Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp, 80, of Clarion, passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024.
Robert “Bob” Fritz, 90, of Oil City, passed away on August 15, 2024.
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Meet Ruffnut! Meet Ruffnut, the handsome tuxedo with a need for a new address! Ruffnut is approximately one year old and has so much love…
Betty Mae Johnston, 69, of Severance, Colorado, formerly of Oil City, passed away August 25, 2024. Joseph Francis McNerney, age 95, of Ingram, passed away…
Imagine watching a house being built—not with hammer and nails, but by a machine that “prints” it, layer by layer, just like your home printer…
Meet Maddy! Maddy is very affectionate and loves to be held on your shoulder, but only if you pick him up under the arms like…
The Oil City Knights of Columbus is planning a celebration next month to observe the club’s 125-year anniversary. Events will be held Saturday, Oct. 12,…
The Mayfest Community Association donated $9,500 to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department and Quick Response Service (QRS), with $6,000 presented during a family movie…
Franklin High School has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2024 by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association during Arts in Education Week….
Curt L. Morrow, 69, of Franklin, died on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2024. William Russell Best, 74, of Cranberry, passed away Thursday morning, September 12,…
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Franklin’s Bandstand Park will host PetFest, formerly DukeFest, this Saturday, offering a variety of pet-centered activities and raising funds for Precious Paws Animal Rescue. The…
Over 200 people attended the 50-year reunion of Franklin High School’s Class of 1974 on August 16-17. The event began with a meet-and-greet at Benjamin’s…
The city of Franklin is working to fill several vacancies on important boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Historical and Architectural…
David Edward Nicol, 81, formerly of Venango County, passed away September 1, 2024. Marilyn F. Reed, 101, of Foxburg, passed away Tuesday morning, September 10,…
Meet Dorothy! Dorothy is about 4 months old and would love a home for the holidays. She is very loving and likes to cuddle. She…
PNC Bank is planning to close its Franklin drive-through branch at the intersection of Liberty and 12th streets next month. A PNC representative confirmed the…
The Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its 40th annual Fall Gas Up event on Saturday, featuring displays of antique engines, farm and oil…
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The Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has awarded over $683,000 in tax credits to Clarion County Adventures for their park improvement project, which includes building…
Jacqueline M. Primas, 102, of Sligo, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Robert “Bobby” Christopher Austin, 50, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024….
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A fire broke out in the attic of a home on Elk Street in Franklin on Saturday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly…
The Clarion County Association of Township Officials will hold its annual convention on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The…
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling a fire at a Victorian home on Reed Street in Oil City on Saturday afternoon. The fire, which…
Raymond Eugene Burrows, 89, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Archie L. Holliday Jr., 77, of Parker, passed away on Thursday, September…
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A Seneca couple, Alexandra Benel and Robert Rumburd, were arrested Thursday night after being caught driving a stolen motor home. State police stopped them on…
Tickets are now available for the Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk, happening Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Oil City….
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its fourth annual Oil Region tourism awards. The winners are: Best…
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