Archive for January, 2013

Clarion Names Joshua Thorpe Women’s Tennis Coach

| January 30, 2013

Joshua Thorpe, 27, a native of North Huntingdon, Pa. and a graduate of Norwin High and Pitt-Greensburg, was named today as the head coach for Women’s Tennis at Clarion University by Athletic Director Dave Katis.

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Tax Credit Awards to Early Stage Companies Supports Job Growth; Innovation

| January 30, 2013

HARRISBURG, Pa. – To position Pennsylvania as a national leader for technology development, the Corbett administration announced yesterday the award of tax credits to nearly 180 companies to foster innovation and create entrepreneurial opportunities statewide.

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Venus Man Escapes Injury in Rollover Crash

Venus Man Escapes Injury in Rollover Crash

| January 30, 2013

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A Venus man escaped injury in a one-vehicle accident on Fuller Road in Knox Township, Jefferson County.

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DOH Previews Governor Corbett’s $5 Mil Proposal to Increase Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas

| January 30, 2013

Governor Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget will increase access to health care in rural and underserved areas by funding community health centers and additional medical services, as well as expanding programs to help attract and retain health care practitioners.

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Foxburg Sled Dog Races Cancelled; 5 Mile Run/Walk Registration Still Open

Foxburg Sled Dog Races Cancelled; 5 Mile Run/Walk Registration Still Open

| January 29, 2013

Foxburg’s RiverStone Classic Sled Dog Races and other snow events scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled due to lack of snow.

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Fishermen’s Network to Hold Class for People Interested in Running for Office

| January 29, 2013

Saturday, Feb. 2, Fishermen’s Network, 149 Summit Drive, Franklin will be holding a two- hour class for anyone who is thinking about running for an office in Venango County.

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Crawford, Johnson Named PSAC West Freshmen of the Week

| January 29, 2013

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Clarion University’s Leisha Crawford and Aaron Johnson were named the PSAC West women’s and men’s basketball Freshmen of the Week respectively Monday.

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Calhoun & Day Lead Clarion Divers at Wayne State

| January 29, 2013

Detroit, Mi. – Clarion University divers Heath Calhoun (Jr. Renfrew/Butler) and Kristin Day (So. Reynoldsville/DuBois) won multiple events over the weekend leading the Golden Eagle diving contingent at the Wayne State Invitational meet.

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John A. Troup

| January 29, 2013

John A. Troup, age 65, of New Bethlehem, died Friday morning, January 25, 2013 at his home following an illness.

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Kathleen A. Hoffman

| January 29, 2013

Kathleen A. Hoffman, 52, of Fertigs, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at UPMC Northwest Seneca, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

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George H. Dunkle

| January 29, 2013

George H. Dunkle, 84, of Seneca, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Oakwood Heights Presbyterian Home in Oil City.

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Vicki Sue Bradley

| January 29, 2013

Vicki Sue Bradley, 67, of 118 E Firs St, Oil City, died at 6:30 am Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home.

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B.E. Taylor to Perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre on Valentine’s Day

B.E. Taylor to Perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre on Valentine’s Day

| January 29, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Music icon B.E. Taylor made his debut appearance at the beautiful Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA last February 2012. Now, he and his band mates are back for a return engagement this coming Valentine’s Day – Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| January 29, 2013

Ice fishing at Kahle Lake. Captured by Meg Kolodick.

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Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

| January 29, 2013

January 28, 2012 high school basketball scores, provided by D9Sports.com.

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Mercer Man Jailed, Charged with 700 Sex Crimes Against Girl

Mercer Man Jailed, Charged with 700 Sex Crimes Against Girl

| January 29, 2013

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – According to an article published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a Mercer County man was arrested yesterday on 700 felony counts for raping a girl from 2004 – when she was 7-years-old – through 2012 at different locations in Greene Township, Mercer County.

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Clarion Men’s Basketball Holds Community Event with Keystone, Clarion Elementary Teams

Clarion Men’s Basketball Holds Community Event with Keystone, Clarion Elementary Teams

| January 29, 2013

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Knox Woman Seriously Injured in Route 208 Collision

Knox Woman Seriously Injured in Route 208 Collision

| January 28, 2013

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – A 59-year-old Knox woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on State Route 208, east of Kline Road, in Salem Township, Clarion County.

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Local Filmmaker Matt Croyle Talks “Potential Inertia”

Local Filmmaker Matt Croyle Talks “Potential Inertia”

| January 28, 2013

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – For Oil City filmmaker Matt Croyle, his first feature-length film, “Potential Inertia,” has special meaning.

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Franklin-Civic Operetta Association Announces Addition of Les Misérables

Franklin-Civic Operetta Association Announces Addition of Les Misérables

| January 28, 2013

The Franklin-Civic Operetta Association is proud to announce the addition of Les Misérables to its 2013 season of shows.

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Police Respond to Alcohol-related Crash in Rouseville

| January 28, 2013

ROUSEVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 4:45 a.m. on January 26, a DUI arrest occurred on State Route 8 at intersection with State Route 227, in Rouseville Boro, Venango County.

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Police: Store Employee Found Passed Out in Bathroom, Arrested for Retail Theft and Public Intoxication

| January 28, 2013

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 10:45 p.m. on January 25, an incident of retail theft and public intoxication occurred at Walmart in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Helen Winifred King Rowe

| January 28, 2013

Helen Winifred King Rowe, age 94, of Knox, died early Friday morning, January 25, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.

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Clifford M. Curtis

| January 28, 2013

Clifford M. Curtis, 63, of Meadville, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side.

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Kenneth Lee Carson

| January 28, 2013

Kenneth Lee Carson, 67 of 768 Bowman Rd., Oakland Twp., passed away Friday at his home and went on to be with his Lord and Savior.

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Adam George Gazek

| January 28, 2013

Adam George Gazek, 94, formerly of Polk, died on January 26, 2013, at The Caring Place in Franklin.

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D9Sports.com: District 9 Basketball Rankings

| January 28, 2013

District 9 High School Basketball Rankings from D9Sports.com.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| January 28, 2013

“Maddy enjoying her first time playing in the snow!” Photo submitted by Christine Presto.

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Frances “Marie” Morris

| January 28, 2013

Frances “Marie” Morris, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Marie had been a well cared for resident since July 2009.<!–more–> Born January 10, 1926 in Chireno TX, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Mary Beasley Pinkston. She married Jim Morris on April 17, 1944 […]

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James Herman Schwab

| January 28, 2013

James Herman Schwab, 76, of Sligo, passed way in Bartow, Florida, on Friday, January 25, 2013.

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