🌱 Why did Venango County’s prison lose another warden so quickly?
Franklin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Franklin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did Venango County’s prison lose another warden so quickly?
- What led to assault charges after a Liberty Street bar confrontation?
- Recent Franklin citations and a nearby burglary under state police review
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night with Jimmy Krenn. and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Venango County Prison Warden Out After Six Months (explorevenango.com) — Leadership at Venango County Prison in Franklin has shifted again, with Warden Jason Batykefer out after about six months and Deputy Warden Anthony Faraone now serving as acting warden. County officials say concerns were reviewed through the Prison Board and HR, and operations are continuing normally while they decide on a longer‑term replacement. 
• Franklin Police: Local Woman Faces Assault Charges After Liberty Street Bar Fight (explorevenango.com) — A Franklin woman has been charged after an alleged June 21 altercation at The Office Bar on Liberty Street that left another woman with a bruised and bloody nose. Police say the 21‑year‑old faces assault‑related counts, with a preliminary hearing set for August 26 in Venango County Central Court.
• Recent Reports Detail Burglary Investigation, Harassment Charge, and Public Drunkenness Case in Region (explorevenango.com) — Recent police reports include a harassment citation tied to an incident investigated by Franklin Police, along with a public drunkenness case in Franklin handled through local district court. Troopers are also probing a burglary in neighboring Forest County and a separate harassment case in Cornplanter Township, reflecting several low‑level but notable incidents around the region.
📸 Around Franklin
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Ashton Ferns Bonsai Forest Class at Grumpy Goat Distillery →
Grumpy Goat Distillery, 1235 Liberty St, Franklin
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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Other local events
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Comedy Night with Jimmy Krenn. →
Trails to Ales 2, 422 12th St, Franklin
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Silver Cornet Band Concert →
Bandstand Park, Liberty St, Franklin
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DANCING DREAM - ABBA TRIBUTE BAND →
Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St, Franklin
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Thursday Night Concert Series →
Bandstand Park, Liberty St, Franklin
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Line Dancing →
Knights of Columbus, 1436 Liberty St, Franklin
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GED Classes →
Franklin Public Library, 421 12th St, Franklin
4:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Economic Development Work Session →
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Planning Work Session →
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Couples League →
Hi Level Golf Course, 148 High Level Ln, Kossuth
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Back to School Free Clothes Giveaway →
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Two Mile Run County Park Work Session →
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Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm moving to Florida and need to re-home my dog Sally and my cat Leia.
They are both free and up to date on vaccinations. (Nextdoor Franklin)
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- Great Clips, Inc. posted a job opening for Salon Manager in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Seneca
- Seneca Valley board approves grant applications for submission (butlereagle.com)
- PennDOT Updates Schedule for Interstate Pavement Marking Project (explorevenango.com)
- Betty J. Morrison (explorevenango.com)
Oil City
- Venango County Ranks 11th in PA for Lyme Disease Cases, Placing Area Among Highest Risk Nationally (explorevenango.com)
Emlenton
- Public Workshop to Focus on Outdoor Recreation, Downtown Growth in the Oil Region (explorevenango.com)
- CDL mill legislation signed by Shapiro (timesobserver.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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