Meet the silly and playful Casimir! Casimir is a very handsome boy who is about 3 years old. He enjoys playing with his toys and exploring his new surroundings. If you walk by his cage you might notice that he likes to burrow under his cozy bedding. Casimir is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccines. He would make a lovely addition in any home. If you think that could be yours, apply today! Visit Casimir at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 3/15/23
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
Meet Carrie! Carrie was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Laura. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
FHS Hall of Fame seeking 2025 nominations
The Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2025 induction class, honoring individuals or groups who bring distinction to…
Starting Seeds in Winter
Many annual and perennial seeds require a cold period to germinate. You can provide a controlled cold environment for seedlings with these instructions. What…
Recent Deaths 01/16/25
Ruth L. Spence, 96, of Fertigs, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Marcia Hoovler Hannan, 76, of Wexford, formerly from Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Clarion community pillars are keynote speakers at MLK breakfast
PennWest Clarion will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on January 20 at Eagle Commons, celebrating 30 years of the Day of…
Youth-produced musical to premiere at Barrow today and tomorrow
This weekend, the Barrow-Civic Theatre is showcasing the youth-led musical Space Cadets, written, directed, and performed by local teens. The one-act play, entirely crafted by…
Recent Deaths 01/10/25
Sylvia Elizabeth Dowling, 81, of Pleasantville, passed away on January 3, 2025. Robert Whitehill, 86, of Hermitage, passed away on January 8, 2025. Rodney W….
The Work of Change: Progress, Possibility, and What Comes Next
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith with Isaias Gomez, Pellere Foundation When you’re deep in the cleanup of a long-neglected house, you learn to see progress in…
Pet of the Day 01/09/25
Meet Porkchop! Porkchop was a stray found at a trailer park. He was born in July of 2024, and has black fur with a faint…
Recent Deaths 01/09/25
Virginia Ann Crooks Gemmell, 76, of Clarion, passed away on January 6, 2025. Gerre N. Slaughtenhoupt, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Parker, passed away on…
Starting Plants Indoors from Seed
Introduction Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying established plants and requires little…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
State offering Parent Pathways grants for higher education
Recent Deaths 01/07/25
Pet of the Day 01/06/25
