Archive for December, 2016
UPDATE: Abducted 8-month-old Girl, Homicide Suspect Located
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Police have located an 8-month-old child who was abducted from her Mercer County home Saturday afternoon.
Woman, Toddler Rushed to UPMC Northwest Following Rollover Crash
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, a one-vehicle accident occurred yesterday morning on State Route 38, north of Novak Lane, in Richland Township, Venango County.
Venango County Photo of the Day
“We got a nice fresh white covering of snow today (December 29, 2016). This is Burns Lane just outside of my hometown – Plumer, Pa.” Photo courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.
Clarion Woman Involved in Rape of Young Girl Sentenced to 2 to 4 Years In Jail on Robbery, Statutory Sexual Assault
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion woman facing dozens of other charges involving the rape of a young girl was recently sentenced on two felonies from other cases that occurred earlier this year.
Franklin Woman Pleads Guilty After Driving Into Building
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman has pleaded guilty to DUI after driving into the side of a building earlier this year.
Emlenton Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Meth Lab
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Emlenton man facing felony charges following a Clarion County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) drug bust recently pleaded guilty.
Say What?!: Good Samaritans Rescue Moose Stuck in Frozen River in Idaho
BENWAH COUNTY, Idaho – A group of helpful passersby including an Idaho magistrate helped rescue a moose trapped in a frozen river.
Venango County Duo Plead Guilty to Running Meth Lab
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Two people have pleaded guilty to charges of running a methamphetamine lab in Oil City.
Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Polar Plunge, New Year’s Celebrations, and More
Community events continue this weekend in Venango County and surrounding areas.
Yeany’s Maple Recipe of the Week: Maple Glazed Biscotti
Yeany’s Maple Syrup and other maple products can be found at the following locations:
Census Bureau Projects New Year’s Day Population
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population will be 324,310,011 on January 1, 2017.
CUP Women’s Hoops Grabs Sixth Straight Win with PSAC West Victory at UPJ
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Clarion women’s basketball team continued its longest win streak in more than a decade with a dominant performance on the road on Friday, defeating the Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cats 83-61 at the Sports Center in their first PSAC West clash of the year.
11th Annual Parker Polar Plunge Set for Sunday
PARKER, Pa. (EYT) – The annual New Year’s Day Parker Polar Plunge almost sunk last year, but cooler heads prevailed, and the 11th annual Parker Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day 2017 Plunge will be held on Sunday, January 1, at 2:00 p.m.
Cold Shooting Hurts Clarion U. Men’s Hoops in PSAC West Loss at UPJ
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (EYT) – It was cold outside, and the Clarion University men’s basketball team never did heat up from the floor shooting just 34 percent from the floor in an 80-58 loss at Pitt-Johnstown in PSAC West action Friday.
2-Minute Drill: Letang Could Be Back Saturday for Penguins
Your daily regional sports update brought to you by the RRR Roadhouse.
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: Ranch Pretzels
This is a flavorful snack for your New Year’s Eve get-together!
Ann Marie (Moffitt) Hartle
Ann Marie (Moffitt) Hartle, 54, of Murfreesboro, TN and formerly of Franklin died peacefully at her home surrounded her loving family on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
Oil City Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Police in Oil City are searching for a woman who was involved in a hit-and-run accident Thursday morning in the city.
Betty R. Weaver
Betty R. Weaver, 95, formerly of 165 Greenway Ave., Seneca, died Sunday, December 25, 2016, in Frisco, Texas.
WEATHER ALERT: Lake Effect Snow Advisory Issued for Region
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A Lake Effect Snow Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.
Thomas S. George
Thomas S. George, 89, of Rimersburg, passed away Thursday morning, December 29, 2016 at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
Gary Albert Gustavson
Gary Albert Gustavson of Franklin, PA went home to be with the Lord at 5:17am on Christmas morning bringing an end to his four-year courageous battle against Lymphoma cancer.
Andrew T. “Andy” Moffitt
Andrew T. “Andy” Moffitt, age 64 of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Northwest on December 27, 2016.
James P. Wood
James P. Wood, 66, of Polk Center, went to heaven at 5:55 A.M. Thursday December 29, 2016.
Davis Nets 1,000 Career Point to Help Rocky Grove Beat Oil City in Boys Short Street Motorcars Title Game
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – If you paid the price of admission for Thursday night’s Boys Short Street Motorcars Tournament championship game between Rocky Grove and Oil City, you got your money’s worth.
Convicted Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty to More Sex Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A convicted serial rapist, who is lodged in the Venango County Jail, recently pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to the sexual assault of two young girls.