Venango County Year in Review: A Look Back at the Top Stories of 2017
A look at the top local stories of 2014 based on number of views by exploreVenango.com users.
With Aim Toward Job Growth Venango Co. Commissioners Purchase Cornplanter Square Building
MAY 10, 2017
With an eye toward increasing economic development, the Venango County Commissioners are working to create an economic development authority. Read more
Rocky Grove Grabs Second Straight District 10 Baseball Title with Rout of Saegertown
MAY 30, 2017
It was a lot easier this time. Read more
PennDOT Says Goal of Route 8 Study is to Find Needs of Road Not Reduce Road to Two Lanes
JUNE 29, 2017
The brakes can be put on the worry of Route 8 from Franklin to Barkeyville becoming a two-lane road anytime soon. Read more
Cranberry Sears Store Closes Doors
JULY 7, 2017
Sears Holdings announced plans to close 43 more stores, including its location at the Cranberry Mall in Venango County. Read more
Harbor Freight Opens in Cranberry Township
AUGUST 25, 2017
A national retailer specializing in household tools and equipment will open soon in the former Staples office supply store in Cranberry Township. Read more
Venango County Commissioners Hopeful Authority Will Boost Economy
AUGUST 31, 2017
With an eye toward increasing economic development, the Venango County Commissioners are working to create an economic development authority. Read more
New Craft Brewery Coming to Downtown Franklin
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Friendships, the love of micro breweries, and the desire to offer a unique meeting place for the community was the catalyst behind a new craft beer house planned for downtown Franklin. Read more
Franklin’s Johnson Becomes District 10’s All-Time Single-Season Receiving Yards Leader
OCTOBER 28, 2017
It was a lot easier this time. Read more
Court Testimony Reveals Grisly Details in Tausha Baker Homicide Case
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Two people are accused of murdering a Franklin woman before dumping and burning her body in a wooded area. Read more
700 Lb. Bruin Bagged in Venango County; Monday’s Snow Improves Harvest
NOVEMBER 25, 2017
More favorable weather conditions led to an increased black bear harvest. Read more
Oil City Bus Driver’s Quick Reaction Averts Tragedy
DECEMBER 16, 2017
With an eye toward increasing economic development, the Venango County Commissioners are working to create an economic development authority. Read more
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