Archive for September, 2016
Venango County Photo of the Day
“Barney’s big day! Happy 14th Birthday to the best friend ever!” Photo captured by Marcy Rankin-Karns.
Two from Oil City Suffer Injuries in Cornplanter Township Crash
CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, two Oil City residents were injured in a one-car crash that occurred yesterday along Grandview Road in Cornplanter Township.
Police Serve Warrant in Franklin, Arrest Man for Drug Possession
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin Police, a warrant arrest that occurred in the City of Franklin yesterday resulted in a drug arrest.
Say What?!: Tech Vlogger Drops iPhone 7 from World’s Tallest Building
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An online tech vlogger tested the durability of the iPhone 7 by dropping it from the world’s tallest building.
Car Slams into Trees Off Route 322; Man Escapes Injury
ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say a one-car crash occurred yesterday on State Route 322, west of Hepler Road, in Rockland Township, Venango County.
Autumn Leaf Festival Continues with Farmers & Crafters Day
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Crowds are due to draw into Clarion for the annual “Farmers & Crafters Day” held on Friday, September 30, on Main Street in Clarion.
Governor Wolf Announces $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Connect Transit and Medical Facilities
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary Leslie S. Richards announced yesterday that PennDOT has received a special $1.2 million federal grant from the Rides to Wellness program that will underwrite a pilot program to integrate medical appointments with ride scheduling in Adams, Franklin and York counties.
Franklin Looks For Fifth Win in Six Tries Tonight at Erie Central Tech; Oil City Entertains Strong Vincent
ERIE, Pa. – Already off to its best start in over 12 years, Franklin will look for its fifth win in six tries when it visits Veterans Stadium in Erie to take on Erie Central Tech at 7 p.m. Friday.
D9sports.com Football Preview: Week 5 football – AML South sorting itself out
District 9 will have at least one fewer undefeated team after this week’s football action, which actually got started last night when Union/A-C Valley traveled to Redbank Valley to start the 13-game schedule. (Photo: Dalton Anderson and Moniteau host Clarion on Pink Out Night in Moniteau. Photo by Mike Schnelle. Check out more of Schnelle’s […]
Pitt Hosts Marshall Saturday Night
PITTSBURGH – After two straight road losses, Pitt returns home to face Marshall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Heinz Field.
Thurston Helps Redbank Valley Beat Union/A-C Valley, 14-0
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) – For those that thought that Redbank Valley junior Clint Thurston would be the player to help turn the tide for the Bulldogs in Thursday night’s Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference Small School Division matchup against Union/A-C Valley, take a bow.
Clarion Golden Eagles Host Edinboro for Homecoming Saturday
CLARION, Pa. – After a 1-2 road trip that ended on a high with a come-from-behind win at Mercyhurst last week, the Clarion University football team returns home for its annual homecoming game at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Advanced Disposal Friday Night Overtime Show Tonight at 9:30 p.m.
CLARION, Pa. – The sixth edition of the 2016 Advanced Disposal Friday Night Overtime Show, a postgame high school football wrap-up show with analysis, interviews and scores, presented by EYT Media and D9Sports.com will be live tonight at 9:30 p.m. on D9Sports.com, ExploreClarion.com and four radio stations across District 9 as well as on the […]
Penn State Host Minnesota Saturday with Governor’s Victory Bell on the Line
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (Official PSU Release)– For the first time since 2013, the Governor’s Victory Bell will be on the line, as Penn State hosts Minnesota for its first Big Ten home game of the season Saturday in a 3:30 p.m. contest televised on BTN.
Local High School Football Schedule
Week Five (Sept. 29/Oct. 1) Football Schedule for District 9 and selected District 6 and District 10 teams.
2-minute Drill: There is No Tying in Baseball Until There is: Cubs-Pirates Tie Thursday
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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.
Comically Incorrect: Just the Facts Ma’am
An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Just the Facts Ma’am.
William E. “Bill” McLaughlin
William E. “Bill” McLaughlin, 81, of Grove City formerly of Barkeyville passed away September 29, 2016, at Grove City Medical Center after an extended illness.
Donna Mae LaVan
Donna Mae LaVan, 71 of Sligo passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Clarion. She was born on August 20, 1945 in Elk Twp., Clarion Co.; the daughter of the late Audley and Kathryn Bishop LaVan.
Dorothy Louise Hall Fair
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Hall Fair, 74, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in Titusville at Country Acres Personal Care Home.
Florence Katherine “Kate” Kanonchoff
Florence Katherine “Kate” Kanonchoff, 95, of Saint Petersburg, died Thursday morning, September 29, 2016, at Parker Personal Care.
Kaye Corbett
Kaye Corbett, age 74, of Brookville, Pa., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Rodney James Geer
Rodney James Geer, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at his home on Belgiumtown Road.
APSCUF Coaches Have Not Set Strike Date; Faculty/State System Resume Negotiations After Unfair-Labor-Practice Charges Filed
HARRISBURG, Pa. – While faculty members in the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) have set an Oct 19 strike date, the coaches have not despite a strike authorization vote.
Bryan J. Wentling, Jr.
Bryan J. Wentling, Jr., 92, of Foxburg, passed away early Sunday morning (09-25-16) at VNA In-Patient Hospice at Butler following an illness.