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Lottery Player Hits $112K Jackpot in Venango County

A Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket worth $112,887 was sold in Venango County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Pennsylvania Lottery said the winning ticket carried the progressive top prize in the $5 Win It All game and was sold Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Spanky's Tobacco World Inc., 1219 Liberty St., Franklin. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.

Venango County, PA · 2d

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Venango County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Forced Warden Job, $2,000 Raise

Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy has sued the county’s board of commissioners, arguing they had no legal authority to dissolve the county prison board and then saddle him with the warden’s job on top of his elected duties. Foy is not asking for money — he wants a judge to simply declare the commissioners’ move illegal.

Venango County, PA · 3d
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Venango County Commissioners Fire Back Over Sheriff’s Lawsuit, Defend Jail Decision

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Venango County commissioners are defending their decision to dissolve the county prison board and assign Sheriff Eric Foy the duties of warden, maintaining that the move was legally authorized and necessary to ensure stable jail operations. In a statement released Friday, November 13, the commissioners...

Venango County, PA · 7h
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Franklin’s Christmas Tree Arrives at Courthouse Ahead of Light Up Night

FRANKLIN, Pa. — Crews raised Franklin’s courthouse Christmas tree Friday after hauling it down Liberty Street with a police escort. Volunteers were preparing to decorate the tree, which will be lit on Light Up Night, Nov. 21. James Shreffler, events and marketing coordinator for the city of Franklin,...

Franklin, PA · 1d
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$3.8 Million Project to Repair Route 208 Bridge in Scrubgrass Township Starts Next Week

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Work is scheduled to begin Monday on a $3.8 million project to repair a bridge on Route 208 in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, which is rated in poor condition, according to state officials. The bridge sits on Route 208, also known as Emlenton Clintonville...

Venango County, PA · 1d

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Matric Limited: Built to Last. Secured for the Future.

For more than 50 years, Matric Limited has been part of Venango County’s manufacturing landscape, providing advanced electronics manufacturing services to industries across the country. As technology evolves and customer expectations grow, the Seneca-based company continues to invest in the capabilities needed to remain competitive. Most recently, Matric achieved...

Venango County, PA · 2d

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Twenty Years After Graduation, Navy Veteran Returns Home to Honor Franklin Veterans

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Twenty years after graduating from Franklin Area High School and enlisting in the U.S. Navy, John H. Mullen returned to his alma mater on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to headline the school’s Veterans Day program alongside 36 veteran family members. For Mullen, the morning marked...

Franklin, PA · 2d

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Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School Announces Honor Roll Students

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Principals Kris Miller Jr. and Thomas Holoman released the honor roll lists for Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School, recognizing students in grades six through 12 for their grades during the first nine-week grading period. Students must earn at least 93 percent in all classes during...

Franklin, PA · 2d

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Chipotle Sets Opening Date for New Clarion Restaurant

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The wait is almost over for local Chipotle fans. Chipotle Mexican Grill has confirmed that its new restaurant adjacent to the Clarion Mall will open Thursday, November 19. The restaurant, located at 22541 Route 68 in Monroe Township, will operate daily from 10:45 a.m. to...

Clarion, PA · 2d

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PSP provides update on skill games seizure

Nearly a month after skill games were banned, pending future legislation, Pennsylvania State Police are reporting a 99% compliance rate for their removal from establishments across the Commonwealth. According to PSP, since October 14, more than 12,200 establishments were visited, looking for skill games. In total, 12,134 locations no longer had the games. 14 machines […]

Meadville, PA · 4d

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Good Hope Lutheran Church: Delivering More Than a Meal This Thanksgiving

For more than 20 years, volunteers from Good Hope Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church have helped ensure that homebound residents throughout the Oil Region can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal and a reminder that their community cares. What began in 2002 as an extension of the churches’ free community...

Oil City, PA · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Vintage Shop Has Clothes Dating Back to the 1800s

A vintage clothing shop in Grove City, Pennsylvania, carries pieces dating as far back as the 1800s. Three Rivers Vintage has everything from Edwardian-era clothing and mid-century outfits to bold styles from the 1970s and 1980s. The store originally operated in Pittsburgh before moving to South Broad Street. Owner Scott...

Grove City, PA · 6d

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Farrell Quarterback breaks All-time Mercer County record

Farrell's Aaron Pegues has broken the Mercer County all-time record for touchdown passes in a season.

Mercer County, PA · 2h

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Faced with tight budget, City Council votes to implement discretionary spending freeze

Titusville City Council unanimously approved a discretionary spending freeze on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, as municipal officials look for ways to curb expenses amid a projected $500,000 budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. Resolution No. 22 of 2026 establishes a freeze on all non-essential expenditures, requiring any major or...

Titusville, PA · 1d

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Good run at states, Rocket CC has a bright future

“Grayson said no way to the sophomore slump,” Titusville Cross Country coach Shane Steffy said after his runner took 32nd place at the PIAA State Championships last weekend. If 32nd doesn’t sound impressive to you then you don’t really know the sport of high school cross country. Steinbuhler, a...

Titusville, PA · 1d

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Who is that guy taking all those great pictures?

Anyone attending Titusville athletic events the last couple of seasons surely has seen David Zinram roaming around the sidelines with his camera. The Erie native has been a prolific documenter of Rocket sports ever since he and his wife settled in to Pleasantville in August 2025. His work has been...

Titusville, PA · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Outlet Mall Turns Holiday Shopping Into A Treasure Hunt

An official Pittsburgh Steelers team store sits inside an outlet center with wooden bridges and its own little wetland. That combo alone made me stop scrolling. Black and gold gear, bargain racks, and cattails all share one address. The deals run deep here, with everyday savings of 25 to 65...

Grove City, PA · 3d

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High school cafe: Behind the scenes of Seneca Valley’s Raider Roast

JACKSON TWP — Acquiring workplace skills is at the center of the vocational readiness class at Seneca Valley Senior High School, and a great of deal of the path to get there lies outside a traditional classroom space. A student-run cafe on the premises has come to be the...

Seneca, PA · 1d

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Students experience ongoing issues with mold in dorms

A musty smell filled the room as Jamie Marchewka, ’27, discovered what appeared to be mold spreading across several surfaces, including the window blinds, air vents, light fixtures and the bathroom toilet of her North Village II dorm. A number of students at Allegheny College have reported issues with...

Meadville, PA · 1d

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Acorn Acres Flower, Plant & Gift Shop LLC moves to new location at The Mercantile

Acorn Acres Flower, Plant & Gift Shop LLC has moved to The Mercantile at 105 S. Franklin St., in Titusville. Fiely is currently accepting holiday orders such as table arrangements and wreaths. Call, stop in the shop, or order online at acornacresfloral.com. Shoppers can also get pre-made bouquets from the cooler.

Titusville, PA · 1d