Archive for October, 2013
Commonwealth, Camelot Agree to Bid Extension for Potential Lottery Private Management Agreement
HARRISBURG, Pa. – After consultation with several legislative leaders, the Corbett Administration yesterday announced the Commonwealth and Camelot Global Services PA, LLC have mutually agreed to extend Camelot’s bid for the lottery private management agreement (PMA), originally set to expire Oct. 29, 2013, through the end of the calendar year.
Say What?!: Huge, Cat-Eating Alligator Found Tied To Tree In Florida
TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida – Cats in Temple Terrace, Fla., can breathe easy.
Pennsylvania Turkey Hunters Advised of Season Changes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Turkey hunters preparing to head afield during Pennsylvania’s annual fall season are urged to review the opening and closing dates that apply within the Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) they hunt.
AG Kane: Our Citizens Are Literally Dying for Their Smartphones
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Monday, Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced she has joined the Secure Our Smartphones (S.O.S.) Initiative to encourage the smartphone industry to develop a technological solution to protect consumers from cell phone robberies, which often turn violent.
Robert Raymond Rhoades
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.
James F. Smith
James F. Smith ,83, former Oil City and Seneca resident died at 7:40 P.M. Monday Oct. 28, 2013 at the South Western Veterans Center in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 28, 1929 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Harold L. Smith & Marian Weaver Smith. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Oil […]
Donald E. Montgomery Sr.
Donald E. Montgomery, 65, of Sligo, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 28, 2013.
Dorothy C. Lander
Dorothy C. Lander, age 89, of 325 Liberty Street, Clarion, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Bloomsburg, on Monday morning, October 28, 2013.
Clarion County Parents File Motion to Have Son’s Remains Exhumed & Autopsy Performed
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The parents of deceased Stanley A. Botts have been writing letters to Clarion County Coroner, Terry Shaffer, requesting his remains be exhumed for an autopsy. Since Shaffer feels there is no “legal justification” for this action, the Botts have filed a motion to have their son’s body exhumed and an autopsy […]
Oil City Man Jailed for Failure to Comply with Registration Requirements of Sexual Offenders
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man has been arrested for failure to comply with registration requirements of sexual offenders.
Franklin Man Arrested in Domestic Violence Incident
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin Police say around 11:06 p.m. on October 27, a Domestic Violence incident occurred on Elm Street, in Franklin, Venango County.
Oil City Man Arrested for Theft
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 4:00 p.m. on October 26, a theft occurred at Seneca Lawn and Landscape, on State Route 257, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Police Release Details on Franklin Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 7:45 a.m. on October 19, an incident of Disorderly Conduct occurred on Two Mile Run, in Oakland Township, Venango County.
Titusville Woman Arrested for Retail Theft in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 2:50 p.m. on October 28, a retail theft occurred at BonTon on State Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Police: Juvenile Charged with Harassment in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Around 5:10 p.m. on October 27, Franklin-based State Police investigated a harassment incident on Sandstone Drive, Jackson Township, Venango County.
Police: Hit and Run Reported in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 12:21 p.m. on October 26, a hit and run occurred in the WalMart parking lot, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Donald E. Montgomery Sr.
Donald E. Montgomery Sr., 65, of Sligo, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2013, at the Clarion Hospital Emergency Room.
Hugh C. Slaugenhaupt Sr.
Hugh C. Slaugenhaupt Sr., 78 of Knox, died Monday October 28, 2013 at the Serenity House in Shippenville.
Dorothy C. Lander
Dorothy C. Lander, 89, of Clarion, died Monday, October 28, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Bloomsburg.
Halloween Celebration in Franklin on October 31 at Bandstand Park
On Thursday, October 31, there will be a Halloween celebration in Franklin at Bandstand Park.
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
“Pumpkins are done – Happy Halloween!” Submitted by Brandy Hinojosa.
Say What?!: Get Rich By Wearing Your Dead Buddy’s Skin As Pants
ICELAND – If you thought skinny pants were a new trend, think again — they’ve been around in Iceland since the 17th century.
Christmas Open House Set for This Weekend at The Woods at Wyattville
FRANKLIN, Pa. – The Woods at Wyattville is having a Christmas Open House from November 1 through November 3.
Mary Ann Clark
Mary Ann Clark, age 84, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Petrolia, PA passed away Friday, October 11, 2013, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, in Wilmington, SC. She was born in Butler County, PA. on July 26, 1929 the daughter of Raymond John and Evelyn Margaret (Pugh) Geibel. Mary Ann married Howard M. Clark […]
William A. “Bill” Blevins
William A. “Bill” Blevins, Jr., 64, of Templeton, PA, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born February 18, 1949, Bluefield, WV to William A. Blevins, Sr. and Mary Emma (Horstman) Blevins. Bill honorably served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and lived in the Templeton […]
James L. Quigley
James L. Quigley, 83, of Erie PA died Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Manassas, Virginia. He had a retirement camp in Crown, PA. Born March 6, 1930 in Ridgeway, he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Mary Rebecca Pistner Quigley. He married the former Rosemary T. McCooey on June 23, 1956 at St. Mary Church in […]
John Wesley Blossom
John Wesley Blossom, 88, of Vienna VA, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, October 24, 2013.