A look at the top stories in Venango County last week.

Venango Co. Civic Leader Elizabeth “Penny” Haylett-Minnick Passes Away

Elizabeth G. “Penny” Haylett-Minnick, 75, a well-known and much loved resident of 1218 Elk Street, Franklin, died peacefully at 9:20 AM Thursday, June 28, 2018 in her home. Penny passed unexpectedly while resting. Read more

Officials Searching for Ways to Raise Money for $16 Million Cornplanter Square Building Renovation Project

The Oil City Council on Thursday heard an update from Jason Ruggiero, the Venango County Planning Director, and Emily Lewis, the Director of the Venango County Economic Development Authority, on the status of the Cornplanter Square Building that Venango County bought in May 2017. Read more

Western Pennsylvania Rolling Hills May Have Saved Four-Lane Route 8

Western Pennsylvania’s rolling hills might have been what saved a four-lane Route 8. Read more

Details Released on Hydetown Shooting

The details of a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Hydetown have been released. Read more

Oil City Couple Charged with Abuse of Infant

An Oil City couple were jailed on multiple charges on Tuesday, June 26, after it was reported that their infant son had suspicious injuries. Read more

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