Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest Auxiliary. They are pictured with Peggy Stroupe of the UPMC Northwest Auxiliary.
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Pet of the Day 10/05/24
Meet Hershey! Hershey is a brave and athletic dog who loves to play and explore. He is loyal, friendly, and affectionate, and would make a…
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse in Seneca won the Venango Museum of Art, Science, and Industry’s 2024 “Best Sandwich in the County” contest with its Brisket…
McDonalds to raise funds Wednesday for OCHS
The McDonald’s on Elm Street in Oil City will hold an Arch Support Digital Fundraiser Day on Wednesday to raise money for Oil City High…
Rimersburg woman dies in fire
A Rimersburg woman died Thursday evening in a structure fire in Toby Township. Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker identified the woman as Mary Chandler, 78….
Bridge Builders celebrates grand opening of new Franklin home
Bridge Builders Community Foundations recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Franklin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held at 1322 Elk St., the…
OC man pleads guilty to third degree murder for shooting woman
Mark Redfield, a 62-year-old Oil City man, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the May 2023 killing of April Michelle Dunkle, 40, during a dispute…
Recent Deaths 10/05/24
Robert W. “Bob” Stricker, 92, of Emlenton, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2024. Barbara J. Irons, 89, of Franklin, passed away on September 28,…
Pet of the Day 10/04/24
Meet Barbie! Barbie and her sister, Midge were born in September of 2023. Barbie is a sweet little girl but is very very shy. Although…
Board OKs special exception for Franklin bed and breakfast
Trails to Ales Realty received approval from Franklin’s zoning hearing board to open a bed and breakfast on the second floors of two Liberty Street…
Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…
UPMC Northwest radiology students earn scholarships
Karlee Shoemaker (left) and Olivia Bellve, two students in the UPMC Northwest radiology program located at Seneca Place, received $1,000 scholarships from the UPMC Northwest…
Days Inn demolition begins
The long-awaited demolition of the former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City began this week, starting with the restaurant area and progressing to one…
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost can be used in potting mixes or mixed in with garden soil. It has many benefits for your plants and recycles materials that may…
Pet of the Day 10/01/24
Meet Lillian! When Lillian first came to PAWS, she was so shy, but now she is a lovebug. She is snuggly and absolutely loves to…
Salvation Army sends supplies to areas hit by hurricane
The Salvation Army is mobilizing its Emergency Disaster Services network to provide critical relief, including mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up support, and emotional care, to those…
I-79, Route 80 pavement patching project to start Wednesday
A $3.2 million repair project on Interstate 79 and Route 80 in northwest Pennsylvania is set to begin on Wednesday. The project will cover 26…
Suspicious package found in Franklin proven not a threat
Franklin police responded to a report of a suspicious package near Fountain Park on Saturday morning, prompting precautions despite it later being deemed non-threatening. A…
Cranberry gets updates on bridge project; approves pension obligation
Cranberry Township supervisors reported progress on the replacement of the Aires Hill Road bridge, which is in the final design stages. Engineers have submitted the…
2 Titusville residents fatally injured in motorcycle crash
Two Titusville residents, Adam J. Crispin, 34, and Kiley L. Johnson, 26, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Le Boeuf Township, Erie…
Fundraiser to be held for North Clarion student battling Hodgkin’s
A fundraiser for 15-year-old Grace Carroll, a North Clarion High School sophomore diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held at the Fryburg Sportsman’s…
Recent Deaths 10/01/24
Edgar H. “Bud” Bonner, 92, of Victory Heights, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on September 30, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 09/30/24
Meet Em! Em is a young kitten who is looking for a new home! Em is nervous of new people and may take longer than…
Local cadets receive Civil Air Patrol awards
The Civil Air Patrol’s Franklin Composite Squadron recently promoted Cadet Mariner Perry of Venus to cadet 2nd lieutenant after he earned the prestigious Brigadier General…
Clarion Alzheimer’s walk raises nearly $30,000
Around 100 participants joined the annual Clarion Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Lost In the Wilds Brewing, raising $29,426 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support,…
Clarion announces homecoming court
Queen candidates include (front, from left) Aoife Salusky, Olivia Hannold, Alexa Kitchen, Sophie Babington, Natalie Durish and Kaitlyn Guth. King candidates include (from left) Carter…
Students check out Lucinda mushroom farm on Conservation District tour
Students from Clarion County recently visited a mushroom farm in Lucinda, owned by South Florida native Esperanzo (Espo) Wilcox, who started the Pennsylvania Mushroom Co….
Recent Deaths 09/30/24
Charles R. “Chuck” Fleming, 84, of Foxburg, passed away Saturday morning, September 28, 2024. George W. Crum, 22, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/28/24
Cranberry homecoming
OC homecoming
Nifty at 90: Franklin man still enjoys hunting
Cedar Avenue CDBG survey begins for street project
Recent Deaths 09/28/24
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