Archive for October, 2012

Venus Man Injured in Rollover Accident

| October 31, 2012

VENUS, Pa. (EYT) – A 51-year-old Venus man was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Pinegrove Township, Venango County yesterday morning.

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Mechanical Failure Causes Crash in Foxburg

| October 31, 2012

FOXBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A mechanical failure caused a crash early yesterday morning in the Foxburg area.

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DEP Offers Tips for Removing, Processing Storm Debris

| October 31, 2012

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is reminding homeowners how to properly dispose of and process debris left behind from Hurricane Sandy.

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Chayson Lynn Hileman

| October 31, 2012

Chayson Lynn Hileman, age 30, of Leechburg, passed away Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, following an illness.

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Attorney Files Motion to Move Zachary Proper Case to Juvenile Court

Attorney Files Motion to Move Zachary Proper Case to Juvenile Court

| October 31, 2012

OIL CITY, Pa. – A judge cancelled a preliminary hearing scheduled for today for Zachary Proper, the 13-year-old Oil City boy who is accused of killing his grandparents. The case has been moved to the Court of Common pleas.

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Wesley C. Jackson

| October 31, 2012

Wesley C. Jackson, 75, of White Cliff Nursing Home, Greenville (Hempfield Twp.), PA, formerly of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away gently on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 12:05 pm at the nursing home.

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Carl A. Alt

| October 31, 2012

Carl A. Alt, 88, of Second Avenue, Rouseville, and 17021 Upriver Drive, Ft. Myers, Fla., died Monday Oct. 29, 2012, after a brief illness.

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Emlenton Man Accused of Intimidating Witness, Assaulting Woman in Franklin

| October 31, 2012

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Police in Frankin have charged an Emlenton man with Intimidation of a Witness, Simple Assault, and other charges stemming from an incident that took place in Franklin on Sunday.

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State Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips

| October 31, 2012

The following Halloween Safety Tips were provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.

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Police Seek Information About Vehicle That Struck Mailboxes in Cranberry

| October 31, 2012

CRANBERY, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based state police say they are seeking help from the public in identifying the operator of a vehicle that fled after striking several mailboxes in Cranberry.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| October 31, 2012

Bryce Dunham dressed up in his Pittsburgh Steelers’ throwback uniform for Halloween.

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Drug Paraphernalia Arrest Made in Oil City

| October 30, 2012

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police say a man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in Oil City, Venango County, Pa.

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State Police Identify Suspects in Forest County Burglaries

| October 30, 2012

FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Police have identified suspects in numerous burglaries that occurred during the Summer/Fall of 2012.

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Power Restored to Majority of Homes in Region; Minimal Storm Damage Reported

Power Restored to Majority of Homes in Region; Minimal Storm Damage Reported

| October 30, 2012

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Superstorm Sandy caused several power outages that left thousands of local residents in the dark on Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

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Local Cancellations and Delays: 10/30/12

| October 30, 2012

Cancellations due to Superstorm Sandy.

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Teen Injured in Rockland Rollover

| October 30, 2012

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin State Police say a one-car accident occurred in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pa.

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Burglary Reported in Cooperstown

| October 30, 2012

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin State Police say a burglary occurred in Cooperstown, Jackson Township, Venango County, Pa.

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Paul F. Hoover

| October 30, 2012

Paul F. Hoover, 78, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., died on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Beechwood Nursing Home.

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James R. Hitchcock

| October 30, 2012

James R. Hitchcock, 81, of Tionesta, died Sunday, October 28, 2012.

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Maxine S. Wolbert

| October 30, 2012

Maxine S. Wolbert, 83, of Golden LivingCenter-Shippenville, and formerly of Crown, died early Monday morning, October 29, 2012, at Clarion Hospital. Born August 21, 1929, in Crown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Guiton) Young.

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Arthur William Campbell

| October 30, 2012

Arthur William Campbell, age 66, of Bela, PA, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his family by his side.

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Dempsey Middleton Dupree

| October 30, 2012

Dempsey Middleton Dupree, Ph.D., of 232 N Fifth Avenue, Clarion PA, passed away October 28, 2012 at home his home after a lengthy battle with cancer and myelodysplasia (MDS).

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Sheila Jean Lacombe

| October 30, 2012

Sheila Jean Lacombe, of Cooksburg, died on October 28, 2012, at the Clarion Hospital. She was 52 years old.

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Phyllis Jean Knavel

| October 30, 2012

Phyllis Jean Knavel , 78, of Davis Rd. Fertigs, PA. went to be with Lord on Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2012 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness.

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Max M. Serafin

| October 30, 2012

Max M. Serafin, 75, of 14 Hone Ave. Oil City, PA. died at 2:45 A.M. Monday Oct. 29, 2012 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home after a period of declining health.

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Charlotte Louise Baker Robinson

| October 30, 2012

Charlotte Louise Baker Robinson, 82, of 256 Grant St, Franklin, died at 3:09 pm, Saturday, October 27, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

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Thousands Without Power in Area

| October 30, 2012

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Scattered electrical outages have been reported throughout Venango County and nearby counties as the area begins to feel the effects of Superstorm Sandy.

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Police: Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel in Alcohol-Related Crash

| October 30, 2012

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say charges are pending in an alcohol-related crash in Victory Township, Venango County.

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Two Injured in Cranberry Crash

| October 30, 2012

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, a three-vehicle accident occurred in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pa.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| October 30, 2012

Dotter’s Eddy. Submitted by Shelly Kaltenbach.

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