Archive for February, 2017

West Forest Schools Observe Random Acts of Kindness Week

West Forest Schools Observe Random Acts of Kindness Week

| February 27, 2017

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – West Forest schools observed Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 12 to February 18.

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Say What?!: Australian Teen ‘Snake Boy’ Grabs Snake from Under SUV

Say What?!: Australian Teen ‘Snake Boy’ Grabs Snake from Under SUV

| February 27, 2017

QUEENSLAND, Australia – A daring teenage boy in Australia earned the nickname “snake boy” after pulling a large snake from the undercarriage of an SUV.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| February 27, 2017

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

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Rice Dumpling Vegetable Soup

| February 27, 2017

This recipe makes an all-in-one-pot meal!

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ClayToonz: Sofa King Baby

ClayToonz: Sofa King Baby

| February 27, 2017

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Sofa King Baby.

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Oil City’s Croyle to Appear as Guest On Filmmaking Podcast

Oil City’s Croyle to Appear as Guest On Filmmaking Podcast

| February 26, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. – Local filmmaker Matt Croyle, who is also the founder of the Oil Valley Film Festival, will appear Monday on the Filmmakers Focus podcast as a featured guest.

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Bright Ideas: Oil Country Bluegrass Festival

Bright Ideas: Oil Country Bluegrass Festival

| February 26, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Photos from Oil Country Bluegrass Festival in Oil City. Captured by Greg Knox of Bright Ideas Learning Center and Photography.

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Three Oil City Wrestlers Qualify For Regional Tournament

Three Oil City Wrestlers Qualify For Regional Tournament

| February 26, 2017

ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Oilers wrestling team has three competitors headed to the Class AAA Northwest Regional tournament after their performances in this weekend’s District 10 tournament in Erie at McDowell High School.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| February 26, 2017

Belmar Bridge, February 24, 2017. Photo submitted by Jessica Hoobler.

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Franklin’s Exley Qualifies for Regional Wrestling Tournament

Franklin’s Exley Qualifies for Regional Wrestling Tournament

| February 26, 2017

SHARON, Pa. (EYT) – The Franklin Knights wrestling team has one grappler headed to the Class AA Northwest Regional Tournament after this weekend’s action at the District 10 tournament in Sharon.

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Chancellor Brogan, Other System Leaders Seek Increased Investment in State Universities

Chancellor Brogan, Other System Leaders Seek Increased Investment in State Universities

| February 26, 2017

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Chancellor Frank T. Brogan and other System leaders on Friday urged members of both the House and Senate appropriations committees to support increased investment in the state-owned universities as they consider the proposed 2017-18 Commonwealth budget.

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Venango County Looks to Educate About Animal Welfare

Venango County Looks to Educate About Animal Welfare

| February 26, 2017

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Venango County’s approach to animal cruelty and neglect is one of education, more than punishment, according to county Sheriff Eric Foy (pictured above).

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Franklin Woman, Child Escape Injuries in Crash on Route 322

Franklin Woman, Child Escape Injuries in Crash on Route 322

| February 26, 2017

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A one-vehicle accident occurred around 1:56 p.m. on February 24, on US 322 westbound, west of Tanglewood Drive, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Cranberry Sending Trio of Wrestlers to Regional Tournament

Cranberry Sending Trio of Wrestlers to Regional Tournament

| February 26, 2017

HYDE, Pa. (EYT) – The Cranberry Berries wrestling team may not have crowned any District 9 2A champs Saturday’s tournament at Clearfield Area High School, but they are sending three to the Northwest Regional Tournament.

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Teens Can Win Big Money in Driving Competition

| February 26, 2017

SUGARCREEK, Pa. – The sixth annual Venango and Forest County Teen Driving Competition will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Sugarcreek Borough.

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Deer Creek Winery to Host Sunday Afternoon Entertainment with Ricci Hardt

Deer Creek Winery to Host Sunday Afternoon Entertainment with Ricci Hardt

| February 26, 2017

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Ricci Hardt will be entertaining at Deer Creek Winery on Sunday, February 26.

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Oil City Pi Day Pi K Race Set for March 11

| February 26, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City High School’s Math and Physics Club will host its Third Annual Pi Day Pi K race on March 11.

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Auditions for ‘Young Frankenstein’ to Be Held March 4 through March 6

Auditions for ‘Young Frankenstein’ to Be Held March 4 through March 6

| February 26, 2017

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Auditions for the upcoming production of “Young Frankenstein” will be held in March at the Barrow Civic Theatre.

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Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Oil Country Bluegrass Festival,  Food Specials, and More

Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Oil Country Bluegrass Festival, Food Specials, and More

| February 26, 2017

Community events continue this weekend in Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Clarion Forest VNA Acknowledges Woman for Her Community Service

Clarion Forest VNA Acknowledges Woman for Her Community Service

| February 26, 2017

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – To be a volunteer takes a special person – one who gives of herself/himself without any expectations from the community.

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Nearly One-Third of Consumers Surveyed Aren’t Aware They Use the Cloud, Suggesting Security Concerns

Nearly One-Third of Consumers Surveyed Aren’t Aware They Use the Cloud, Suggesting Security Concerns

| February 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There is confusion over what qualifies as ‘the cloud,’ according to a new consumer survey.

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The Medical Minute: Spotting the Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

The Medical Minute: Spotting the Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

| February 26, 2017

HERSHEY, Pa. – Millions of people across the United States struggle with eating disorders. With so much public discussion about obesity and healthy eating, conversations about weight and BMI — or body mass index — can actually make the problem worse.

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District 9 Basketball Brackets Updated

District 9 Basketball Brackets Updated

| February 26, 2017

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) – District 9 updated its basketball brackets to include some semifinal and championship information Saturday while still leaving TBAs for most championship contests and at least a location of one semifinal game.

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Clarion U. Football Adds Eight More Recruits

Clarion U. Football Adds Eight More Recruits

| February 26, 2017

CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion football team has added yet another batch of recruits to its already-impressive haul this year, with eight more high school seniors offering their commitment to join the Golden Eagles this fall.

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Say What?!: Martial Artist Crushes World Record 77 Drink Cans with Elbow

Say What?!: Martial Artist Crushes World Record 77 Drink Cans with Elbow

| February 26, 2017

GEMONA, Italy – A martial artist from Pakistan set a world record by crushing nearly 80 drink cans using his elbow.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| February 26, 2017

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

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chicken Piccata

| February 26, 2017

– Your family will love this recipe!

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ClayToonz: Who’s Your Caddy?

ClayToonz: Who’s Your Caddy?

| February 26, 2017

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Who’s Your Caddy?

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Cooperstown Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Boy

Cooperstown Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Boy

| February 25, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Felony sexual assault charges were filed Friday against a 20-year-old Cooperstown man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in Oil City.

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Connie Brock

Connie Brock

| February 25, 2017

Friends and family will gather on March 31st to say farewell to Connie Brock who passed away earlier this month at the age of 69 following a stoic battle against a non-smoking form of lung cancer.

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