Archive for July, 2013
Russell I. Cann
Russell I. Cann, 87, of Pinoak Circle, Oil City, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the Clarion-Forest VNA Serenity House in Shippenville, following an extended illness.
Oil Region Observatory May Relocate to Pinegrove Township
In collaboration with the Commissioners of Venango County, the Oil Region Astronomical Society is exploring the possibility of relocating the Oil Region Astronomical Observatory.
Bruce Ray Rosendahl
Bruce Ray Rosendahl, 66, a resident of Annapolis for 9 years, died on July 26, 2013 from multiple illnesses he battled for over a decade. He was previously a resident of Miami, Florida; Durham, North Carolina; LaJolla, California; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
William C. “Bill” Painter
William C. “Bill” Painter, age 72, of New Bethlehem, died Monday evening, July 29, 2013 at the Kittanning Care Center following an illness.
Phyllis Jane Shaffer
Phyllis Jane Shaffer, 79, of Rockland Township Road ,Rockland died at 3:15 AM ,July 30, 2013 at UPMC-Northwest Seneca.
Roy Edwin Eckard
Roy Edwin “Big Roy” Eckard, 69, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Clarion, died Friday, July 26, 2013 in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.
Fryburg Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-year-old Girl
PAINT TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – A 22-year-old Fryburg man is facing a slew of charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old female around 4:00 p.m. on July 18, in Paint Township, Clarion County.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
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
Kadence Bialo with officer David Ragon before the Firemans 5K. Submitted by Jody Bialo.
Say What?!: Woman Planned To Pass Meth to Jailed Groom During Wedding Kiss
HUNTSVILLE, Tennessee – Police say a bride-to-be in Huntsville, Tenn., stashed meth in her dentures so she could pass the drugs to her jailed groom during their wedding kiss.
Polk Man Enters Guilty Pleas to Police Chase Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. – According to court documents, a Polk man entered guilty pleas to charges from a police chase that occurred on March 5, 2013.
exploreVenango.com Launches Blog Featuring Local Insurance Agency
FRANKLIN, Pa. – exploreVenango.com is launching an Insurance Blog featuring Franklin Insurance Agency.
Ruth E. Dinger
Ruth E. Dinger, 95, a resident of Knickerbocker Villa in Clearfield, Pa., formerly of Summerville, Pa. and Colonial Courtyard in Clearfield, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Knickerbocker Villa in Clearfield, Pa.
L. Reid Henry
L. Reid Henry, 91, of Rt. 322, Brookville, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Pa.
Carole Diane Culp
Carole Diane Culp, 56, of Vowinckel, passed away on July 29, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Betty O. Burchfield
Betty O. Burchfield, 87, of Strattanville, died on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.
5th annual Oil Region Strongest Man Competition on Tap
OIL CITY, Pa. – Saturday August 3 at 10 AM marks the day for the 5th annual Oil Region Strongest Man competition. The event will be held in Justus Park, Oil City, PA – rain or shine.
Governor Corbett Orders State Flags Lowered for Former Governor Scranton
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett ordered all Pennsylvania flags lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of former Governor William Warren “Bill” Scranton who died Sunday at the age of 96. Scranton was Pennsylvania’s 38th governor, serving from 1963 to 1967.
United Way, Prescription Discount Card Program Announce $54,000 in Savings for Venango County Residents
The United Way and FamilyWize are proud to announce that their partnership has saved the people living and working in Venango more than $54,000 on everyday prescription costs during the past five months of 2013.
Toddy, Golden Eagles Honored for Academic Success
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Clarion University women’s track and field team along with junior Megan Toddy were recently honored for their academic success by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Michal L. Huber
Michal L. Huber, 55, of 7 Wendy Way Oil City, PA., passed away at his residence at 8:20 P.M. on Sunday July 28, 2013 surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with lung cancer.
Andrew Russell Platt
Andrew Russell Platt, 35, of 412 W. Main St. Titusville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening July 28, 2013 at his residence.
Michael James Petkavich
Michael James Petkavich, 23, of Oil City, woke up in Heaven on Sunday morning, July 28, 2013.
Patricia Speerstra Strickenburg
Patricia Speerstra Strickenburg, 79, of Gambrills and formerly of Plantation, Florida, died July 26 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, after a brief illness.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.
Venango County Fair Officials Report Plow Stolen
FRANKLIN, Pa. – Venango County Fair officials have reported a theft of a large plow has been stolen from the fairgrounds.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Remembering the lost past at Oil Creek State Park. Submitted by Bret Schweinfurth.
Say What?!: Car Plunges Off 40-foot Sea Cliff – And Driver Walks Away
SAN DIEGO, California – A suspected drunk driver is alive despite having driven his 4-door sedan off a 40-foot sea cliff in San Diego early Monday morning.