Name: Yogi
Breed: Rottweiler mix
Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
Size: Large
Color: Black/ Tan
Declawed: No
House-trained: Unknown
Yogi can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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Pet of the Day 12/17/24
Meet Milkshake! Milkshake was born in March of 2020 and is a beautiful White & Gray Tabby with golden eyes. He is a big boy…
Recent Deaths 12/17/24
Sara J. Schosser, 84, of Oil City, formerly of Bredinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, December 15, 2024. Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Shankel, 86, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 12/16/24
Meet Paige! Paige is a petite girl with a big personality! She is very adventurous and enjoys exploring her environment. She’s had dental work done…
Crash in Clarion proves fatal
A three-vehicle crash on River Hill in Clarion Township Saturday evening left one person dead and another seriously injured. Tammy Zacherl, 53, succumbed to her…
Oil City High School singers tour the town to spread some Christmas cheer
The Oil City Music Department’s vocal groups brought festive cheer on Friday with performances at Hasson, Seventh Street, and Smedley elementary schools, where students sang…
Recent Deaths 12/16/24
Cynthia A. Sweetapple, 67, of Kennerdell, passed away December 14, 2024. Evelyn M. Shannahan, 95, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/14/24
Meet Chilly Willy! Chilly Willy was born in January of 2023. He is a lovely buff and white tabby with orange/golden eyes. He is outgoing,…
Several performances, activities planned for First Night Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council’s 25th annual First Night celebration, themed “Silver Bells,” will take place Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. across Oil…
Turning Blight into Bright: How Restoring Homes Revitalizes Communities
You probably see them every day. They’re in every town, sometimes on almost every street. The houses with peeling paint, sagging roofs, and yards where…
OC Man accused of stealing car apprehended after onboard programming forces vehicle to stop
An Oil City man, Jose Martinez III, 24, was arrested after allegedly stealing a car early Sunday morning. Martinez reportedly demanded the owner’s keys, chased…
Recent Deaths 12/14/24
Clarence “Tink” Leonard Albaugh, 83, of Oil City died on December 13, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 12/13/24
Meet Bear Bear! Meet Bear Bear, the sweet and vocal feline looking for her forever home! Bear Bear is very affectionate and loves attention, and…
Sheetz to open next week in Barkeyville
Sheetz will open a new store on Route 8 in Barkeyville, Venango County, on Thursday, with a grand opening celebration starting at 9 a.m. The…
Interstate 80 crash causes road closure
There were no injuries in this one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near the 48-mile marker in Richland Township shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, according…
Recent Deaths 12/13/24
Norma J. “Nanny” Myers Lewis, 93, of Shippenville, passed away on December 11, 2024. Dallas H. Smith, 80, of Franklin, passed away December 8, 2024….
Pet of the Day 12/10/24
Meet Augusta! Augusta is an affectionate and loving young cat looking for her forever home. She can be playful at times and also enjoys cuddling…
Justin Gray to perform at Billy’s has Karma
Justin Gray, a northwest Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter and a solo acoustic artist, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday…
Aqua lifts boil-water advisory in Cooperstown
On Monday, Aqua Pennsylvania lifted the Cooperstown boil-water advisory they had initiated Dec. 2. The advisory impacted about 130 customers served by the Cooperstown Water…
Recent Deaths 12/10/24
Paul Thomas Siegel, 83, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Harry James Harnish, 92, of Knox, formerly of Lamartine, passed away in…
Pet of the Day 12/09/24
Meet Sophie II! Sophie was born in August of 2017. She is a large, gorgeous long-haired calico with beautiful eyes. She is inquisitive and loving…
Ugly sweaters and beautiful lights on display in Clarion
The Clarion community came together Saturday night for a festive Light Up Night celebration, highlighted by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The evening…
Nifty at 90: Reno man still on the go in his community
Don Young of Reno, now 90, is a vibrant and active member of his community. A lifelong resident of Reno, he grew up enjoying local…
Recent Deaths 12/09/24
Geraldine “Jerri” Beary McCauley, 89, of Fryburg, passed away on December 7, 2024. James Donald Thompson Jr., 80, of Knox, passed away Friday, December 6,…
Pet of the Day 12/07/24
Meet Vesper! Meet Vesper! This beautiful bengal mix is looking for her forever home that is more on the quiet side. Vesper is very sweet…
Nifty at 90: Leeper man has been a farmer, firefighter and fixer
Henry Phillip Lencer Sr. of Leeper will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 8. Born in Hallton to Croatian immigrants, he grew up as one…
OC man identified as victim in fatal crash
Franklin state police have identified 62-year-old Michael P. Milstead of Oil City as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Rynd Hill Road in…
Recent Deaths 12/07/24
Helen B. Altman, 94, of Knox, passed away December 5, 2024. Jonathan L. “Jon” Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Lavern “Butch”…
Pet of the Day 12/06/24
Meet Scout! Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
Venango Chorus to perform Christmas concert this weekend
The Venango Chorus will present “The Carols of Christmas” concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. The free…
Old-Fashioned Christmas to return in Franklin
Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration returns this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering festive fun for families in the downtown area. Children can register…
Recent Deaths 12/06/24
Pet of the Day 12/05/24
Valley Grove board reinstates president, vice president at reorganization meeting
Officials reelected in Cranberry Area School District
One fatality in Cornplanter crash
Recent Deaths 12/05/24
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