August 2013

Donald Richard Klepfer

August 28, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Donald Richard Klepfer, 79, of Mayport, died Monday August 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 12, 1933, in Limestone Township, Clarion County. The son of Ray A. Klepfer and Isabelle M.(Hause) Klepfer. He married F. Jeanette (Greenawalt) Klepfer on October 5, 1957 and she survives.

Finetta Alice Finley

August 28, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Finetta Alice Finley, 96, formerly of Moreland Drive in Franklin resident, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday August 26, 2013 at Manchester Presbyterian Home in Erie.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

August 28, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 28, 2013

Sunrise over a cornfield in Venango County. Captured by Heather Mays Baker.

Public Input on Transportation Priorities Sought for State Transportation Program Update

August 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of the update to the commonwealth’s 12-Year Transportation Program, Pennsylvanians are invited to visit www.TalkPATransportation.com to provide input on their transportation priorities and to register for the program’s first-ever interactive online public meeting.

Say What?!: Dog Wedding Puts Sri Lankan Police In Doghouse

August 28, 2013 | Jake Bauer

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan police apologized Tuesday for holding a group wedding for dogs trained to detect explosives and drugs after the country’s culture minister condemned the event and demanded an investigation.

Environmental Quality Board Approves Proposed Regulation for Oil and Gas Surface Activities

August 28, 2013 | Gavin Fish

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Environmental Protection has announced that the Environmental Quality Board approved a proposed regulation that will strengthen environmental protection performance standards associated with oil and gas activities.

Farmer’s Almanac Warns of Frigid Winter With Bitter Cold and Heavy Snow

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Oil City Fire Department: Time Running Out for “Coats for Kids” Donations

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Brandon Amon McConnell

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Brandon Amon McConnell, of Stoneboro, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. He was 15. Born July 23, 1998, in Grove City, Brandon was a son of Ryan K. and Stephanie D. Welton McConnell. He was beginning his freshman year at Lakeview High School. Brandon was an avid reader and expert swimmer and marksman. He was very

Faye Marie Kennedy

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Faye Marie Kennedy, age 81, of Berlin, Maryland and formerly of Knox, passed away Sunday morning, August 25, 2013 in Maryland.

Dorothy M. Guthrie

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Dorothy M. Guthrie, 89, formerly of Cochranton and a resident of Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, died Sunday Aug. 25, 2013, at the home.

Donna C. Bolt

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Donna C. Bolt, 71, of East Brady, PA, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

Ira “Bud” Wyman

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Ira “Bud” Wyman passed away at his home in Frederick, MD on Friday, August 23, 2013. Bud grew up in the Oil City area and attended school there until he entered the Navy at the age of 18.

Helen Lucille Whiting Shoup

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Helen Lucille Whiting Shoup, 85, of Blairs Corners, Rt. 338, Knox, died Sunday morning, August 25, 2013 at the home of her niece.

Frenzel Alcorn

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Frenzel Alcorn, 76, of Boyers formerly of the Barkeyville and Clintonville area went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, August 25, 2013.

Samuel J. Ross, Jr.

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

Samuel J. Ross, Jr., 81, of 583 Vorhees Road, Titusville, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Titusville Area Hospital surrounded by his family.

Police Seek Information on Theft of ATV

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

GREEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police say a stolen ATV was found on a private property along Taylor Road, in Green Township, Forest County.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

Criminal Mischief Reported in Irwin Township

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

IRWIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say sometime between August 18 and August 23, an incident of Criminal Mischief occurred on Dog Hollow Road, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

Theft Reported in Cornplanter Township

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 1:55 p.m. on August 24, a theft occurred at a remote wooded area located off Rynd Hill Road, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 27, 2013

“This red tailed hawk was rescued on August 23 with the help of Robin Malone and Linda Shutty of the Cooperstown area. He was taken to the Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. He is on his way to recovery already. Submitted by Linda Shutty.”

Police Release Details in Three-Vehicle Crash in Barkeyville, Two Injured

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

BARKEYVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 7:40 a.m. on August 21, a three-vehicle accident occurred on the off-ramp to exit 29 of Interstate 80, in Barkeyville Borough, Venango County.

Burglary Reported in Sandycreek Township

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

SANDYCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on August 24, a burglary occurred on Netter Lane, in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

Cochranton Man Arrested for Alleged Employee Theft in Franklin

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Cochranton man was arrested on August 23 following an investigation which revealed alleged thefts of cash and merchandise while working at Kwik Fill on North 13th Street in Franklin on August 21 and August 22.

One-Vehicle Crash in Irwin Township, Driver Escapes Injury

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

IRWIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 4:20 a.m. on August 24, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 80 east, east of Georgetown Road, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

Franklin Woman Jailed for Alleged Firearms Theft

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — On August 10, Franklin Police Department received a report of stolen firearms from a residence on Grant Street, in Franklin, Venango County.

Theft Reported in Cherrytree Township

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CHERRYTREE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 8:29 p.m. on August 22, a theft occurred on Trout Run Road, in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Woman Awakes From Coma, Discovers She’s Almost 4 Months Pregnant

August 27, 2013 | Jake Bauer

HILPERTON, England — Last September, Gemma Holmes was driving a scooter in Hilperton, England, when she collided with a parked car. The impact reportedly caused her to fly across a busy road and slam into a lamp post.

D9Sports.com Launches Facebook Page

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

D9sports.com is pleased to announce that it is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/D9sports.

Oil City Man Faces 66 Charges for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Two Underage Franklin Girls

August 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. — An Oil City man has been charged with 66 counts for allegedly molesting two girls in Franklin.

PA International Week Set for September

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

ERIE, Pa. — Pennsylvania International Week (PIW) is an annual program, organized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in partnership with the Northwest Commission.

Pennsylvania DCNR Offers Public Online Survey on State Forest Management

August 27, 2013 | Gavin Fish

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Ellen Ferretti today invited the public to take an online survey to inform the Bureau of Forestry as it prepares an update to the State Forest Resource Management Plan.

Hazel L. Beery

August 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Hazel L. Beery, 87, of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Pa.

Lieselotte (Lola) Rucker Seigworth

August 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Lieselotte (Lola) Rucker Seigworth, 74, of Tionesta passed away August 25, 2013, at the Clarion Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Doris Manson Harriger

August 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Doris Manson Harriger of Seneca, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 26, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Oil City.

Forrest E. Mealy

August 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Forrest E. Mealy, 95, of Frills Corners, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Shippenville.

Teen Accused of Killing Grandparents Pleads Not Guilty

August 26, 2013 | Gavin Fish

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Zachary Proper, 14, has pleaded not guilty in the October 2012 shooting deaths of his grandparents.

12-year-old Allegedly Steals Minivan, Crashes after Leading Franklin Police on Chase

August 26, 2013 | Gavin Fish

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Police in Franklin have released details surrounding a recent incident involving a stolen minivan.

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