Justice goes for the Dogs
Franklin – From the office of Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy: A deputy who is sworn in as a Humane Society Police Officer has filed animal cruelty charges against two individuals who recorded themselves forcing a dog to drink alcohol. An apparently widely circulated SnapChat video showed the dog being restrained and struggling to escape while the alcohol was poured into its throat and mouth. After a thorough investigation, both the people filming and performing the act have been identified and the deputy was able to confirm that the liquid in the video was indeed alcoholic. A Franklin woman and a Rouseville man have been charged with animal cruelty for ill-treatment and abuse of a dog creating a risk of imminent injury.

State Rep. to hold Senior Breakfast
Hadley – State Representative Timothy Bonner is hosting a Senior Citizen’s Breakfast in Mercer County on Friday, April 28th. The breakfast will take place from 9:30 to 11 AM at the Rainbow Valley Restaurant in Hadley and will include food as well as updates on issues that impact seniors and information on several services benefiting them. RSVP by April 21st by calling (724-458-4911).