Marcia A. Swarm, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
John C. Montgomery, 74, of Parker, passed away on February 27, 2025.
Kathleen Treasa Grossman, 92, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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Most people don’t think of themselves as “investors.” That’s for big companies, real estate moguls, and people in fancy suits, right? But…we all invest in…
Meet Squeak! Squeak was born in May of 2024 and was apart of a late TNR project. She had been nursed back to health in…
State Attorney General Dave Sunday appointed Oil City native Ben Wren as deputy chief of staff, where he will oversee Communications, Government Affairs, Constituent Services,…
Eric Funk Jr., a Clarion native, pursued his dream by attending the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts in California before touring the world…
The Oil City Fire Department is urging all residents and visitors to stay off the ice on the Allegheny River due to hazardous conditions caused…
Marcia A. Swarm, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. John C. Montgomery, 74, of Parker, passed away on February 27, 2025….
Meet Alfie! Alfie is a friendly, affectionate adult dog. He’s a good boy who loves attention. If you have another dog, we could certainly do…
Workers, from left, Tim Sweesy, Ethan Wray and John Holmes, all from Wilson a Lindy Company — who is sub-contracted out by National Fuel Gas…
Kendall James Kagle, 37, of West Hickory, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Kathy File, 63, of New Wilmington and formerly…
Meet Phyllis! Phyllis is the alpha of the rescue. She keeps all the cats and kittens in line. She is not a lap cat but…
Rocky Grove High School art teacher Kylie Allen organized a collaborative mural project, now displayed in the school’s office staircase. Featuring 72 pieces created by…
The annual Taste of Franklin event returns this Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., offering local residents a chance to enjoy food samples from 14…
Zachary K. Rodgers, 22, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Bickel, 73, of Coal Hill, passed away on Monday,…
This article unscrambles the sometimes-confusing common names of peas and gives instructions for how to grow this popular cool-season vegetable. Introduction Peas (Pisum sativum) are…
Meet Pebble! Pebble is a beautiful female golden tabby , born in September of 2024. She is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to…
Charles M. Lenhart, 49, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Judith M. Renninger, 76, of Knox, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away…
Meet Boulder! Boulder is a handsome male tabby, born in September of 2024. He is one of a litter of kittens surrendered to PAWS after…
Jen Krzmarzick poses next to her snowman, at 948 Liberty St. in Franklin, which she brought to life, much like Frosty, in the closing days…
Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…
When I was younger, I thought I would end up in a city. I grew up in a small town, and like a lot of…
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…
Sharon Kay “Shari” Courson, 76, of Emlenton, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025. Minta R. “Minnie” Weaver, 86, of Seneca, passed away Thursday morning,…
Meet Abraham! Abraham is an older guy looking for a forever family to call his own. He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. Chin…
Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…
Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…
Mark A. Heath, 55, of Knox, died February 18, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Meet Ike! Ike was dumped with his brother and sadly Ike’s brother was shot and killed. Ike is about 3 years old and tolerates other…
Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…
The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…
Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…
