Pet of the Day 04/08/25
Meet Cloudee! Cloudee is a shy but friendly young feline looking for a home to call her own. She takes some time to get comfortable…
CASA holds fifth annual superhero race
Despite a rainy start, CASA of Venango County’s fifth annual Superhero 5K brought together 75 participants and 20 kids for a fun and meaningful event…
Recent Deaths 04/08/25
Thomas B. Tenney, 63, of Canadohta Lake and formerly of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Lowell Thomas Snyder Sr., 90, of…
Pet of the Day 04/07/25
Meet Toby! Hello, my name is Toby! I’m an adult male dog with a lot of love to give. Just looking at me, you can…
Spotted lanternfly quarantine expands to Venango County
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that four more counties, including Venango, have been added to the state’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone due to the…
Recent Deaths 04/07/25
Thomas B. Tenney Jr., 63, of Canadohta Lake and formerly of Oil City, passed away April 5, 2025. Christine Renee Silvis, 75, of Seneca, passed…
Pet of the Day 04/05/25
Meet Reuben! “Hi, my name is Reuben, and I am a two-year-old male who is just full of love and curiosity! I am a very…
Recent Deaths 04/05/25
Jeffrey “Duke” Cauvel, 52, of Franklin, passed away on April 3, 2025. Harold Dewayne “Dee-Dee” Heller, 88, of Sugarcreek, passed away on Friday, April 4,…
Pet of the Day 04/04/25
Meet Matilda! Matilda is a shy girl who would do best in a quiet home. She can take some time to warm up and adjust…
Forest students tour PennWest
East and West Forest sixth- and seventh-graders recently traveled to Clarion for a field trip at PennWest University. They visited Carlson Library for a tour…
Recent Deaths 04/04/25
William “Bus, Buster” Clark, 78, of Sligo, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Frederick “Fred” Edwin Clark, 80, of Lancaster, OH, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 04/03/25
Meet Jeffrey! Jeffery is a curious young guy looking for his forever home! He is very friendly and affectionate and he loves to play. He…
Indiana man charged in 2023 discharge of firearm that struck child
Two Indiana men face charges after a firearm accidentally discharged in Pennsylvania, critically injuring a seven-year-old girl. Nicholas Mason Helms, 23, was handling a 9…
Recent Deaths 04/03/25
Bonnie J. Rupert Lewis, 51, of Emlenton, Richland Twp., Clarion County, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025. Nicole “Nikki” R. Byler, 52, of…
Early Spring Blooming Native Trees, A Delight to Us and to Pollinators
Early blooming native trees provide many benefits to the landscape and our native pollinators. The unfolding of spring after a long winter can make us…
Pet of the Day 04/02/25
Meet Wendel! Sweet Wendel is looking for a forever home to call his own. Wendel is FIV+ which means he would need to be the…
Warden gives updates on Venango County Prison
The jail board was updated on various matters at the Venango County jail during their brief meeting Tuesday. Venango County Prison Warden Adam Craig said…
Recent Deaths 04/02/25
Gavin “Gav” Nathaniel Presto, 25, of Lickingville, passed away on March 30, 2025. Nicole “Nikki” R. Byler, 52, of Franklin, passed away on April 1,…
Investing in What Matters: Building Stronger, Smarter Communities for the Future
Throughout March we’ve talked about investment – not just in the financial sense, but in what we choose to care about, build, and sustain for…
Pet of the Day 04/01/25
Meet Ramona! Miss Ramona is a sweet young girl looking for her forever home! Ramona has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would need to be…
Lickingville man suffers fatal injuries in crash
A Lickingville man suffered fatal injuries in the crash that occurred near the intersection of Route 208 and McCloskey Lane in Washington Township early Sunday…
Recent Deaths 04/01/25
Timothy Edward Carns, 68, of Rossiter, formerly of Franklin, died on March 20, 2025. Richard E. “Rick” Cauvel Jr., 70, formerly of Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 03/31/25
Meet Stormy! Stormy is a friendly older guy looking for a family of his own. He can be a bit shy at first until he…
Education student teaches kindness through Down Syndrome advocacy
Zoey Beck, a junior at PennWest Clarion, is advocating for Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion through events like a World Down Syndrome Day run/walk, which…
State Farm donates award winning books to the Clarion Free Library
