The Oil City School Board revisited the topic of reintroducing libraries in schools, with Superintendent Lynda Weller presenting the financial implications of hiring a librarian…
John Thomas Hawkins, 70, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. William Merle “Bill” Hunt, 71, of Wallaceville, passed away on Monday,…
Meet Coby! Hi everyone! My name is Coby, and I am a friendly, athletic, and overall good boy. While I can be a little possessive…
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging forest landowners and woodlot owners to start planning now for spongy moth treatment this spring to…
The band Cross Roadzz will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. There is a $5 cover…
Harleen Ann Thomas, 76, of Sandy Lake, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Linda Dianne Lieberum, 81, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, February…
Meet OJ! OJ is such a gentle boy. Sadly he was attacked by another cat, at one point we didn’t think he would make it…
Charles M. Lenhart, 49, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Judith M. Renninger, 76, of Knox, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away…
Meet Boulder! Boulder is a handsome male tabby, born in September of 2024. He is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to PAWS after…
Jen Krzmarzick poses next to her snowman, at 948 Liberty St. in Franklin, which she brought to life, much like Frosty, in the closing days…
Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…
When I was younger, I thought I would end up in a city. I grew up in a small town, and like a lot of…
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…
Sharon Kay “Shari” Courson, 76, of Emlenton, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025. Minta R. “Minnie” Weaver, 86, of Seneca, passed away Thursday morning,…
Meet Abraham! Abraham is an older guy looking for a forever family to call his own. He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. Chin…
Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…
Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…
Mark A. Heath, 55, of Knox, died February 18, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Meet Ike! Ike was dumped with his brother and sadly Ike’s brother was shot and killed. Ike is about 3 years old and tolerates other…
Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…
The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…
Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…
William H. “Bill” Wingard, 56, of Shippenville, passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025. Donald L. “Don” Ralston, 73, of Titusville, passed away Monday afternoon,…
Meet M’Lynn! M’Lynn was born in June of 2024 and came to the shelter with her mom, Steel Magnolia, and her sisters, Truvy and Ouiser….
Traditional beliefs about gardening can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn what research has to say about some popular garden myths. With winter slowly…
The Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed plans for the makerspace at 100 Seneca, with makerspace manager Marcy Hall working on its design. Due to…
Michael E. Prevost, 59, of Rocky Grove, passed away on February 17, 2025. David Allen (Melvin) Heckman, 68, of Utica, passed away on Monday, February…
Meet Nigel! Meet Nigel, an adult male pup who’s as friendly as can be! This stray is smart, playful, and all-around fun. While we don’t…
Major Morgan Plus Max Schang, who will perform blues and soft rock tunes, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to…
Randall “Randy” Edward Richards, 51, of New Castle, passed away on February 16, 2025. Ronald G. Wenner, 75, of Clarion, formerly of Seneca, died early…
Meet Half Stache! Half Stache got his name from the mark on his face. He is a very good boy (5 months old) that would…
Sheridan J Cavanaugh III, 68, of Oil City, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Nancy Jane Bauer, 80, of Clarion, passed away on February…
You’ve been there. We all have. You start something new, excited and full of hope, and for a little while, it’s going great. The effort…
Meet Larold! All cats have been spayed/neutered and received basic vaccinations, including a rabies vaccine, and have been de-wormed, and microchipped. He has been tested…
Brayden Buzard, an Oil City High School junior, has been awarded the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of Gold” Memorial Award, which honors a student who…
Franklin state police are asking the public for its help in identifying a suspect in a burglary that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday…
Lane closures will start next week on Tippecanoe Road and Interstate 80 in support of the I-80 Canoe Creek bridges project in Clarion County. Right…
Clarion resident Frank Randy Bouch’s mixed-media piece “The Life of a Bee” was the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the pollinator category during…
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and the Oil City Arts Council are hosting the 16th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival on March…
Ronald “Ron” William Smith, 64, of New York City, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Peggy A. Dulaney, 70, of Franklin,…
Meet Victoria! Victoria is a feisty girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She is very independent, but she does enjoy affection…
Students from Venango Technology Center won 29 medals at the SkillsUSA District 10 competition last month across various technical and trade categories. Gold medalists included…
A 26-year-old Pleasantville man, Steven T. Cross, is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor relative on three occasions between October and…
Allen Lee Woodcock, 56, of Cooperstown, passed away on February 12, 2025. Theodore J. “Ted” Kubiak, 85, of Titusville, passed away on Monday, February 10,…
Meet Fire Kitty! Fire Kitty survived a house fire and than was abandoned. She is a sweet little girl that would love to live in…
Community Playhouse, Inc. will present its annual Honky Tonk show, Bringing Back Broadway, on Feb. 21-23 at Moose Lodge 78 in Oil City. Directed by…
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jonathan Haag, 33, of Stoneboro, found inspiration to write his first novel, All of It, a grim-dark post-apocalyptic story exploring hope…
The Miss Sligo Valentine 2025 pageant, held at the Sligo Area Recreation Center, featured 21 contestants aged 3 to 13 who collected 1,119 personal care…
David Smith, 65, of Shippenville, faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle while DUI, after allegedly causing a fatal crash on December 14, 2024, in…
Jacqueline Jane Bobal, 62, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away February 8, 2025. Robert George Hile Jr., 63, of Six Points, passed away on February…