Asbestos discovery during Clarion County Courthouse project slows progress
The rehabilitation project at Clarion County Courthouse faced a minor delay due to the unexpected discovery of asbestos in the basement floor tiles and old…
Cranberry board updated on how state budget affected district funds
During Monday’s board meeting, Cranberry School District business manager Karen Rupert updated the board on the 2024-25 state budget’s impact on the district. The district’s…
Children’s bike rodeo set Aug. 3 in Titusville
PennDOT and its safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo on Saturday, August 3, at Titusville City Hall. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.,…
OC temporary traffic pattern change starts next week
Starting Monday, Oil City will implement a temporary traffic change to facilitate work on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks across Elm Street….
Recent Deaths 07/24/24
Harold E. Beers, 97, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Theodore J. “Ted” Ziegler, 93, of Venus, currently residing in Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 07/23/24
Meet Jolene! Meet Jolene. Jolene is very friendly and likes when people come to visit her. She is about 10-12 months old. You can visit…
Titusville’s $28 million water well replacement prep continues
Titusville City Council received an update from City Manager Neil Fratus on a $28 million water well replacement project, involving discussions with Pleasantville Borough and…
Clarion woman charged after drugs found in vehicle
Cassandra Smith, a 29-year-old Clarion woman, faces multiple drug charges following an incident early Sunday in Richland Township, Venango County. Police found Smith passed out…
Venango K9 officer Baxter dies
Baxter, a dedicated man-trailing bloodhound with the Venango County Sheriff’s Office, passed away last week. Donated as a puppy by Christine Muir in 2013, Baxter…
OC bridge work keeps going
Workers with contractor Swank Construction of New Kensington started another week of work Monday on the Veterans Bridge project in Oil City. The work, which…
Recent Deaths 07/23/24
Pat McCarthy, age 73, of Shaler Township, formerly of Oil City, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Jack T. Goodrich, Jr., 74, of Oil…
Clarion County Fair continues all week
Clarion County Fair continues all week The Clarion County Fair is continuing through Saturday at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park grounds. Here is a rundown…
Titusville mulls funding for $67M flood mitigation project
The Titusville City Council recently addressed major infrastructure issues, effectively decriminalized marijuana possession, and adopted a foreclosed property registry program. They discussed funding options for…
Pet of the Day 07/22/24
Meet Hunk! Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pitt-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious,…
Bike ‘N Brew Fest attracts nice crowd on great day
The annual Bike ‘N Brew Fest, held on Saturday as part of Oil City’s Oil Heritage Festival, boasted great weather and featured both biking and…
Clarion County Fair kicks things off with a new horse barn
The Clarion County Fair commenced on Sunday with the dedication of a new horse barn, a community effort supported by local companies and individuals. Fair…
Annual Heritage Festival fishing derby is Saturday
The annual Oil Heritage Festival children’s fishing derby, sponsored by the Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, will take place on…
Recent Deaths 07/22/24
Kenneth C. Wilson, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Robert J. “Bob” Perry, 81, of Emlenton, passed away Friday afternoon, July…
Woman who jumped off bridge identified
An Ohio woman has been identified as the person who jumped to her death Wednesday afternoon from a bridge in the area of Deer Creek…
Pet of the Day 07/21/24
Meet Walt Jr. Walt was trapped from under a building by one of our volunteers. He was not socialized when he came to PAWS, but…
Oil City couple facing drug charges
An Oil City couple, Emma Lou Pepper and Christopher Joseph Mozurak, are facing drug charges after being found with drugs in their vehicle on February…
I-80 lane closures to be extended
A date extension has been announced for the short-term lane closures for the Interstate 80 North Fork bridges project in Jefferson County. The closures were…
Residents enjoy Oak Hill festival
Drucilla Boggers, 8, of Franklin, tosses a softball at the target to (successfully) dunk Oak Hill Apartments property manager Tammy Ross at the second Oak…
Recent Deaths 07/20/24
Joretta “Jo” M. (Swartzfager) Widmyer, 93, of Cherrytree, passed away on July 18, 2024. Brenda Katherine Reed Wassum of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Clarion, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/19/24
Meet Godiva! Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for…
Several topics raised at hearing involving Rhodes companies
The Rhodes Estate water companies may face rate increases due to financial difficulties, as discussed in a Public Utility Commission pre-hearing. Judge Mark A. Hoyer…
Clarion County Fair ready to roll after damage clean up at grounds
The Clarion County Fair will proceed next week despite recent storm damage at Redbank Valley Municipal Park. High winds toppled trees onto campers, but no…
Franklin General Authority gets $3.1M EPA grant
The Franklin General Authority has been awarded a $3,182,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grant program. The EPA…
Conservancy river sojourn planned Aug. 2
The Allegheny Valley Conservancy will host its annual Allegheny River Sojourn on Friday, Aug. 2, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the SaltBox Visitor Center in…
Recent Deaths 07/19/24
David E. Weingard, 83, of Seneca, died early on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Madeline Ruth Sowers, 100, of Clarion, passed away on July 17, 2024….
