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Hydetown Elementary School had a clothing drive with Goodwill Industries in February and part of March, before the pandemic struck. It was a service learning project initiated by Debbie Edwards, a Keystone SMILES Americorps volunteer, and the learners at Hydetown school. Miss Stephanie Cicer…
PLEASANTVILLE — Pleasantville Borough Council met this week to discuss recently approved changes for the Pleasantville Recreational Baseball League.
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As spring blossoms each year, the Titusville Garden Club scours the neighborhoods of Titusville and the surrounding areas in search of an outstanding garden to recognize as the Garden of the Month.
OIL CITY — Vice President for Heritage Development of the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism Marilyn Black will retire on June 13 after 15 years in the position.
Kate McAllister, daughter of Dr. Scott and Donna McAllister, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Carrell Rainey Science Scholarship. She was selected to receive the honor by the Titusville High School science faculty.
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During these unpredictable times, finding ways to make it day after day has become immensely strenuous. However, while the world watches and waits for issues “like COVID-19” to resolve themselves, a Titusville resident is making quality use of over 40 years of art, puppetry and story telling.
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If you have the opportunity to walk around Titusville High School in the coming days you may be amused, inspired and even amazed at the artwork created on the sidewalk.
TOWNVILLE — If you’ve had the good fortune to drive through Townville recently, you’ve witnessed a beautiful tribute to the Maplewood High School Class of 2020.
For those who think that a small act of kindness is just that — small — you might want to reconsider. Just ask Carole Brink, of Cooperstown, and her daughter, Amber McKain, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. What started as a “small act of kindness” in Elizabethtown has metamorphosed into a regiona…
At Thursday night’s Crawford County Fair Board meeting via Zoom, the fair board approved a motion to make their final decision about the 2020 Fair by June 1. All eight members of the board approved Kathy Klink’s motion to “send a letter to Variety asking to move the artist contracts to 2021 …
The Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive in Titusville on April 29.
The hype surrounding the upcoming bicentennial of Pleasantville in 2021 was already garnishing steam. However, the amount of anticipation for the historic occasion will likely become even stronger with the recent announcement that the 2020 Pleasantville Festival has been cancelled due to con…
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As a way to support its customers during the coronavirus pandemic, Penn State Extension is offering its library of online courses at no cost through April.
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With area students off school on the first day of spring, one might expect the playground at Burgess Park in Titusville to be filled with kids sliding and swinging.
ERIE — Rev. Lawrence Persico, Bishop of the Diocese of Erie issued a letter announcing that all public Masses are suspended until further notice.
In keeping with directives from state and federal levels regarding the global health situation, Pleasantville Community Church has announced changes to its monthly schedule of services and ministries.
First United Methodist closed
WARREN COUNTY — In an effort to improve customer service options to the public, the Allegheny National Forest is temporarily accepting mail-in permits.
The Crawford County Department of Public Safety announced the cancelation of its annual severe weather tests.
OIL CITY — Two talks about Physician Assisted Suicide scheduled to take place on March 26 in Oil City have been cancelled.
To best protect the health and safety of the public and its staff, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is cancelling all education programs and events effective immediately through April 4, 2020.
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On a day where people typically gather for their favorite spot for corned beef and green beer, the streets of Titusville were hushed and bare as local restaurants were instructed to close or end dine-in service to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Crawford County Commissioners took steps on Tuesday to ensure the county is prepared financially in the event that funds are needed to battle coronavirus (COVID-19).
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After John Bowser, the previous owner of Wentworth Ford in Guys Mills decided to retire, he and Jason Pottle began the process of being approved by Ford to transfer the business to Pottle.
Ida Tarbell, Titusville’s own muckraking journalist, and her work with McClure’s magazine is chronicled in “Citizen Reporters,” which tells the story of the magazine and Tarbell’s work.
The weather is warming up and spring is just around the corner, so the Knights of Columbus are hosting a “Pancakes and More” breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Guests can stop by the former St. Titus School and have the Knights serve a freshly made breakfast on real plates with real s…
Titusville Area School District is celebrating Read Across America from March 2-6. Guest readers, including Mayor Dennis Peden, entertained elementary students across the district. Titusville High School National Honor Society students also enjoyed reading to our community youngsters. Pictur…
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Not to be outdone by dad and daughter dance teams earlier this month, on Friday moms and sons hit the dance floor at the Titusville YWCA. The lively tunes had a few more sons wiggling than moms, but the atmosphere was festive. When they weren’t flossing or break dancing, the couples could en…
St. James Memorial Episcopal Church is hosting a free five-week series that addresses the financial struggles of many local households. The series begins on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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The menu for the St. James Community Soup Kitchen today is: fruit, spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert. The meal is served from noon to 1 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Bring a friend and enjoy a good meal.
With plenty of sunshine and temperatures reaching near 50 degrees Sunday, Nina Cherry and Ozzy enjoyed part of the day by taking a walk along West Main Street in Titusville. Today and the rest of the week are calling for either rain or snow.
At a recent meeting of the Titusville Kiwanis Club, members heard from Titusville Market Square owners/operators and siblings Susan Drake (right) and Bill Wieder (left). Both have been in the business community for a number of years, and joined together in 2018 to open the store with multipl…
A class of 12 students received certificates of achievement in the evening Welding Technology program at the Venango Technology Center on Thursday. The program was coordinated among the Keystone Community Education Council (KCEC), the VTC and the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC).
The Titusville Senior Center is again hosting the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Trained volunteers will prepare federal, state, and local taxes as well as Pennsylvania Property Tax & Rent Rebate Forms, free of charge.
Titusville High School recently announced the names of the students named to the high honor roll and regular honor roll for the second quarter. Those students are as follows.
The gym floor of the YWCA in Titusville was squeaking on Friday night as fancy shoes tapped and swirled to favorite songs of both the young ladies and their grown-up dates.
It’s official. Phil said spring is just around the corner. Come on out for a warm hearty breakfast Sunday morning.
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Two local students who took top spots at a recent spelling bee held in Titusville kept the streak going as they spelled their way to the top two spots in a regional bee — following more than 50 rounds.
The YWCA in Titusville hosted their first round-table discussion of a four-part series Thursday at the YWCA administration building.
Wade Spence celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 29 with family friends. Seated are Wade with wife Alice. Second row: (left to right) are their children Wayde Spence, Randy Spence, Leslie McNierney, and Roger Spence. Wade is a resident of Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
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Mayor Dennis Peden (right) recognized Kenneth L’Huillier, next to his wife Marsha, on behalf of the city council and residents of Titusville Monday for the years of service he gave to the Titusville Fire Department. Today, on the anniversary of his hire date 30 years ago, L’Huillier will ret…
