July 2016

Tips on How to Beat the Summer Heat

July 29, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — The continued hot and humid weather is taking its toll on the area.

Player Profile: Cortney Claypoole — Moniteau

July 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

D9Sports.com and EYT Media are doing a series of player profiles on returning high-school athletes this summer. The year in school listed by the athlete is the year the athlete is entering this fall.

2016 Titusville Football Schedule Released

July 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

TITUSVILLE, Pa. — The 2016 Titusville football schedule has been released.

Little League Baseball Scores/Schedule

July 29, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

Little League Baseball Scores from Thursday, July 28.

2-Minute Drill: Bell Tells Steelers He’s Sorry

July 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peanut Butter Pancakes

July 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This recipe is for peanut butter lovers!

ClayToonz: A Candidate for Treason

July 29, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: A Candidate for Treason.

Comically Incorrect: Move Over ISIS

July 29, 2016 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Move Over ISIS.

Marie Porter Cokain

July 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Marie Porter Cokain, 96, of Franklin, passed away on July 27, 2016 at The Caring Place.

Joseph E. Frawley

July 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Joseph E. Frawley, 65, of Red Line Road in Kennerdell, Rockland Township, died Thursday morning, July 28, 2016 at Sugarcreek Station in Franklin.

‘Taste of Talent’ Concludes Fifth Week with Eight Semi-Final Contestants

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Joseph A. Judy

July 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Joseph A. “Joby” Judy Jr., 78, of Marienville, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Snyder Memorial Nursing Home in Marienville.

Oil City Police Department Defuse Suicidal Man’s Plan to Shoot Police, Shoot Himself

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Police were called to the Northside Country Fair last evening for an armed standoff.

Try These Water-Saving Tips During Dry Conditions

July 28, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania may not be in declared drought, but there’s no question it’s pretty dry out there.

Oil City Man Accused of Statutory Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing statutory sexual assault and related charges stemming from an alleged incident that occurred at his residence on Jefferson Street, in Oil City.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

“Deputy Williams and Baxter had a great time with the kids at Oil City Youth Alternatives.” Photo courtesy of Venango County Sheriff’s Office.

State Police Calls: Polk Woman Facing Retail Theft Charges; Clintonville Crash

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to the following calls:

Say What?!: Minnesota Bear Cools Off in Resident’s Backyard Kiddie Pool

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesota resident snapped a picture of a large black bear cooling off by lounging in the kiddie pool on his backyard deck.

Pennsylvania DCNR, DEP Offering Grants to Plant Trees Along Streams to Improve Water Quality

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The departments of Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection today are announcing that grants are being made available to assist landowners with planting trees along streams in Pennsylvania to improve water quality.

Venango County Democrats Set to Meet August 2 in Cranberry

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CRANBERRY, Pa. – The Venango County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, August 2, at Hoss’s Restaurant in Cranberry Township.

Clarion University Leads in Hellbender Research

July 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CLARION, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are home to a creature that has been attracting interest in the scientific community – the eastern hellbender salamander.

Player Profile: Cami McNany — A-C Valley

July 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

D9Sports.com and EYT Media are doing a series of player profiles on returning high-school athletes this summer. The year in school listed by the athlete is the year the athlete is entering this fall.

This Weekend at Barrow-Civic Theatre: ‘Dig It,’ ‘Keeping it Real Cabaret Lounge,’ Auditions

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Barrow-Civic Theatre has two shows lined up for the weekend in addition to auditions for an Applefest production.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Former Oil City Derrick Writer Lolley Career Has Been About Being the Right Place at the Right Time

July 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time.

2016 Keystone Football Schedule Released

July 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

KNOX, Pa. — The 2016 Keystone football schedule has been released.

2-Minute Drill: Cole Throws a Gem as Bucs Hammer Mariners

July 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

Little League Baseball Scores/Schedule

July 28, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

Little League Baseball Scores from Wednesday, July 27.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

Try this tasty dessert: Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake!

ClayToonz: The House That Love Built….or Not

July 28, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: The House That Love Built….or Not.

Mildred L. Graham

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Mildred L. Graham, 89, of Fairview, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on July 27 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.

Rev. David Earl Smith

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Rev. David Earl Smith, 84, of Franklin, passed away July 26 at 11:35 p.m. at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Alice L. Hurst

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Alice L. Hurst, 90, of Kossuth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 26, 2016, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Jacqueline J. Hoover

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Jacqueline J. Hoover, 74, of 158 E State Rd, Seneca, died peacefully at 4:37 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.

Missing Venango County Teen Found Safe

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A missing Venango County teen has been found safe.

Oil City Man Allegedly Strikes Pedestrian with Vehicle, Flees Scene; Jailed on $85k Bail

July 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing felony aggravated assault by vehicle and related charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle on July 25 and then fleeing the scene.

Oil City Police Calls: Oil City Man Jailed on Stalking Charges

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

The Oil City Police Department responded to the following calls.

Healthcare Remains Sticking Point in State System/Faculty Union Contract Negotiations

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Negotiators reached agreements on some minor issues during contract talks July 26 between the union representing coaches at Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

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