July 2016

Mary E. Baker

July 27, 2016 | Adam McCully

Mary Evelyn Baker, 89 of Bedford died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Kaitlyn Beichner performing in the Oil Heritage parade alongside her gymnastic team Oil City Tri-Stars. Photo submitted by Kelly Shook.

Say What?!: Bear Relocated After Wandering Around Canadian Hydro Site

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

GILLAM, Manitoba — A bear who spent more than a month wandering around a hydroelectric energy and natural gas utility site in Canada was airlifted away from the site after refusing to leave.

State Police Seeking Information on Theft from Multiple Vehicles in Tionesta

July 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police are investigating an incident of several thefts from vehicles that occurred on Bridge Street, in Tionesta Borough, Forest County.

State Police Calls: Burglary, Criminal Mischief

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

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

Former Employee of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Charged with Institutional Sexual Assault

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane’s office yesterday announced criminal charges have been filed against a former employee of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School accused of the sexual assault of an international exchange student.

Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts Presents The Black Lillies on August 14

July 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

FOXBURG, Pa. — The Black Lillies will perform a concert outdoors at Foxburg’s RiverStone Farm on August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Franklin Junior League Team Set for State Tournament in Own Backyard at Cranberry Starting Today (July 27)

July 27, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. — The Franklin Junior League (13-and-14-years old) team will start its quest for a state title in its own backyard with the Cranberry Little League hosting the state tournament at Cranberry High School.

Player Profile: McKenzie Hovis — Keystone

July 27, 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 Franklin Football Schedule Released

July 27, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

FRANKLIN, Pa. — The 2016 Franklin football schedule has been released.

2-Minute Drill: Liriano’s Homer Not Enough to Lift Bucs

July 27, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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Little League Baseball Scores/Schedule

July 27, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

Little League Baseball Scores from Tuesday, July 26.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chipotle Cheeseburgers

July 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

Try this full-flavored cheeseburger!

ClayToonz: A Sell Out of Many Colors

July 27, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: A Sell Out of Many Colors.

Comically Incorrect: DNC Soft Sell

July 27, 2016 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: DNC Soft Shell.

James C. Walbourn

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

James C. Walbourn, 86, of Franklin, passed away at 1:30 p.m. at UPMC Northwest in Seneca on Monday, July 25.

Janet K. Hanna (Kahle)

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Janet K. Hanna, age 98, of Knox, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 26, 2016, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

Viola L. Bowser

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Viola L. Bowser, 75, of East Brady died Monday evening at her home.

Janet Elise Burke Berberian

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Janet Elise Burke Berberian, formerly of Clarion, passed away on July 22, 2016, at Maplewood at Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio, where she had been residing. She was 76 years of age.

Man Escapes Injury in Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 80

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

BARKEYVILLE BORO, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a semi-truck crash occurred on July 25, along Interstate 80 in Barkeyville Borough, Venango County.

Oil City Woman Injured in Two-Car Crash on Route 257

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to a two-car crash that occurred on July 25, along Route 257 in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Franklin Teen Flown to UPMC Hamot Following One-Car Crash on Utica Road

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

UTICA BORO, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to a one-car crash that occurred on July 24, on Utica Road in Utica Borough, Venango County.

Cornelia “Ceya” O’Neill

July 26, 2016 | Adam McCully

Cornelia “Ceya” O’Neill of Clark, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 12:59 p.m. in the ICU of Sharon Regional Health Systems. She was 77.

Paul W. Harry

July 26, 2016 | Adam McCully

Paul Willis Harry, 80, formerly of Cochranton and a resident of Sugar Creek Station for the past 4 years, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at the home.

Bruce E. Pond

July 26, 2016 | Adam McCully

Bruce E. Pond, 87, of Shaffer Run Road, Reno, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday evening, July 24, 2016.

UPMC Northwest Introduces New Service for Patients with Sight-Threatening Conditions

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SENECA, Pa. — Northwest Hospital Foundation and the Teleconsult Center at UPMC Northwest are teaming up to provide patients with state of the art ophthalmology evaluation services using newly acquired digital retinal scanning equipment and telemedicine technology that provide direct access to medical specialists at the UPMC Eye and Ear Institute in Pittsburgh.

High-Speed Chase Suspect Shoots Himself After Crashing into Franklin Police Car

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SUGARCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin teen was transported to a Pittsburgh area hospital following a high-speed chase in Venango County Monday night.

Court Documents: Oil City Man Confesses to Burglarizing 257 Pawn

July 26, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing felony charges for an alleged burglary of a local business in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Operator Falls Asleep at Wheel, Overturns Tractor-Trailer at Barkeyville Exit

July 26, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A tractor-trailer accident occurred last night at Barkeyville exit, in Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

“River life.” Photo submitted by Kelley Hesson.

‘Keeping It Real’ Cabaret Nights at Barrow Little Theatre Scheduled for July 29

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Barrow-Civic Theatre is hosting a “Keeping It Real” Cabaret Lounge on July 29 in the Barrow Little Theatre.

Oil City Woman Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Police responded to a suspected DUI crash in the city Monday night.

Oil Creek State Park to Hold Array of Programs in August

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. — Oil Creek State Park has an array of events set up for the public throughout the month of August, including hikes and educational survival demonstrations.

Second Annual Art Mart Set for August 6 in Oil City

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Little Spoon Collective will be hosting the second annual Art Mart in downtown Oil City on August 6.

‘Arts in the Park: Blues and Food’ to be Held in Oil City on July 29

July 26, 2016 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – ARTS Oil City is hosting an “Arts in the Park: Blues and Food” event on July 29 in Justus Park.

Rick’s Racing Roundup: Mike Bauer Scores His First Career 410 Win At Mercer Raceway

July 26, 2016 | Rick Rarer

A heat wave brought hot weather to the area over the weekend and the action on the local tracks was nearly as hot.

Pitt Football Picked to Finish Third in ACC Coastal Division in Media Vote

July 26, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh football team was projected to finish third in the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division this season after voting from 191 media members at last week’s ACC Football Kickoff media days in Charlotte.

2016 Oil City Football Schedule Released

July 26, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. — The 2016 Oil City football schedule has been released.

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