From staff reports
Franklin state police are investigating an incident involving a Polk Center employee who showed up to work under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police seized the syringes and told the employee he would be charged, police said.
Meet Mandy! Mandy was born in March of 2023 and came to us recently. Her pictures are a little goofy, because she had to wear…
Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Meet Eggo! Hello, my name is Eggo, and I’m an adorable and friendly puppy with lots of love to give! I’m a very curious and…
Cranberry High School will hold its prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Forever Farm in Franklin. The court crowning will…
Union High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 26. The vehicle parade will be at 5 p.m., the promenade at 5:45 p.m., dinner…
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry will hold its annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk on Friday, May 9, in downtown Clarion. Tickets…
Earlier this month, the Forest Area Student Historians group traveled to New York City to explore history, culture, and society beyond the classroom. Accompanied by…
The annual Venango County Human Services community awards dinner was held on Wednesday at Cross Creek Resort. The honorees were, from left, Sr. Marian Wehler…
A $115.7 million, three-year reconstruction project on the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to start Monday, weather permitting. The…
Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker has identified a Clarion woman as the victim of a fatal crash in Elk Township on Tuesday afternoon. Shingledecker said…
Randall L. “Randy” Fishinger, 69 of Titusville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Christy A. Burneisen, 77, of Oil City, passed…
Meet Ambrose! Ambrose and his brother, Jonathan, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
Clarion-Limestone High School will hold its junior prom from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “An…
Matthew Scott Henderson, 62, formerly of Oil City, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jacqueline Sue Laing, 70, of Franklin, died Saturday, April 12, 2025….
Meet Deogie! Deogie is a curious and gentle adult dog who is new to the shelter and is patiently waiting for the perfect family to…
Eighteen high school seniors from Clarion County were honored for their dedication to the Clarion County Youth Council, where they’ve spent years tackling important issues…
The “Nifty at 90” series highlights Joanne Hart of Seneca, a vibrant woman who has spent her 90 years collecting friends, experiences, and cherished memories….
Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was federally charged for making threats to kill former President Donald Trump, U.S. officials, and ICE agents, according to U.S….
Robert “Rob” Pascorell, 53, of Meadville, formerly of the Cranberry area, passed away around Monday, March 31, 2025. David P. Mayer, 75, of Oil City,…
Meet Bodie! Hello there, my name is Bodie and I am an incredibly affectionate, friendly, and playful young dog. I am a great listener, and…
Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fountain Park for children ages 8 and under, featuring prize-filled eggs, including…
Clarion Hospital raised the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) flag to mark April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ,…
The Clarion Area High School prom will be held Saturday, April 26, at The Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “Tangled.” The promenade will…
Venango County is prepared for the upcoming May 20 primary election, with all 44 voting machines, ADA machines, and a high-speed ballot scanner thoroughly tested…
Robert W. DeLong Sr., 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Doris Mae Frank Pritchard, 97, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away…
Meet Meme! Meme is a sweet kitty looking for a forever home to call her own. She can be a bit shy at first but…
The 5 a.m. running group of, from left, Scott Bailey, Rebekah Deal, Kevin Fox, Emma Davis and Tony Ruth on Wednesday morning were riding in…
