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Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer
The City of Oil City is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Police Officer.

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

I-80 Bridge Scheduled to Close in Clarion County
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.

NPRC Venango County Photo of the Day
Kylie Knox & Josh Eger recently got engaged in front of the Christmas tree in Franklin. Submitted by Cindy Knox.

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

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

Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself from ‘Card Draining’ — a Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of scammers targeting holiday shoppers who purchase gift cards.

Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating
Mealy Excavating is hiring for multiple positions.

Washboard Tony & Rockin Rob, Hellz Bellz to Perform at TrAils To Ales II This Weekend
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Live music will take the stage this weekend at TrAils To Ales Brewery II in Franklin.