Archive for February, 2014

Driver Injured In One Vehicle Rollover

| February 27, 2014

IRWIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 9:25 a.m. on February 26, a one-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 208, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

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One Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Sandycreek Township

| February 27, 2014

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a two-vehicle accident occurred around 8:16 P.m. on February 26, on State Route 8, in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

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Accident Shuts Down Section of West First Street

Accident Shuts Down Section of West First Street

| February 27, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An accident has shut down a section of West First Street in Oil City.

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ALERT:  ‘Dangerous Snow Squall’ to Hit Venango County

ALERT: ‘Dangerous Snow Squall’ to Hit Venango County

| February 27, 2014

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Thirty-three Rail Freight Projects Approved State-Wide; Action Sustains Roughly 43,000 Jobs

Thirty-three Rail Freight Projects Approved State-Wide; Action Sustains Roughly 43,000 Jobs

| February 27, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett has announced that 33 rail freight improvement projects that will help sustain more than 43,000 jobs across Pennsylvania were approved today for funding from three PennDOT-managed programs.

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Cranberry’s Heeter Has Big Game in Clarion Loss to Edinboro

Cranberry’s Heeter Has Big Game in Clarion Loss to Edinboro

| February 27, 2014

EDINBORO, Pa. – The Clarion University women’s basketball team’s playoff hopes ended Wednesday night when it fell to Edinboro, 77-56, and Seton Hill hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds to knock off California, 72-69.

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D9Sports.com Playoff Coverage: Venango Catholic Falls to Keystone

| February 27, 2014

SENECA, Pa. (D9Sports.com) – Seventh-seeded Keystone rallied from a 11-point deficit with 2:23 left in regulation to stun second-seeded Venango Catholic 51-50 in overtime in the District 9 Class A girls’ basketball semifinal game at Cranberry High School Wednesday night.

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Nordeen Owens

| February 27, 2014

Nordeen Owens, 88, of 176 Merrick St. Pleasantville, passed away Tuesday evening February 25, 2014 at the Titusville Area Hospital.

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Dolores J. “Dee” Baker

| February 27, 2014

Dolores J. “Dee” Baker, 69, died on February 25, 2014.

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Shirley “Jean” Sharp

Shirley “Jean” Sharp

| February 27, 2014

>Shirley “Jean” Sharp, 67, of Oil City, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, February 26, 2014, surrounded by her family at the Golden Living Center in Oil City.

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Olive G. Anderson

| February 27, 2014

Olive G. Anderson, 96, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Monday evening, February 25, 2014 at the Florida Hospital East in Orlando.

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Margie Burris

Margie Burris

| February 27, 2014

Margie Burris, age 63, of Sugar Creek Station, formerly of Seneca, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

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Police: Venus Man Allegedly Threatens to Run Over and Kill 52-Year-Old Woman

Police: Venus Man Allegedly Threatens to Run Over and Kill 52-Year-Old Woman

| February 27, 2014

PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say on February 23, a Venus man was arrested following a domestic violence incident on Sharrar Road, in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.

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ALERT: Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Venango County

ALERT: Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Venango County

| February 27, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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CCS Renovations, Inc. Moves to Seneca

| February 27, 2014

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – CCS Renovations, Inc. opened their doors in Seneca on February 3.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Snow Caterpillar

Venango County Photo of the Day: Snow Caterpillar

| February 27, 2014

“Snow caterpillar on the side of the road on Rt 38.” Submitted by Michelle Renee.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| February 27, 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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Vision Quest Teen Allegedly Punches Staff Member Several Times in Face; Victim Loses Consciousness

| February 27, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – According to police, an incident of aggravated assault occurred around 8:10 a.m. on February 24 at Vision Quest located on South Penn Road, in Franklin, Venango County.

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Juvenile Accused of Drug Possession at Cranberry High School

| February 27, 2014

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say a violation of the Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (Act 64) occurred at Cranberry High School located at 1 Education Drive, Cranberry, Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Say What?!: Blind Backpacker Plans Solo Trek Across Russia

Say What?!: Blind Backpacker Plans Solo Trek Across Russia

| February 27, 2014

VERONA, Italy – An Italian man who lost his sight in a 2009 parachute accident said he plans to backpack solo through Russia in March.

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Kane Concerned with Spikes in Consumer Electricity Bills; Asks Consumers to Send Complaints Promptly

| February 27, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Over the past few weeks, the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and the independent Office of Consumer Advocate each have received hundreds of calls and complaints from consumers regarding unexpected and dramatic spikes in the cost of their electricity.

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Statewide Workshops Planned to Target Invasive Insect Pest to Ash Trees

| February 27, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Methods to combat an invasive insect pest proving deadly to Pennsylvania’s ash trees will be showcased in the coming months in a series of free, public workshops planned across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti announced yesterday.

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Local Basketball Sports Schedule

| February 27, 2014

A look at Thursday’s local sports schedule.

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Kromka Tops 1,000 Career Points in Clarion Loss

| February 27, 2014

EDINBORO, Pa. – Needing 33 points to reach 1,000 career points going into Wednesday night’s season finale, Clarion senior Mike Kromka reached the milestone in dramatic fashion netting 34 points including 13 in the final 2:22 and eight in the final 46 seconds in a 98-90 loss at Edinboro.

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First Lady Susan Corbett Announces 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts to be Held at IUP

| February 27, 2014

INDIANA, Pa. – Yesterday First Lady Susan Corbett announced that the 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts will be held Sept. 28 at Fisher Auditorium of the IUP Performing Arts Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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High School Basketball Playoffs Scoreboard

| February 27, 2014

A look at the Wednesday’s local high school basketball scores.

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Oil City Fire Department on Ice: Responders Practice Life Saving Techniques

Oil City Fire Department on Ice: Responders Practice Life Saving Techniques

| February 26, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Fire Department conducted their annual ice rescue training at the West End Pond in Oil City on Tuesday.

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High School Basketball Playoffs Scores: Oil City Falls to East

| February 26, 2014

A look at Tuesday’s local high school basketball scores.

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Sophomore Heeter Propels Redbank Valley into First D9 Title Game in 23 years

| February 26, 2014

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports.com) – The last time the Redbank Valley boys’ basketball team was in the District 9 championship game, sophomore Sam Heeter was just a twinkle in his parent’s eyes.

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Marian Kough

| February 26, 2014

Marian Kough, 83, formerly of Rimersburg, died on Saturday, February 22, 2014, after a year-long bout with cancer. Born June 4, 1930, on Chestnut Street in Rimersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of Clarence and Nellie Carmichael. Marian grew up in a close-knit family of four brothers and three sisters. She married Dutch Kough of […]

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