April 2013

Police: Vehicle Damaged in Parking Lot in Cranberry Township

April 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. an incident of criminal mischief occurred on Fairfield Drive, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Juvenile Cited for Retail Theft in Cranberry Township

April 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say on April 26 a retail theft occurred at Bon Ton, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Police: DUI Arrest Following Traffic Stop in Oil City

April 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Police say around 7:05 p.m. on April 23, an alleged DUI arrest occurred on Main Street, in Oil City, Venango County.

Retail Theft Reported in Cranberry Township

April 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 5:05 p.m. on April 26, a retail theft occurred at Walmart Store, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Hugh C. “Dutch” Dorworth

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Hugh C. “Dutch” Dorworth of Cranberry Township, Butler County, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Concordia of Cranberry. Born in Oil City, PA on May 8, 1925, he served in The United States Navy during WWII holding the rank of Aerographer’s Mate Third Class. He attended one of the first aviation universities in the country, Parks Air College in

Maribelle Ruth Slider

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Maribelle Ruth Slider, 65, of New Bethlehem, died on Thursday morning, April 25, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Fairmount City.

Cecil R. Manning

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Cecil R. Manning, 76, of China Grove, NC, died April 22, 2013.

Larry J. Satterlee

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Larry J. Satterlee, 63, of Seneca, died on April 25, 2013.

Timothy Michael Stahlman, Sr.

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Timothy Michael Stahlman, Sr., 53, of 80 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 29, 1959 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Donald and Imojane Salsgiver Stahlman. He attended Oil City High School and earned a 2 year college degree from Dubois College in Oil

Robert Paul Jordan

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Robert Paul Jordan, 59, of Tionesta, formerly of East Brady and New Bethlehem, peacefully passed away at his home on April 24, 2013, following an extended illness.

Albert E. “Ab” Klingensmith,Jr.

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Albert E. “Ab” Klingensmith,Jr., 85, of Sligo went to be with his Lord Wednesday, at 8:45 PM April 24, 2013 at Clarview Nursing and Rehab Center near Sligo. He was born on April 15 1928 in Callensburg, the only son of Albert E. and Hazel Haun Klingensmith. Ab was a graduate of the Sligo High School. He was a WW

Clarion Volleyball Adds Four Recruits

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University women’s volleyball coach Jennifer Mills is pleased to announce the signing of four players who will join the Golden Eagles NCAA Division II qualifying program next season.

Two-Car Crash in Franklin, Driver/Passenger Escape Injury

April 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin Police, around 1:41 p.m. on April 19, a two-car accident occurred on Otter Street, in Franklin, Venango County.

Foxburg Maple Syrup Festival Held Saturday; Foxburg Maplefest 5K Run/Walk on Sunday

April 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FOXBURG, Pa. – Foxburg Maple Syrup Festival will be held in Foxburg on Saturday, April 27, and the Foxburg Maplefest 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28.

Former Oil City Man Charged with Venango County Robberies

April 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — On April 24, a former Oil City man was arraigned on two Cranberry Township robberies that occurred in December of 2011.

Adoptable Pet of the Week

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Jill, a 3-year-old Domestic Medium Hair female, is this week’s Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 26, 2013

9th Annual VARHA Treasure Sale Set for this Weekend

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Officials Remind Public of Responsibility to License Their Dogs

April 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Agriculture Secretary George Greig today reminded Pennsylvanians to license their dogs, saying a dog license is the best way to protect lost dogs.

Driver of Stolen Car Arrested Following Police Chase in Franklin

April 25, 2013 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin area man is facing a slew of charges following a police chase in Franklin on Tuesday morning.

Police Report Incident of Bad Checks Passed in Cranberry Township

April 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, an incident of bad checks occurred at a business located on State Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

State Parole Search Cranberry Township Property for Drugs

April 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 9:30 a.m. on April 24, drugs were allegedly found at a property on Rockmere Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Les Misérables Opens at Barrow-Civic Theater

April 25, 2013 | Jake Bauer

Fire Marshall Investigates Mercer County Hardware Store Fire

April 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say on Wednesday afternoon a two-alarm fire destroyed a business located on South Main Street, in Sandy Lake, Mercer County.

Driver Injured in One-Car Crash on Route 257, Cranberry Township

April 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 11:30 a.m. on April 24, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 257, south of Ranch Street, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

‘Comets and Other Space Debris’ Presentation at Local Observatory This Friday

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Donations Sought to Help Fund Off-Road Wheelchair for Local Man Injured in Racing Accident

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 25, 2013

Virginia “Ginny” Seigworth

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Virginia Louella “Ginny” Seigworth, of Route 322 Clarion, passed away on April 24, 2013 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Piney Township. She was 86 years old.

Robert P. Jordan

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Robert P. Jordan, 59, of Tionesta, died Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at his home.

Grace A. Ochs

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Grace A. Ochs, 87, of Rt. 66 Lucinda, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Clarion Hospital. Born January 15, 1926 in Lucinda, she was the daughter of the late Jerome J. Judy Sr. and Irene P. Schmader Judy.

Mercer, Clarion Among 20 Counties Receiving Water Infrastructure Funds

April 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Corbett today announced the investment of $91 million in 22 non-point source, drinking water and wastewater projects in 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Dunham Announces City Council Bid

April 25, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Doretha June Fox

April 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Doretha June Fox, age 98, of Rimersburg, PA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her residence.

Mansfield Sweeps Clarion Baseball

April 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Clarion University baseball team was swept in a doubleheader at Mansfield Tuesday afternoon including a heart-breaking 7-6 loss in Game Two when Mansfield scored six in the bottom of the seventh to win.

Clarion University Softball Falls to IUP on Senior Day

April 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. – On Senior Day in Clarion Tuesday, Golden Eagle upperclassmen Kacie Nemeth and Amanda Gough both delivered RBIs but it wasn’t enough to help the Golden Eagles beat visiting IUP in PSAC Central action.

Philip Dennis Rowan

April 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Philip Dennis Rowan, 89, of Jacksonville, passed away on April 2nd, 2013.

Grace A. Ochs

April 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Grace A. Ochs, 87, of Lucinda, died on April 23, 2013.

Oil City Man Arrested for DUI Crash

April 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 8:29 p.m. on April 23, a crash involving alleged DUI occurred on Sawtown/Camp Coffman Road, in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.

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