Police: Franklin Man Fakes Brain Tumor to Con Church, Friends Out of $3,000

Police: Franklin Man Fakes Brain Tumor to Con Church, Friends Out of $3,000

December 30, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man allegedly faked a brain tumor in order to obtain funding from a local church.
Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts of State Budget; Allows Emergency School Funding

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts of State Budget; Allows Emergency School Funding

December 29, 2015 | Jake Bauer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced that he would line-item veto the $30.3 billion state spending plan put together by the House GOP.
Venango Catholic’s Homan Scores 1,000th point in Loss to Oil City

Venango Catholic’s Homan Scores 1,000th point in Loss to Oil City

December 29, 2015 | Chris Rossetti
OIL CITY, Pa. – Venango Catholic’s Ava Homan scored her 1,000 career points, but the Lady Vikings fell to host Oil City, 45-33, in the opening round of the Oil City Holiday Tournament Monday.
Loraine Rossey

Loraine Rossey

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Loraine Rossey, 88, of Clarington, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Serenity House in Shippenville.
Teddy Marcum Sandifer

Teddy Marcum Sandifer

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Teddy Marcum Sandifer, 58, of Perry Twp., Karns City, Pa. passed away suddenly Saturday morning (12-26) at his home of natural causes.
Diane Stevenson O’Laughlin

Diane Stevenson O’Laughlin

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Diane Stevenson O’Laughlin, 79, of 229 Bissell Ave. Oil City died at 11:40 A.M. Monday Dec. 28, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville.
Marlene E. Cathcart

Marlene E. Cathcart

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Marlene E. Cathcart, age 80, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Three Oaks, Marshfield.
Elizabeth “Ebbie” Wall

Elizabeth “Ebbie” Wall

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Elizabeth “Ebbie” Wall, 90 of Emlenton, Pa. passed away Sunday morning at her residence after an extended illness.
Diane M. Smith

Diane M. Smith

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Diane M. Smith, 54, of New Bethlehem, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Donald E. Bowman

Donald E. Bowman

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Donald E. Bowman, 58, of Oil City, died unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday, December 26, 2015 at his home.
Constance F. Bell

Constance F. Bell

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Constance F. Bell, 63, of Oil City, passed away at home, December 26, 2015, following an extended illness.
Virginia K. (Flockerzi) Wensel

Virginia K. (Flockerzi) Wensel

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Virginia K. (Flockerzi) Wensel, 67, of Venus, passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2015 at The Caring Place in Franklin following a battle with cancer.
William H. Mays II

William H. Mays II

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
William H. Mays II (Bill), 78, of Franklin, passed away on December 27, 2015 at 11:40 a.m. at the Caring Place in Franklin.
All American Awards & Engraving <span style='color: red'>Soldier</span> <span style='color: blue'>Spotlight: </span> Vern Eugene Smith

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Vern Eugene Smith

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Vern Eugene Smith, of Shippenville, Clarion County, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
‘First Night Oil City’ to Offer Variety of Entertainment, Food, Fireworks

‘First Night Oil City’ to Offer Variety of Entertainment, Food, Fireworks

December 29, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — This year’s First Night in Oil City will once again offer attendees a wide variety of entertainment on New Year’s Eve complemented by two fireworks displays — a “Gusher Fireworks” display at 7:00 p.m. and a “Midnight Burst” will occur at midnight.
Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 29, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
“Photo taken on December 23rd, 2015 (near Cochranton)…Love all the different colors!” Submitted by Brenda Phillips Whitman‎.
Say What?!: Denver Charity Gives Free Marijuana to the Homeless for Christmas

Say What?!: Denver Charity Gives Free Marijuana to the Homeless for Christmas

December 29, 2015 | Jake Bauer
DENVER, Co. — Volunteers with a Denver nonprofit took to the streets Christmas Eve to give the homeless some unusual gifts — free marijuana cigarettes.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 29, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area.
Pennsylvania State Office Closures for New Year’s Holidays

