Applefest volunteer core committee members Teresa Russell (left) and Jerri Gent search the maps to find and place vendor tags in front of their designated spaces Wednesday in Fountain and Bandstand parks in Franklin. More...
Some new standards surpass minimum federal requirements
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer
After tightening standards for tenants over the summer, the Venango County Housing Authority is now setting its sights on landlords.
The housing authority, which channels more than $1 million in federal housing assistance to qualifying county residents each year, has beefed up its housing quality standards for privately-owned rental units participating in the Section 8 program. More...
An estimated 25,000 forest products jobs have been lost since 2006.
Pennsylvania’s woodlands soon will be ablaze with the reds and golds of autumn.
But while sightseers flock to view nature’s glorious display, those who make their living in the forest see a more ominous picture.
The state’s hardwood timber industry is struggling to survive some of the toughest economic times it has ever experienced. More...
Julie Drain of Franklin has wanted to run all her life. And Saturday at Applefest, the 33- year-old will participate in the 5K “Race for Any Pace” up and down Liberty Street.
Getting to this point, however, has been a rough road. More...
parts of Pennsylvania should receive the first doses of free, voluntary swine flu vaccines as early as next week, officials said Wednesday, as the federal government undertakes a massive immunization effort. More...
CLARION — It seemed to be a lot of fuss and feathers — or maybe more accurately fuss and leaves — but Clarion Borough’s leaf collection plan will remain unchanged this year.
Borough residents can rake and bag their leaves and drop them off at the borough’s collection point near the maintenance building along Veterans Drive. More...
WOMAN INJURED
— An Export woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash around 11 a.m. Wednesday on Cherrytree Run Road in Venango County.
State police said Christina Lumley was traveling on Cherrytree Run Road in Oakland Township when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
Police said an investigation into the crash will continue. More...
YORK (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman dove on a burglar who broke into her home and hung onto him until police arrived.
Forty-year-old Tina Graham said she heard an intruder in her York home around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. She said she called police then told the intruder he was going to jail. More...
Commonwealth vs. Kenneth
Lindy Lantz,
48, of Franklin; found guilty in a jury trial of misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another and disorderly conduct-engage in fighting. More...
Editor:
In reference to the article, “Hospital warns patients of infection,” in the Sept. 15 edition of the newspaper, I was surprised to learn that a hospital sterilizer was permitted to function when sterilization conditions were not achieved for at least three months. More...
Last week: 33-5, .868
Season: 127-24, .841
Your picker misfired on a pair of local games and also was stumped by three teams which play on the furthest outposts of the realm. More...
Charlie Morton goes the distance in the opener and Ryan Doumit stars in the nightcap.
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep. More...
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe you don’t worry about spoiling your new manicure before your nails can dry. But Anne does.
Maybe you don’t have a problem with company leaving your toilet seat up or, worse, forgetting to flush. Kimberly does.
Fortunately, they are both owners of dogs that, with the right kind of training can lend a helpful paw. More...
You’re about to sneeze. Quick! What should you do?
The conventional wisdom seems to be that you raise your upper arm to cover your nose and mouth, a maneuver also known as the “Dracula sneeze.” (Note to Count Dracula: Time to send that cape to the cleaners.)
But here’s the problem. Coughing or sneezing into your sleeve seems, well, kinda nasty. More...
Seneca firefighters to celebrate 60 years of serving community
