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Taco Inc., a modern Mexican bar and grille, has opened in Franklin’s Quality Inn and Conference Center, replacing the former Liberty Street Ale House. The…

Pennsylvania schools and eligible entities can now apply for grant funding for physical security upgrades and behavioral health support through two new grant opportunities from…

The Franklin Area School District will continue offering its comprehensive cyber school program, the Franklin First Learning Academy (FFLA), for the 2024-2025 academic year. Now…

The Sugarcreek Borough Council learned that the cost of staying current with Venango County’s upgraded EMS radio system has risen to $50,600, up from about…

The Veterans Bridge in Oil City, closed since June, is set to reopen during the week of August 19, with the entire project expected to…

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. (NFG) has submitted an annual adjustment to gas supply charges, effective today, which will increase the monthly bill for a…

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded over $15 million in grants to enhance electric grid reliability and resilience for rural areas through the…

The Valley Grove School Board approved new pay rates for substitute teachers, setting the daily substitute rate at $140 and the building substitute rate at…

The rehabilitation project at Clarion County Courthouse faced a minor delay due to the unexpected discovery of asbestos in the basement floor tiles and old…

During Monday’s board meeting, Cranberry School District business manager Karen Rupert updated the board on the 2024-25 state budget’s impact on the district. The district’s…

Starting Monday, Oil City will implement a temporary traffic change to facilitate work on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks across Elm Street….

Titusville City Council received an update from City Manager Neil Fratus on a $28 million water well replacement project, involving discussions with Pleasantville Borough and…

The Titusville City Council recently addressed major infrastructure issues, effectively decriminalized marijuana possession, and adopted a foreclosed property registry program. They discussed funding options for…

The Rhodes Estate water companies may face rate increases due to financial difficulties, as discussed in a Public Utility Commission pre-hearing. Judge Mark A. Hoyer…

The Franklin General Authority has been awarded a $3,182,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grant program. The EPA…

A complex portrait is emerging of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania….

The Franklin General Authority has secured $22 million in funding from PENNVEST for the initial phase of a significant wastewater project in Franklin. This project,…

PennWest University President Jon Anderson, who began his role on July 1, has announced the formation of a presidential transition committee composed of students, faculty,…

At the Franklin School Board’s combined work and business meeting, numerous personnel and policy updates were approved, including several new and revised policies on home…

The eastbound and westbound lanes and the on-ramp from Route 66 to eastbound Interstate 80 reopened late Friday afternoon as work keeps moving ahead on…

Cranberry Township supervisors approved using up to $80,000 from the general fund for Meadow Church Road bridge repairs to expedite the process, which had been…

The Franklin General Authority meeting on Tuesday focused on facilities and equipment, but no votes could be taken due to a lack of quorum, necessitating…

Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania” highway signs. The “Let Freedom Ring” designs celebrate Pennsylvania as the birthplace…

The Titusville City Council approved the first reading of a bill to hold mortgagees accountable for maintaining foreclosed properties. The proposed ordinance, developed with Hera…

After nearly a decade on Liberty Street in Franklin, Edible Arrangements will close permanently on August 31. The closure is due to franchise owners Deborah…

Venango County is facing a demographic shift as many residents reach retirement age, with insufficient young people to replace them in the job market. Gordon…

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson co-introduced the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act to exempt health care workers and first responders from Social Security’s…

The Cranberry Township Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing focused on delays with FY-2022 funds for the Meadow Church Road bridge rehabilitation. Supervisor Mike…

Franklin School District will receive a $100,000 grant from the McElhattan Foundation over five years to support its dual enrollment tuition assistance program, with $20,000…

The Cranberry Area School District announced a 3.5% raise for Superintendent Bill Vonada, bringing his annual salary to $144,015. This raise was part of the…

The opening night of Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent competition was postponed due to severe weather, and is now rescheduled for July 3 at 7…

At Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting, various personnel and employment matters were addressed, including salary increases of 2.5% for several district employees and $1,000 contributions…

The Valley Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, maintaining the millage rate at 12.8437 and keeping taxes steady. The $16.93 million budget marks…

A vehicle fire broke out in the area of 52 Rocky Grove Ave. in Sugarcreek Borough, in front of Village Auto, at about 4:05 p.m….

An Oil City man is facing charges in connection with an incident involving a 16-year-old girl. Sugarcreek Borough police said they received a call at…

From staff reports A Pleasantville man wanted on a felony warrant for a shooting that occurred May 1 in Pleasantville was arrested Monday in Virginia….

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Of the 113 Venango County residents who were called to report for jury duty Monday morning, 77 men and women,…

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Heath Oil at 5821 Route 322 near Franklin will hold a grand re-opening May 22 after some major renovations….

By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer A Franklin couple is facing multiple charges as a result of a domestic dispute that turned physical in their residence….