August 2012

Iva Miller Ray

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Iva Miller Ray, formerly of Marianne, died August 27 in Springfield OH. She had made her home in Springfield in recent years to be near her immediate family. She resided with her niece and nephew, Patty and Jennings McGhee. Ms. Ray was born on November 5, 1914 in Clarion County to Isaiah and Pearl Coulter Miller.

Anne Marie Livergood Eshbaugh Ortz

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Anne Marie Livergood Eshbaugh Ortz, age 51, of Chesnut Ridge Road, Emlenton, PA died on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Clarion Hospital.

Raymond W. “Sonny” Dittmer

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Raymond W. “Sonny” Dittmer, 71, of Reed Road, Fenelton, Clearfield Twp., died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:50 p.m. Saturday evening, August 25, 2012 at his residence. Raymond was born in Herman on September 18, 1940. He was the son of Raymond W. and Erba Schontz Dittmer. He was of the Catholic faith. He attended St. Mary Catholic School in

Doris Lee Perry

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Doris Lee Perry, 79, of 634 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died at 4:35 am, Monday, August 27, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Christopher P. Theuret

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Christopher P. Theuret, 34, of 26 Locust St, Rouseville, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at his home.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Jacob and Brookelynn

August 28, 2012

Jacob and Brookelynn Dengel ready for the first day of preschool at Hasson Heights CDC!

Franklin State Police Remind Motorists of the Start of School and School Bus Safety

August 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police remind motorists of the start of school and school bus safety.

PennDOT Issuing Free Voter ID Cards at Driver Licensing Centers

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Since the Pennsylvania Voter ID law was enacted in March, PennDOT has been working closely with the Department of State to ensure that every voter has the opportunity to obtain photo identification. Starting today in Pittsburgh and statewide on Aug. 28, voters who lack verification documents necessary for a secure Pennsylvania Photo ID (non-driver’s license ID card),

Driver Loses Control of Vehicle, Crashes into Oncoming Vehicle

August 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a two vehicle crash occurred in Jackson Township, Venango County, Pa.

Kenneth C. Harmon

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kenneth C. Harmon, 81, of Mayport, died on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Last ‘Pipeline Alley Concert’ of the Year Set for Wednesday

August 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A free concert featuring the band Ron Feroz will be held tomorrow at Pipeline Alley.

Fugitive Taken into Custody Following Cranberry Motorcycle Crash

August 27, 2012 | Jake Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A 48-year-old man was taken into custody following a motorcycle crash on Riverside Drive in Cranberry Township, Venango County, yesterday morning.

John P. Walsh

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

John P. Walsh, of Eagle Rock, died peacefully Thursday, August 23, 2012, with loved ones at his side.

John R. Bell IV

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

John R. Bell IV, age 49, of Franklin, died on Friday, August 24, 2012.

Olive Kriebel

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Olive Kriebel, 84, of Parker, died on Sunday, August 26, 2012.

Vivian Izetta Dunlap

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Vivian Izetta Dunlap, 84, of 1038 Pone Lane, Franklin passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 in her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Dorothy Jean Bennett Fry

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Dorothy Jean Bennett Fry, 90, of 7 Vo Tech Dr, Oil City, died at the home of her daughter, Connie Atkins, in Grand Valley at 6:10 pm Saturday, August 25, 2012.

William Orvis Larimer

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

William Orvis Larimer, 88 ,of 401 Colerain Street, Sligo, went to be with the lord at 11:33 AM Saturday August 25 at the Clarview Nursing & Rehab. Center near Sligo following a short illness.

Man Arrested after Entering Franklin Residence to Avoid Police

August 27, 2012 | Gavin Fish

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A 22-year-old Franklin man was taken into custody following a disturbance in Franklin on Saturday.

Mercer State Police Seeking Halfway House Resident

August 27, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Mercer-based State Police, an individual did not return to a halfway facility in Sharon, Mercer County, Pa.

Woman Assaulted in Franklin

August 27, 2012 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Police in Franklin say a woman was assaulted early yesterday morning.

Venango County Photo of the Day: The Commons

August 27, 2012

The Commons at Franklin

Game Commission to Participate In and Host Events Promoting Wildlife, Hunting, and Trapping

August 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Each year, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials, in September, participate in and host three outdoors events promoting wildlife, hunting and trapping.

Mary C. Wagner

August 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Mary C. Wagner, 93, of Titusville, died peacefully in the presence of her family at 11:37 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Titusville Area Hospital where she was admitted earlier in the day.

Two Vehicles Crash after Police Bust Underage Party

August 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MINERAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, one teenager was arrested for underage drinking and DUI, and three others were cited for underage drinking in Mineral Twp., Venango Co., Pa.

Woman Charged with DUI in Head-on Crash

August 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

SANDYCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman faces DUI charges stemming from a two-vehicle collision in Sandycreek Township earlier this month.

Woman Seriously Injured in Crawford County Motorcycle Crash

August 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa (EYT) — According to Corry-based State Police, a motorcycle and a car crashed in Steuben Township, Crawford County, Pa.

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 26, 2012

Duane “Dewey” Bothello’s #16 car, sponsored by Billy’s in Oil City. Photo courtesy Billy’s.

Benjamin Scott Schaeffer

August 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Benjamin Scott Schaeffer, 34, of Kahle Road, Curllsville, died Thursday evening, August 23, 2012, at his home.

Thomas A. Brown

August 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Thomas A. Brown, 84, formerly of 221 Cherry Lane, Franklin died at 5:00 a.m. Friday August 24, 2012 at the Caring Place.

Judy A. Marshall

August 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Judy A. Marshall, age 68, of Clarion, died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville.

Crawford County DA Will Not Seek Death Penalty in Brutal Murder

August 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Crawford County District Attorney is seeking life sentences for the suspects in the Cochranton area murder case.

Flag Order Issued to Honor Fallen Butler County Soldier

August 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Governor Tom Corbett ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities in Butler County lowered to halfstaff on Monday, Aug. 27 in honor of Army Staff Sgt. Eric S. Holman.

Attorney General Linda Kelly Cautions Families about Internet Safety as New School Year Begins

August 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Kelly cautioned parents to regularly discuss Internet safety with their children, especially as a new school year begins.

Nominations Sought for the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame

August 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

The Oil City Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America is seeking nominations for the 2012 induction into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame.

Demolition Derby and Fireworks at Crawford County Fair

August 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The fun continues today at the Crawford County Fair with a full day of events, including a demolition derby and fireworks!

Robert L. Davis

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Robert L. Davis, 90, of 603 East Fourth St. Oil City, PA. died at 5:00 A.M. Friday August 24, 2012 at his home following a period of declining health.

Woman Ejected from ATV During Police Chase

August 24, 2012 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman faces multiple charges following a police chase early this morning.

62-year-old Man Arrested on DUI Charges in Franklin

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin Police arrested a 62-year-old man on DUI charges early this morning.

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