September 2012

Donald Robert Verner

September 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Donald Robert Verner, 85, of Franklin, died on September 24, 2012.

Franklin Romaine Rankin

September 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Franklin Romaine Rankin, age 76, of Nicerville, FL, formerly of Rimersburg, PA, passed away July 21, 2012 in Florida.

Radecki Agrees to Permanent Suspension of Medical License

September 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — According to a release issued by the Department of State and the PA Board of Medicine, Thomas E. Radecki has agreed to the permanent voluntary surrender of his medical license.

PA Board of Game Commissioners Seek to Expand Mentored Youth Program for 2013-14

September 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Yesterday the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave preliminary approval to a regulatory change to expand antlerless deer hunting opportunities under the Mentored Youth Hunting Program (MYHP) for the 2013-14 license year.

Police Release Details on Sugarcreek Boro Head-on Crash

September 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK BORO, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based state police, a two-vehicle head-on collision occurred in Sugarcreek Boro, Venango County, Pa.

Borrowers Who Lost Homes to Foreclosure May Be Eligible for Payments from Settlement

September 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Yesterday Attorney General Linda Kelly announced that official notifications are being sent to approximately 29,000 Pennsylvania borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011, and who may be eligible for payment as part of the $25 billion national mortgage foreclosure settlement.

Venango County Photo of the Day

September 26, 2012

Join Galaxy Federal Credit Union on October 6th and 7th in their parking lot at 1313 Liberty Street in Franklin as they partner with Lamb & Webster and the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Featuring the Pedal Tractor Races for kids with a chance to win a pedal tractor in each age category each day. Ages 3-4 at 10AM;

Game Commission Addresses Illegal ATV Use

September 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — At a meeting in Franklin yesterday, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to a regulatory change to address violations of possessing, maintaining, operating, occupying or traveling on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or snowmobile in violation of the state’s Vehicle Code (Title 75).

PA Game Commission Board Approves Legal Settlement Agreement

September 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MINERAL TOWNSHIP, VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Yesterday the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved the terms of a legal settlement regarding ownership of oil and gas rights between the agency and Keith and Elaine Klingler involving State Game Land 39 in Venango County, State Game Land 45 in Clarion County, and State Game Land 78 in Clearfield County.

Ronald J. Kuzmovich

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ronald “Ronn” Lee Kuzmovich, 64, of Clarion PA, died September 24, 2012, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo PA. Born on June 5, 1948, he was the son of Mary (Kovach) Kuzmovich and the late Nicholas Kuzmovich, Jr. of Indiana PA. Ronn attended the Indiana Public School System and graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School in

Public Invited to PennDOT Open House in Mercer County

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in partnership with AFSCME Local 2102, invites the public to attend the 17th Annual Open House Wednesday at the department’s Mercer County Maintenance Office.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Releases Statement on Co-payment Initiative

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary D. Alexander today released a statement about the department’s proposed co-payments for families of eligible children with mental and physical disabilities.

Helen M. Detwiler

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Helen M. Detwiler, 97, formerly of 2 Greeves Street, Kane, died Monday evening at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.

Margie Whitesell Cochran

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Margie Whitesell Cochran, 87, died on Friday, August 31, 2012.

Several Hundred Pounds of Scrap Stolen from City Garage

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police in Oil City are investigating the theft of several hundred pounds of scrap brass and copper from the city’s garage.

Theft Reported at Barkeyville Gas Station

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — State police in Franklin are investigating a theft that occurred at a Barkeyville gas station on Monday night.

Gov. Corbett Says Innovative Farm Show Sponsorship Helps Build Stable, Reliable Financial Future for PA

September 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Corbett today cut the ribbon officially welcoming Weis Markets as the newest sponsor of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Roscoe

September 25, 2012

Franklin Civic Operetta Association Presents ‘Oliver’

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — ‘Oliver’, presented by the Franklin Civic Operetta Association, opens September 28 at Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin.

Franklin Man Cited for Harassment

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

PAINT TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 38-year-old Franklin man was cited for harassment on Friday.

Robert N. Fletcher

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Robert N. Fletcher, 87, of Stoneboro, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 10:50 a.m. Saturday (9-22-12). Scott A. Black Funeral Home of Stoneboro is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary is not available at this time.

Mary Ann Hartle

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Mary Ann Hartle, 77, of Franklin, died on Friday September 21, 2012.

Helen M. Whitling

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Helen M. Whitling, age 82, of Emlenton, died Saturday morning, September 22, 2012, at her home.

June Marie Wilt

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

June Marie Wilt, 74, of 110 Bush Rd., Greenville, Otter Creek Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm at her residence.

Bernard A. Hetrick

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Bernard A. Hetrick, 92, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 22, 2012 at 6:35 a.m. at his residence.

Titusville Woman Accused of Fleeing, DUI following Crash

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A 20-year-old Titusville woman is faces several charges following a crash in Titusville yesterday. Police say 20-year-old Ashleigh Clickett allegedly fled the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Spring Street and Perry Street in Titusvile. Police say Clickett returned to the scene, but then fled again, prompting a chase that lasted approximately 5

Venango County Photo of the Day

September 24, 2012

Captured in Franklin, Pa. by Marlene Rice.

‘Apple of My Eye’ Photo Contest Entry Deadline Nearing

September 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Deadline for the ‘Apple of My Eye’ photo contest sponsored by Franklin Youth Alternatives is Oct. 4.

Stanley V. Bizzak

September 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Stanley V. Bizzak, 87, formerly of 412 Elk Avenue in Kane, died Saturday afternoon, September 22, 2012 at The Lutheran Home at Kane, where he was a resident.

Stephanie Ann Rhoades

September 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

Stephanie Ann Rhoades, 52, of Kemmer Road, Clarion, died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, September 21, 2012, at her home.

Oil City Woman Cited for Retail Theft

September 23, 2012 | Gavin Fish

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman was cited for Retail Theft in Cranberry Township yesterday afternoon.

Venango County Photo of the Day

September 23, 2012

From now until October 5th, Franklin Insurance will be taking canned food donations for the Saint Patrick Food Pantry. Stop at their Franklin or Titusville office to make your donation. For every can of food that you donate you will be entered in a drawing for a $25.00 Franklin Association Gift Certificate!

Game Commission to Webcast September Meeting Held in Franklin

September 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners meeting that was held on Sept. 24-25 in Franklin, Venango County, is being broadcast through the agency’s website to afford those unable to attend the meeting the opportunity to watch the staff reports and the Board’s voting session.

PennDOT Commends Volunteers for Removing 6.7 Million Pounds of Litter in Cleanup Effort

September 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — On Wednesday PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch lauded the efforts of the more than 141,000 volunteers who cleaned 13,589 miles of roads, trails and shorelines in this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, which lasted from March 1 through May 31.

Teen Accused of Assaulting VisionQuest Staff Member

September 23, 2012 | Jake Bauer

SANDY CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa.(EYT) — State police in Franklin are investigating the alleged assault of a staff member at VisionQuest.

Franklin Woman Injured in Cranberry Crash

September 23, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — A 51-year-old Franklin woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Cranberry Township Friday.

One Injured in Oil Creek Township Accident

September 23, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — One person was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Oil Creek Township, Venango County yesterday.

Mercer County: Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, Driver Flees Scene

September 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a hit-and-run occurred on Friday evening in Jackson Center, Mercer County, Pa.

Kennerdell Man Charged with Retail Theft from WalMart

September 22, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based state police, a Kennerdell man has been accused of retail theft from Walmart in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pa.

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