June 2013

Horse Killed in Apparent DUI-Related Crash On Route 957

June 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

SUGAR GROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Warren-based State Police say around 11:38 p.m. on June 25, an alleged DUI-related crash occurred on State Route 957, east of Stillison Hill Road, in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County.

State Police Looking for Four-Legged Recruits for Mounted Patrol

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a few good horses.

Corbett Writes to Department of Health Secretary Sebelius: Save CHIP for PA’s Children

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett again asked U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to not force children currently covered under Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (PA CHIP) into the Medicaid program.

Attorney General Kane Takes Action Against ‘Cramming’

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane took action this week to protect consumers who have been getting ripped off on their cell phone bills.

Family Searching for Answers After Horrific Crash on I-80

June 27, 2013 | Jake Bauer

CLINTONVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — One year after their lives were forever changed by a rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Venango County, Jennifer Martin’s family is still searching for answers.

Jennifer Martin: Account of I-80 Accident

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

One year ago today, June 10, 2012, my life and my family’s lives were changed because of a motor vehicle accident that happened on Interstate 80 eastbound from Pittsburgh to State College.

Police: Burglary at Camp in Cranberry Township

June 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 12:21 a.m. on June 26, a burglary occurred on the south side of Tarklin Road, east of Van Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Helen Jeanette McKinney

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Helen Jeanette McKinney, 88, formerly of Hazen, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville, Pa.

Bruce B. Meabon

June 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Esther L. Cohlhepp Beichner

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Learn about Protecting Venango County Land on June 29

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

The first Allegheny Valley Conservancy Day is scheduled for June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the trailhead of the Allegheny River Trail, Eighth Street and Route 322 in Franklin.

Miriam Lucille Thompson

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Steven Weaver

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Steven Weaver, 52, Franklin, passed away on June 24, 2013.

Pauline K. Trayer

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Pauline K. Trayer, 84, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo.

Vivian M. Hook

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

Vivian M. Hook, 91, formerly of Franklin, died Monday June 24, 2013 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio.

Voted Off the Island Party Set for Saturday at R** Bandana Winery

June 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

LEEPER, Pa. — R** Bandana Winery is having a “Voted Off the Island Party” on Saturday, June 29.

Police Investigating Crash in Rockland Township

June 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Officials say around 11:00 a.m. on June 25, a crash occurred on State Route 38 and State Route 322, in Rockland Township, Venango County.

Franklin’s ‘Taste of Talent’ Competition Kicks Off Today

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin’s ‘Taste of Talent’ vocal competition kicks off tonight at Bandstand Park.

Bikes @ Bossa Nova Set for Wednesday

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — ‘Bikes @ Bossa Nova’ in Franklin kicks off this week.

Venango County Photo of the Day

June 26, 2013

Photo submitted by Tami Wice.

Say What?!: Suspect Speaks Only In Sinatra, Bogart Quotes

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

PA — The trouble with the world is that it’s always one drink behind.

Two Females Cited for Harassment in Utica

June 26, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

UTICA BORO, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 9:20 p.m. on June 20, an assault occurred on 2nd Street, in Utica Boro, Venango County.

Commissioners Table Changes to Feral Swine Regulations

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Legislation signed into law on Monday prompted a vote today by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners to put on hold any changes to regulations for feral swine and wild boars.

Gov. Corbett Reacts to White House’s ‘Climate Change Plan’

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Corbett issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s climate change announcement. “In Pennsylvania, we have a true all-of-the-above energy portfolio, with innovations in grid technology, nuclear power, clean-burning natural gas, coal, wind, solar and hydropower all working to fuel our economy and protect the environment. “These market-based approaches are working, with the United

Heeter Named PSAC Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete of the Year

June 26, 2013 | Adam McCully

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. –Hannah Heeter, Clarion’s outstanding two-star athlete, is the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s 2012-13 Pete Nevins Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year as selected by the league’s sports information directors.

Study Says Oil City is 46th Smartest City in U.S.

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Kathleen L. Black

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Carol I. Phillips

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

New Details Emerge in CNET Drug Bust

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

John R. Rice College of Counseling To Open Employment Office, July 1st

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — An Employment office for John R. Rice College of Counseling is set to open July 1, 2013 at 144 W. Spring Street, Titusville, Pa.

John Ray Hayes

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

John Ray Hayes, 60, former pressman and longtime resident of Fort Worth, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

Albert S. Johnston

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Albert S. Johnston, 75, of New Bethlehem, died on Monday, June 24, 2013.

Vivian Hook

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Vivian Hook, 91, formerly of Franklin, died on Monday, June 24, 2013.

Ruth Berdina Gricks

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Ruth Berdina Gricks, 86, formerly of Reno, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 21, 2013 with her nieces by her side, at the Golden Living Center in Oil City.

Truck Crashes into Building in Cranberry

June 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — A Clintonville man was sent to the hospital after his pickup truck crashed into a building along Route 257 in Cranberry Township.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

June 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

Venango County Photo of the Day

June 25, 2013

Supermoon — 6/23/13, taken in Rockland, Venango Co., PA.

Retail Theft Reported in Cranberry Township

June 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 7:20 p.m. on June 24, an incident of retail theft occurred at Walmart, on Kimberly Lane, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Criminal Mischief Reported in President Township

June 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

PRESIDENT TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say sometime between June 9 and June 23, an incident of criminal mischief occurred on Follette Drive, in President Township, Venango County.

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