Grace Irene Proper, 94, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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Meet Sage! Sage is a lovely female dog who is looking for a caring home to take her in. She originally came to us as…
The Miss Sligo Christmas Pageant, hosted by Balanced Buddha Gives Back, took place Sunday at the Sligo Area Recreation Center with 28 girls aged 1-13…
The Venango County Makerspace will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday on the fifth floor of 100…
Franklin’s annual holiday festivities kicked off today with the arrival of a 35-foot spruce Christmas tree, donated by the McGee family, via the “Christmas Tree…
The Dloniak Barber Shop, a long-standing fixture in Oil City for about 70 years, has relocated from 108 Center Street to its new home at…
Grace Irene Proper, 94, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Meet Coconut! Coconut is a sweet girl. She loves everyone she meets. She is deaf but doesn’t let that slow her down. With her hearing…
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning SNAP benefit recipients of a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming that an individual’s EBT card…
Frances “Erla” Craig-Ferringer celebrates her 100th birthday today, marking a century rich in family, resilience, and cherished memories. Born on November 14, 1924, in Murrinsville,…
Steve “Giant” Wilson, 70, of Meadville, passed away on November 12, 2024. Marian F. Beightol, 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. Margaret…
Meet Verdille aka “Verdi”! Verdille is a sweet girl who loves people and is not a big fan of other kitties. She would do best…
Katherine “Katie” Beggs and Kye Winslow were crowned Rocky Grove High School’s homecoming queen and king before the school’s dance Saturday. The theme was “A…
The Brandon Rae Band, featuring Rae Hanna, Brandon Shick and Bobby Timko, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m….
Sally M. DiMino, 89, formerly of Tionesta, passed away October 27, 2024. Wayne N. Russell, 89, of Franklin, passed awayNovember 11, 2024. Janet Marie Blauser…
Keeping a garden journal can be a valuable tool to help both novice and experienced gardeners meet their goals. A garden journal provides a…
Local organizers for Wreaths Across America in Venango County, Pennsylvania, are seeking sponsors for wreaths to honor veterans this holiday season. In its third year…
Eugene Reid Schwab Jr., 77, formerly of Oil City, passed away on November 9, 2024. Glenn A. Radaker, 71, of Knox, passed away on Thursday,…
Meet Debo! Debo was born in April of 2023. He came to PAWS with his brother, Hogan and is longing for his forever home. He…
Franklin High School held its annual induction ceremony for 23 new members of the National Honor Society on Wednesday. The new inductees include (front, from…
Thirteen Oil City High School students were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Tuesday. The students are (front, from left) Jolene Felmlee, Addison…
Leaf pickups will continue next week in Oil City and Franklin. Here are the schedules: Oil City Tuesday: East Second, East Third, East Fourth and…
Joseph M. Tarantino, 70, of Elk City (Knox), passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Kirk Anthony Niederriter, age 50, of Hilliards, formerly of Fryburg,…
Over the last few weeks, we’ve touched a little on the importance of environmental advocacy even with new green energy. Now let’s look at a…
Meet Shawna! Shawna is a sweet and friendly girl looking for her forever home. She can be a bit shy at first with new people…
RC Addict, a Franklin-based hobby business specializing in radio-controlled (RC) vehicles, is celebrating its first storefront opening this weekend after nearly 15 years of operating…
Robin A. Mitchell Wolbert, 59, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Marjorie “Susie” Eshelman, 79, of Franklin, passed away November 6, 2024. John…
Meet Daisy! You would never guess Daisy is 11 years old. She loves long walks and prances when she is outside. She would make a…
Community Playhouse Inc. is staging the holiday musical *Christmas Wishes*, featuring music by Michael Malthaner and books and lyrics by Charles Corritore. Performances run at…
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow Civic Theatre. Musicians are from the local area,…
Aqua Pennsylvania has lifted a boil-water advisory in place since Saturday, which has impacted about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers can resume…
