Archive for August, 2013

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| August 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

| August 31, 2013

Photo submitted by Ryan Horne.

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Sligo Man Sentenced to Less Than 12 Years in Prison in Death of Father

| August 31, 2013

CLARION, Pa. – A 55-year-old Sligo man has been sentenced to less than 12 years in prison for assaulting his father on July 15, 2012, which resulted in the 79-year-old man’s death.

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Pleasantville Couple Jailed Following Domestic Dispute

| August 31, 2013

PLEASANTVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 8:25 a.m. on August 30 two Pleasantville Borough individuals were jailed as a result of a domestic dispute on East State Street, in Pleasantville, Venango County.

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Say What?!:  73-Year-Old Unknowingly Plants Pot, Gets Ticket

Say What?!: 73-Year-Old Unknowingly Plants Pot, Gets Ticket

| August 31, 2013

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont – A 73-year-old man who was given the first civil marijuana ticket in a Vermont town says he had planted some seeds he found in a box and “got spanked” by police after it grew into a pot plant.

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Crawford County Judge to Decide Whether Murder Suspects’ Statements Admissible

| August 30, 2013

MEADVILLE, Pa. – Sources say a Crawford County Court of Common Pleas judge will decide whether the statements made to authorities by Cochrantan-area murder suspects will be admissible in their upcoming trials.

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Phyllis Marcella Sedgwick Swartz

Phyllis Marcella Sedgwick Swartz

| August 30, 2013

Phyllis Marcella Sedgwick Swartz, 85, of High Springs, FL, formerly of Clarion, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Gainesville, FL.

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Former Corrections Officer Sentenced up to 10 Years in Prison for Sexual Assaults of Female Inmates

| August 30, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A former corrections officer at Venango County Jail has been sentenced from 18 months to ten years in prison for sexual assaults of two female inmates while he was on duty.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| August 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 Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| August 30, 2013

Lunch break-Oleopolis to Oil City. Submitted by Lori Horn.

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Governor Corbett: PA Will Apply for $52.5 Million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant

| August 30, 2013

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett announced that Pennsylvania is eligible and will apply for up to $52.5 million through the federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant program.

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D9Sports.com ‘RRR Roadhouse Friday Night Overtime Show’ to Debut Tonight

D9Sports.com ‘RRR Roadhouse Friday Night Overtime Show’ to Debut Tonight

| August 30, 2013

CLARION, Pa. – D9Sports.com and Explore Your Town, Inc. (EYT) are pleased to announce they are teaming up to provide District 9 football fans with a unique postgame football wrap-up show during the 2013 season.

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Pennsylvania Celebrates Century of Elk

| August 30, 2013

ELK COUNTY, Pa. – Year after year, Labor Day weekend kicks off a period of increased activity on Pennsylvania’s elk range.

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General Counsel Schultz Responds to Distortions Surrounding Same-Sex Marriage Case

| August 30, 2013

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterday Pennsylvania General Counsel James D. Schultz issued the following statement concerning distortions surrounding the same-sex marriage case: “We are deeply disturbed and disappointed by recent coverage of the same-sex marriage case which misrepresents the commonwealth’s position in this matter.”

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Say What?!: Plastic Surgeon Sculpts His Perfect Wife

Say What?!: Plastic Surgeon Sculpts His Perfect Wife

| August 30, 2013

LOS ANGELES, California – When plastic surgeon David Matlock first walked into a consultation with Veronica, he thought he’d just be giving her information about his famous vaginoplasty procedure. Little did he know, he’d soon be giving her an engagement ring, as well.

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Lieselotte (Lola) Rucker Seigworth

| August 29, 2013

A Celebration of Life service for Lieselotte (Lola) Rucker Seigworth will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Church in Tionesta with Rev. Seth McPherson, Pastor presiding. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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Betty Jane Truitt

| August 29, 2013

Betty Jane Truitt, 87, of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday August 28, 2013, at her residence.

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Get a Glimpse of Saturn’s Rings – Local Observatory Open Friday August 30

Get a Glimpse of Saturn’s Rings – Local Observatory Open Friday August 30

| August 29, 2013

Weather permitting, the Oil Region Astronomical Observatory will be open to the public starting at 8:30 PM on Friday, August 30, for special Labor Day Weekend Public Observing.

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Donald Richard Klepfer

| August 29, 2013

Donald Richard Klepfer, 79, of Mayport, died Monday August 26, 2013, at his residence.

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June E. Baughman

| August 29, 2013

June E. Baughman, 93, of Oil City, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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Philip R. McDermott

| August 29, 2013

Philip R. McDermott, 88, of West Deer Township passed away August 27, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot.

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Beverly W. Frey

| August 29, 2013

Beverly W. Frey, 74, was called home to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2013.

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Mary E. Adams

| August 29, 2013

Mary E. Adams, 84, of 119 Niles Road ,Franklin died at 4:45 PM ,August 27, 2013 at her residence.

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Reverend Keith Eugene Mong

| August 29, 2013

Reverend Keith Eugene Mong, age 70, of Franklin and formerly of Knox, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at his home.

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Clarion University President Says She is Willing to Take a Pay Cut

Clarion University President Says She is Willing to Take a Pay Cut

| August 29, 2013

CLARION, Pa. – At Wednesday morning’s campus forum in Hart Chapel, Clarion University president Karen Whitney says she’s prepared to relinquish part of her income to help the school rectify its finances if others campus employees do the same.

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Blog: Tomorrow’s Service Today – Franklin Insurance Agency

Blog: Tomorrow’s Service Today – Franklin Insurance Agency

| August 29, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Franklin Insurance has been serving the Franklin community for many years. They provide insurance for businesses, home and auto, along with life insurance and annuities. In addition to their office on 13th Street in Franklin, they also have an office in Titusville.

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Billy “Crash” Craddock to Perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre on August 31

Billy “Crash” Craddock to Perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre on August 31

| August 29, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Billy “Crash” Craddock is scheduled to perform at the Barrow-Civic Theatre on Saturday, August 31.

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The Annual Labor Day Picnic at St. Michael Church in Fryburg Set for Monday

The Annual Labor Day Picnic at St. Michael Church in Fryburg Set for Monday

| August 29, 2013

FRYBURG, Pa. – The Annual Labor Day Picnic at St. Michael Church in Fryburg is scheduled for Monday, September 2.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| August 29, 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

| August 29, 2013

Miss Brooklyn heading to her first day of kindergarten via Community Ambulance. Submitted by Stefanie Cross Dustin Knight.

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