Archive for October, 2013

Former Probation Officer Ordered to Stand Trial on Rape & Sexual Assaults

| October 31, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Venango County court has ordered a former probation officer to stand trial for alleged rape and sexual assaults of two women that occurred in 2009 and 2010 at several locations within the city of Oil City and Venango County.

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Alex H. Neely

Alex H. Neely

| October 31, 2013

Alex H. Neely, age 91, of Tionesta, PA, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Titusville, PA.

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Third Annual Art Appreciation Awards at Graffiti Gallery

| October 31, 2013

The Friends of the Transit are proud to present their third annual Art Appreciation Award to the arts volunteer of the year in recognition of their contributions to helping art thrive in Oil City.

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NEW FEATURE: Who’s Hiring in Venango County

NEW FEATURE: Who’s Hiring in Venango County

| October 31, 2013

A look at which local companies have employment opportunities in Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Bernice A. Rowe

| October 31, 2013

Bernice A. Rowe, 87, of Knox, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday Oct. 30, 2013, at the Serenity House in Shippenville, following a period of declining health.

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Cranberry Grad Heeter Named Preseason All-PSAC West

Cranberry Grad Heeter Named Preseason All-PSAC West

| October 31, 2013

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Clarion University’s Mike Kromka (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) and Hannah Heeter (Seneca, Pa./Cranberry) were both named PSAC West Preseason All-Conference players on Wednesday.

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Robert Raymond Rhoades

Robert Raymond Rhoades

| October 31, 2013

Robert Raymond Rhoades, 80, of Titusville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 6:45 a.m., Sunday, October 27, 2013, at his residence.

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Todd E. Hilton

Todd E. Hilton

| October 31, 2013

Todd E. Hilton, age 43, formerly of Tower Drive, Port Washington died unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the Town of Grafton.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| October 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

| October 31, 2013

“Not all skunks stink.”- 10 month old Grant Snyder from Rockland. Submitted by Brooke Cross Snyder.

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Treat Gun Violence as a Public Health Problem, Say Physicians

| October 31, 2013

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gun violence is a significant public health problem, according to members of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and research should be conducted to better understand its sources and causes from a medical perspective so that it can be properly addressed.

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Say What?!: Burglar Breaks Into Home, Cooks Bacon

Say What?!: Burglar Breaks Into Home, Cooks Bacon

| October 31, 2013

BISMARCK, North Dakota – A bacon-eating, beer-guzzling burglar is on the loose in North Dakota.

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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Earnings and Dividend Declaration

| October 31, 2013

WARREN, Pa. – Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 of $17.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share.

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Venango County Trick-or-Treat Dates and Times

Venango County Trick-or-Treat Dates and Times

| October 31, 2013

Halloween is fast-approaching and area communities will be hosting trick-or-treat hours. Below are the trick-or-treat times for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Cora Mae Strawbridge

Cora Mae Strawbridge

| October 30, 2013

Cora Mae Strawbridge, 82, formerly of McKinney Rd., Titusville, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Country Acres Personal Care Home.

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Enter to Win the exploreVenango Halloween Costume Contest Sponsored by 814Classifieds.com

Enter to Win the exploreVenango Halloween Costume Contest Sponsored by 814Classifieds.com

| October 30, 2013

There’s no better place to show off your Halloween costumes than in the exploreVenango.com Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by 814Classifieds.com.

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Clarion University to Hold Open House for Prospective Students

| October 30, 2013

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University invites high school seniors and students wanting to transfer to Clarion University to an open house Nov. 16. Check-in is from 9:15 to 9:55 a.m. at Gemmell Student Center. Pre-registration is encouraged by visiting www.clarion.edu/visitus or by calling 800-672-7171 (ext. 1). Pre-registered students will receive confirmation materials and a campus map.

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Bull Elk Shot Illegally, Reward Offered

Bull Elk Shot Illegally, Reward Offered

| October 30, 2013

A reward is being offered in relation to a bull elk that was shot illegally earlier this month.

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Louise E. Ferrare

| October 30, 2013

Louise E. Ferrare, 85, a resident of 430 Pacific Street, Franklin, died peacefully at 2:58 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2013, in The Caring Place of Franklin; following a period of declining health.

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Bonita Sue Stroup

Bonita Sue Stroup

| October 30, 2013

Bonita Sue Stroup, 70, of Franklin, died at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Meadville Medical Center.

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Florence A. Castor

| October 30, 2013

Florence A. Castor, 93, of 339 E. Jamestown Rd. W. Salem Twp., formerly of Columbia Ave. and Wilber St., Greenville, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday October 29, in St. Paul’s.

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Warren County Man Arrested for Sexual Assault, Charged With 11 Offenses

| October 30, 2013

WARREN COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Warren-based State Police say a Clarendon man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 30-year-old female on September 15.

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Local Business, Hospitality Social Magnet Needs Support to be Eligible for $250,000 Grant

Local Business, Hospitality Social Magnet Needs Support to be Eligible for $250,000 Grant

| October 30, 2013

VENUS, Pa. – Hospitality Social Magnet, LLC. a local social media marketing firm, has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main StreetSM Grants.

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Bomb Threat Shuts Mercer County Courthouse Down for 3 Hours

| October 30, 2013

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. – Mercer County Courthouse was evacuated on Monday, October 28, because of a bomb threat.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| October 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

| October 30, 2013

Sunlight on the North Side on October 26, 2013. Captured by Kris Andres.

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Woman’s Handcraft Retreat This Weekend at Seneca Hills

| October 30, 2013

POLK, Pa. – Seneca Hills will be hosting a handcraft retreat from November 1 to November 3.

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Governor Corbett Joins Wendell August to Open New Facility, Start New Chapter of Growth

| October 30, 2013

GROVE CITY, Pa. – Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett joined Wendell August officials and employees to celebrate the opening of the company’s new factory and flagship retail store, just three and a half years after a tragic fire destroyed the company’s previous headquarters in 2010.

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Oil City Man Tries to Smuggle Contraband into Venango County Jail

| October 30, 2013

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – According to officials, an Oil City man allegedly tried to smuggle tobacco and prescription drugs back into the Venango County Jail.

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Butler County Man Faces Attempted Criminal Homicide Charges

| October 30, 2013

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A Butler County man was arrested for Attempted Criminal Homicide on October 26.

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