Pet of the Day 04/21/25
Meet Thunder! Thunder was born in April of 2021. He is a sweet boy with a crumpled ear and a short tail. He was recently…
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Bailey’s Jewelers to open after closure of 257 Buy Sell Trade
Recent Deaths 04/21/25
Pet of the Day 04/19/25
Grove senior wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Recent Deaths 04/19/25
Pet of the Day 04/18/25
Forest schools excel at FCCLA state leadership conference
Rescheduled Celebration of Talent to be held at Barrow-Civic Theatre
Recent Deaths 04/18/25
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs and Their Control
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Pet of the Day 04/17/25
Meet Eggo! Hello, my name is Eggo, and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Cranberry announces prom court
Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…
Union announced prom court
Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…
Clarion Chamber to hold Cheers and Beers Walk
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…
Forest student historians travel to New York City
Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…
Venango County Human Services Award
The annual Venango County Human Services community awards dinner was held on Wednesday at Cross Creek Resort. The honorees were, from left, Sr. Marian Wehler…
I-80 project in Mercer County will start next week
A $115.7 million, three-year reconstruction project on the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to start Monday, weather permitting. The…
Clarion County fatal crash victim identified
Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker has identified a Clarion woman as the victim of a fatal crash in Elk Township on Tuesday afternoon. Shingledecker said…
Recent Deaths 04/17/25
Randall L. “Randy” Fishinger, 69 of Titusville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Christy A. Burneisen, 77, of Oil City, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/16/25
Meet Ambrose! Ambrose and his brother, Jonathan, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
Repairs underway to portions of I-79, I-80 in Mercer County
A $3.2 million federally funded project to repair sections of Interstates 79 and 80 in Mercer County resumed this week, covering 26 miles on I-79…
Sandycreek students rock out; teacher goes out ‘with a bang’
The entire student body of Sandycreek Elementary took to the Franklin High School stage for the “I Love Rock and Roll Music Show,” a lively…
Recent Deaths 04/16/25
Barrett “Barry” Lee Burgert, 78, of Franklin, passed away on April 9, 2025. Ronald E. Isler, 76, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, April 13,…
Pet of the Day 04/15/25
Meet Earl! Sweet Earl is looking for a forever home to call his own! He is very affectionate and loves chin scratches and head rubs….
Church honors longtime member
Don Griffin, left, speaks with Pastor Adam Devine at Hickory Grove Church in Polk Borough about his memories of being a member of the church….
Dairy Princess crowned
Jaimie Thomas, right, on Sunday was crowned 2025-26 princess by the Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team, along with her junior promoters, at Cooperstown United…
Recent Deaths 04/15/25
Valerie J. Hillard, 65, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, April 13, 2025. Thomas Albert Baker, 74, of Polk, passed away on Sunday, April…
Pet of the Day 04/14/25
Meet Kiddy Rock! Kiddy Rock is a sweet and affectionate young feline looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first…
Clarion-Limestone prom court announced
Clarion-Limestone High School will hold its junior prom from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “An…
Recent Deaths 04/14/25
Matthew Scott Henderson, 62, formerly of Oil City, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jacqueline Sue Laing, 70, of Franklin, died Saturday, April 12, 2025….
Pet of the Day 04/12/25
Meet Deogie! Deogie is a curious and gentle adult dog who is new to the shelter and is patiently waiting for the perfect family to…
Clarion County seniors recognized for Youth Council participation
Eighteen high school seniors from Clarion County were honored for their dedication to the Clarion County Youth Council, where they’ve spent years tackling important issues…
Nifty at 90: Seneca woman has always embraced adventures
The “Nifty at 90” series highlights Joanne Hart of Seneca, a vibrant woman who has spent her 90 years collecting friends, experiences, and cherished memories….
Butler man faces charges for allegedly making threats against Trump, other U.S. officials
Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was federally charged for making threats to kill former President Donald Trump, U.S. officials, and ICE agents, according to U.S….
Recent Deaths 04/12/25
Robert “Rob” Pascorell, 53, of Meadville, formerly of the Cranberry area, passed away around Monday, March 31, 2025. David P. Mayer, 75, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 04/11/25
Meet Bodie! Hello there, my name is Bodie and I am an incredibly affectionate, friendly, and playful young dog. I am a great listener, and…
Franklin Easter egg hunt is Saturday
Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fountain Park for children ages 8 and under, featuring prize-filled eggs, including…
Clarion Hospital raises new flag declaring April as National Donate Life Month
Clarion Hospital raised the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) flag to mark April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ,…
Clarion prom court announced
The Clarion Area High School prom will be held Saturday, April 26, at The Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “Tangled.” The promenade will…
Venango machines tested for what’s shaping up as a busy primary
Venango County is prepared for the upcoming May 20 primary election, with all 44 voting machines, ADA machines, and a high-speed ballot scanner thoroughly tested…
Recent Deaths 04/11/25
Robert W. DeLong Sr., 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Doris Mae Frank Pritchard, 97, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away…
Pet of the Day 04/10/25
Meet Meme! Meme is a sweet kitty looking for a forever home to call her own. She can be a bit shy at first but…
Pedaling to curb child hunger
The 5 a.m. running group of, from left, Scott Bailey, Rebekah Deal, Kevin Fox, Emma Davis and Tony Ruth on Wednesday morning were riding in…
Venango Youth for Christ to hold annual R.I.O.T. event
Venango Youth for Christ will hold its annual overnight R.I.O.T event Friday evening into Saturday morning for students in grades 6-12. Registration is at 9:15…
Recent Deaths 04/10/25
Ricky L. Sharp, 66, of Oil City, died Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025. Donald A. “Don” Sopher, 80, of Irwin Twp., Venango Co., passed away…
Pet of the Day 04/09/25
Meet Vino! Sweet Vino is looking for a forever home to call his own. Vino is a very friendly boy who loves to play and…
Home Orchards: Why is There No Fruit on My Tree?
Common tree fruit questions from home gardeners are “Why do my trees fail to bear fruit?” or “Why do they only have fruit every other…
Meadville state police investigate missing person as potential homicide
Meadville state and city police are continuing to investigate the 2022 disappearance of Debra Sue Daniel, 61, which is now being treated as a possible…
Recent Deaths 04/09/25
Ethel Mae Horner, 79, of Tionesta, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. Suzanne Douglas, 84, of Franklin, passed away February 23, 2025. Gayle J. Wheeler…