🌱 Franklin-based troopers detail weekend motorcycle crash in Venango County
Franklin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Franklin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Franklin-based troopers detail weekend motorcycle crash in Venango County
- Oil City and Franklin communities remember Clair “Pete” Noel
- Franklin community remembers the life of resident Betty VanZandt
Also on today's calendar: GED Classes.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two Motorcyclists Injured After Losing Control on Sharp Curve and Gravel in Richland Township (explorevenango.com) — State police based in Franklin report that two motorcyclists were hurt when they lost control on a sharp, gravelly curve along Bear Run Road in Richland Township, Venango County. A Waterford rider declined transport for minor injuries, while an Erie man was flown to UPMC Hamot with moderate injuries. Both bikes were damaged but towed from the scene. 
• Clair R. 'Pete' Noel (explorevenango.com) — Family and friends across Oil City and Franklin are mourning Clair R. “Pete” Noel, 88, a former Quaker Market manager and C & S Vending repairman known for fixing jukeboxes and pinball machines. The classic car enthusiast and Steelers fan is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; services and burial will be private.
• Betty VanZandt (exploreclarion.com) — Franklin is mourning the passing of 62-year-old resident Betty VanZandt, a Rocky Grove High School graduate and devoted Steelers fan deeply involved with the Eagles #328 and VFW Post 1835 in Franklin. Her family will hold private services, and friends are encouraged to honor her through donations to the Franklin VFW or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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🗞 Nearby News
Seneca
- Two Children from Seneca Escape Injury in Route 28 Crash (explorevenango.com)
Oil City
- Betty VanZandt (explorevenango.com)
Emlenton
- Oil Creek State Park To Host Guided Wildcat Hollow Hike For Get Outdoors Day (explorevenango.com)
- Three Drug-Related Arrests Reported Following Traffic Stops in the Region (explorevenango.com)
- Dorothy Jean Himes (McClure), 83 (bonnercountydailybee.com)
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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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