March 2014

Commonwealth Awards $1.15 Million Grant to Protect Manufacturing Jobs

March 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Julia Hearthway announced yesterday that the Steel Valley Authority (SVA) was awarded a $1.15 million grant to provide layoff aversion services in the commonwealth.

Attorney General Kane Warns of Popular Travel Scams as Summer Vacation Season Approaches

March 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — This week Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane cautioned consumers planning summer vacations to be wary of popular travel scams.

PEMA to Review Campus Disturbance at St. Patrick’s Day Event at IUP

March 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct an After Action Review (AAR) of events before, during, and after an event known as “IUPatty’s” which took place on and around the campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on March 8.

Edgar T. Ganoe

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

Edgar T. Ganoe, 76, of Shippenville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Bonnie G. Arbuckle

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Daniel Earl Burkett, Jr.

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Daniel Earl Burkett, Jr., 41, of Newmansville, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home. Born January 10, 1973 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Daniel Earl Burkett, Sr. and Linda M. Keibler Burkett, of Newmansville, who survives.

Fire Reported at the Electralloy Plant

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Officials report a fire at the Electralloy Plant in Oil City this morning.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” Opens Tonight

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

Youth Alternatives To Host Soup Cook-off

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

Eagle Netters Lose PSAC-West Opener at IUP 9-0

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

INDIANA, Pa. — Clarion opened its PSAC-West women’s tennis schedule on Thursday with a 9-0 loss at IUP’s Maple Street courts.

PNC Park Named Number One, Again

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

PNC Park has been named the number one park in the United States for the second year in a row.

Charles D. Sheraw

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Charles D. Sheraw, 70, of Madison Street, Sligo, died Thursday, March 27, 2014.

Carol Altmire

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Vera Stalker Cooper

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Vera Stalker Cooper, 92, of Hopkinsville, Ky., formerly of Parker and Emlenton, passed away early Monday morning (03-24-14) at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville following an illness.

Timothy J. ( Tim ) Omiatek

March 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle in Cranberry Township

March 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

Registration Open for Mayfest 5k FUN Run/Walk

March 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRYBURG, Pa. – The 5th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance, is once again starting at Saint Michael’s Church on State Route 208, in Fryburg.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Belmar Road

March 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Photo taken on Belmar Road. Submitted by Nate Beggs.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Say What?!: Two Canadian Weather Reporters Fight 100 MPH Winds on Camera

March 28, 2014 | Jake Bauer.

CANADA — Two Canadian reporters were tossed around by the winter storm pounding the northeast region of North America on live television but kept reporting like heroes.

Sligo Korner Restaurant to Rebuild

March 28, 2014 | Ron Wilshire

Attorney General Kane Reiterates Support for Legislation to Address Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis

March 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Yesterday Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane reiterated her support for legislation to help address the state’s opioid prescription drug abuse epidemic after agents from the Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigation along with agents from the Philadelphia DEA Diversion Task Force arrested and charged a Philadelphia woman on 257 counts of fraud, forgery and identity theft for

Police Release Details on Sugarcreek Crash

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – According to Sugarcreek Borough Police, a two-vehicle accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on March 20, on RTE 8- US RTE 62, at Gibb Road, in Venango County.

Police Investigate Criminal Mischief In Rouseville Borough

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Rouseville., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police are investigating a case of Criminal Mischief in Rouseville Borough, Venango County.

James R. Moyer

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Violet M. Usoff

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Violet M. Usoff, 86,of Franklin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 25 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Samuel W. Servey

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Samuel W. Servey, 82, of Punxsutawney, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at Mulberry Square.

James Sheridan Krug

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Local Ducks Unlimited Chapter Raises Money for Wetlands Conservation

March 27, 2014 | Jake Bauer.

CROWN, Pa. –The Wood Duck Hollow chapter of Ducks Unlimited, based in Leeper, Pa, recently held its 23rd Annual Dinner Banquet at St. Mary’s Hall in Crown, Pa.

Author Hewitt Will Present “The Future’s in the Dirt: How Local Food Can Transform Local Economies” March 31

March 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. – On March 31, Clarion University’s “Communiversity” Grow Clarion Program will present “The Future’s in the Dirt: How Local Food Can Transform Local Economies,” a presentation by author Ben Hewitt.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Towne Towers

March 27, 2014 | Meghan Keely

OIL CITY, Pa (EYT) — An incident of disorderly conduct and harassment occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Towne Towers in Oil City.

Governor Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett Meet Pope Francis

March 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

ROME, Italy — In Rome for meetings on behalf of the World Meeting of Families, Governor and Mrs. Corbett yesterday met with Pope Francis.

Say What?!: ‘Walking Dead’ Beer Made with Real Brains

March 27, 2014 | Jake Bauer.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Instead of beer and peanuts, why not beer and brains?

One Charged After Verbal Dispute Escalates

March 27, 2014 | Joshua Byers

BROKENSTRAW TWP., Pa. (EYT) — After a verbal dispute around 3:00 p.m. on March 24, one man was charged with harassment on East Main Street, in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County.

Lt. Governor Cawley Vows to Fight for Jobs at Military Bases in Pittsburgh

March 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Continuing his statewide tour of military installations, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley yesterday discussed the economic impact and family-sustaining jobs created by several bases in the Pittsburgh area.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 27, 2014

All District 9 Girl’s Basketball Awards And Teams Announced

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

CLARION, Pa. – Madison Johnson is the 2014 All American Awards & Engraving/D9Sports.com District 9 Player of the Year.

All District 9 Boy’s Basketball Awards And Teams Announced

March 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

CLARION, Pa. – Twice as nice.

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