The Oil City Fire Department is now accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive.
The goal of the Oil City and Franklin firefighters is to provide a winter coat for every child in Venango County who needs one.
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 of Venango County has launched “Let’s Talk,” a series of town hall meetings aimed at fostering meaningful conversations about race relations and…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
