August 2012

Lawrence “Baldy” Willyoung

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Lawrence “Baldy” Willyoung, 75, of Congress Hill Road, Franklin, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at 11:35 p.m. at his residence on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, following a lengthy illness.

Kathleen McEntire Eaker

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kathleen McEntire Eaker, 70, of Baily, N.C., formerly of Clarion, died on Wednesday August 22, 2012.

Carl J. Pazzabon

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Carl J. Pazzabon, age 79, of Sligo, PA, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jack Lindbergh “Lindy” Eakin

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Jack Lindbergh “Lindy” Eakin, 84, of 2826 US322, Franklin, died Tuesday August 21, 2012 at UPMC Hamot in Erie following a short illness.

Pennsylvania Preserves 2,358 Additional Acres of Farmland

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board today protected an additional 2,358 acres on 27 farms from development through the state’s nationally recognized farmland preservation program.

Venango Regional Airport to Receive $112,500 from State to Accommodate Increasing Business Needs

August 24, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Venango Regional Airport to receive $112,500 from State to acquire airfield ground handling equipment.

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 24, 2012

Captured at French Creek in Franklin, Pa.

PennDOT’s Live Free Ride Alive Campaign to be at ‘Rumble on the River’

August 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

TIONESTA, Pa. — PennDOT’s Live Free Ride Alive motorcycle safety campaign will have a tent at the Rumble on the River motorcycle rally at Wolf Corners Fair Grounds, off Route 36, five miles south of Tionesta, Aug. 24-26, promoting rider safety and education.

‘Concert in the Park’ Set for Tonight

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin’s weekly concert series ‘Thursday Night Concerts in the Park’ continues tonight with Franklin Silver Cornet Band.

Franklin Man Arrested on DUI Charges

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A 28-year-old Franklin man was arrested on DUI charges early this morning.

Emily Lynn Beers

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Emily Lynn Beers, 27, of Corsica went to be with Jesus on August 22 in Durham, North Carolina. She passed away as a result of complications from the disease gastroparesis.

Jack L. Eakin

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Jack L. Eakin, 84, of Franklin, died on August 21, 2012.

Clara Louise McFeaters

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Clara Louise McFeaters, 95, died at 7:05 A.M. Tuesday August 21, 2012 in Trinity Living Center Grove City, PA.

Timothy J. Edwards

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

TIMOTHY JOSEPH EDWARDS, 92, of Trinity Living Center, Grove City, Pa. passed away Tuesday morning (08-21-12) at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a period of failing health.

Pickup Truck Runs Into House, Kills Woman

August 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a Crawford County woman was killed when a pickup truck plowed into her home in West Mead Township, Crawford County, Pa.

64-year-old Man Seriously Injured in Warren County Accident

August 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

WARREN COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Marienville-based State Police, an Allegheny County man was seriously injured in an accident in Cherry Grove Township, Warren County, Pa.

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 23, 2012

Bike race at Two Mile Run County Park in Franklin, Pa. Photo courtesy Two Mile Run County Park. For more photos of the park, visit https://www.facebook.com/TwoMileRun.

Waterfowl Hunters Cautioned About Eating Mergansers

August 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

To minimize potential health impacts, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials recommend hunters do not eat merganser ducks, especially those harvested in the Lake Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania hunting zones.

Inmate Brutally Murdered at Marienville Prison

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — An inmate at a Marienville prison is accused of murdering a fellow inmate early this morning.

Smoking Prohibited in Titusville Parks Beginning September 18

August 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, smoking will be prohibited in all Titusville parks beginning September 18.

Pennsylvania Education Secretary Highlights Need for Education and Manufacturing Sectors to Work Together

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

HANOVER, Pa. — Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis today visited McClarin Plastics in Hanover to highlight the education recommendations contained in a report issued by Governor Tom Corbett’s Manufacturing Advisory Council.

Personal Property Stolen from Storage Unit in Cranberry Township

August 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a burglary occurred in Cranberry Twp., Venango County, Pa.

Families of College Students Reminded to Check Insurance Needs

August 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As college students return to campus to begin the new academic year, Insurance Commissioner Mike Consedine reminds families to create a “dorm room inventory” for insurance purposes.

Police Investigating Scrap Metal Theft in Rockland Township

August 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, scrap metal was stolen from Rockland Twp., Venango County, Pa.

David E. McMurdy

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

David E. McMurdy, 68 of 212 Buffalo St. Franklin, passed away at 3:30 A.M. on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Herman E. Winkler

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

Herman E. Winkler, 94, of Rockland Nickleville Road, Emlenton, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

Man, Infant Killed in Brookville Collision

August 22, 2012 | Jake Bauer

Nine Involved in Car vs. Buggy Crash

August 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — State police in Franklin said an accident involving a car and a horse and buggy occurred in Clinton Township yesterday.

Photo of the Day

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

Susie Johnson’s grandchildren having fun at Freedom Falls. Submitted by Susie Johnson.

Pennsylvania Education Secretary Highlights Need for Education and Manufacturing Sectors to Work Together

August 22, 2012 | Adam McCully

Rock in River Festival to be Held This Saturday

August 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

Ronald E. Plyler Sr.

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ronald E. Plyler Sr., 68, of Franklin, died on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.

Thelma Louise Kammerdeiner Botzer

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Thelma Louise Kammerdeiner Botzer, age 89, of Strattanville, peacefully passed away to meet her Savior on August 18, 2012 from the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo.

Beverly J. Allen

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Beverly J. Allen, 72, of 9929 Youngsville Rd. Grand Valley, passed away peacefully at home Sunday evening August 19th surrounded by her family.

Millions of Highmark Customers to Lose Chiropractic, Physical Therapy Coverage on Sept. 1; Patient Rights Being Violated

August 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Millions of Americans insured by Highmark Inc. are about to have some of their medical treatments decided by a computer program, rather than their doctor or therapist, according to a professional healthcare association in Pennsylvania.

One Person Life-Flighted in Crash near Crawford County Fairgrounds

August 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a two-vehicle crash occurred near the Crawford County Fairgrounds — at least one person was life flighted.

Margaret L. Godden

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Margaret L. Godden, 77, of 4 Wendy Way, Oil City died Monday August 20, 2012 at UPMC-Northwest in Oil City.

PennDOT Reminds Pennsylvania Drivers to Look Out for Students, School Buses

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As the new school year begins, PennDOT reminds drivers to remain vigilant as students and school buses return to the roadways.

Shirley A. Gates

August 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Shirley A. Gates, 80, of Bridgeview Apts., Emlenton and native of Foxburg, went home to be with Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo.

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