July 2015

State Police Investigating Jackson Twp. Poop Prank

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franlin-based State Police report an incident of criminal mischief took place in Jackson Township, Venango County.

Ronald L. Morrison

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Ronald L. Morrison age 53 of Pine City Road Shippenville, Pa; died on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

William J. “Bill” Bergin

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

William J. “Bill” Bergin, 64, formerly of Franklin, passed away quietly on July 26, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh from sudden complications of a massive stroke and heart bleed.

Orville Earl Myers

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Orville Earl Myers, 97, of Mansfield, TX, formerly of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Lois L. Salamone

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Lois L. Salamone, 88, of St. Petersburg, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Donald McCalmont Plumer Jr.

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Donald McCalmont Plumer Jr. 90 of 30 Smithman St. Oil City, PA. died at 8:00 P.M. Saturday July 25, 2015 after a period of declining health at the home of his son Sam surrounded by his family.

Kenneth V. McKee

July 27, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Kenneth V. McKee, age 90, of West Hickory, PA, died on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Titusville Area Hospital, Titusville, PA.

Photos: 2015 Oil Heritage Parade

July 27, 2015 | Adam McCully

Photos taken at the 2015 Oil Heritage Parade in Oil City by our photographer Greg Knox, also of Bright Ideas Learning Center & Photography.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

“Lucas Dolan playing by French Creek in Sugarcreek on July 25.” Submitted by Steven Dolan.

UPDATE: Police Charge Oil City Woman with Theft in Cranberry Township

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an Oil City woman has been charged with a theft that occurred at the Cranberry Mall, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Car on Route 257, Cranberry Township

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 3:49 p.m. on July 26, a car versus motorcycle accident occurred on State Route 257, north of State Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Police Release Details on Man Accused of Theft by Deception in Cranberry Township

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, an incident of theft by deception occurred at Aaron’s Inc., in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Pickup Strikes Tree on Roadway in Harmony Township; 83-Year-Old Man Escapes Injury

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

HARMONY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police say around 10:16 a.m. on July 24, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Dawson Road, in Harmony Township, Forest County.

Wet Roadway Causes Crash on Route 208, Irwin Township

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

IRWIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 5:05 p.m. on July 26, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 208, Clintonville Road, just east of Georgetown Road, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

Man Falls Asleep at the Wheel, Slams into Tree off Route 62

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

TIONESTA BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — According to Marienville-based State Police, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 62, Elm Street, north of Cemetery Street, in Tionesta Borough, Forest County.

Say What?!: Animal Rights Activists Arrested by FBI for Mink-Freeing Spree

July 27, 2015 | Jake Bauer

OAKLAND, California — Two animal rights activists were arrested by federal agents on Friday for allegedly embarking on a cross-country mink-liberating crusade two years ago, authorities said.

Police Seeking Information on Theft of Laptop from WalMart

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a retail theft occurred at WalMart in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Police Calls: Cranberry Township Thefts

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following police calls in Cranberry Township, Venango County:

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

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

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Billy

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Billy is an adult, domestic, medium hair, male cat.

Venango County Recipe of the Day; Macaroni & Beer Cheese Appetizers

July 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Macaroni & Beer Cheese Appetizers — A great-tasting snack!

Former Oil City Man, Son in Running for National Video Contest Grand Prize

July 26, 2015 | Jake Bauer

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — A former Oil City man and his 3-year-old son are in the running for a national video contest sponsored by Strider.

Man Flown to UPMC Hamot After Being Ejected from ATV in Cherrytree Township

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CHERRYTREE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A Titusville man suffered major injuries following an ATV crash yesterday on Shreve Road, north of Turkey Farm, Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Man Distracted by Vehicle Fire Crashes into Van on I-80, Scrubgrass Township

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 11:07 a.m. on July 24, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 80 West, near mile marker 39, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 26, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Several students from Forest Area competed in the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Rachel Beatty, Tessa Korchak, and Tyler Bowe competed in Chapter Service Project and received a gold medal. Dillon DiCorpo and Anthony Smith competed in National Programs in Action and received a gold medal for their project. Desiree Miller and Alexis Martinez competed in Chapter Service Project

Say What?!: Creepy Clown Caught on Camera at Chicago Cemetery

July 26, 2015 | Jake Bauer

CHICAGO, Illinois — A Chicago couple driving past a cemetery late at night captured video of a person in a clown costume scaling a fence and waving at them.

Police: Hit and Run Reported in Cornplanter Township

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a hit and run crash occurred on State Route 8, north of Rynd Hill Road, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

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

Expression Swings Now Available in Riverfront Park

July 26, 2015 | Scott Seeley

FRANKLIN, Pa (EYT) — Expression Swings are now available at Riverfront Park in Franklin.

PA Department of Health Calls for Increased Awareness to Strengthen Lyme Disease Detection

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

SCRANTON, Pa. — With Pennsylvania leading the nation in reported cases of Lyme disease, PA Department of Health Secretary Karen Murphy yesterday called for increased awareness about this serious disease and outlined the department’s efforts to combat tick-borne diseases in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Lottery Reports Record Sales, Over $1 Billion to Benefit Older Pennsylvanians in Fiscal Year 2014-15

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Lottery achieved a new sales record of $3.82 billion for the 2014-15 fiscal year and again generated more than $1.06 billion in net revenue to fund essential programs and services that benefit older Pennsylvanians.

The Medical Minute: Nicotine Poisoning Can Prove Fatal in Children

July 26, 2015 | Scott Seeley

HERSHEY, Pa. — The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it intends to require warning labels and child-resistant packaging on liquid nicotine products such as those used in e-cigarettes.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peach Cake

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Peach Cake: Peachy, Creamy, and Delicious!

Mega Rock Weekend Guide: St. Stephen’s Annual Heritage Festival, Oil Heritage Festival , Train Rides

July 26, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

St. Stephen’s Annual Heritage Festival, Oil Heritage Festival , Train Rides, and much more…

Mary T. Reis

July 25, 2015 | Adam McCully

Peacefully on July 22, 2015, Mary T. Reis, 78, formerly of Beechview, went to her eternal home to join her husband Glenn. She is survived by her children Glenn Reis and his wife Sherry, Mary Beth Sapienza and her husband David, Chris Reis and his wife Kathy, and Nancy Phillips and her husband Shawn. Six grandchildren Jim and his wife

Fireworks Spectacular, 5k, Baseball Tourney Highlight Oil Heritage Festival Events Today

July 25, 2015 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. – The 37th Annual Oil Heritage Festival continues through Sunday, July 26.

Police: Franklin Man Arrested for Driving Drunk with 8-year-old Daughter in Car

July 25, 2015 | Scott Seeley

FRANKLIN, Pa (EYT) — Police say a Franklin man faces charges of DUI and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly drove his eight-year-old daughter home while intoxicated.

State Police File Reckless Endangerment Charges Against Tionesta Man

July 25, 2015 | Jake Bauer

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) — A Tionesta man is facing charges in connection with a July 18 incident in Tionesta Township, Forest County.

MegaRock Weekend Guide: Oil Heritage Festival, Live Music, Food Specials, More

July 25, 2015 | Scott Seeley

Oil Heritage Festival, Live Music, Food Specials, ‘Something’s Afoot’ and much more…

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