From staff reports
Application packets for the 12th annual Taste of Talent vocal competition are available online.
The weekly singing competition is sponsored by Franklin Fine Arts Council.
The competition, open to individual soloists ages 16 and over, will kick off during Fourth of July festivities week and end on Taste of Franklin weekend in early August.
The winner of the competition will receive $1,000, sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union. Prize money totaling $200 ($100 cash and $100 in Franklin retail gift certificates) will be awarded to the three semifinalists.
Application packets, which should be submitted by May 16, are available at www.franklinpa.gov/events, by calling (814) 437-1922, Ext. 1123, or by sending an email to rbeith@franklinpa.gov.