The Valley Grove Education Association (VGEA), the union that represents Valley Grove teachers, collected and donated supplies to the New Life Unit at UPMC Northwest, which will be provided to families who experience a pregnancy or infant loss at the hospital. Items included embroidered blankets, children and adult books about grief, memory-making items and mementos. Northwest nurses provide comfort and care to those who have experienced this loss. They also provide support and resources to families while at the hospital. From left are LPN Paxton Reed, RN-CBC Chris Henry, VGEA members Jade Buckley and Molly Haskins, RNC-OB Kaleigh Gustafson and VGEA member Erynn Miller.
Teachers donate supplies to hospital
Pet of the Day 01/20/25
Meet Zeus! Meet Zeus, your new funny and affectionate furry friend! Zeus is an athletic, playful, and brave young dog who is always up for…
Oil City kindergarten registration scheduled
The Oil City Area School District has announced kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year. Registration will occur March 24-26 at Smedley Street and Hasson…
Teachers donate supplies to hospital
The Valley Grove Education Association (VGEA), the union that represents Valley Grove teachers, collected and donated supplies to the New Life Unit at UPMC Northwest,…
Recent Deaths 01/20/25
Marjorie Ruth (Shaffer) Daugherty, 99, of Seneca, passed away on Friday night, January 17, 2025. Carl Hedglin III, 66, of Mercer Road, Franklin, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/18/25
Meet Kenzie! Kenzie was born in May of 2022. She is a beautiful Torbie with a thick coat and green eyes. She is very friendly…
Forest students compete in sign language challenge
Students from East and West Forest schools participated in “The 12 Signs of Christmas,” a sign language challenge organized by speech pathologist LeEllen Gibbons to…
Butler County school police officer more than a cop to kids
School police officer James Green of Broad Street Elementary School in Butler County received the national RISE Award for his outstanding contributions to student safety…
MLK is focus of Sandycreek character education session
Kindergarten and second-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and leadership as part of their character education curriculum, led by…
Kicking Off a New Year
By Selina Pedi-Smith As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on the progress made last year while laying the groundwork for what’s to come: a…
Recent Deaths 01/18/25
Donald Paul Tarr Sr., 94, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Lorna D. O’Connor, 66, of Franklin, formerly of Clarion, passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/17/25
Meet Charlie! Charlie is a sweet guy looking for his forever home. He is very friendly and affectionate and loves attention. He mostly keeps to…
Clarion chamber accepting Autumn Leaf logo submissions
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting logo submissions for the 2025 Autumn Leaf Festival logo contest. The winning theme, “Meet Me…
Recent Deaths 01/17/25
Eugene Patrick “Pat” Symons, 81, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, passed away on January 3, 2025. Harold E. Rapp Sr., 82, of…
Pet of the Day 01/16/25
Meet Carrie! Carrie was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Mary & Laura. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
FHS Hall of Fame seeking 2025 nominations
The Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2025 induction class, honoring individuals or groups who bring distinction to…
Recent Deaths 01/14/25
Florence Oda Dodge, 76, of Oil City, passed away on January 12, 2025. Doris S. Murphy, 86, of Marienville, died Saturday, January 11, 2025. Brenda…
Pet of the Day 01/13/25
Meet Maizie! Miss Maizie is looking for her forever family! She is very friendly and loves attention, and she loves to play when she’s in…
Recent Deaths 01/13/25
Donald O. Hilton, 91, of Plumer, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Arlene L. Gilbert Heasley, 92, of Leeper, passed away Thursday evening, January 9,…
Pet of the Day 01/11/25
Meet Mary! Mary was born in July of 2024 with her sisters, Laura & Carrie. She was brought to the shelter with her mom and…
Many area students named to Slippery Rock dean’s list
The following area students were named to Slippery Rock University’s fall semester dean’s list: Clarion — Jameson McIlwain, Emily Troese Cochranton — Lilli Hiles, Riley Harvey, Meghan…
Conservation District visits Forest schools
The Forest County Conservation District and Planning Department recently visited West Forest for a day of activities organized by Morgan Miller and Donna Zofcin. The…
Recent Deaths 01/11/25
Robert James ‘Jim’ Edwards, 86, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2025. Gordon N. Scouten, 76, of Stoneboro, passed away on January…
A Year of Firsts
By Selina Pedi-Smith As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with challenges, milestones, and plenty of lessons learned….
Pet of the Day 01/10/25
Meet Smokey! Looking for a furry friend with a bit of mischief? Look no further than Smokey! This adorable adult male is smart, curious, playful,…
DOH alerts Pennsylvanians of recall of children’s jewelry set
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about the recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets due to unsafe levels of lead and cadmium, which…
Clarion community pillars are keynote speakers at MLK breakfast
PennWest Clarion will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on January 20 at Eagle Commons, celebrating 30 years of the Day of…
Youth-produced musical to premiere at Barrow today and tomorrow
This weekend, the Barrow-Civic Theatre is showcasing the youth-led musical Space Cadets, written, directed, and performed by local teens. The one-act play, entirely crafted by…
Recent Deaths 01/10/25
Sylvia Elizabeth Dowling, 81, of Pleasantville, passed away on January 3, 2025. Robert Whitehill, 86, of Hermitage, passed away on January 8, 2025. Rodney W….
The Work of Change: Progress, Possibility, and What Comes Next
Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith with Isaias Gomez, Pellere Foundation When you’re deep in the cleanup of a long-neglected house, you learn to see progress in…
Pet of the Day 01/09/25
Meet Porkchop! Porkchop was a stray found at a trailer park. He was born in July of 2024, and has black fur with a faint…
Recent Deaths 01/09/25
Starting Plants Indoors from Seed
Pet of the Day 01/08/25
Titusville post office officially renamed after Edwin Drake
Nifty at 90: Air Force retiree had earlier caught interest of MLB teams
USDA Forest Service upcoming closures
Recent Deaths 01/08/25
