Archive for January, 2014

Utica Man Seriously Injured in Crash in Sugarcreek Borough

Utica Man Seriously Injured in Crash in Sugarcreek Borough

| January 31, 2014

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police a Utica man was seriously injured this morning in a one-vehicle crash on State Route 322, 951 feet south of Pine Road, in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

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State Police Seek Information in 2011 Death of Oil City Man

State Police Seek Information in 2011 Death of Oil City Man

| January 31, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police are seeking the public’s help in connection with the 2011 death of an Oil City man.

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John W. DeMotte

John W. DeMotte

| January 31, 2014

John W. DeMotte a leading Brookville business and community leader for a half-century, passed away peacefully at his home at 168 Euclid Avenue, Brookville, Pennsylvania on January 29, 2014 at the age of 85. He was born on October 16, 1928 at his parents’ home on Euclid Avenue in Brookville.

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Donald L. Morris

Donald L. Morris

| January 31, 2014

Donald L. Morris, 79, of Pittsville Rd., Kennerdell, passed away Thursday morning, January 30, 2014 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.

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Barbara L. Minnick

| January 31, 2014

Barbara L. Minnick, 90, of Mt. Hope, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the home of her daughter Millie with family by her side.

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Barbara Ann Neidich

Barbara Ann Neidich

| January 31, 2014

Barbara Ann Neidich, 45, of Pinoak Village, went to be with her father and son on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, after an extended illness.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Snowy Oil City

Venango County Photo of the Day: Snowy Oil City

| January 31, 2014

“Snowy Oil City Pa.” Submitted by Kevin Appel.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| January 31, 2014

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

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High School Basketball Scoreboard

| January 31, 2014

A look at the local high school basketball scores from throughout the region.

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NYPD Busts High-Priced Prostitution Ring Operating Near Super Bowl Boulevard

| January 31, 2014

NEW YORK CITY, New York – New York authorities were able to secure a win on Thursday by tackling a high-priced Asian prostitution ring that was operating near Super Bowl Boulevard in New York City.

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Say What?!: Washington Man Survives Trip through Wood Chipper

Say What?!: Washington Man Survives Trip through Wood Chipper

| January 31, 2014

VANCOUVER, Washington – A Washington man who went through a wood chipper while he was working at Swanson Bark and Wood Products somehow lived to tell the tale.

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Bald Eagle Removed from Threatened Species List

| January 31, 2014

The bald eagle has officially been removed from Pennsylvania’s threatened species list. The Board of Game Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously reclassify the bald eagle as a Pennsylvania “protected” species.

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PA Game Commission Receives Permission from Native American Tribe in Montana to Trap 300 Wild Birds

| January 31, 2014

It’s been three years since Pennsylvania has placed wild pheasants into any of the state’s four Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas, which aim to restore to the state self-sustaining populations ring-necked pheasants.

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First Lady Susan Corbett Invites Artists to Apply for Art of the State 2014 Juried Exhibition

| January 31, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterday First Lady Susan Corbett invited artists across Pennsylvania to apply by February 28 for an opportunity to showcase their work in Art of the State®: Pennsylvania 2014, a juried art exhibition.

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2014-15 Hunting/Trapping Seasons Receive Preliminary Approval

| January 31, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – This week the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for 2014-15 license year.

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Police Seek Information On Assault In Oil City

| January 30, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police say sometime between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on January 28, an assault occurred in the 200 block of Cedar Avenue, in Oil City, Venango County.

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Frances M. Weiser

Frances M. Weiser

| January 30, 2014

Frances M. Weiser, age 61, of Harborcreek, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on August 15, 1952, daughter of the late Russell and Helen Morgan.

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Nannie E. Brown

Nannie E. Brown

| January 30, 2014

Nannie E. Brown, 93 of Franklin passed away at 11:04 P.M. Tuesday January 28, 2014 at Sugar Creek Station.

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Margaret “Peggy” Huffman

Margaret “Peggy” Huffman

| January 30, 2014

Margaret “Peggy” Huffman, 60 of Wilson Ave. in Rocky Grove, passed away at 12:20 P.M. on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at The Caring Place surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with Leukemia.

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Shirley Jean Rex

Shirley Jean Rex

| January 30, 2014

Shirley Jean Rex, 78, of Independence Court in Erie, formerly of Rex Lane in Seneca, went home to the Lord on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie following an extended illness.

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Donald L. Meier

| January 30, 2014

Donald L. Meier, 88, of East Center Street, North Kingsville, Ohio, died peacefully Monday, January 27th, 2014, following a period of declining health.

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Icy Roads Cause Crash in Irwin Township

| January 30, 2014

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a one-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 80 in Irwin Township, Venango County on January 26.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| January 30, 2014

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

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Franklin Man Facing 44 Theft Charges for Allegedly Stealing from Employer

Franklin Man Facing 44 Theft Charges for Allegedly Stealing from Employer

| January 30, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Franklin man is facing multiple charges involving theft by unlawfully taking or moving property and theft by deception or false impression in Venango County.

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Two Escape Injury in Cranberry Crash

| January 30, 2014

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A two-vehicle accident occurred in Cranberry Township, Venango County, on January 26, around 4:56 p.m.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Venango County Photo of the Day: Red-Bellied Woodpecker

| January 30, 2014

Red-Bellied Woodpecker. Photo captured by Jim Myers.

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Three Escape Injury in Creek Road Crash

| January 30, 2014

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police report an car accident in Venango County on January 28.

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Say What?!: New ‘RIP’ Bullet Designed ‘To Take Out All Your Vital Organs’

Say What?!: New ‘RIP’ Bullet Designed ‘To Take Out All Your Vital Organs’

| January 30, 2014

WINDER, Georgia – G2 Research has developed a devastating bullet that it is billing as the “last round you will ever need.”

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Independent Review Hails Management of Pennsylvania’s State Forests

| January 30, 2014

Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti today released results of an independent review team’s annual study of state forestlands, noting its findings continue to affirm Bureau of Forestry efforts to conserve these resources through sound management.

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Department of Health Encourages Multi-Unit Housing Properties Statewide to Go Smoke Free

| January 30, 2014

Secretary of Health Michael Wolf is encouraging multi-unit housing properties across the commonwealth to incorporate smoke-free policies.

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