UPS closing Seneca customer counter
The UPS customer center at 259 Quaker Drive in Seneca will permanently close its customer counter on November 17, though it will continue to operate…
Remains found in Forest County identified as missing Warren man
The remains of a person discovered on Oct. 12 on “King Island” in Forest County were identified as Christopher Smith, 51, of Warren on Thursday….
Witch Walk event returns to Franklin
The annual Witch Walk in downtown Franklin, organized by the Franklin Retail and Business Association, will take place on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m….
OC man faces charges for breaking into businesses
Eric Lawson, a 33-year-old Oil City man, was held for court after being accused of breaking into two local businesses, the Last Call Tavern and…
Recent Deaths 10/18/24
Kathryn L. Sloan, 37, of Oil City, has passed away. Wendell E. Schwab, 94, of Venus, passed away on October 16, 2024. Morgan Marie Taggart,…
Pet of the Day 10/17/24
Meet Wilma! Wilma is a 5 year old girl, that lost her home. She needs to go to a home without dogs, and without young…
Northwest Hospital Foundation celebrates hospital’s 20th anniversary at annual corporation meeting
Eighty members of the Northwest Hospital Foundation, UPMC Northwest administrators, and physicians gathered at Wanango Country Club to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UPMC Northwest….
Friends for Food surpasses $5,500
An additional $2,760 has been raised for this year’s Friends for Food campaign, bringing the total to $5,575. This annual fundraiser, a collaboration between Community…
Remains in Cornplanter identified as missing woman
The skeletal remains discovered in Cornplanter Township in September have been identified as Kathyrn Sloan, a 44-year-old woman from the Oil City area who had…
Recent Deaths 10/17/24
Barbara McCauley Hankins, 73, of Franklin, passed away on October 13, 2024. Donald “DB” Boice Jr., 69, of Marienville, died Sunday, October 13, 2024. …
Pet of the Day 10/16/24
Meet Harrison Furred! Harrison is a little bit shy, but is very sweet. He will often hiss when approached, but that’s where it ends. He…
Keystone crowns homecoming royalty
Kaleb Gooden and Abbigail Sell were crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming king and queen. The theme was “Tangled Homecoming.” He is the son of Kelly…
Titusville board considers high school roof replacement
The Titusville Area School Board is considering a $500,000 project to replace a 30-year-old, leak-prone section of the high school roof, covering the natatorium and…
Farm to Fork event to mix good eating with good learning opportunity
The first-ever Farm to Fork event, organized by the Venango County Dairy Princess and the Maddie Johnson Memorial Fund, will take place this Thursday at…
Recent Deaths 10/16/24
Wynona I. “Lolly” Tarr, 87, of Polk, passed away the morning of Sunday, October 13, 2024. Theodore (Ted) D. Fesenmyer, Jr., 89, of Oil City,…
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Pet of the Day 10/15/24
Meet Uno! Uno is a sweet boy who came in as a stray from one of our staff. He can be a bit shy at…
Paranormal investigator to speak in Grove City
Paranormal investigator Joe Moczan will present the findings of his paranormal group’s recent visit to the Grove City Historical Society & Museum at 6:30 p.m….
Nifty at 90: Cuba mission trip among many highlights for Franklin woman
Esther Lorraine Slocum, born on October 15, 1934, is the youngest child of Frank and Mary Sloss and the last surviving member of her family….
Recent Deaths 10/15/24
Cecile Fleischman, 87, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. Ray Stewart Walker, 89, formerly of East Brady, passed away last week….
Pet of the Day 10/14/24
Meet Willis! Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Willis! This adorable, male canine is affectionate, loyal, playful, and smart. Willis may…
Pumpkin Festival brings spirits of Halloween to Tionesta early
The Tionesta Market Village hosted its annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, attracting crowds to enjoy early Halloween festivities. Children participated in activities like face painting,…
Kayakers find remains on island in Forest County
Kayakers discovered human remains on King Island in the Allegheny River near West Hickory, Forest County, on Saturday. According to Forest County Coroner Norman Wimer,…
Recent Deaths 10/14/24
Richard Thomas Beith, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Donald E. McCord, 96, of Clarion, passed away on October 9, 2024….
