Part of I-80 will be closed today to remove rig
From staff reports Interstate 80 eastbound in Venango County will be closed from Exit 35 (Route 308, Clintonville) to Exit 42 (Route 38, Emlenton) from…
Around The County
Woman taking photos on top of waterfall injured in fall
SLIPPERY ROCK (AP) — Authorities say a woman trying to take photos at the top of a waterfall in Pennsylvania has fallen about 30 feet…
VC students benefit from golf outing honoring 1976 grad
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School students will benefit again this year from a golf outing next month in memory of a VC graduate….
Bluegrass festival continues to draw crowds
The 2018 Bluegrass Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, at the Venango County Fairgrounds. Campers will start setting up at noon May…
Memorial Day ceremonies and parade set in Franklin
Franklin’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies and parade will be held Monday, May 28. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on the 13th Street…
Bishop won’t try to block report on abuse investigation
ERIE (AP) — A Roman Catholic bishop in Pennsylvania says he won’t try to block the release of a report detailing the findings of an…
Sugarcreek council OKs bids for materials, paving project
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council on Wednesday unanimously approved several bids for supplies that will be used for upcoming projects in the…
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…
Victory taxpayers concerned about bridge replacement cost
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The $2 million cost to replace the Fisherman’s Cove Bridge seemed to be the foremost concern in people’s minds at…
Silver Cornet Band offering summer junior program
From staff reports The Franklin Silver Cornet Band is again offering its Junior Silver Cornet Band, a summer outreach program geared toward youth musicians who…
Oil City school board to vote next week on tentative budget
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Oil City School Board members on Monday reviewed the district’s tentative 2018-2019 budget. The spending plan doesn’t include a tax…
2 recycling collections set for OC residents
The city of Oil City has scheduled two recycling collections for city residents. Electronics collection set An electronics recycling date is set from 8 a.m….
Entries being accepted for Oil Heritage parade
Applications are being accepted for the 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade. Returning this year will be clowns, fire trucks, bands, great floats, Zem Zems…
Franklin students do well in Academic Games tourney
From staff reports Several students from Franklin Area School District placed in the 53rd annual Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament held in Knoxville,…
Crack seal work starting in Franklin
From staff reports City of Franklin contractor Suit-Kote is applying crack seal treatment to roads in the Franklin Heights area starting today. Work will be…
Cranberry students honored
Three Cranberry students were recently honored during a Lions’ Club meeting for exemplary service, effort and initiative in their school and community. The students, all…
Polk police K-9 is sworn in
Polk police department’s newest member of the force, K-9 Armin, was sworn in Monday, May 7, 2018, by District Judge Patrick Lowrey. Armin was born…
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…
Error on GOP ballots leads to absentee deadline extension
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved an extension on the deadline for Republican absentee ballots in next week’s primary election…
Franklin walk to school day is Wednesday
From staff reports Franklin’s spring Walk and Bike to School Day will be held Wednesday. The walk is in memory of the late Jim Holden,…