Rocky Grove High School inducted several students into the school’s National Honor Society chapter Monday, March 17. They are (front row, from left) Jillian Cratty, Lucy Haubrich, Anna Rodgers, Sierra Holben, Karlie Horn; (back row, from left) Abigail Seely, Alexis Anthony, Ava Yates, Jalynne Konetsky and Chloe Thomas.
Rocky Grove Honor Society induction
Pet of the Day 03/31/25
Meet Stormy! Stormy is a friendly older guy looking for a family of his own. He can be a bit shy at first until he…
Education student teaches kindness through Down Syndrome advocacy
Zoey Beck, a junior at PennWest Clarion, is advocating for Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion through events like a World Down Syndrome Day run/walk, which…
State Farm donates award winning books to the Clarion Free Library
State Farm agent Jamie Thompson, left, presented 10 books to the Clarion Free Library on March 17. Among these books, Thompson presented the 2025 Newbery…
Recent Deaths 03/31/25
Frederick A. Kapp, 74, of Butler, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. Robert Eugene Henderson, 85, formerly of Oil City, passed away on March 28,…
Pet of the Day 03/29/25
Meet Bonita and Ruthie! This pair of beautiful torties is looking for a forever home to call their own! Bonita and Ruthie (pink nose) are…
Rocky Grove Honor Society induction
Rocky Grove High School inducted several students into the school’s National Honor Society chapter Monday, March 17. They are (front row, from left) Jillian Cratty,…
Students pray for victims of Clarion County fatal crash
Students, teachers, and staff at Cranberry Area High School’s Bible Club, Ignite, gathered for a public prayer to support the families affected by a tragic…
Recent Deaths 03/29/25
James W. Schott, 69, of Seneca, formerly of the Zelienople area, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Dana Paul McBride “Irish”, 76, of Knox, formerly…
Pet of the Day 03/28/25
Meet Phoebe! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Phoebe! This brave and curious girl is an affectionate lady with lots of…
Grove to hold parent night, kindergarten registration
Valley Grove Elementary School will hold a pre-K and kindergarten parent night at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Kindergarten registration appointments will be April 24…
FHS Madrigal to perform public concert April 5
The Franklin High School Madrigal group will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin ahead of…
Musical Broadcast starts tonight
Franklin Area High School students are set to showcase their musical and dance talents in the 95th annual Musical Broadcast tonight and tomorrow at 7…
Recent Deaths 03/28/25
John A. Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away on March 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
Nifty at 90: Well traveled great-grandmother celebrates
Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school…
Recent Deaths 03/26/25
Rachel F. Bair, 64, of Tionesta, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Keri R. Tenza, 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025….
Pet of the Day 03/25/25
Meet Peanut! Meet Peanut! This young, adorable male dog is as sweet as can be. He’s an energetic little guy who loves to play, run…
Five generations of Slocum family
Five generations of the family of Lorraine Slocum, 90, of Franklin, recently gathered for a photo. Slocum is pictured with her son, Steve Slocum, 69,…
Franklin students win high honors in Elks statewide essay contest
Franklin School District sixth-graders Ariyanna Miller and Azalea Cable earned top honors in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Elks lodges on the…
FLEX Presents event set in April
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals group, FLEX, will host its annual FLEX Presents event on April 24 at Forever Farm in Franklin….
Recent Deaths 03/25/25
Leon Andrew “Chappy” Eisenman, 92, formerly of President Village, passed away March 23, 2025. Harry R. Cairns Jr., 77, of Sligo, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/24/25
Meet Tyson! Hi there, I’m Tyson! I’m a friendly and gentle boy who is looking for a loving forever home. Unfortunately, I am paralyzed in…
Women, kids learn personal safety
Around two dozen women and children attended a free self-defense training at Oil Region Venango Campus, led by Westover Protection and the Venango County Sheriff’s…
Recent Deaths 03/24/25
Priscilla J. McCandless, 71, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Cambrie Lynn Priester, 16, of Kissinger Mills, Rimersburg, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 03/22/25
Meet Tazzy! Tazzy here! I’m a 9 year old senior boy with a lot of love left in me and a lot of hope for…
C-L Academic Decathlon team takes first for small schools
Clarion-Limestone High School’s Academic Decathlon team brought home the first-place plaque for small schools and placed fifth overall at the recent state competition near Philadelphia….
North Clarion Academic Decathlon team does well in state event
The North Clarion High School Academic Decathlon team placed third in the small schools category and 10th overall at the state competition, earning 18 medals…
Grove City Community Art Class hosts international ceramic artist
Renowned ceramic artist Ido Ferber is joining Grove City’s Community Art Class through April 11, thanks to the Grove City Community Foundation’s Jane Capron Promotion…
Closure of Tippecanoe Road delayed
There will be a one-day delay on the nearly three-week closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) as part of the ongoing Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction…
Recent Deaths 03/22/25
Yvonne Marie Wagner, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Julia A. Sherlock, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/21/25
Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
DeBence Antique Music World free concert series
East Forest FCCLA donates Sparky costume to fire department
Oakwood Heights resident celebrates 100 years
Recent Deaths 03/21/25
