PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop hits the road
PennDOT’s Operation Safe Stop, now in its 28th year, aims to raise awareness about school bus safety and reduce bus-related traffic violations. Coinciding with National…
Franklin downtown Trick-or-Treat scheduled
Franklin’s annual downtown trick-or-treat will return to the 1200 block of Liberty Street from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The free event, sponsored by…
Pet of the Day 10/23/24
Meet Dolly Purrton Dolly was born in March of 2023 and is a lovely cat that recently came to PAWS from a colony, but was…
Franklin Light Up Night scheduled for Nov. 23
Franklin’s annual Light Up Night, kicking off the Christmas season, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. The festivities will include an Electric Lights Parade…
Titusville Area School District’s finances exceeded expectations, avoid projected $1M deficit
The Titusville Area School District exceeded revenue expectations by $1.2 million, while also coming in under budget by $63,000 for expenditures, resulting in a $63,165…
Recent deaths 10/23/24
Betty D. McCloskey, 89, of Brookville, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Erma “Jean” B. Stellman, 99, of cranberry, died Monday evening, October 21, 2024….
Evaluating the Garden
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and disappointments of last year’s garden. In the lull after the holidays, stop and…
Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 2
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Last week, we discussed Pennsylvania’s proud energy history and how renewables are offering new opportunities. Let’s…
Pet of the Day 10/22/24
Meet Copper! Copper is a fun-loving pup who loves to play and make new friends! He is always ready for a game of fetch or…
Franklin robotics team preparing for competition this weekend
The Franklin Area STEM (F.A.S.T.) Team is gearing up for the 2024 BEST Robotics competition at Grove City College, themed “Low G,” where robots must…
Recent Deaths 10/22/24
Donald E. Firster, 69, of Oil City, died Saturday, October 19, 2024. Deborah “Debbie” Sue Rowe, 62, of Columbia, MD, passed away October 18, 2024….
Pet of the Day 10/21/24
Meet Gray Goose! Gray is a 2-3 year old neutered male that was used for breeding. He is a calm, curious boy that wants love….
Kids may pick free costumes
Keystone SMILES and Hope 21 Boutique are hosting their first annual Halloween Boo-tique from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Hope 21 Boutique, 100 Central…
Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 1
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Despite some uncertain weather conditions, we had a great turnout at the Bright Futures Fall…
Recent Deaths 10/21/24
Larry E. Smith, 65, of Emlenton, passed away October 19, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 10/19/24
Meet Dunlap! Dunlap is a gorgeous cat with striking green eyes and a gentle temperament. He gets along well with the other kitties and is…
New Cranberry business fills former post office lot
A new business called Shed Connection has set up shop in Cranberry Township at the site of the former Cranberry post office, which was demolished…
Franklin pair face drug charges
A Franklin couple, Amber Knox, 34, and Alec Seelbaugh, 42, are facing drug-related charges after probation and parole agents found drugs during a house visit…
Keystone Class of 1954 celebrates 70-year reunion
Members of the Keystone High School Class of 1954 gathered Saturday, Aug. 10 at The Carriage Inn restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates in attendance…
Reno man faces charges for retaliating against 13-year-old son
Charles Yeager Jr., 47, from Reno, is facing multiple charges after making harassing and threatening comments towards his son and staff at Rocky Grove High…
Recent Deaths 10/19/24
Patricia Garvey Welsh, 94, of Oil City, passed away on October 18, 2024. Joan Edna Whited, 95, passed away in the early hours of October…
Revolutionizing the Energy Industry with Nickel-zinc
Over the last two weeks, we’ve reflected on Pennsylvania’s historical contribution to energy and how our Commonwealth can help lead the next energy revolution with…
Pet of the Day 10/18/24
Meet Berta! Berta is a female dog with a fun-loving personality. She is very affectionate and playful, and she loves to make her owners happy….
Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet to perform in Oil City
The Erie Philharmonic’s mixed octet will perform at Trinity Church in Oil City on Sunday at 6 p.m. The program, organized by the Oil City…
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…