Pet of the Day 10/12/24
Meet Mr. Kitty Purry! He came to PAWS with his siblings, Catalie Portman & Harrison Furred. When he first came to the shelter, he was…
Franklin crowns royalty
Riley Brophy was crowned the Franklin High School homecoming queen at halftime of the Knights’ football game against Eisenhower Friday night. She was escorted by…
North Clarion homecoming court
Homecoming events at North Clarion High School will be held Saturday, Oct. 19. King candidates include (from left) Asher Bell, Connor Marino, Brodie Pack, Sully…
Recent Deaths 10/12/24
Kathy Lee (Etzel) Keil, age 72, of Plum, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Karen J. Ortz, 80, of New Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/11/24
Meet Toothless! Handsome and young toothless came to us as a stray and was pretty unsure of us at first. He has since really started…
October designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During the Venango County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, commissioners Ken Bryan, left, Sam Breene, second right, and Chip Abramovic, right, signed a proclamation to designate October…
Recent Deaths 10/11/24
Joan M. Evans, 76, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Harry E. (Ellzie) martz Jr., 88, of Clarion, passed away on October…
Pet of the Day 10/10/24
Meet Mary! Hey there, I’m Mary – the most adorable and lovable puppy you’ll ever meet! I’m an outgoing and friendly girl who loves to…
Clarion Chamber announces Tournament of Leaves parade winners
There were over 145 units that participated in Saturday’s 71st annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival’s “Tournament of Leaves” parade, sponsored by Independence Health System…
Nearly $3,000 donated in Friends For Food kickoff
The annual Friends For Food campaign has raised $2,815 so far to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. The initiative, a collaboration between Community…
12 students attend RYLA conference
Clarion Rotary sponsored 12 students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) week-long conference at Westminster College from June 9-14 where students experienced an…
Police investigate potential gunshots in Sugarcreek
Sugarcreek Borough police are investigating reports of suspected gunshots heard between 8:40 and 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday. They identified a possible route taken by a…
Recent Deaths 10/10/24
Debra Sue Drozdo Taylor, 68, of Oil City, passed away on October 7, 2024. Daniel F. Uhlott, 68, of Oil City, died Monday, October 7,…
Pet of the Day 10/09/2024
Meet Koi Fish! Koi is a loving torti with a soft coat and a sweet disposition. She loves to be petted and scratched under the…
Franklin homecoming court
Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has announced its 2024 homecoming queen candidates. They are, from left, Olivia Tawney, Emma Hawke, Sophia Rondinelli, Gabrielle Laderer, Hannah…
A-C Valley crowns king, queen
Hayden Armagost and Alivya Hartzell were elected king and queen during Allegheny-Clarion Valley homecoming on Sept. 27 at Union High School. Armagost is the son…
Franklin City Hall to be closed for renovation
Franklin City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Oct. 14, while a complete heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting renovation project…
Keystone homecoming court
Keystone High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which was nominated by the senior class. King candidates are, from left, Emmet Fye, Kaleb Gooden,…
Mercer patricide, suicide incident leaves a father and son dead
A tragic murder-suicide occurred Sunday evening in Mercer County, where a father and son lost their lives. According to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, 92-year-old…
West Forest names homecoming court
The 2024 West Forest Homecoming Court members are, from left, Mitchell Bawden, Abigail Worley, Zachary Carll, Kiley Oliver, Dillon Isovitsch, Kyla Morrison, Todd Miller and…
Recent Deaths 10/09/24
Irene Mae “Babe” Alworth, 90, of Parker, formerly of West Freedom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024. Floyd H. Whitling Jr., 76, of Emlenton,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Use judicious pruning to renovate older fruit trees in your home landscape. Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had…
Motorcyclist accused of leading police on chase
Everett Charles Hoobler, a 31-year-old man from Franklin, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 322 in Cranberry Township….
Two dead following Mercer County homicide
Two men from Greenville died in a homicide incident in West Salem Township, according to Mercer state police. Authorities responded to a report of a…
Woman faces assault charges
Breontai Gates, a 30-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a disturbance at a duplex on Crawford Street….
Recent Deaths 10/08/24
Diane M. Craft Eckel, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024. Donna M. Girts, 82, of Clarion, passed away Wednesday evening, October…