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🌱 Who should run Venango County Prison? Sheriff challenges commissioners

Franklin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who should run Venango County Prison? Sheriff challenges commissioners
  • Holiday gift assistance opens for Venango County families
  • Franklin coach reflects on the seniors behind volleyball’s turnaround

Also on today's calendar: Marguerite Lilienthal, a Hidden Child of France and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Shifting clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
  • Friday: Rain and snow showers, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Venango County Sheriff Sues Over Prison Board Dissolution, Warden Duties (exploreclarion.com) — Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy is challenging commissioners' decision to dissolve the prison board and put him in charge of the county prison. His lawsuit alleges the move violated state law and constitutional compensation rules. He seeks to overturn the decision, not collect damages, and commissioners did not immediately return calls for comment.
   

2. Spirit of Giving Program Opens Registration for Venango County Families (explorevenango.com) — Franklin families needing help with holiday gifts can register for Community Services’ Spirit of Giving program through December 7. The program serves Venango County children from birth through 18, with registration online or assistance through 211. Donors can find Red Trees at Cali Rae’s and The Olive Vault in Franklin.
   

3. THROUGH THE TEARS: For Franklin Volleyball Coach Mya Zacherl, Saying Goodbye to Seniors the Hardest Loss of All (explorevenango.com) — Franklin volleyball’s season ended Tuesday against undefeated Freeport, but coach Mya Zacherl’s hardest goodbye was to the seniors who helped rebuild the program. After improving from seven wins to 16 and reaching the district final, she credits those players with setting stronger expectations for the teammates who follow.
   

4. State Police Calls: Animal Cruelty, Drug-Related DUI, Garage Damage Investigated (explorevenango.com) — Franklin-based state police arrested an Oil City man on suspicion of drug-related DUI after a September traffic stop on Allegheny Boulevard in Sugarcreek. The regional police roundup also describes an animal-neglect investigation in Tionesta and damage to a garage in Plum Township, where investigators say the case remains open.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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