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🌱 Franklin-area driver unhurt in serious Route 322 crash details released

Franklin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Franklin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Franklin-area driver unhurt in serious Route 322 crash details released
  • Where Franklin police and troopers were dispatched during a busy crash week
  • How PSP Franklin handled a toddler’s dog bite and drug arrest

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hazy and toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hazy sun, warm and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 61.
  • Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Police: Route 322 Crash Sends Oil City Woman to Hospital (explorevenango.com) — State police in Franklin report that a July 6 crash on Route 322 in Cranberry Township sent an Oil City driver to the hospital and heavily damaged both vehicles. A Franklin man and his Franklin passenger in the other SUV were uninjured, and troopers say the Oil City driver will be cited for failing to stay in her lane.
   

2. Police & Fire Calls — July 11-17 (thederrick.com) — Recent 911 logs show Franklin police handled a two-vehicle crash at Washington Crossing and Elk Street, while Franklin state police assisted with other wrecks in Cranberry Township and Reno. The report also details several fires and serious crashes across Venango and Clarion counties that may affect local travel and safety awareness.
   

3. Franklin Woman Charged After Two-Year-Old Child Is Bitten By Dog in Sandycreek Township (explorevenango.com) — State police based in Franklin detailed several recent investigations, including charges against a Franklin woman after a toddler was reportedly bitten by a dog in Sandycreek Township. Troopers from PSP Franklin also arrested an Oil City man on drug charges and are probing a Forest County traffic stop involving suspected contraband.
   

4. The Forgotten Defenders: Venango County Historian Shines a Light on Washington, D.C.'s Civil War Saviors (explorevenango.com) — A Franklin-based Civil War historian just brought his massive collection on the often-overlooked Invalid Corps to a National Park Service event at Washington’s Fort Stevens battlefield. Bret Schweinfurth’s artifacts and research, rooted in Venango County, helped national historians and visitors better understand disabled Union soldiers’ crucial role in defending the capital.
   

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    There is a lane closed on US-15 S reported at 7:59 PM. "Roadwork on US 15 southbound between Exit: FOY AVE/HIGH STREET and Exit: US 15 S / US 220 N … (Nextdoor )
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Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklin

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