Archive for July, 2013

Russell I. Cann

Russell I. Cann

| July 31, 2013

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.

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Oil Region Observatory May Relocate to Pinegrove Township

Oil Region Observatory May Relocate to Pinegrove Township

| July 31, 2013

In collaboration with the Commissioners of Venango County, the Oil Region Astronomical Society is exploring the possibility of relocating the Oil Region Astronomical Observatory.

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Bruce Ray Rosendahl

| July 31, 2013

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.

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William C. “Bill” Painter

| July 31, 2013

William C. “Bill” Painter, age 72, of New Bethlehem, died Monday evening, July 29, 2013 at the Kittanning Care Center following an illness.

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Phyllis Jane Shaffer

| July 31, 2013

Phyllis Jane Shaffer, 79, of Rockland Township Road ,Rockland died at 3:15 AM ,July 30, 2013 at UPMC-Northwest Seneca.

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Leroy C. Haggerty

| July 31, 2013

Leroy C. Haggerty, 88, of Oil City died on Monday, July 29, 2013.

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Roy Edwin Eckard

| July 31, 2013

Roy Edwin “Big Roy” Eckard, 69, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Clarion, died Friday, July 26, 2013 in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.

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Fryburg Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-year-old Girl

Fryburg Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-year-old Girl

| July 31, 2013

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.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| July 31, 2013

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

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| July 31, 2013

Kadence Bialo with officer David Ragon before the Firemans 5K. Submitted by Jody Bialo.

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Say What?!:  Woman Planned To Pass Meth to Jailed Groom During Wedding Kiss

Say What?!: Woman Planned To Pass Meth to Jailed Groom During Wedding Kiss

| July 31, 2013

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.

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Polk Man Enters Guilty Pleas to Police Chase Charges

| July 31, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – According to court documents, a Polk man entered guilty pleas to charges from a police chase that occurred on March 5, 2013.

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exploreVenango.com Launches Blog Featuring Local Insurance Agency

exploreVenango.com Launches Blog Featuring Local Insurance Agency

| July 31, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – exploreVenango.com is launching an Insurance Blog featuring Franklin Insurance Agency.

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Ruth E. Dinger

| July 30, 2013

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.

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L. Reid Henry

| July 30, 2013

L. Reid Henry, 91, of Rt. 322, Brookville, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Pa.

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Carole Diane Culp

| July 30, 2013

Carole Diane Culp, 56, of Vowinckel, passed away on July 29, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

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Betty O. Burchfield

Betty O. Burchfield

| July 30, 2013

Betty O. Burchfield, 87, of Strattanville, died on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.

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5th annual Oil Region Strongest Man Competition on Tap

5th annual Oil Region Strongest Man Competition on Tap

| July 30, 2013

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.

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Governor Corbett Orders State Flags Lowered for Former Governor Scranton

| July 30, 2013

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.

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United Way, Prescription Discount Card Program Announce $54,000 in Savings for Venango County Residents

| July 30, 2013

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.

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Toddy, Golden Eagles Honored for Academic Success

Toddy, Golden Eagles Honored for Academic Success

| July 30, 2013

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).

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Michal L. Huber

| July 30, 2013

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.

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Betty Burchfield

| July 30, 2013

Betty Burchfield, 87, of Strattanville, died on Monday, July 29, 2013.

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Andrew Russell Platt

| July 30, 2013

Andrew Russell Platt, 35, of 412 W. Main St. Titusville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening July 28, 2013 at his residence.

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Michael James Petkavich

| July 30, 2013

Michael James Petkavich, 23, of Oil City, woke up in Heaven on Sunday morning, July 28, 2013.

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Patricia Speerstra Strickenburg

| July 30, 2013

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.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| July 30, 2013

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

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Venango County Fair Officials Report Plow Stolen

| July 30, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Venango County Fair officials have reported a theft of a large plow has been stolen from the fairgrounds.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| July 30, 2013

Remembering the lost past at Oil Creek State Park. Submitted by Bret Schweinfurth.

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Say What?!: Car Plunges Off 40-foot Sea Cliff – And Driver Walks Away

Say What?!: Car Plunges Off 40-foot Sea Cliff – And Driver Walks Away

| July 30, 2013

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.

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