Oil City drug violation
Pet of the Day 11/19/24
Meet Tabitha & Victoria! Victoria and Tabitha are a bonded pair looking for their forever family together. Victoria is about 5 years old and Tabitha…
Wyllis Street Band will perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Wyllis Street Band, consisting of Stephen Woods, Marc Rickard, Andy Young and Tom McLaughlin, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7…
Nick of Time holiday gift campaign underway
The annual *In the Nick of Time* campaign, honoring the memory of Nick Sanford, a Cranberry Area High School student who passed away in 2003,…
Baked Goods from Heaven moving into former Famoore’s site
Baked Goods from Heaven, a popular bakery in Oil City, will relocate from Seneca Street to the historic former Famoore’s restaurant at 18 East First…
Recent Deaths 11/19/24
Jean Brothers, 96, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. William E. “Bill” Ray Jr., 84, formerly of Cranberry, passed away Wednesday, November 13,…
Pet of the Day 11/18/24
Meet Brock! Brock is 10-11 months old and loves attention. He wants to sit on your lap and be a couch potato but he is…
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania on Saturday issued a boil-water advisory for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. in Washington Township, Clarion County, and Pinegrove Township,…
Tionesta celebrates Christmas in the Village
Tionesta’s annual Christmas in the Village event brought festive cheer on Saturday, featuring the Sisters of the Northern Forest, who swapped their Halloween witch costumes…
Recent Deaths 11/18/24
Ashley Marie Blystone, 34, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mildred J. LaBue, 98, of Oil City, passed away on November 15,…
Pet of the Day 11/16/24
Meet Solstice! Solstice was born in December of 2020. She is FIV positive and was erroneously thought to have FeLV, so she was isolated from…
Nifty at 90: Polk woman enjoys traveling
Shirley McFetridge Zilhaver of Polk, born Nov. 17, 1934, celebrates her 90th birthday as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who values family and community….
Franklin man faces charges after confrontation over possession of dog turns physical
Shaun A. Grill, 41, of Franklin, faces charges of criminal trespassing, simple assault, and harassment after a domestic dispute over a dog escalated into a…
Recent Deaths 11/16/24
Carl E. O’Neil Jr., 76, of Oil City, passed away November 15, 2024. Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Lynn, 79, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, November…
Pet of the Day 11/15/24
Meet Sage! Sage is a lovely female dog who is looking for a caring home to take her in. She originally came to us as…
Sligo Christmas Pageant Sunday brought in over 900 new toys for local school district
The Miss Sligo Christmas Pageant, hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, took place Sunday at the Sligo Area Recreation Center with 28 girls aged 1-13…
Pet of the Day 11/13/24
Meet Verdille aka “Verdi”! Verdille is a sweet girl who loves people and is not a big fan of other kitties. She would do best…
Rocky Grove announces homecoming royalty
Katherine “Katie” Beggs and Kye Winslow were crowned Rocky Grove High School’s homecoming queen and king before the school’s dance Saturday. The theme was “A…
Brandon Rae Band will perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Brandon Rae Band, featuring Rae Hanna, Brandon Shick and Bobby Timko, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m….
Recent Deaths 11/13/24
Sally M. DiMino, 89, formerly of Tionesta, passed away October 27, 2024. Wayne N. Russell, 89, of Franklin, passed awayNovember 11, 2024. Janet Marie Blauser…
Keeping a Garden Journal
Keeping a garden journal can be a valuable tool to help both novice and experienced gardeners meet their goals. A garden journal provides a…
Pet of the Day 11/12/24
Meet Shadow & Trixie! Meet Shadow and Trixie! This senior bonded pair is looking for a new place to call home. Shadow is about 10…
OC Arts Council hosting luau event
The Oil City Arts Council will host a “Meet Me for a Luau at Tiki on the Creek,” event from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday…
PennWest Clarion honors veterans
PennWest Clarion commemorates Veterans Day as ROTC members, above from left, Capt. Saddner Andre, Cadet Kline, Cadet Wright-Wicks and SFC Cartagena-Vazquez hoist the American flag…
FHS senior tells Sandycreek kids about her experiences in Guard
Isabella Peterson, a Franklin High School senior and soldier in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was the featured speaker at Sandycreek Elementary’s Veterans Day assembly….
Franklin police seeking more info about weekend incident
Franklin police are seeking additional information about a man armed with a knife who was attempting to get into passing vehicles at about 9:10 a.m….
‘Mail call’ delivers a memory for Navy veteran
Rich Palm, a Navy veteran from Cranberry Township, recently took part in an Honor Flight from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., with about 150 other veterans….
Recent Deaths 11/12/24
Tracy D. Rankin, 59, of Limestone, passed away early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. Ruby Fern Gourley, 96, recently of New Bethlehem, passed away November…
Pet of the Day 11/11/24
Meet Snowy & Belle! Snowy & Belle were found in the woods by a kind man and brought to Precious Paws. We suspect that Snowy…
Wreaths Across America seeks local sponsors
Local organizers for Wreaths Across America in Venango County, Pennsylvania, are seeking sponsors for wreaths to honor veterans this holiday season. In its third year…
Recent Deaths 11/11/24
Eugene Reid Schwab Jr., 77, formerly of Oil City, passed away on November 9, 2024. Glenn A. Radaker, 71, of Knox, passed away on Thursday,…
Pet of the Day 11/09/24
23 inducted into Franklin Honor Society
13 inducted into OC Honor Society
OC, Franklin leaf pickup schedules
Recent Deaths 11/09/24
Future of the Lower Clarion River
Pet of the Day 11/08/24
