August 2016

Route 198 Closure Scheduled in Crawford County

August 30, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CRAWFORD CO., Pa. — A portion of Route 198 in Crawford County is scheduled to be closed beginning next week due to a safety improvement project under way at the intersection of Route 198 and Route 77 in Blooming Valley Borough.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day

August 30, 2016 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, September 3, through Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

Rick’s Racing Roundup: Franklin’s Lux Gets Win at Lernerville; Sodeman Jr. Takes Home Two Crowns

August 30, 2016 | Rick Rarer

With hot, humid weather greeting racers and fans this past weekend, Jack Sodeman Jr. captured a pair of points championships. (Photo of Matt Lux of Franklin, who scored his first win of the season on the final night of regular racing at Lernerville Speedway. Photo by Rick Rarer) The Ohio drivers started the weekend Friday by clinching his first-ever Lernerville

DuBois’ Paulinellie Named D9Sports.com District 9 Football Player of the Week

August 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. — Braden Paulinellie of DuBois is the inaugural D9Sports.com District 9 Player of the Week for the 2016 season after leading the Beavers to a 30-20 win over rival Clearfield in a Week 0 contest Friday night.

Swick Receives D9Sports.com Contributor Award at Karns City Football Opener

August 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

KARNS CITY, Pa. (D9Sports) — Longtime Karns City public address announcer Sam Swick was presented with his 2015 The Rehab Centre D9Sports.com District 9 Football Contributor of the Year Award plaque prior to the Gremlins season opener against Armstrong Friday night.

2-minute Drill: Bullpen Fails as Pirates Lose in Extras to Cubs

August 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

August 30, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cold Vegetable Pizza

August 30, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This recipe is great for a hot, summer day!

Claytoonz: Gene Wilder

August 30, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Gene Wilder.

Comically Incorrect: San Francisco Forty-Whiner

August 30, 2016 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: San Francisco Forty-Whiner.

Richard L. “Dick” Shaner

August 30, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Richard L. “Dick” Shaner, 73 of Franklin went to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning August 29, 2016.

Susan A. Jafar-Siahkouhi

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Susan A. Jafar-Siahkouhi, 52, of 410 Englewood Ave. Oil City, Pa. died unexpectedly August 26, 2016.

Nellie Mae Miller

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Nellie Mae Miller, 98, of 489 Tarklin Road, Cranberry, died at 6:47 am, Tuesday, August 29, 2016, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Ethel Feltenberger

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Ethel Feltenberger, 96, a resident of Oakwood Heights in Oil City died at 1:20 a.m. Monday morning August 29, 2016, after a period of declining health.

Mafalda Marie Cherico

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Mafalda Marie Cherico, age 90, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday evening, August 28, 2016, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.

Donald M. Baker

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Donald M. Baker, 98, formerly of New Bethlehem, died Sunday evening, August 28, 2016, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehab. Center in Sligo where he was a resident for the past six years.

B. Grace Stark

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

B. Grace Stark, 79, of Clarion, passed away Sunday evening, August 28, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.

Colleen E. Faller

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Colleen E. Faller, 41, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, with her husband, Evan and father-in-law Greg, at her side.

Gale E. Wurster

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

boGale E. Wurster, of Hermitage, formerly of Oil City, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2016, while vacationing in California. He was 75.

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Jolley

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Jolley, of Bethel Park, age 89, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016.

Edna Philomena Foy

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Edna Philomena Foy, 100, of Oil City, PA. ,died Wednesday Aug. 24, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City after a period of declining health.

Betty L. McLaughlin

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Betty L. McLaughlin, 87, of 810 E 4th St, Oil City, died at 3:50 pm, Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Oakwood Heights.

Herbert Dale Long

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Herbert Dale Long, 45, of Strattanville, died Friday morning, August 26, 2016 at his residence. Born on May 18, 1971 in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Ruban Dale and Mary Dorothia “Dotie” (McElfresh) Long.

William R. “Bill” Klingensmith

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

William R. “Bill” Klingensmith, 61, of Limestone, passed away Friday afternoon, August 26, 2016 at his home following a short illness.

Venango County Republican Leaders Continue Support Of Trump

August 29, 2016 | Ron Wilshire

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – While some national Republican leaders have decided not to endorse or support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for President of the United States, Republican leaders in Venango County are supporting Trump.

Free Labor Day Family Block Party Set for September 3

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. — A free Labor Day Family Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, September 3.

Donald M. Miller

August 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Donald M. Miller, age 64, of Titusville, PA, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016 peacefully at his home in Titusville.

Knox Man Accused of Kicking Officer While Being Served Arrest Warrant

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

KNOX, Pa. (EYT) — A Knox man is facing charges of resisting arrest and related offenses after allegedly kicking a police officer who was serving an arrest warrant to him.

Man Jailed After Allegedly Punching, Kicking Teen Multiple Times in Richland Township

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to an alleged domestic assault that occurred around 1:08 p.m. on August 27, on Valley Church Road, in Richland Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

“Fantastic day on the Allegheny today! There were a few Eagles, a few Herons, a few fellow floaters. Tons of sunshine and relaxation!” Photo courtesy of Photographs by Tina.

Two Teens Escape from Vision Quest Camp

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two teens have escaped from Vision Quest in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Texas Utility Worker Finds Viral Fame for Dirty Job

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

ACTON, Tx. — A Texas utility worker is being praised online after a viral photo showed him submerged head-first in a filthy puddle to plug a burst pipe.

Police Seeking Information on ATV Theft in Tionesta

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — According to Marienville-based State Police, a theft occurred at 242 Woodchuck Lane, in Tionesta, Washington Township, Clarion County.

State Police Calls: PFA Violation, Theft

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Highland Oaks Residents Move to New Home in Clarion

August 29, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Friday, August 5 was a big day for the residents of Highland Oaks at Water Run as they moved into their beautiful new home in Clarion.

PASSAGES, Inc. to Host Comedy Fundraiser on September 10

August 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — PASSAGES, Inc. will host its sixth annual “Comedy for a Cause Funny Fundraiser” on September 10, at Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion.

Moniteau’s Kelly Making a Splash Without a Home Pool

August 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

WEST SUNBURY, Pa. — As of sophomore Moniteau’s Regan Kelly put together a pair of top six finishes at the 2016 District 9 swimming championships taking fourth in the 50-yard freestyle and sixth in the 100-meter butterfly.

No More Big League in Little League

August 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The Clarion Big League Little League team has qualified for the Pennsylvania Tournament two consecutive years, there will be no three-peat for the Clarion teams that was sponsored this past season by DE Sports.

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mick

August 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This week’s Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week is Mick.

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