July 2014

Oil City Woman Cited for Harassment

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, an incident of harassment occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 25 in Franklin.

Say What?!: 3-Year-Old Boy Crashes Jeep Then Dashes Home to Watch Cartoons

July 28, 2014 | Jake Bauer

MYRTLE CREEK, Oregon — A toddler who was very interested in his family’s Jeep Wrangler managed to crash it into his neighbor’s house.

Trailer Park Evacuated During Sunday Night’s Storm

July 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

POLK, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say approximately 15 people were evacuated from a trailer park in Polk resulting from flooding that occurred last night around 10:15 p.m.

Teen Slams Car into Concrete Wall in Sugarcreek

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police report a one-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 6:42 a.m. on July 27 in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

Charles A. Cochran, Jr.

July 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Charles A. Cochran, Jr., 71, of Sheffied, died on Friday, July 25, 2014.

ClayToonz: Impeachment

July 28, 2014 | Clay Jones

Editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Impeachment.

ClayToonz: Pinata

July 28, 2014 | Clay Jones

Editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Pinata.

Franklin Woman Accused of Lying About Being Beaten, Sexually Assaulted

July 27, 2014 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a Franklin woman is facing charges after she allegedly fabricated a story about being assaulted in her home.

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Alicia Spencer

July 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Juveniles Escape from Vision Quest

July 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Venango County Photo of the Day: Autism Stands

July 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

“Autism Stands Float and team before the parade.” Submitted by Brandy Hinojosa‎.

Weather Outlook: Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms in Venango County

July 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms in Venango County and surrounding areas.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 27, 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?!: Oklahoma Woman Allegedly Calls Police to Complain That Her Meth Was ‘Laced’

July 27, 2014 | Jake Bauer

ENID, Oklahoma — What a bad break…

Say What?!: Man Investigated for Animal Cruelty After Posting Photo Pointing Gun at Cat’s Head

July 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida — After a man posted a photo on Facebook of him appearing to threaten one of a cat’s nine lives, Florida police started to investigate him for animal cruelty.

UPDATE: 15th Street Now Open; Closed Earlier As a Result of Tanker Overturning

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Myrtle Irene Knauff

July 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Myrtle Irene Knauff, 88, formerly of Old Ash Road, Springfield Township, passed away after an extended illness at 6:45 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, in Orchard Manor, Pine Township, where she resided since 2005.

Leon E. Wagner

July 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Dorothy R. (Kashi) Aiman

July 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Dorothy R. (Kashi) Aiman, 72, of Autumn Grove, passed away July 24, 2014 at Grove City Medical Center after an extended illness.

Police Investigating Altercation Between Two Kennerdell Men

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an altercation occurred around 6:15 p.m. on July 25 on Sara Lane, in Clinton Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Humane Society Pet Show

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

2014 Venango County Humane Society Pet Show. Submitted by Jody Bialo‎.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Suspected DUI Crash on Route 322

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 8:06 a.m. on July 25, an alleged DUI crash occurred on State Route 322, west of Astral Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: 551-Pound Man Wants House Arrest Sentence Reduced Because He Can’t Leave Anyway

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — A Florida man who weighs 551 pounds asked a judge to nullify the rest of his 30-month house arrest sentence because he can’t leave his home anyway.

Franklin Contractor Begins Forest County Road Resurfacing Initiated by New Transportation Plan

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FOREST COUNTY, Pa. — Resurfacing will begin soon on more than 11 miles of roads in Forest County because of Act 89, the state’s new transportation plan.

Police Report Theft from Motor Vehicle in Canal Township

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CANAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Judson Road, in Canal Township, Venango County.

Juvenile Female Charged with Underage Drinking, Drug Related Charges

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin Police officers say around 3:10 a.m. on July 24, a juvenile female was initially arrested for underage drinking, and upon further investigation, she was also charged with drug related offenses.

Yeany’s Maple Recipe: Maple Teriyaki Salmon

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Weather Outlook: Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Tomorow in Venango County

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Sunday, July 27, in Venango County and surrounding areas.

Pennsylvania to Host the Nation’s Top Horses for $450,000 Adios Race in Suburban Pittsburgh

July 26, 2014 | Gavin Fish

WASHINGTON, Pa. — The world’s hottest harness racing action returns to Pennsylvania Saturday, July 26, with the 48th Adios Pace for the Orchids at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa.

Artillery Live-Fire Exercise Planned at Fort Indiantown Gap

July 26, 2014 | Gavin Fish

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — An artillery live-fire exercise using 155-millimeter rounds is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31, at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County.

PA Game Commission Welcomes New Deputy Executive Director

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new deputy executive director of administration.

PennDOT Announces Forest County Maintenance Schedule for Week of July 28

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FOREST COUNTY, Pa. — Forest County Maintenance Manager Wes Hess announced the following schedule of maintenance for roadways maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in District 1-3, Tionesta, during the week of July 28, 2014.

US Congress Computers Banned from Editing Wikipedia After Staff Allegedly Caught Trolling

July 26, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — WIKIPEDIA has blocked editing rights from some computers at the US House of Representatives in response to “disruptive” revisions of the online encyclopedia.

UPDATE: 83-year-old Pilot Sent to Hospital After Crashing Home-Made Plane Near Grove City

July 25, 2014 | Ryan Robertson

GROVE CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say a small plane has crashed near the Grove City Airport.

Dream Becomes Reality: East End Fountain Unveiled at Ceremony

July 25, 2014 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — It all started during the summer of 2011 when Aubrey Jo Deemer was in the car with her grandfather John Deemer and noticed that the East End fountain wasn’t working.

Photos: Oil Heritage Festival Queen Crowned

July 25, 2014 | Adam McCully

Photos from Thursday night’s Oil Heritage Festival Queen Crowning captured by Greg Knox of Bright Ideas Learning Center & Photography.

New Transportation Plan Helps Pave Route 38 in Venango, Clarion Counties

July 25, 2014 | Jake Bauer

Act 89, the state’s new transportation plan, is making possible a project beginning next week to resurface approximately 3.5 miles of Route 38 in Richland and Salem townships in Clarion and Venango counties.

Dorothy G. Goldberg

July 25, 2014 | Adam McCully

Dorothy G. Goldberg, of New Jersey, formerly of Oil City, died on July 23, 2014.

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