Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney
Franklin Madrigal performs
The Franklin Area High School Madrigal performed an evening of music at St. Joseph Church in Oil City on Thursday evening. The concert featured the…
Pet of the Day 05/25/24
Shadow II came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got comfortable…
Victory Elementary Career Day
Elementary students in the Franklin Area School District all got to see what their futures might hold this week at Career Days hosted by each…
Performing Arts Academy settles in at new Franklin locale
The Performing Arts Academy with Darin is very much enjoying the new home of its Franklin location after moving there last month. Formerly located across…
Mitch Keller keeps torrid May going by keeping Atlanta in check in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win over Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched into the seventh inning, Nick Gonzales delivered an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1…
Turkey Burgers
Turkey does not garner much attention outside of Thanksgiving or other holidays when a roasted turkey is the centerpiece of a large family meal. However,…
Recent Deaths 05/25/24
Allen D. Byers, 72, of Shippenville, passed away on May 17, 2024. Barry L. Troutman, 82, of New Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024….
North Clarion robotics teams compete at Worlds
The North Clarion High School robotics teams that competed at the world championships last month in Dallas, Texas, were both competitive in their divisions. The…
Pet of the Day 05/24/24
Jarvis (Jarvy) was abandoned in an apartment where he had to fend for himself. He is now ready for a home of his own. He…
Keystone High School honor roll
The following students at Keystone High School were named to the principal’s list or honor roll for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade 7 —…
Union High School announces top students
Aleia Troup is the valedictorian and Makenzie Barger is the salutatorian of the Union High School Class of 2024. To read this complete article,…
Grandma’s Apple Pie
The phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert…
Recent Deaths 05/24/24
David A. Fye, 73, of Kossuth, died on May 22, 2024. Donald E. “Don” Feely, 72, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024….
Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
Shrimp dishes are quite popular. These scouring crustaceans are found in many oceans and come in various sizes. While most know that shrimp can be…
Cranberry students receive Walker award
Cranberry students Haylee Blauser, Karli Schneider and McKenzie Deloe (from left, starting second from left) received the Larry Walker Memorial SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative)…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman kept busy with family, friends, classmates
(The Nifty at 90 series in today’s newspaper spotlights Dawnice (McCandless) Umstead of Franklin. The article was submitted by her loved ones.) Dawnice (McCandless) Umstead…
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Pet of the Day 05/22/24
Sweet Sadie came to us when her owner unfortunately passed away. She is two years old, and has a gorgeous tortoiseshell coat. Sadie is very…
UPMC provides no local data on staff reductions
In late April, UPMC announced about 1,000 workforce cuts were being issued throughout its 40-hospital system, but no information was provided on the number of…
Recent Deaths 05/22/24
Alice Pihoker, 66, of Parker, passed away on May 14, 2024. Bette J. Martin, 97, formerly of Dempseytown and a resident of Oil City, passed…
Pet of the Day 5/21/24
Meet Jake, a brave and athletic, friendly and affectionate, loyal and playful, and smart male adult dog! He’s an energetic and adventurous pup who’s always…
Driver burned in Sugarcreek vehicle fire
A vehicle fire broke out in the area of 52 Rocky Grove Ave. in Sugarcreek Borough, in front of Village Auto, at about 4:05 p.m….
OC man facing corruption, unlawful contact charges
An Oil City man is facing charges in connection with an incident involving a 16-year-old girl. Sugarcreek Borough police said they received a call at…
Here’s a look at VC’s vals and sals over the years
Here are the Venango Christian/Catholic valedictorians and salutatorians throughout the school’s history. More than two students were chosen in some years. 1963 — Daniel Callahan,…
Rockland Memorial Day service set
A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Rockland Cemetery. The speaker will be Bruce Switzer. Those attending are asked to…
OC Memorial Day event planned at Grove Hill Cemetery
The Oil City James M. Henderson American Legion Post 32 and Oil City VFW Post 464 will host the annual Memorial Day program Monday at…
Commencement speaker set at Clarion High School
Clarion Area High School has announced Clarion native Nate Cyphert — a singer, songwriter and musician — will be the commencement speaker at this year’s…
Recent Deaths 5/21/24
Debra “Debbie” L. Flick, 73, of Rimersburg, passed away Sunday morning, May 19, 2024. Deborah Anne Wagner, 73, of Oil City, died on Sunday, May…
Pet of the Day 5/20/24
Meet Fluff, the gorgeous dilute tortoiseshell! This pretty young girl came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for her. She…
Military collectibles show set June 1 in Brookville
From staff reports The Jefferson County Historical Society will hold its annual military collectibles show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at…
Tugboats escort ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse back to port
Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 3-2
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
Recent Deaths 5/18/24-5/20/24
Pet of the Day 5/17/24
Frosted Banana Cake
Sandycreek students release rainbow trout at Two Mile Run
