Pet of the Day 01/15/25
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 15, 2025
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 15, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/15/25
Meet Earl! Mister Earl is a very sweet and affectionate guy looking for his forever home. He is super friendly and loves attention, both receiving…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 15, 2025
Forest teacher Wortman to receive award from Penn State
John G. Wortman, a social science and gifted support teacher at West Forest High School, has been honored with Penn State University’s 2024 Outstanding Teaching…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 15, 2025
Nifty at 90: CB radio ‘Oil Queen’ still waves her Terrible Towel
Jan Angove, a 90-year-old Oil City resident, reflects on a life rich with family, community, and cherished memories. Born in Tennessee, she moved frequently during…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 15, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/15/25
Martha ‘Jane’ (Carnathan) Reed, 91, of Madison Township, Rimersburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Howard Nelson Beveridge, 83, of Clarion, passed away on…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 14, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/14/25
Meet Laura! Laura was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Carrie. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 14, 2025
Acoustic Earle to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Acoustic Earle will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7-9 PM Thursday. Acoustic Earle is an acoustic duo consisting of Richard Atha on…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 14, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/14/25
Florence Oda Dodge, 76, of Oil City, passed away on January 12, 2025. Doris S. Murphy, 86, of Marienville, died Saturday, January 11, 2025. Brenda…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 13, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/13/25
Meet Maizie! Miss Maizie is looking for her forever family! She is very friendly and loves attention, and she loves to play when she’s in…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 13, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/13/25
Donald O. Hilton, 91, of Plumer, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Arlene L. Gilbert Heasley, 92, of Leeper, passed away Thursday evening, January 9,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 11, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/11/25
Meet Mary! Mary was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Laura & Carrie. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 11, 2025
Many area students named to Slippery Rock dean’s list
The following area students were named to Slippery Rock University’s fall semester dean’s list: Clarion — Jameson McIlwain, Emily Troese Cochranton — Lilli Hiles, Riley Harvey, Meghan…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 11, 2025
Conservation District visits Forest schools
The Forest County Conservation District and Planning Department recently visited West Forest for a day of activities organized by Morgan Miller and Donna Zofcin. The…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 11, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/11/25
Robert James ‘Jim’ Edwards, 86, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2025. Gordon N. Scouten, 76, of Stoneboro, passed away on January…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 11, 2025
A Year of Firsts
By Selina Pedi-Smith As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with challenges, milestones, and plenty of lessons learned….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 10, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/10/25
Meet Smokey! Looking for a furry friend with a bit of mischief? Look no further than Smokey! This adorable adult male is smart, curious, playful,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 8, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/08/25
Meet Spike! Spike is a loving and curious male dog who is in need of a special home. Spike is not good with other dogs…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 8, 2025
Titusville post office officially renamed after Edwin Drake
President Joe Biden has signed legislation to rename the Titusville U.S. Post Office after Edwin L. Drake, the pioneer of the American oil industry. Spearheaded…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 8, 2025
Nifty at 90: Air Force retiree had earlier caught interest of MLB teams
Edward T. Winger, a Venango County native now living in Texas, celebrates his 90th birthday today, marking him as the oldest living member of the…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 8, 2025
USDA Forest Service upcoming closures
The USDA Forest Service announced that the Allegheny National Forest Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the federal holiday of…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 8, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/08/25
Robert Edward Zacherl, 81, of Marble, passed away on January 6, 2025. Ruth Wilma (Rosa) Schurr, 91, of Fisher, passed away on December 27, 2024….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 7, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/07/25
Meet Irina! Irina was born in August of 2021. She is a beautiful brown tabby with lots and lots of white in her fur and…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 7, 2025
4-H Teen Council holds Winter Formal in memory of Franklin student
Venango 4-H Teen Council recently hosted their annual Winter Formal in memory of Maddie Johnson, a Teen Council Member and friend. Johnson, a Franklin High…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 7, 2025
Pipe Dreams to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Pipe Dreams, the area’s only “West Coast sound” band featuring adult contemporary rock from the 1970s and 80s, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 7, 2025
State offering Parent Pathways grants for higher education
The Shapiro administration is offering over $1.6 million in Parent Pathways grants to Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions to support parenting students with tuition assistance, emergency funding,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 7, 2025
Recent Deaths 01/07/25
Judy Wingard, 84, of Shippenville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Barry Donald McClain, 63, of Franklin, passed away on December 31, 2024. …
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 6, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/06/25
Meet Minx! Meet Minx! He takes a bit longer to warm up to new people and surroundings, but once he does he is a sweet…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 6, 2025
Mercer County shooting leaves one dead
A 36-year-old Farrell man, Anthony Edward Lewis Jr., was fatally shot on Saturday in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue, Mercer County Coroner John A….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 6, 2025
Recent deaths 01/06/2025
George Robert Teeter, 97, of Oil City, passed away Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. William Robert Todd, 75, of Oil City, passed away Friday, January…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 4, 2025
Pet of the Day 01/04/25
Meet Panda! Panda was born in July of 2020. She came to us from a feral colony with her 2 daughters (Snarky & Cross), looking…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com January 4, 2025
State police open hiring cycles for cadets, liquor enforcement officer trainees
The Pennsylvania State Police is accepting applications for cadet and liquor enforcement officer trainee positions. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and…