April 2012

Oil City Man Arrested for Allegedly Endangering the Welfare of 6-Month-Old Baby

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly endangering the welfare of a child.

OCPD Investigating Theft from Vehicle

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ask the Vet: Preventing Stinky Dog Ears

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Dr. Lauren, a local veterinarian, answers user questions about pet health.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Relay for Life

April 24, 2012

The residents of this Franklin home are showing their support for Relay for Life by helping to paint the county purple. They will be holding a garage sale on May 4 & 5th from 9am-5pm at 1218 Elk Street in Franklin PA. Photo by Amanda Rodgers Photography.

Winter Storm Warning Cancelled

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning that was in effect throughout the region.

Oil City Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend, Choking Mother, and Throwing Dog

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ellen Irene McQuiston

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ellen Irene McQuiston, 69, Scrubgrass Twp., died on Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Mary Chambers

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Mary Chambers, 86, Shippenville, died on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Kathleen “Patty” B. Schruers

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kathleen “Patty” B. Schruers, 83, of Franklin, passed away at 9:38 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at UPMC Northwest Medical Center in Seneca. Born, September 19, 1928 in Franklin, Patty was the daughter of the late Wade H. and Hazel Linn Bell. She was married to Richard R. Schruers on May 25, 1985, and he survives. Read more: https://www.gardinierfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1461345&fh_id=11503

Butler County Woman Under Investigation for Identity Theft

April 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Butler-based State Police, a Butler County woman is under investigation for identity theft.

Saxonburg Man Faces Theft Charges

April 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Butler-based State Police, a Saxonburg man faces theft-related charges stemming from an incident that happened last week in Clinton Township, Butler County, Pa.

Farrell Man Accused of Role in Drug Ring

April 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a resident of Farrell, Pa., has been arrested on drug-related charges.

Police Respond to Alarm at Salvation Army; Find Drunk Man Passed Out Inside Building

April 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Police responded to an alarm at the Salvation Army building on Saturday. Upon arrival, police found a man passed out inside the building.

Venango County Photo of the Day: French Creek Cafe

April 23, 2012

Venango County Week in Review

April 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

A look at the top stories in Venango County last week.

Two Die When Motorcycles Collide in Mercer County

April 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to officials, two people were killed early Saturday morning when two motorcycles collided on State Route 18, Greenville, Pa.

Three People Arrested by Butler County Drug Task Force

April 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to the Butler County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, three people were arrested last week with drug related crimes.

Minor Involved in DUI Hit-and-Run Crash

April 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. — A known male juvenile was involved in a DUI hit-and-run crash last night in Oakland Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day: The Reese Boys

April 22, 2012

The Reese boys. Liam, Nolan & Keagan. Photo taken on Woods Road in Irwin Township, Venango County. Submitted by Amber Reese.

Petition Calls for Justice in Cat Torture Case

April 21, 2012 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Hand 4 Paws, a New Mexico based organization that works to bring attention to the suffering of animals, has created an online petition calling for justice in the case against an Oil City man who is accused of torturing a cat.

Franklin Man Arrested on Public Drunkenness Charges

April 21, 2012 | Gavin Fish

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — State police in Franklin arrested a 30-year-old Franklin man on public drunkenness charges last night.

State Police Investigating Theft in Cranberry

April 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Edgar E. “Jobe” Hawk

April 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Edgar E. “Jobe” Hawk, 71 of Distant, PA died April 20, 2012 at the ACMH Hospital, Kittanning, PA.

Anna M. Snyder

April 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Anna M. Snyder, 79, of Snydersburg, died Thursday night, April 19, 2012 at Clarion Hospital. Born December 26, 1932 in Marble she was the daughter of the late Leanus A. and Irene L. Hartle Rapp. She was married to Kenneth S. Snyder on November 14, 1953 at St. Michael Church in Fryburg and he preceded her in death on February

Mercer County Principal Accused of Providing Alcohol to Minors Waives Hearing

April 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, Lakeview High School’s principal, who has been charged with providing beer to minors at her home last summer, waived her preliminary hearing on Thursday.

Ohio Fugitive Captured

April 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, Keith D. Green — the man who was the focus of the massive manhunt in Meadville this week — has been captured in Ohio.

Ellwood City Man Killed in Tractor Accident

April 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, an Ellwood City man died on Thursday when his tractor rolled on top of him.

Burglary in Butler County under Investigation

April 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Butler-based State Police are investigating a burglary in Cherry Valley, Butler County, Pa.

Advocates for Our Children Needed

April 21, 2012 | Gavin Fish

Advocates for our children needed! This Monday's school board meeting is at Victory Twp. Elementary School, located at 1819 Georgetown Rd.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Mosaic Cafe

April 21, 2012

Mosaic Cafe on Seneca Street in Oil City.

Sugarcreek Boro Police Seeking Information on Auto Break-Ins

April 20, 2012 | Gavin Fish

Gale L. Owen

April 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Gale L. Owen, age 54, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion, PA died on 4/19/12 at the Clarion Hospital. Born on October 8, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lewis W. Owen and Lois Chorpenning Owen. Gale was the current administrator of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously she was the executive director of the Clarion Area Chamber

Marguerite Wolff

April 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Marguerite Wolff, age 85 of Liberty Towers in Clarion died 4/19/12 at the Golden Living in Clarion, PA. Born in Clarion County on September 19, 1926, she was the daughter of LeRoy Walker and Leona Fescenmyer Walker. Marquerite worked at Owens-Illinois Glass and was a homemaker. On June 9, 1946 she married Jay E. Wolff, Jr. They had celebrated 50

Irene Geneveive Etzel

April 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Irene Geneveive Etzel, 71, of Clarion, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on January 29, 1941, in Strattanville, she was the daughter of Paul Patrick and Alice Lorena Freeborn Clinger. Irene was married on February 20, 1960 to William “Bill” Etzel, and he survives. She attended Clarion-Limestone High School and was

Merle H. “Butch” Seigworth

April 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Merle H. “Butch” Seigworth, 66, Franklin, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Kenneth LeRoy Byers

April 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kenneth LeRoy Byers, 76, of Lincoln, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at his home. Born December 18, 1935 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to John and Isabelle(Seth) Byers. U. S. Army Veteran. He was an agent for Frontier Airlines for 30 years. After his retirement he was a custodian at Meadow Lane Elementary School. Ken was a supporter of the National

Burglary Reported in Slippery Rock

April 20, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Butler-based State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on Wednesday in Slippery Rock.

Woman Flees From Police After Alleged Theft

April 20, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say a Westmoreland County woman was arrested for fleeing from police following a reported shoplifting incident last week in Butler.

Police Investigating Armed Robberies in Sharon

April 20, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, Sharon Police are investigating three armed robberies reported in the city that occurred on Sunday and Monday.

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