December 2013

Say What?!: LAPD Burglary Arrests Save Wedding Proposal

December 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

WEST LOS ANGELES, California — The arrest of two burglary suspects by LAPD officers helped save a wedding proposal in West Los Angeles.

Police: Man Threatens Victim with Chainsaw During Fryburg Bar Fight

December 24, 2013 | Jake Bauer

Man with Ties to Area Killed in Mysterious Arizona Crash

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

GLENDALE, AZ. (EYT) — A 28-year-old man was pronounced dead in Glendale, Arizona after an accident Wednesday.

Owners Locate Lost Item Near Crime Scene

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

CLINTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A lost generator was found in Venango County.

Judith A. Blakley

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Police Seek Information on Irwin Twp. Theft

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police are investigating theft of scrap in Irwin Twp.

Oil City Man Arrested on Drug Charges

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a Shippenville man and an Oil City man are facing drug charges.

Alice (Slocum) Flaherty

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Alice (Slocum) Flaherty, age 90 of Monroeville on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

Roads in PennDOT District 1 Impacted by Flooding

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

Oil City, Pa. – The following portions of state roads in PennDOT District 1 are closed or restricted due to flooding:

James Andrew Tidd

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Roy Stephens

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Benjamin Caleb Smith

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Lucille Marie Greenlee

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Annella M. Camp

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Ralph W. Steck

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

John Aitken-Lee Blair

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

John Aitken-Lee Blair was born on December 19, 2013 at the Clarion Hospital and was received by God shorty after.

Donna M. Rodgers

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Donna M. Rodgers, 65, of Turkey City, Richland Twp., Clarion County, retired Forestville postmaster, died Monday afternoon, December 23, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House in Shippenville.

Two Franklin Men Charged in Domestic Dispute

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — According to police, two Franklin men were charged with Harassment for a December 23 incident.

Oil City Man Charged With Harassment

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an incident of Harassment occurred in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Oil City Red Shirt Friday: Honk If You Support the Troops

December 24, 2013 | Ron Wilshire

OIL CITY, Pa. — Rain or shine, sleet or snow, you can count on Oil City area veterans to be at Veteran’s Memorial Bridge asking for passing motorists to honk their horns if they support the troops.

Two Oil City Residents Injured after Car Slams into Utility Pole

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two Oil City residents were injured in a crash that occurred on Saturday on Rouseville Rd., State Route 227, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of The Day: Legion Distributes Gifts to Veterans

December 24, 2013 | Joshua Byers

Each year the James M Henderson Post 32 of the American Legion distributes presents at Christmas time to the veterans in the Venango County nursing homes. This year 94 veterans were remembered for their service by the post.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

PA Department of Corrections Selects Performance-Based Mental Health Services Contract

December 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — MHM Services has been selected to provide mental health services to inmates in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Under the $91 million, five-year contract, MHM will continue to deliver psychiatric services for DOC inmates.

Corbett Administration Announces Economic Growth Initiative Projects

December 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett announced the award of 58 new Economic Growth Initiative grants.

Say What?!: Michigan Restaurant Permitted to Keep Pet Alligator

December 24, 2013 | Jake Bauer

PORT HURON, Michigan — A Michigan city council voted to allow American alligators in a business district, giving the go-ahead to a new restaurant to keep its pet gator.

Elderly Venus Woman Injured in Rt. 157 Crash

December 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Andrews PSAC West Freshman of the Week

December 23, 2013 | Chris Rossetti

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Clarion freshman guard BJ Andrews is the PSAC West Freshman of the Week for the week ending with games Saturday.

Marjorie Geraldine Furman

December 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

Philip J. Amsdell

December 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Local Sports Schedule

December 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

A look at local sporting events being held today throughout Venango County and surrounding areas.

Annella M.Camp

December 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Annella M.Camp passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.