Area youth hoops ambassador found his ‘home’ at VC
Jeff Polley, known for his dedication to youth basketball in Oil City, reflects on how Venango Catholic High School played a crucial role in the…
Trump shooter remains elusive enigma
A complex portrait is emerging of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania….
Person jumps from bridge; coroner called
Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker confirmed to the newspaper that he was called to the area of Deer Creek and Beaver Furnace Road in Beaver…
Franklin wastewater project receives $22M in funding
The Franklin General Authority has secured $22 million in funding from PENNVEST for the initial phase of a significant wastewater project in Franklin. This project,…
Pet of the Day 07/18/24
Meet Belgian! If you like big cats, we have the perfect girl for you! Belgian came to us when her owners could no longer care…
PennWest names transitional panel
PennWest University President Jon Anderson, who began his role on July 1, has announced the formation of a presidential transition committee composed of students, faculty,…
Recent Deaths 07/18/24
John W. Griffin, 89, of Seneca, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Arts and music set for Clarion Summer Fest’s third weekend
Clarion Summer Fest’s Arts and Music weekend, organized by The Local Clarion County, will run from Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 4. The event…
Franklin School Board OKs personnel, policy matters
At the Franklin School Board’s combined work and business meeting, numerous personnel and policy updates were approved, including several new and revised policies on home…
Pet of the Day 07/17/24
Meet Rudy! Meet Rudy, a very sweet dog looking for a loving home! He is young, friendly, affectionate, playful, smart, curious, and brave, and loves…
Bridge Lit Fest to enjoy new space for its second year
The Bridge Lit Fest, previously known as the Wildcat Lit Fest, will take place on August 10 at the newly acquired Venango Campus, thanks to…
Plans for Clarion County bridge project can be viewed
PennDOT is inviting the public to view plans for the Route 322 over Paint Creek bridge replacement project in Elk Township, Clarion County. The purpose…
Let’s Preserve: Root Vegetables – Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas
Root vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. They cannot be safely canned in a boiling water bath or atmospheric steam canner. Caution: Root…
Recent Deaths 07/17/24
Ralph L. Nail, 88, of Hilliards, PA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Keith Allen Meier, age 98, of Knox, passed away on July…
About 2,300 cans of water arrive for Reno firefighters
A pallet containing 2,352 cans of water was delivered Monday for the Reno Volunteer Fire Department. The water is being stored at the Klapec Trucking…
Pet of the Day 07/16/24
Meet Ebony Someone used to love Ebony. This senior lady was spayed when a kind soul found her hiding in his workshop and brought her…
Recovery simulation event set Friday in Clarion
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission will host a recovery simulation event Friday at the Gemmell Student Center at PennWest-Clarion University. There will be two…
Recent Deaths 07/16/24
Robert A. White, 86, of Oil City, died Sunday, July 14, 2024. Dale Leroy Myers, 71, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024….
Four people displaced in Oil City fire
A fire occurred late Friday night at a residence on 107 East Second Street in Oil City, resulting in no injuries but displacing four adults…
Pet of the Day 07/15/24
Meet Bruno! If you’re looking for a fun, loving, and brave companion, look no further than Bruno! This special boy is a friendly, affectionate, and…