Here’s today’s fair schedule
Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile projects – Log…
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Venango County Fair starts today
From staff reports The Venango County Fair starts today at the fairgrounds south of Franklin on Route 62. Here is this weekend’s schedule for the…
Community Ambulance certified for critical care transfers
From staff reports Venango County’s Community Ambulance Service has been licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide critical care transportation from hospital to…
Electralloy employee retires after 50 years with company
From staff reports A longtime employee and official at Electralloy has retired after more than 50 years of service with the company. Wayne Weaver’s retirement…
Forest Co. sheriff touts importance of naloxone
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Forest County recently saw it’s first case of naloxone use to save a life. Naloxone, sold under the brand name…
Crivelli dealership provides donation to Venango fair
From staff reports The Venango County Fair will get a boost this year from a donation made by a local car dealership. The fair, which…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Chamber mixer, United Way kickoff set Thursday
From staff reports The Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Venango Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint chamber mixer and the United Way 2018…
Roadways closed for repairs
From staff reports Route 8 in Barkeyville The bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville Borough will be closed…
Soapbox derby winners announced
From staff reports The Venango Fatherhood Initiative held a soapbox derby Saturday on Rocky Grove Avenue in Rocky Grove. Seventeen children participated in the event,…
Free open house set at Tarbell House
From staff reports The historic Tarbell House, located at 324 E. Main St. in Titusville, will host a free open house from 12-4 p.m. Saturday,…
Getting ready for the fair
Brad Deeter, president of the Venango County Fair Board (left) works with his brother-in-law Jarrett Findley and several other volunteers Saturday to prepare for the…
Franklin bus schedule to be temporarily adjusted
From staff reports Franklin bus route times will be adjusted starting Tuesday to accommodate construction occurring on 13th Street near Atlantic Avenue. Times will change…
State grant aids Franklin police
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer The Franklin Police Department received a state grant this month for the purchase of two patrol bikes and continued…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Saturday
From staff reports Here is today’s Oil Heritage Festival schedule: Venango Youth for Christ pancake breakfast – 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Grace United Methodist Church…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Friday
From staff reports Here is today’s Oil Heritage Festival schedule: Friends of the Library book sale – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Thursday
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule for the first official day of the Oil Heritage Festival: Junior Olympics – 9 a.m. at Oil City…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
School board honors Grove baseball champs
From staff reports The Rocky Grove High School state championship baseball team was formally recognized at Monday’s Valley Grove School Board meeting. High school principal…
Cranberry OKs school security upgrades
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer Cranberry Area School District will have two upgraded security-related programs in place when students return for the fall semester….