Jasmyn, a Domestic Long Hair, is a 3 year old spayed female. She’s a black, grey, and white tabby with slanted green eyes and a pink nose. Jasmyn is very shy at first, but she’s friendly once she gets to know you. She needs to be in a quiet home. Her long coat is in excellent condition. Jasmyn will be a great companion to the person or persons who appreciate this sweet girl. She’s waiting at the Venango County Humane Society, open 12-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 11-08-19
Pet of the Day 11/26/24
Meet Bumble! Meet Bumble! He is a sweet and playful young kitten looking for his forever home. He loves to play and is very affectionate….
Local churches start toy drive for children in hurricane-ravaged NC
Four local churches in Venango County—East Grove, Center Community, Seneca Sonrise, and Galloway Global Methodist—are hosting a toy drive to support families in North Carolina…
Titusville woman behind bars after allegedly attempting to shoot husband
Samruay McCracken, 61, of Titusville, faces charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her husband during a domestic dispute at their Cherrytree Township home on Friday…
PennWest Clarion’s 30th annual dinner celebrates proponents of equity
PennWest Clarion celebrated its 30th annual Student Senate Equity Awards and Dinner on November 19, honoring individuals and groups for their contributions to advancing equity…
Update on man with knife attempting to enter passing vehicles in Franklin
On November 9 in Franklin, Kevin Scott Vanwormer, 40, of Emlenton, reportedly attempted to enter passing vehicles armed with a knife. According to police, Vanwormer…
Recent Deaths 11/26/24
Robert E. “Bob” King, 79, of Venus, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Patricia Ann Hackett, 75, of Emlenton, formerly of Venus, passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 11/25/24
Meet Wallie! Wallie was found in the Walmart parking lot and a kind person brought her to us. She loves to play and loves to…
Seven graduate from Small Business Jump Start
Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500…
Friends for Food distribution day is a success
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 34th annual Friends for Food Distribution, organized by Community Services of Venango County, where gratitude and community…
Recent Deaths 11/25/24
Thomas D. Shreffler, 78, of Venus, formerly of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Maxine Hepler Perry, 94, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/23/24
Meet Shadow! Shadow came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got…
Holiday free parking tradition continues in Brookville
The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…
Friends for Food sets up for today’s distribution
Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…
Recent Deaths 11/23/24
Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024. Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024. Michelle…
Green Hydrogen Storage
Let’s dive into one more energy storage option that could be a great fit for the Oil Region: green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made through…
Pet of the Day 11/20/24
Meet Mercury! Mercury was born in May of 2019. He came to us from a military family that was forced to move and could not…
Multiple field trips get the OK at Franklin board meeting
The Franklin school board approved several initiatives at its recent meeting, including the return of Central Elementary School’s Gettysburg field trip for fifth-graders, marking its…
Woman faces drug, theft charges after attempting to steal from Walmart
Jessica Lee Kase, a 40-year-old Oil City woman, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged shoplifting incident at the Cranberry Walmart. Store employees…
Valley Grove School Board approves contracts, recognizes athletes
At the Valley Grove School Board’s monthly meeting, the board hired Anna Hargenrader as a part-time district-wide receptionist, approved several supplemental contracts for sports coaching…
Oil City man faces charges after drugs were found in his bedroom
David Metz, a 60-year-old man from Oil City, has been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after a parole check at a house on Lees Lane…
Recent Deaths 11/20/24
Lori Custer, 61, of Franklin, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Paul Gene Tidd, 91, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 17,…
Pet of the Day 11/19/24
Meet Tabitha & Victoria! Victoria and Tabitha are a bonded pair looking for their forever family together. Victoria is about 5 years old and Tabitha…
Wyllis Street Band will perform at Billy’s has Karma
The Wyllis Street Band, consisting of Stephen Woods, Marc Rickard, Andy Young and Tom McLaughlin, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7…
Nick of Time holiday gift campaign underway
The annual *In the Nick of Time* campaign, honoring the memory of Nick Sanford, a Cranberry Area High School student who passed away in 2003,…
Baked Goods from Heaven moving into former Famoore’s site
Baked Goods from Heaven, a popular bakery in Oil City, will relocate from Seneca Street to the historic former Famoore’s restaurant at 18 East First…
Recent Deaths 11/19/24
Jean Brothers, 96, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. William E. “Bill” Ray Jr., 84, formerly of Cranberry, passed away Wednesday, November 13,…
Pet of the Day 11/18/24
Meet Brock! Brock is 10-11 months old and loves attention. He wants to sit on your lap and be a couch potato but he is…
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania on Saturday issued a boil-water advisory for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. in Washington Township, Clarion County, and Pinegrove Township,…
Tionesta celebrates Christmas in the Village
Tionesta’s annual Christmas in the Village event brought festive cheer on Saturday, featuring the Sisters of the Northern Forest, who swapped their Halloween witch costumes…
Recent Deaths 11/18/24
Ashley Marie Blystone, 34, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mildred J. LaBue, 98, of Oil City, passed away on November 15,…
Pet of the Day 11/16/24
Nifty at 90: Polk woman enjoys traveling
Franklin man faces charges after confrontation over possession of dog turns physical
Recent Deaths 11/16/24
Pet of the Day 11/15/24
Sligo Christmas Pageant Sunday brought in over 900 new toys for local school district
Venango County Makerspace grand opening set next week
