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

Community Rallies for Family Who Lost Everything in Christmas Eve Fire

The Redbank Valley community is rallying behind a local family who lost their home to a structure fire on Christmas Eve. Read more

Convicted Sex Offender Jailed on Child Porn Charges in Venango County

A convicted sex offender is facing 24 charges related to child pornography following an investigation by Franklin State Police. Read more

Oil City Woman Accused of Breaking Into House, Assaulting Resident

An Oil City woman is facing burglary, assault, and related charges stemming from an incident in which she allegedly broke into a house and struck the resident. Read more

Local Woman to Open Nonprofit Secondhand Store in Former Salvation Army Building

A new secondhand store and donation center will open in the former Salvation Army location in Sugarcreek thanks to the work of a local woman. Read more

Cranberry Elementary Parents Raising Money for New Playground

A committee of parents, faculty, and administrators in the Cranberry Area School District are aiming to construct a new ADA-compliant playground that would replace the elementary school’s existing structures. Read more

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