State Farm agent Jamie Thompson, left, presented 10 books to the Clarion Free Library on March 17. Among these books, Thompson presented the 2025 Newbery…
Recent Deaths 03/31/25
Frederick A. Kapp, 74, of Butler, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. Robert Eugene Henderson, 85, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 28,…
Pet of the Day 03/29/25
Meet Bonita and Ruthie! This pair of beautiful torties is looking for a forever home to call their own! Bonita and Ruthie (pink nose) are…
Rocky Grove Honor Society induction
Rocky Grove High School inducted several students into the school’s National Honor Society chapter Monday, March 17. They are (front row, from left) Jillian Cratty,…
Students pray for victims of Clarion County fatal crash
Students, teachers, and staff at Cranberry Area High School’s Bible Club, Ignite, gathered for a public prayer to support the families affected by a tragic…
Recent Deaths 03/29/25
James W. Schott, 69, of Seneca, formerly of the Zelienople area, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Dana Paul McBride “Irish”, 76, of Knox, formerly…
Pet of the Day 03/28/25
Meet Phoebe! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Phoebe! This brave and curious girl is an affectionate lady with lots of…
Grove to hold parent night, kindergarten registration
Valley Grove Elementary School will hold a pre-K and kindergarten parent night at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Kindergarten registration appointments will be April 24…
FHS Madrigal to perform public concert April 5
The Franklin High School Madrigal group will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin ahead of…
Musical Broadcast starts tonight
Franklin Area High School students are set to showcase their musical and dance talents in the 95th annual Musical Broadcast tonight and tomorrow at 7…
Recent Deaths 03/28/25
John A. Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away on March 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
Nifty at 90: Well traveled great-grandmother celebrates
Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school…
UPMC Northwest conducts lifesaving simulation
UPMC Northwest recently conducted a multidisciplinary simulation to train medical staff for amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal childbirth complication. The two-day…
Recent Deaths 03/27/25
Linda A. Mushrush Hinderliter, 65, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. Mark F. Anderton, 76, of Oil City, passed away on March…
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables
No matter how big or small your garden is, for successful vegetable gardening it is crucial to know the difference between cool-season and warm-season vegetables….
Pet of the Day 03/26/25
Meet Gwen! Gwen is a sweetheart, she is friendly and gentle and would make a wonderful companion. She came to us very thin and is…
North Star Behavioral Health Services celebrates 20 years in community
North Star Behavioral Health Services is celebrating 20 years of providing mental health support to the community, having grown from a small business venture in…
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Six Franklin students recently participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Region 2 Chorus Festival at McDowell High School. Madolyn Williams and…
Venango Symphony Orchestra to present concert
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow-Civic Theatre. The musicians are from the local area…
Titusville students participate in PMEA
Several students from Titusville Area High School showcased their musical talents at the PMEA Region II Band and Chorus festivals, earning impressive placements and future…
Recent Deaths 03/26/25
Rachel F. Bair, 64, of Tionesta, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Keri R. Tenza, 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/25/25
Meet Peanut! Meet Peanut! This young, adorable male dog is as sweet as can be. He’s an energetic little guy who loves to play, run…
Five generations of Slocum family
Five generations of the family of Lorraine Slocum, 90, of Franklin, recently gathered for a photo. Slocum is pictured with her son, Steve Slocum, 69,…
Franklin students win high honors in Elks statewide essay contest
Franklin School District sixth-graders Ariyanna Miller and Azalea Cable earned top honors in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Elks lodges on the…
FLEX Presents event set in April
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals group, FLEX, will host its annual FLEX Presents event on April 24 at Forever Farm in Franklin….