Archive for April, 2016
George F. Merchant III
George F. Merchant III, 67, of Fairview Road, Fairview, Parker Twp., Butler County, passed away early Friday morning, April 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at home following an extended illness.
Ruth Orene Brady Letke
Ruth Orene Brady Letke, 83, of Dog Patch Lane, Emlenton, Scrubgrass Township, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Emlenton.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Andrew Turns 5!
Happy 5th Birthday, Andrew O’Neil! Andrew is the son of Jaime (formerly of Franklin) and Brian O’Neil.

Say What?!: Purse Stolen 14 Years Ago Found in Garbage Can, Returned to Owner
SEABROOK, N.H. – A New Hampshire woman received a resolution to an old crime when her stolen purse was returned to her after more than a decade.

Got Drugs? DEA’s Take-Back Day Offers Safe Option to Dispose of Expired Medicine
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs Saturday, April 30, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
High School Baseball Roundup: Franklin Rallies from Nine Down to Beat Hickory
Friday’s high school baseball recaps.
High School Softball Roundup: Moniteau too Much for A-C Valley
Friday’s high school softball recaps.

Penn State Baseball and Softball Both Fall Friday
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Maryland only extended an early lead en route to a 7-1 victory over Penn State Friday evening in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Pitt Hosts Defending National Champ, No. 20 Virginia Saturday/Sunday
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh baseball team will play host to the 20th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers this weekend for a three game series at Charles L. Cost Field.