Archive for January, 2016

ClayToonz

ClayToonz

| January 30, 2016

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones.

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Reward Being Offered in Attempted Arson at PennDOT Building

Reward Being Offered in Attempted Arson at PennDOT Building

| January 29, 2016

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin is seeking information to identify the person who forced entry into the PennDOT District Office building in Oil City earlier this month.

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Oil City Business Owner Killed in Seneca Fire

Oil City Business Owner Killed in Seneca Fire

| January 29, 2016

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – A Seneca man was killed following a fire at his home late Thursday evening.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| January 29, 2016

“It looks like the hill is on fire! Polk Center on January 25, 2016.” Submitted by Michelle Renee‎.

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Water Run Plans ‘Get to Know Us’ Sessions at Franklin Quality Inn

Water Run Plans ‘Get to Know Us’ Sessions at Franklin Quality Inn

| January 29, 2016

CLARION, Pa. – With construction of the new Highland Oaks at Water Run in Clarion nearing completion, WRC Senior Services is turning its attention to construction of up to 30 residential villas for older adults also planned for the site.

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Say What?!: Alligator Found in Chicago Man’s Basement After 26 Years

Say What?!: Alligator Found in Chicago Man’s Basement After 26 Years

| January 29, 2016

CHICAGO, Illinois – Police removed a six-foot alligator that had reportedly been living in a Chicago man’s basement for 26 years.

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Attorney General: Four Charged as Joint Investigation Results in Seizure of Synthetic Marijuana Valued at $1.6M

| January 29, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane’s office yesterday announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with a two-year investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 360 pounds of synthetic marijuana. The seized drugs have an approximate value of $1.6 million.

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Foxburg Ice Fishing Tournament 2016 Set for February 6

| January 29, 2016

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – Foxburg Ice Fishing Tournament 2016 is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, at Kahle Lake.

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Forest County 4-H Robotics Hosting Two Open Houses in February

| January 29, 2016

FOREST CO., Pa. – The Forest County 4-H Robotics will be hosting two open houses in February.

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Girls’ Basketball Recaps: Oil City, Franklin, Rocky Grove All Fall Thursday

| January 29, 2016

A look at Thursday’s high school basketball action, brought to you by D9Sports.com.

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Clarion and Cranberry to Battle Tonight on Advanced Disposal ‘Friday Night Hoops’

| January 29, 2016

Knox, Pa. (EYT) – Advanced Disposal Friday Night Hoops on exploreClarion.com continues tonight as Clarion visits Cranberry in District 9 KSAC boys high school basketball action.

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Kevin Wayne Fitzsimmons

Kevin Wayne Fitzsimmons

| January 29, 2016

Kevin Wayne Fitzsimmons departed to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016.

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Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

| January 29, 2016

A look at Thursday’s high school basketball scores.

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2-minute Drill: Eight Steelers Voted to Super Bowl 50 Golden Team

2-minute Drill: Eight Steelers Voted to Super Bowl 50 Golden Team

| January 29, 2016

Your daily regional sports update brought to you by the RRR Roadhouse.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| January 29, 2016

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Frosty Pistachio Delight

| January 29, 2016

Frosty Pistachio Delight – a great dessert to make ahead!

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ClayToonz: Enough Bundy

ClayToonz: Enough Bundy

| January 29, 2016

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Enough Bundy.

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<span style='color: red'>UPDATE:</span> Victim Identified in Fiery Crash on Interstate 80

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fiery Crash on Interstate 80

| January 28, 2016

BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police have identified the victim in a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday morning on Interstate 80 in Irwin Township, Venango County.

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Oil City Woman Allegedly Says She Gets ‘High’ from Stealing After Theft of Steaks, Bacon Bits

| January 28, 2016

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman is facing felony retail theft charges after she allegedly stole steaks and bacon bits from an Oil City grocery store.

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Edward Joseph Flannigan

Edward Joseph Flannigan

| January 28, 2016

Edward Joseph Flannigan, age 53, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, following a sudden illness.

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Charges Withdrawn Against Mentor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile in Franklin

Charges Withdrawn Against Mentor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile in Franklin

| January 28, 2016

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Aggravated indecent assault and related charges filed against a Franklin man have been withdrawn.

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rbg Bar & Grill: Clarion’s New Hot Spot to Host Preview Event

rbg Bar & Grill: Clarion’s New Hot Spot to Host Preview Event

| January 28, 2016

CLARION, Pa. – A new “hot spot” has moved in and is opening its doors in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Red Bar & Grill (rbg Bar & Grill) is inviting the Clarion community to experience the new restaurant and bar and provide their feedback.

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Three Face Felony Charges for Theft of Electronics in Oil City

Three Face Felony Charges for Theft of Electronics in Oil City

| January 28, 2016

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Police Department filed charges against three individuals stemming from an incident of theft that occurred on Bissell Avenue, in Oil City, Venango County.

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Diana Mitchell Aites

| January 28, 2016

Diana Mitchell Aites, 59, of South Point, OH, formerly of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland, KY.

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Geraldine H. Nelles

| January 28, 2016

Geraldine H. Nelles, 86, of Oil City, passed away at 5:02 p.m. at UPMC Northwest in Seneca on Tuesday, January 26th.

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Beverly Ann Books

Beverly Ann Books

| January 28, 2016

Beverly Ann Books, 80, formerly of Seneca Woods apartments, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:10 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at The Caring Place in Franklin, following a battle with congestive heart failure.

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Mable W. Gammelo

Mable W. Gammelo

| January 28, 2016

Mabel M. Gammello, 87, formerly of 600 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, PA and Aurora, Ohio passed away on January 25th 2016 at the Avenue at Aurora nursing facility in Aurora, Ohio.

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20th Annual Franklin On Ice Slated for February 6

20th Annual Franklin On Ice Slated for February 6

| January 28, 2016

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin is cool, but it’s about to get even cooler during Franklin On Ice Weekend February 6, 2016.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| January 28, 2016

Photo courtesy of Everything Photography by Brook Siar

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Say What?!: Bystanders Form Human Chain to Rescue Man from Teetering Truck

Say What?!: Bystanders Form Human Chain to Rescue Man from Teetering Truck

| January 28, 2016

BEDFORD, Pa. – Motorists on the Pennsylvania Turnpike banded together and formed a human chain to rescue a truck driver whose semi was about to go over an embankment.

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