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Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer

Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer

| December 10, 2023

The City of Oil City is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Police Officer.

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A Leaky Roof Is About to Close the Pa. House for Months. Can the Legislature Finish a Budget First?

A Leaky Roof Is About to Close the Pa. House for Months. Can the Legislature Finish a Budget First?

| December 10, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State lawmakers will return to Harrisburg next week in hopes of finally ending nearly six months of partisan deadlock on the last pieces of Pennsylvania’s $45.4 billion budget.

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I-80 Bridge Scheduled to Close in Clarion County

I-80 Bridge Scheduled to Close in Clarion County

| December 10, 2023

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) on Friday announced an upcoming two-day, short-term right lane closure on Interstate-80 in Clarion County to support the I-80 Canoe Creek Bridge Reconstruction project.

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NPRC Venango County Photo of the Day

NPRC Venango County Photo of the Day

| December 10, 2023

Kylie Knox & Josh Eger recently got engaged in front of the Christmas tree in Franklin. Submitted by Cindy Knox.

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Former Soccer Coach, Sheriff’s Deputy Behind Bars for Raping Young Girl Several Times

Former Soccer Coach, Sheriff’s Deputy Behind Bars for Raping Young Girl Several Times

| December 9, 2023

ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A New Bethlehem man is in jail on $100,000 bond for allegedly raping a young girl several times since she was eight-years-old.

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Shapiro Administration Makes Mercer County Stop, Discusses Opioid and Overdose Crises

Shapiro Administration Makes Mercer County Stop, Discusses Opioid and Overdose Crises

| December 9, 2023

SHARON, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued the agency’s statewide stakeholder engagement tour on Friday in Mercer County to hear top issues and concerns surrounding the opioid and overdose crises.

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Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself from ‘Card Draining’ — a Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide

Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself from ‘Card Draining’ — a Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide

| December 9, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of scammers targeting holiday shoppers who purchase gift cards.

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NPRC Venango County Photo of the Day

NPRC Venango County Photo of the Day

| December 9, 2023

Submitted by Josh Botts.

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Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating

Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating

| December 8, 2023

Mealy Excavating is hiring for multiple positions.

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Washboard Tony & Rockin Rob, Hellz Bellz to Perform at TrAils To Ales II This Weekend

Washboard Tony & Rockin Rob, Hellz Bellz to Perform at TrAils To Ales II This Weekend

| December 8, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Live music will take the stage this weekend at TrAils To Ales Brewery II in Franklin.

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