Archive for September, 2016
Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary May Be Opened in Venango County
DEMPSEYTOWN, Venango Co. (EYT) — It may be years in the future, but there is the possibility that a medical marijuana dispensary could open in Venango County.
Roberta JoAnne White
Roberta JoAnne White, or JoAnne, as most people called her, was born in 1933 as the youngest of seven children. She grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania.
Oil City Man Facing Felony Drug Charges
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man faces felony drug and related charges stemming from an incident that occurred earlier this month.
Featured Local Job: Multiple Healthcare Openings
Interim HealthCare of DuBois announces the opening of their new branch office in Seneca.
Venango County Photo of the Day
View overlooking the Venango County Courthouse and downtown Franklin. Photo courtesy of Tom Myers of Eight One Four Photography.
Local Girl to Travel to Germany for World Tap Championships
RIESA, Germany – A 12-year-old local girl will be traveling to Riesa, Germany, to compete at the World Tap Championships this December.
Say What?!: Home Depot Pulls ‘Peeper Creeper’ Decoration from Canada Stores
TORONTO, Canada – Following a complaint, Home Depot stores in Canada will no longer sell a Halloween decoration depicting a “peeping Tom.”
Roberta “Bert” J. Hollabaugh
Roberta “Bert” J. Hollabaugh, age 61 of Buttermilk Hill Rd, Franklin, passed away on September 28, 2016, at home.
RIU6 Promotes Free Preschool Screenings During Autumn Leaf Parade
CLARION, Pa. – The Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Early Intervention (EI) staff, students, and family participated in the Clarion Autumn Leaf Kiddies Parade on September 27, to encourage families to Discover RIU6 and the EI Preschool Program.
Grace United Methodist to Host Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on October 1
ROCKY GROVE, Pa. – Grace United Methodist Church is hosting a chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, October 1, at their church in Rocky Grove.
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Featuring Local Talent Debuts Tomorrow at Barrow-Civic Theatre
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will open on Friday, September 30, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin.
Time Running Out for Voters to Register
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — For those unregistered voters planning on voting in the November 8 election, it’s time to take action.
Falcons Knights Invade New Bethlehem Tonight in Match Up of 2-2 Teams
NEW BETHLEHEM Pa. – A quick glance at Thursday’s night’s Union/A-C Valley at Redbank Valley matchup via, which doubles as a special RRR Roadhouse KSAC Football Game of the Week on ExploreRadio.
Pitt Oct. 8 Homecoming Game vs. Georgia Tech to Kickoff at 12:30 p.m.
PITTSBURGH – Pitt’s October 8 Homecoming game with Georgia Tech at Heinz Field will kick off at 12:30 p.m., and be televised by the ACC Network.
Pitt Basketball Holding #ThrowbackThrowndown Oct. 8 at Stage AE
PITTSBURGH – The madness is back Saturday, Oct. 8, as the University of Pittsburgh presents #ThrowbackThrowdown at Stage AE.
Penn State’s Homecoming Game Oct. 8 to be on Big Ten Network
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Football Homecoming contest against Maryland on Oct. 8 at noon will air on the Big Ten Network.
Pro Football Hall of Giving Discounts to Steelers/Chiefs Fans Friday Through Monday
CANTON, Ohio – The Pro Football Hall of Fame is inviting Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs fans traveling through Ohio this weekend to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!”
2-minute Drill: Jaso Hits for the Cycle in Pirates Victory
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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.
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Spiced Pudding Squares
This recipe is a moist and delicious fall dessert!
Dorismae L. Snyder
Dorismae L. Snyder, age 86, of South Street, Clarion died September 27, 2016, at the Clarion Hospital. Born in Clarion on October 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dora (Smith) Johnson.
Croyle Pleased with Oil Valley Film Festival Turnout
OIL CITY, Pa. – Twenty-two films from around the globe screened at the first annual Oil Valley Fim Festival September 1-3.
Janet I. Desmarais
Janet I. Desmarais, 74, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2016 in Houlton. She was born in Oil City, PA on July 6, 1942, the devoted daughter of the late William E. and Margaret J. (Thompson) Miller and her step mother, Jewell Miller.
Cheyenne Nicole Snyder
Cheyenne Nicole Snyder, 24 of Tionesta, Pa., died in an automobile accident Sunday September 25, 2016.
APSCUF President Visits Clarion, Talks About Negotiations and Strike Possibility
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – October 19 is the date set by APSCUF (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties) for a strike at Clarion University and the other 13 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education if the System does not negotiate a “fair” contract.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Rockland Tunnel in Rockland Township, Pa. Photo courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.
YMCA News: 50 Local Youth Run for Fun in YMCA Program
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City kids are putting their best foot forward this fall in the Healthy Kids Running Series, a running program in partnership with the Oil City YMCA.