St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building and programming their robots for the 2024-25 Rapid Relay games. Two St. Stephen teams — Team 87511A and Team 87511B — competed in the Western Pennsylvania VIQRC elementary division at PennWest-Clarion University. Team 87511B earned several awards, including the robot skills champion title, the judges’ award and the teamwork second-place award. St. Stephen participants included, from left, Jonas Pacior, Cole Warren, Tyscen Reed, Owen Toto and Sreehan Pappala.
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
Pet(s) of the Day 03/08/25
Meet Maple and the Breakfast Club! We are taking applications for Mama Maple (1 year old rat terrier mix) and her 3 babies. Poptart is…
St. Stephen students earn awards in robotics competition
St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…
Clarion area Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…
Smart Investments: How Thoughtful Choices Today Create a Stronger Future
Why do people buy quality tools instead of the cheapest option? Why do they spend time hunting, fishing, or gardening when the grocery store is…
Recent Deaths 03/08/25
Dennis A. “Denny” Curry, 47, of Irondale, OH, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Marjorie J. Spence-Schwab, 74, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 03/07/25
Meet Milo! Meet Milo! This adorable adult male dog is as playful as he is friendly. If you’re looking for a four-legged friend that will…
Keystone High School to present “Mamma Mia!”
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Grove City man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor
A Grove City man, Michael William Boston, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to the sexual exploitation of…
Recent Deaths 03/07/25
Marjorie E. Young, 82, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Vincent Wagner “Junior” Riley, 90, of Tionesta, passed away on Monday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/06/25
Meet Shadow! Meet Shadow – your new best friend and loyal companion! This dignified gentleman is quiet but playful and protective, making him the perfect…
Hope 21 A Dress For You event set
Hope 21 Ministry in Oil City is hosting its annual “A Dress For You” event Friday. The giveaway of formal dresses, dress shoes, clutch purses,…
Clarion Department of Public Safety to conduct test of Emergency Siren System
The Clarion County Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the countywide Emergency Siren System at about 7:30 p.m. Monday. Compared with normal…
Rolling slowdowns announced for Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) are announcing rolling slowdowns on Interstate 80 westbound as part of the ongoing Canoe…
Recent Deaths 03/06/25
JoAnn Snyder Paden, 82, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Henry Phillip Lencer, 90, of Crown, passed away on March…
Growing Edible Greens
This article discuses types of lettuce and other greens, such as kale and chard, that should be planted in early spring. Early spring is…
Recent Deaths 03/04/25
Valerie S. Stitt, 60, of Clarion, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2025. Daniel “Dan” E. Woods, 74, of Franklin, passed away on March…
Pet of the Day 03/03/25
Meet Jalapeño! Doesn’t Jalapeño have the best eyeliner? This pretty boy needs a home. You can visit and adopt Jalapeño from Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Nifty at 90: Ex-township supervisor known for work at McCoy Equipment
Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…
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Recent Deaths 03/03/25
Keith James Beichner Sr., 68, of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Steven Blair Green, 72, of Polk, passed away on July 18,…
Investing Isn’t Just Money—It’s What We Choose to Care About
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…
Pet of the Day 03/01/25
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…
Oil City’s Wren named AG deputy chief of staff
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,…
Clarion native and performer found the world as his stage
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…
OCFD issues safety warning about dangerous ice conditions on Allegheny River
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…
Recent Deaths 03/01/25
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….
Pet of the Day 02/28/25
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…
West Second Street receives new gas lines
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…
Recent Deaths 02/28/25
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…
Pet of the Day 02/27/25
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…
Collaborative art piece created at Rocky Grove
Taste of Franklin event is set for Saturday
Recent Deaths 02/27/25
A Gardener’s Guide to Peas
Pet of the Day 02/26/25
Together We Can launches ‘Let’s Talk’ gatherings
Library discussions resurface once more at Oil City school board meeting
