HARRISBURG - The state Department of Labor & Industry on Tuesday announced the seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for Venango and Clarion counties were below August's statewide average of 10.3%.
Franklin's water and fire departments will flush fire hydrants next week in the Franklin and Rocky Grove area.
The Nifty at 90 series in today's newspaper spotlights Doris Kerr of Clarion. The article was submitted by her family.
The Oil Region Alliance is conducting an online survey to get the public's opinion on the Oil Region National Heritage Area, which will inform a strategic plan to guide the region's management.
SHIPPENVILLLE -The former Sorce warehouse in Shippenville is being re-purposed into a multi-use facility by Clarion County.
West Forest High School has announced its 2020 homecoming court.
SAEGERTOWN - A bald Eagle nicknamed "Promise" was released Tuesday after recovering from lead poisoning through treatment at Tamarack Wildlife Center.
This everlasting coronavirus pandemic and all the woes it brings with it spurs two apropos sentiments:
Dwight and Nancy Guth of Henrys Bend will mark their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday.
Sept. 30, 1998
The following deeds have been filed at the Clarion County Courthouse. Sale prices are listed except in the case of nominal amounts such as $1.
The Country Fair convenience store and gas station on Oil City's North Side is temporarily closed due to ongoing renovations.
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Health on Tuesday announced Venango County reported three new cases of COVID-19 (two confirmed and one probable) and Clarion County reported five additional cases (two confirmed and three probable).
The number of fans and players who can attend indoor athletic contests at Cranberry High School has been increased.
Marwick-Boyd Little Theatre may be closed, but Clarion University Theatre is open and running. The first offering of this year, "Hate Mail," a comedy by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky, will stream online Oct. 7-11.
The Forest County Sheriff's Department will hold its eighth annual Shop with a Cop this year with some modifications due to COVID-19.
Steve and Debbie Lerch of Franklin will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary today.
Two earlier courthouses were built in Venango County near the spot were the present courthouse now stands.
Sept. 29, 1998
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Health on Monday announced Venango County subtracted one confirmed case of COVID-19.
Valley Grove School Board members voted unanimously Monday to allow spectators at home sporting events.
PITTSBURGH - The average price of gasoline in the tri-county area for the most part is below the western Pennsylvania average of $2.54, which is about a penny higher over the past week, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report.
More details were provided Monday by Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department about two blazes that occurred over the weekend in Cornplanter Township.
Venango County President Judge Oliver Lobaugh said the most famous case ever tried in the Venango County Courthouse was the trial for Lydia Dean.
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Health on Sunday announced Venango County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one new probable case on Sunday and two additional probable cases on Saturday.
Sept. 28, 1998
In May 1938, the Oil City Aero Club organized the first air mail flight from Oil City to Pittsburgh to mark National Air Mail Week.
Sept. 26, 1998
BIRTHDAYS - Several residents at Sugar Creek Station will mark their birthdays next month. They include Betty George and Dorothy Whitehill, both on Oct. 2; Carol Grove, Oct.. 10; Norma Sandord, Oct. 15; and Don Orr, Oct. 28. Cards may be sent to the residents, in care of the facility, at 351…
HARRISBURG -The state Department of Health on Friday announced Venango County subtracted one confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported three new cases (one confirmed and two probable).
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism has received a grant worth almost $230,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will resume motorcycle safety training classes for Pennsylvania residents through a statewide pilot program for the rest of the calendar year.
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Kirk and Jullie Anna of Reno will celebrate their 40th anniversary Sunday.
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Health on Thursday announced Venango County reported two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one new probable case.
Sept. 25, 1998
MARIENVILLE - The new library in Marienville is nearing completion, and the goal is for an open house to be held Nov. 3, which is Election Day.
Venango County United Way will begin selling tickets Thursday, Oct. 15, for its new "Twelve Days of Giveaways" fundraiser.
There's only one week left for readers to submit their recipes for the newspaper's annual Creative Cookbook contest.
The Oil City Veterans of Foreign Wars post is marking its 100th anniversary this year, and a special celebration is planned Saturday.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is inviting emerging entrepreneurs to participate in its "Big Idea" contests and a chance to win up to $50,000.
Cranberry Township intends to ask Venango County officials for some funds to help offset costs on two construction projects.
KNOX - Keystone School District is dealing with a state-mandated COVID-19 quarantine, but the order is based on a student who tested negative for the coronavirus.
A new fire investigation business has opened in Cochranton.
Bob and Barbara Irons of Franklin celebrated their 65-year anniversary Sept. 17.
Forest County Sheriff Bob Wolfgang, who recently switched parties from Democrat to Republican, was mentioned Tuesday by President Donald Trump at a rally in Moon Township.
As the deadline to fill out the 2020 census approaches next week, a census representative told Forest County commissioners Wednesday that the county has exceeded its 2010 census response rate.
