Name: Cheetah
Breed: Domestic longhair mix
Age: 3 years
Size: Medium
Color: White/Orange
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
Cheetah can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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Pet of the Day 01/27/25
Meet Dopey! Introducing Dopey, the hilarious, loveable goofball with a heart of gold! This young, male dog is full of energy and personality. He’s an…
Renovated Circle K reopens
The renovated Circle K Travel Center at the Strattanville exit of I-80 has transformed a long-vacant brownfield into a thriving business. Instead of building new,…
Special Olympics partners with Franklin High School for bocce team
Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has launched its first Special Olympics Pennsylvania Interscholastic Unified Sports (IUS) bocce team, marking a milestone for inclusivity in Venango…
Recent Deaths 01/27/25
Charles Lee Knightlinger, affectionately known as Chuck or Opey, 62, of Franklin, passed away on January 23, 2025. Charles A. Hunt Jr., 83, of Oil…
Pet of the Day 01/25/25
Meet Sweater! Sweater is a beautiful little torbie kitty with golden eyes. She was born in July of 2024 and came to PAWs with her…
Christian Life Academy honor roll
The following students at Christian Life Academy were named to the principal’s list and honor roll for the second-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade 3 —…
Nifty at 90: OC woman is matriarch and center of family
Nancy Blauser, born on Jan. 26, 1935, is a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who has spent her life dedicated to family, faith, and community….
Pitt-Titusville reschedules FAFSA completion night
The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Financial Aid staff, in conjunction with other area counselors, will offer a free FAFSA completion workshop from 5:30 to…
Capturing the Stories That Inspire Communities
This week I’d like to introduce you to Devin Zagar, owner of 7 Foot Productions (yes, he’s that massively tall guy you’ve probably seen around…
Nifty at 90: Well-traveled grandmother also known for her wedding cakes
Shirley Heath, born Jan. 25, 1935, grew up on her family’s farm in Clarion County and built a life centered around family, community, and service….
Recent Deaths 01/25/25
Lisa (Heffern) Ristau, 51, of Mentor, NY, passed away on January 18, 2025. Dr. Graydon Lennis Berlin (Lenn), 81, of Carver, MN, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 01/24/25
Meet Noel! Looking for a new furry member to join your family? Look no further than Noel! This friendly and playful girl is an adult…
Recent Deaths 01/24/25
James “Jim” Robert Snyder, 82, of Slippery Rock, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Gary Lee Frazier, 84, of Tionesta, passed away on Tuesday,…
Pet of the Day 01/23/25
Meet Enzo! Hello, my name is Enzo and I’m a young male dog with lots of love to give! I am very affectionate, athletic, friendly,…
Recent Deaths 01/23/25
Kelly Christina Parks, 52, of Rouseville, died January 1, 2025. Jimi Winger, 62, of Oil City, died Saturday night, January 18, 2025. Joann C. Holloway,…
Stoneboro man dies in 2-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle crash in Fairview Township on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of 74-year-old Donald D. Jones of Stoneboro. Police reported that Jones’ vehicle…
Recent Deaths 01/21/25
Robert C. Hurrelbrink, 79, of Knox, died on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025. James H. Kifer, 86, of Fisher, passed away on January 18, 2025….
Pet of the Day 01/20/25
Meet Zeus! Meet Zeus, your new funny and affectionate furry friend! Zeus is an athletic, playful, and brave young dog who is always up for…
Oil City kindergarten registration scheduled
The Oil City Area School District has announced kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year. Registration will occur March 24-26 at Smedley Street and Hasson…
Teachers donate supplies to hospital
The Valley Grove Education Association (VGEA), the union that represents Valley Grove teachers, collected and donated supplies to the New Life Unit at UPMC Northwest,…
Recent Deaths 01/20/25
Marjorie Ruth (Shaffer) Daugherty, 99, of Seneca, passed away on Friday night, January 17, 2025. Carl Hedglin III, 66, of Mercer Road, Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/18/25
Meet Kenzie! Kenzie was born in May of 2022. She is a beautiful Torbie with a thick coat and green eyes. She is very friendly…
Forest students compete in sign language challenge
Students from East and West Forest schools participated in “The 12 Signs of Christmas,” a sign language challenge organized by speech pathologist LeEllen Gibbons to…
Butler County school police officer more than a cop to kids
School police officer James Green of Broad Street Elementary School in Butler County received the national RISE Award for his outstanding contributions to student safety…
MLK is focus of Sandycreek character education session
Kindergarten and second-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and leadership as part of their character education curriculum, led by…
Kicking Off a New Year
By Selina Pedi-Smith As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on the progress made last year while laying the groundwork for what’s to come: a…
Recent Deaths 01/18/25
Donald Paul Tarr Sr., 94, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Lorna D. O’Connor, 66, of Franklin, formerly of Clarion, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/17/25
Meet Charlie! Charlie is a sweet guy looking for his forever home. He is very friendly and affectionate and loves attention. He mostly keeps to…
Clarion chamber accepting Autumn Leaf logo submissions
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting logo submissions for the 2025 Autumn Leaf Festival logo contest. The winning theme, “Meet Me…
Recent Deaths 01/17/25
Eugene Patrick “Pat” Symons, 81, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, passed away on January 3, 2025. Harold E. Rapp Sr., 82, of…
Pet of the Day 01/16/25
FHS Hall of Fame seeking 2025 nominations
Starting Seeds in Winter
Recent Deaths 01/16/25
Pet of the Day 01/15/25
Forest teacher Wortman to receive award from Penn State
Nifty at 90: CB radio ‘Oil Queen’ still waves her Terrible Towel
