Recent Deaths 11/23/24

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Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024.

Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024.

Michelle Marie Mahoney, 64, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

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Pet of the Day 11/23/24

Meet Shadow! Shadow came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 23, 2024

Holiday free parking tradition continues in Brookville

The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 23, 2024

Friends for Food sets up for today’s distribution

Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 23, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/23/24

Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024. Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024. Michelle…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 23, 2024

Green Hydrogen Storage

Let’s dive into one more energy storage option that could be a great fit for the Oil Region: green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made through…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2024

Pet of the Day 11/22/24

Meet Rhett! Hi there, I’m Rhett! I’m an athletic and playful guy with a whole lot of love to give. You may have heard that…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2024

Venango burn ban lifted

Venango County Commissioners, in consultation with the director of public safety and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the county’s burn band…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2024

Boil-water advisory lifted for Fryburg Water customers

Aqua Pennsylvania on Thursday lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place since Saturday for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 22, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/22/24

Daryl Lee Mong, 86, of Kossuth, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024. Jacki Marie McLaughlin, 45, of Sheffield, and formerly of Leeper, passed away…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2024

Winter Outdoor Arrangements

Carry your garden designs, especially container gardens, throughout the entire year with outdoor winter arrangements. We welcome spring with pots of tulips (Tulipa spp.)…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2024

Pet of the Day 11/21/24

Meet Cheezit! Cheezit is a funny fellow. He loves to play, he chases his tail and his roommates tails! He is very affectionate and is…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2024

Friends for Food nears $30,000; distribution is Saturday

The annual Friends for Food campaign, a collaboration between Community Services of Venango County and *The Derrick/The News-Herald*, has raised an additional $2,750, bringing this…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 21, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/21/24

Alice M. Stubbs, 74, of Oil City, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Margaret “Peg” Seigworth, 65, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024….

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Pet of the Day 11/20/24

Meet Mercury! Mercury was born in May of 2019. He came to us from a military family that was forced to move and could not…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 20, 2024

Multiple field trips get the OK at Franklin board meeting

The Franklin school board approved several initiatives at its recent meeting, including the return of Central Elementary School’s Gettysburg field trip for fifth-graders, marking its…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 19, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/19/24

Jean Brothers, 96, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. William E. “Bill” Ray Jr., 84, formerly of Cranberry, passed away Wednesday, November 13,…

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Pet of the Day 11/18/24

Meet Brock! Brock is 10-11 months old and loves attention. He wants to sit on your lap and be a couch potato but he is…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 18, 2024

Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory

Aqua Pennsylvania on Saturday issued a boil-water advisory for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. in Washington Township, Clarion County, and Pinegrove Township,…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 18, 2024

Tionesta celebrates Christmas in the Village

Tionesta’s annual Christmas in the Village event brought festive cheer on Saturday, featuring the Sisters of the Northern Forest, who swapped their Halloween witch costumes…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 18, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/18/24

Ashley Marie Blystone, 34, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mildred J. LaBue, 98, of Oil City, passed away on November 15,…

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Pet of the Day 11/16/24

Meet Solstice! Solstice was born in December of 2020. She is FIV positive and was erroneously thought to have FeLV, so she was isolated from…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 16, 2024

Nifty at 90: Polk woman enjoys traveling

Shirley McFetridge Zilhaver of Polk, born Nov. 17, 1934, celebrates her 90th birthday as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who values family and community….

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Franklin man faces charges after confrontation over possession of dog turns physical

Shaun A. Grill, 41, of Franklin, faces charges of criminal trespassing, simple assault, and harassment after a domestic dispute over a dog escalated into a…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 16, 2024

Recent Deaths 11/16/24

Carl E. O’Neil Jr., 76, of Oil City, passed away November 15, 2024. Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Lynn, 79, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, November…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 15, 2024

Pet of the Day 11/15/24

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…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 15, 2024

Sligo Christmas Pageant Sunday brought in over 900 new toys for local school district

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…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 15, 2024

Venango County Makerspace grand opening set next week

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…

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com November 15, 2024

Franklin’s tree to arrive; dates set for decoration, light up night

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…