June 2014

Police Release Details on Theft in Rockland Township

June 26, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a theft occurred on Basher Road, Rockland Township, Venango County.

Burglary Reported in Oakland Township

June 26, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a burglary occurred on Sunville Road, Oakland Township, Venango County.

Route 27 Reopens As Crews Continue Flood Cleanup

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Ruby A. White

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway After Vehicle Slams into Telephone Box

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

VICTORY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Victory Township.

DEVELOPING: Scrubgrass Twp. Dad Finds 39-year-old Man in Teen Daughter’s Bedroom; Multiple Charges Filed

June 25, 2014 | Gavin Fish

SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 39-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a Scrubgrass Township home and entering a 15-year-old girl’s bedroom this morning.

Kenneth James O’Donnell

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

James J. Frankenberger

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Clarion County Man Gets 3 to 6 Years in State Prison for Alcohol-Related Vehicular Homicide

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Mike Johnston Named Head Coach of Penguins

June 25, 2014 | Adam McCully

Elinor Ruth “Punky” Jeffrey

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Taste of Talent Kicks Off Tonight

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Franklin Man Inured in I-79 Crash

June 25, 2014 | Adam McCully

HAYFIELD TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 79 in Crawford County last night.

Frank A. Servey

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

UPDATE: Flash Flooding Continues; Numerous Roadways Shut Down

June 25, 2014 | Jake Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Flood Warning remains in effect for parts of Venango County until Wednesday morning as emergency officials report widespread flash flooding throughout the area.

Oil Region Alliance Accepting Applications for Entrepreneurial Business Plan Contest Beginning July 1

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Venango County Photo of the Day: Peter Pepke Generation

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Peter Pepke Generation, Franklin Concert Series — by Greg Knox of Bright Ideas Learning Center & Photography.

Police Seek Information on Theft in Irwin Township

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

IRWIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a theft occurred on the 800 block of E. Gilmore Road, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

Camo Cares Raises $160,000 for Children and Veterans

June 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

Knox, Pennsylvania – Wired Outdoors is happy to announce that the 5th annual Camo Cares raised $160,000 at their one day event held at the Fryburg Sportsman’s Club on Saturday, June 21st to send children suffering from life threatening illnesses and wounded veterans on their Hunt of A Lifetime.

Say What?!: Chihuahua Rescued by Firefighters After Getting Stuck in Bathtub

June 25, 2014 | Jake Bauer

SACRAMENTO, California — A California Chihuahua got stuck in the tub while its owners were attempting to give it a bath on Sunday in Sacramento.

Attorney General Kane: Sandusky Review Shows Inexcusable Delays in Charging Serial Sexual Predator

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A review of the Jerry Sandusky investigation released this week by Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane confirmed that the investigation took too long because of crucial missteps and inexplicable delays in bringing a serial child molester to justice.

State Bonus Available to Pennsylvania Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs reminds Pennsylvania veterans that it offers a special one-time payment to honor the service and sacrifice of those who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations from Aug. 2, 1990 – Aug. 31, 1991.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

David L. Strotman

June 25, 2014 | Gavin Fish

Man Faces Sentencing for Sexual Assault of Oil City Teen

June 25, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — On June 23, 2014, in the Court of Common Pleas in Venango County, a 21 year-old Waterford man pleaded guilty to charges of Statutory Sexual Assault of a 13-year-old Oil City girl that occurred more than two years ago.

ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Venango County

June 24, 2014 | Adam McCully

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Southeastern Venango County and surrounding areas.

Grace Thompson

June 24, 2014 | Adam McCully

Grace Thompson, 88, of 448 Chestnut St. Rimersburg died at 4:40 AM Monday June 23, 2014 at the Clarion Hospital.

FBI Cracking Down on Commercial Child Sex Trafficking in Western PA

June 24, 2014 | Adam McCully

Over the past week, the FBI, together with its local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, conducted Operation Cross Country VIII, a targeted effort to address commercial child sex trafficking throughout the United States.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day

June 24, 2014 | Amy Powers

UPDATE: Tornado Warning Expires

June 24, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Tornado Warning issued for eastern Venango County and surrounding areas has expired.

ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Venango County

June 24, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Towns Meeting Scheduled for Today at Venango College

June 24, 2014 | Amy Powers

exploreVenango to Offer Free Advertising for Local Fire Departments

June 24, 2014 | Jake Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Explore Your Town, the parent company of exploreVenango.com, has announced that it will provide free advertising to local fire departments.