum, 81, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, February…
Pet of the Day 02/24/25
Meet OJ! OJ is such a gentle boy. Sadly he was attacked by another cat, at one point we didn’t think he would make it…
Recent Deaths 02/24/25
Charles M. Lenhart, 49, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Judith M. Renninger, 76, of Knox, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away…
Pet of the Day 02/22/25
Still standing tall
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Seeing Progress: A Designer’s Perspective on Community & Change
Venango Chamber to hold orientation for Italy trip
Recent Deaths 02/22/25
Pet of the Day 02/21/25
