Pet of the Day 03/12/25

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 12, 2025
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 12, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/12/25
Meet Vader! Vader is a 2 year old couch potato. He loves playing fetch and chewing on rope toys or bones. Vader lived in a…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 12, 2025
Nifty at 90: Army veteran has funny story on how he and his wife met
Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 12, 2025
Recent Deaths 03/12/25
Benjamin “Henry” Sherman, 54, of Lucinda, passed away March 10, 2025. Steven A. Falconi, 73, of 8 West Irvine Street, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 11, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/11/25
Meet Buddy Hackett! Buddy was born in April of 2024. He is a sweet, gentle boy who is very friendly and affectionate. He gets along…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 11, 2025
Hasson students enjoy read-a-thon
Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…
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Student crafts, donates pillows to cancer patients
Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…
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Franklin band students participate in festival
Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…
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Recent Deaths 03/11/25
Kathleen Marie Karg (Allio) Trabucco, 69, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 4, 2025. Robert G. “Cork” Nelms,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 10, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/10/25
Meet Talia! Talia is a super sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very affectionate and friendly and she loves to play. She…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 10, 2025
Police warn against scams following Tionesta identity theft
Marienville state police are warning residents about scams after a Tionesta man lost $100,000 in an identity theft case. The victim was tricked by a…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 10, 2025
Recent Deaths 03/10/25
Norma J. Yingling, 80, of Clarington, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Karl Joseph Rottman, 83, of Petrolia, passed away on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025….
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 8, 2025
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 8, 2025
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 8, 2025
Clarion area Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 8, 2025
Smart Investments: How Thoughtful Choices Today Create a Stronger Future
Why do people buy quality tools instead of the cheapest option? Why do they spend time hunting, fishing, or gardening when the grocery store is…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 6, 2025
Rolling slowdowns announced for Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) are announcing rolling slowdowns on Interstate 80 westbound as part of the ongoing Canoe…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 6, 2025
Recent Deaths 03/06/25
JoAnn Snyder Paden, 82, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Henry Phillip Lencer, 90, of Crown, passed away on March…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 5, 2025
Growing Edible Greens
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 5, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/05/25
Meet Bloom! Bloom was born in June of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom, Posie. She is a beautiful mixed-breed Russian Blue kitty…
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Woodfest will make its return to Clarion
The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 5, 2025
Local Air Patrol members visit DC
In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 5, 2025
Recent Deaths 03/05/2025
Mark R. Kauffman, Sr., 64, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2025. Dan “Woody” Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March 3,…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 4, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/04/25
Meet Izzby! Miss Izzby is looking for a home to call her own. This spunky young feline is super affectionate, loves to play, and a…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 4, 2025
The Noah Grice Band to perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 4, 2025
ORA accepting nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 4, 2025
Women’s Day event set for Saturday
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 4, 2025
Recent Deaths 03/04/25
Valerie S. Stitt, 60, of Clarion, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025. Daniel “Dan” E. Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 3, 2025
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 3, 2025
Nifty at 90: Ex-township supervisor known for work at McCoy Equipment
Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…
Posted By: VenangoExtra.com March 3, 2025
Bluegrass packs ‘em in at Moose Club
The Oil Country Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Oil City Moose Club, drawing hundreds of fans and featuring 19 bands from across…
Recent Deaths 03/03/25
Investing Isn’t Just Money—It’s What We Choose to Care About
Pet of the Day 03/01/25
Oil City’s Wren named AG deputy chief of staff
Clarion native and performer found the world as his stage
OCFD issues safety warning about dangerous ice conditions on Allegheny River
Recent Deaths 03/01/25
Pet of the Day 02/28/25
West Second Street receives new gas lines
Recent Deaths 02/28/25
Pet of the Day 02/27/25
Collaborative art piece created at Rocky Grove
Taste of Franklin event is set for Saturday
Recent Deaths 02/27/25
Master Gardeners of Venango County