Recent Deaths 07/27/24
Raymond J. Brown Jr. died July 23, 2024. Deborah A. Gilliland, 75, of Oil City, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. John H. “Johnny” Kimmel,…
Coffee Chats on Tour
Summer is flying by and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes that we are hoping to be able to share soon!…
Pet(s) of the Day 07/26/24
Meet Penn & Teller! Meet Penn (labrador mix) & Teller (pit mix)- the dynamic duo that everyone is talking about! These two adorable dogs are…
Cornplanter couple facing drug charges
Julie Anderson and Kevin Zenker are facing multiple drug-related charges after state parole agents and Venango County sheriff’s deputies discovered drugs and paraphernalia in their…
Clarion Democrats endorse Harris
The Clarion County Democratic Party’s executive committee has unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The party’s chair, Paul Woodburne, praised Harris as a…
Recent Deaths 07/26/24
Carrie M. Wingard, 47, of Shippenville, passed away on July 24, 2024. Norm Smyth, 88, of Clintonville, passed away July 23, 2024. Thomas R. “T.J.”…
Pet of the Day 07/25/24
Meet April! Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about…
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man owned, operated barber shop for 54 years
Richard C. Vogan, born in 1934 in Hornell, New York, is a retired barber and U.S. Army veteran. After serving in France with the 332nd…
Knox man accused of child endangerment while driving
Joshua Marshall, a 33-year-old man from Knox, faces multiple endangerment charges after an incident involving his pregnant girlfriend and her two young daughters. On July…
Seven contenders up for Oil Heritage queen
Seven local students are candidates for the 2024 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, in Central Avenue Plaza….
Former Franklin man sentenced in federal case
Aaron Ray McClelland, a former resident of Franklin, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered…
Good Hope, Zion churches to hold annual auction
Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will hold their annual auction Sunday, Aug. 4, at Good Hope. A variety of handmade baked…
Recent Deaths 07/25/24
Jeffrey Wade Shuffstall, 68, of Oil City, passed away July 22, 2024. Ressie Belle Burris, 78, of Knox Rd., Knox, passed away early Tuesday morning,…
Pet of the Day 07/24/24
Meet Walker! Meet Walker, your new adventure buddy! This affectionate and loyal boy is full of energy and curiosity. He is athletic and smart, and…
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,…