Archive for October, 2012
Venus Man Injured in Rollover Accident
VENUS, Pa. (EYT) – A 51-year-old Venus man was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Pinegrove Township, Venango County yesterday morning.
Mechanical Failure Causes Crash in Foxburg
FOXBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A mechanical failure caused a crash early yesterday morning in the Foxburg area.
DEP Offers Tips for Removing, Processing Storm Debris
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is reminding homeowners how to properly dispose of and process debris left behind from Hurricane Sandy.
Chayson Lynn Hileman
Chayson Lynn Hileman, age 30, of Leechburg, passed away Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, following an illness.
Attorney Files Motion to Move Zachary Proper Case to Juvenile Court
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.
Wesley C. Jackson
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.
Carl A. Alt
Carl A. Alt, 88, of Second Avenue, Rouseville, and 17021 Upriver Drive, Ft. Myers, Fla., died Monday Oct. 29, 2012, after a brief illness.
Emlenton Man Accused of Intimidating Witness, Assaulting Woman in Franklin
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.
State Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips
The following Halloween Safety Tips were provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Police Seek Information About Vehicle That Struck Mailboxes in Cranberry
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.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Bryce Dunham dressed up in his Pittsburgh Steelers’ throwback uniform for Halloween.
Drug Paraphernalia Arrest Made in Oil City
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police say a man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in Oil City, Venango County, Pa.
State Police Identify Suspects in Forest County Burglaries
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Police have identified suspects in numerous burglaries that occurred during the Summer/Fall of 2012.
Power Restored to Majority of Homes in Region; Minimal Storm Damage Reported
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.
Teen Injured in Rockland Rollover
ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin State Police say a one-car accident occurred in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pa.
Burglary Reported in Cooperstown
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin State Police say a burglary occurred in Cooperstown, Jackson Township, Venango County, Pa.
Paul F. Hoover
Paul F. Hoover, 78, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., died on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Beechwood Nursing Home.
Maxine S. Wolbert
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.
Arthur William Campbell
Arthur William Campbell, age 66, of Bela, PA, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his family by his side.
Dempsey Middleton Dupree
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).
Sheila Jean Lacombe
Sheila Jean Lacombe, of Cooksburg, died on October 28, 2012, at the Clarion Hospital. She was 52 years old.
Phyllis Jean Knavel
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.
Max M. Serafin
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.
Charlotte Louise Baker Robinson
Charlotte Louise Baker Robinson, 82, of 256 Grant St, Franklin, died at 3:09 pm, Saturday, October 27, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Thousands Without Power in Area
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.
Police: Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel in Alcohol-Related Crash
VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say charges are pending in an alcohol-related crash in Victory Township, Venango County.
Two Injured in Cranberry Crash
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, a three-vehicle accident occurred in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pa.