Archive for April, 2014

Say What?!: Oklahoma Little League Team Raises Money by Raffling Assault Rifle

Say What?!: Oklahoma Little League Team Raises Money by Raffling Assault Rifle

| April 29, 2014

ELK CITY, Oklahoma – The way a Little League team in Oklahoma is raising money for equipment and travel hasn’t been a hit with many members of the local community.

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Juvenile Steals 77-Year-Old’s Cadillac; Abandons it in Mercer County

| April 29, 2014

FRENCHCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say on April 26, a theft occurred on Rosemont Farm Road, in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County.

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Traffic Restricted on Route 19 Bridge in Mercer County

| April 29, 2014

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. – Traffic is restricted to one lane on the bridge on Route 19 just north of the intersection with Steingrade Road in in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County due to bridge work.

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Police Release Information on 17-Year-Old Charged with Statutory Rape in Warren County

| April 29, 2014

Warren County, Pa. (EYT) – Warren-based State Police say a 17-year-old male is being charged with statutory rape following an incident on State Route 957, in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County.

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Clarion University “Sports Hall of Fame” Inducts Seven on May 2

Clarion University “Sports Hall of Fame” Inducts Seven on May 2

| April 29, 2014

CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion University “Sports Hall of Fame” Committee has announced that seven new members will be inducted as the 2014 “Hall of Fame” Class and they are Les Bressler (wrestling), Robert “Bob” Carlson (A.D.), Taryn CarterWyche (women’s track), Kim Niedbala (football/coach), Alvin Slaughter (football), Dr. Richard Taylor (men’s basketball coach), Dr. Jamie […]

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Ohio Man Arrested After Traveling to Butler County to Meet “14-Year-Old Girl” for Sex

| April 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane yesterday announced the arrest of an Ohio man accused of traveling to Western Pennsylvania to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of sex.

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Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant

| April 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett yesterday signed an execution warrant for Lewis M. Jordan, who was convicted of First Degree Murder for the shooting death of Philadelphia Police Officer Charles Cassidy on October 31, 2007.

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Holocaust Victims Honored at Remembrance Event

| April 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterdat Governor Tom Corbett paid tribute to victims of the Holocaust at a remembrance ceremony held in the Reception Room at the state Capitol.

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Air Quality Awareness Week Recognized April 28 through May 2

| April 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett yesterday issued a proclamation recognizing April 28 through May 2, 2014, as Air Quality Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

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Oil City Man Charged with Alleged Child Rape, Related Crimes; Jailed on $250,000 Bail

Oil City Man Charged with Alleged Child Rape, Related Crimes; Jailed on $250,000 Bail

| April 28, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Around 5:17 p.m. today Oil City Police arrested a 64-year-old Oil City man on alleged child rape charges.

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Men Walk a Mile in Women’s Shoes to Raise Awareness

Men Walk a Mile in Women’s Shoes to Raise Awareness

| April 28, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Men walking a mile in high heels sounds a little silly, but in reality, it was for a good cause.

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VNA Stands Alone in Clarion and Forest Counties

VNA Stands Alone in Clarion and Forest Counties

| April 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurse Association is the only freestanding home health care and hospice provider in Clarion and Forest Counties.

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John W. Skehan

| April 28, 2014

John W. Skehan, 62, of Marienville, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, with his loving wife at his side. He was married to Shelley Harris and she survives.

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Bernice “Bernie” Grace Riddle Badger

| April 28, 2014

Bernice “Bernie” Grace Riddle Badger of Mercer, formerly of Grove City, passed gracefully into eternal peace at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after being diagnosed with liver cancer on March 30, 2014. She was 82.

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ARCA Presents Cabaret Evening Featuring Dane Vannatter & Friends on May 17

ARCA Presents Cabaret Evening Featuring Dane Vannatter & Friends on May 17

| April 28, 2014

FOXBURG, Pa. – Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts is scheduled to present a Cabaret Evening featuring Dane Vannatter and Friends on Saturday, May 17.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| April 28, 2014

“One of my favorite “Moon” shots!” Norma Jean Wensel Warner.

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Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel on Route 322; Pickup Crashes into Guide Rail, Rolls Over

| April 28, 2014

CANAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 6:41 a.m. on April 27, a one-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 322, 28th Division Highway, 213 feet west of Grove Road, in Canal Township, Venango County.

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Police Report Vehicle Damaged in WalMart Parking Lot, Cranberry Township

| April 28, 2014

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, on April 26, an incident of criminal mischief occurred at WalMart parking lot, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Two Parker Individuals Charged with Trespassing at Hovis Auto Wrecking

| April 28, 2014

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say on April 26 an incident of criminal trespass occurred at Hovis Auto Wrecking, on Emlenton-Clintonville Road, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. According to police, sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 12:58 p.m. on April 26, 44-year-old Michael Lee Foust and 48-year-old Patricia Audean Smith, both of Parker, […]

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Police Arrest Woman in Clinton Township for Felony Warrant, Driving Stolen Vehicle

| April 28, 2014

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say an incident of Receiving Stolen Property occurred around 5:09 p.m. on April 27 on Interstate 80 westbound, near mile marker 37, in Clinton Township, Venango County.

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Say What?!: Louisiana Socialite Attends Own Memorial Service with Champagne & Cigarette

Say What?!: Louisiana Socialite Attends Own Memorial Service with Champagne & Cigarette

| April 28, 2014

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – After she died at the age of 83, New Orleans philanthropist and socialite Mickey Easterling attended her own memorial service with a glass of champagne and a cigarette in her hands, a festive hat on her head and wrapped in a feather boa.

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Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley to Visit Clarion on May 3

| April 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. – Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, running mate for Gov. Tom Corbett as the duo seeks a second four-year term, will be making a public visit to Clarion County on Saturday, May 3, County GOP Chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week.

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ATV Slams into Cop Car on Route 66; Police Searching for Driver

| April 28, 2014

CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Clarion-based State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the operator of an ATV that struck the front of a patrol car Saturday.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| April 28, 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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George E. Hess

George E. Hess

| April 27, 2014

George E. Hess, 62, of Clarion, died on Friday, April 25, 2014.

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Maxine Freer

Maxine Freer

| April 27, 2014

Maxine Freer, 89, of Franklin, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Hospice House in Meadville.

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Larry D. Boocks

Larry D. Boocks

| April 27, 2014

Larry D. Boocks, 75, of Fertigs, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family.

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Tressler Finishes Strong But Golden Eagles Drop Pair at Gannon

| April 27, 2014

ERIE, Pa. – Christina Tressler closed out her 2014 season by going a combined 3-for-6 with a double and a run scored, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Clarion University softball team from being swept in a PSAC West doubleheader at Gannon.

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Clarion Baseball Swept by IUP

| April 27, 2014

INDIANA, Pa. – The Clarion University baseball team ran into an offensive explosion by IUP Saturday afternoon and was swept in a doubleheader by the homestanding Crimson Hawks by scores of 22-4 and 17-3.

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East Forest Kindergarten Publishes Book, “The Magic Puppy”

East Forest Kindergarten Publishes Book, “The Magic Puppy”

| April 27, 2014

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – Hard work paid off for Kindergartners at East Forest, as the class celebrated the completion of their book “The Magic Puppy.”

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