Pennsylvania State Office Closures for New Year’s Holidays

December 29, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Below is information regarding Pennsylvania state office closures during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Oil City Beats VC in Opening Round of Holiday Tournament

Oil City Beats VC in Opening Round of Holiday Tournament

December 29, 2015 | Chris Rossetti
OIL CITY, Pa. (D9Sports.com) – Tyler Lukasiak hit nine 3-pointers on his way to 31 points to lead Oil City to an 80-34 win over visiting Venango Catholic in the opening round of the Oil City Holiday Tournament.
Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

December 29, 2015 | Adam McCully
Monday’s high school basketball scores, brought to you by D9Sports.com.
2-minute Drill: Broadcaster Leaves Pirates for Boston

2-minute Drill: Broadcaster Leaves Pirates for Boston

December 29, 2015 | Jake Bauer
Your daily regional sports update.
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Tasty Reuben Appetizers

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Tasty Reuben Appetizers

December 29, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
Tasty Reuben Appetizers — Easy-to-make & a great choice for your New Year’s Eve party!
WEATHER ALERT: Freezing Rain Advisory Remains in Effect Until 6 a.m.

WEATHER ALERT: Freezing Rain Advisory Remains in Effect Until 6 a.m.

December 29, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
VENANGO CO., Pa. — A freezing rain advisory remains in effect for Venango County and surrounding areas.
PennDOT Urges Motorists to Watch for Icy Conditions

PennDOT Urges Motorists to Watch for Icy Conditions

December 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer
OIL CITY, Pa. – With a National Weather Service freezing rain advisory in effect for parts of the District 1 region, PennDOT is urging motorists to travel with caution.
Multiple Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding

Multiple Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding

December 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The following state roads in PennDOT District 1 are closed due to flooding.
Thelma Nelles Reynolds

Thelma Nelles Reynolds

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Thelma Nelles Reynolds, 97, of 5628 US 322, Franklin, died at 9:36 pm, Friday, December 25, 2015, at her home.
Isabella E. Kightlinger

Isabella E. Kightlinger

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Isabella E. Kightlinger, 93, of Tylersburg passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Golden Living Center Clarion after a extended illness.
Barbara Loretta Brown

Barbara Loretta Brown

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Barbara Loretta Brown, 81 of Franklin passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, December 25, 2015 at her residence.
Barbara G. Valella

Barbara G. Valella

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Barbara G. Valella, 67, of 514 Deissler Ct., Meadville, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, at Marquette Hospice House, surrounded by her family.
William J. Boocks

William J. Boocks

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
William J. Boocks, 68, of 338 Caldwell Road, Oil City, died peacefully, Saturday, December 26, 2015, surrounded by his family.
Neal W. Hasbrouck

Neal W. Hasbrouck

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
Mr. Neal W. Hasbrouck, 91, a resident of the Golden Living Center in Titusville passed away at 9:25 am on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
UPDATE: Route 322 Remains Closed After Flood Waters Wash Portion of Road Away

UPDATE: Route 322 Remains Closed After Flood Waters Wash Portion of Road Away

December 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer
COCHRANTON, Pa. (EYT) — Route 322 remains closed just west of Cochranton, Crawford County, due to a portion of the roadway being washed away by flood waters.
Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
Submitted by Michael Bohling.
Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Spyro

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Spyro

December 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
Spyro, a Corgi mix, is a year old neutered male.
Franklin Man Facing Forgery Charges in Oil City

Franklin Man Facing Forgery Charges in Oil City

December 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is facing forgery and theft charges in Oil City, Venango County.
Say What?!: Dive-Bombing Owl Attacks Return to Oregon City

Say What?!: Dive-Bombing Owl Attacks Return to Oregon City

December 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer
SALEM, Ore. — The famous jogger-attacking owl of Salem, Ore., appears to have returned to the town — or at least inspired a new flock of imitators.
Heavy Rain Causes One-Vehicle Crash in Scrubgrass Township

Heavy Rain Causes One-Vehicle Crash in Scrubgrass Township

December 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say around 8:45 a.m. on December 27, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 80 West, at mile marker 37.9, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area.

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