A good crowd turned out for Friday's Franklin Easter egg hunt in Fountain Park. (By Brad Lena)
Unlike last weekend, the weather cooperated and kids and their families turned out en masse for Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt in Fountain Park on Friday evening.
The hunt and a photo-op with chicks and bunnies were rescheduled from April 9 because of wet conditions.
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Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation Two weeks ago, we asked a simple question: Where are your memories held? We asked for your moments, your places,…
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The boil advisory that was placed on East Brady, Rimersburg and Petrolia on June 27 has been lifted, according to a release from the East…
An Oil City man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly weed whacking sidewalks, waving a machete-style knife, threatening neighbors, and cutting down hedges…
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Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is such a sweet boy, he will be a great kitten for a cat loving family. You can visit and adopt Sunshine…
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Byline: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation If you’ve ever had a flat tire, a busted mower, or a car that made a noise no one could…
Meet Kat! Kat is a 4 year old sweetheart. She is very friendly and would be a great addition to any family. She is currently…
A fire that broke out Thursday evening at a home on Huckleberry Ridge in Piney Township left one person injured and caused a total loss…
PennDOT coworkers have created a memorial around a maintenance truck at the District 1‑5 building in Franklin to honor Seth Thomas Baughman, 31, of Polk, and Robert “Rob” D. Greenlee,…
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The life of a firefighter is often fast paced and rigorous, which made the surprise the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department found after returning from…
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