March 2017

Moniteau’s Pry Finishes First in D9 Boys’ Hoops in Scoring

March 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — Moniteau’s Lake Pry finished the season as the leading scorer in District 9 boys’ basketball averaging 22.6 points per game.

A-C Valley’s Thompson Finishes Fourth in D9 Girls’ Hoops Scoring

March 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — A-C Valley’s Ellie Thompson finished the 2017 season as the fourth-leading scorer in District 9 girls’ basketball.

CUP Softball and Baseball Split Doubleheaders

March 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

TIFFIN, Ohio – The Clarion softball team earned its second road split in its last three doubleheaders, falling 3-0 at Tiffin in the early game on Wednesday before shutting out the Dragons 2-0 in the nightcap.

Wednesday’s Local High School Baseball/Softball Scores

March 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

March 29 baseball and softball scores.

2-minute Drill: Pirates Release Jared Hughes

March 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily regional sports update brought to you by the RRR Roadhouse.

Say What?!: Dog Allegedly Used as Drug Mule to Smuggle Heroin from Puerto Rico

March 30, 2017 | Jake Bauer

QUEENS, New York — Authorities in New York said two men were arrested for allegedly using a dog as a drug mule to smuggle 22 pounds of heroin from Puerto Rico.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 30, 2017 | 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: Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

March 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Flavorful & Delicious!

Comically Incorrect: Full Steam Ahead

March 30, 2017 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Full Steam Ahead.

ClayToonz: Hating on Leggings

March 30, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Hating on Leggings.

Manhunt Underway for Local Man Who Failed to Show for Third Day of Trial

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — A manhunt is on for convicted felon Terry McIntyre, who failed to appear at the third day of his trial on numerous charges Wednesday, March 29, at the Clarion County Courthouse.

Featured Local Job: Now Hiring CNAs

March 29, 2017

Clarion Forest VNA, Inc. is now accepting applications for full-time and part-time CNAs/Home Health Aides.

Aldine Laura (Park) Snyder

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

Aldine Laura (Park) Snyder age 91, a guest at the DuBois Nursing Home in DuBois, PA formerly of Toad Town Rd, Summerville, PA passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Marjorie Blanche (Harris) Goetz

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

Marjorie Blanche (Harris) Goetz, age 92, of Brookville, PA, passed away in the late evening hours of Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

Phillip Michael Badger

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

Phillip Michael Badger passed away early Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was 31.

William Henry Graff

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

William Henry Graff, 72, of Clintonville passed away March 27, 2017 peacefully at home after a battle with liver cancer.

Paul Baker

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

Paul Baker, 93 of Nectarine passed away March 27, 2017 at UPMC Northwest.

Marion L. Potts

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

Marion L. Potts, age 88, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, died Monday morning, March 27, 2017 at the Butler VNA Inpatient Hospice.

Organizers Preparing for Upcoming Venango County Relay For Life Events

March 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Venango County’s Relay For Life teams are gearing up for a number of events this spring, led by Community Champion Leaders Connie Shull and Eva Palmer.

The Great Outdoors: Now is the Time to Plan Your Cook Forest Vacation

March 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — If you haven’t made your plans for vacation, now is the time. Trust me, planning ahead is a great way to really enjoy your time off.

Man Accused of Assaulting Oil City Police Officer Now Facing Drug Charges

March 29, 2017 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A 54-year-old man behind bars for allegedly assaulting an Oil City Police officer is now facing drug charges.

Fire Sparks Clarion County Donations for Homeless

March 29, 2017 | Ron Wilshire

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — One thing you can always count on in Clarion County is a charitable response to those in need.

Franklin Man Facing Felony Charges Placed on House Arrest to Attend Drug Treatment Program

March 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man facing felony drug charges recently had his motion to be placed on house arrest granted.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 29, 2017

Photo by Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Attorney General Shapiro Warns of Tax Scams

March 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the deadline looming to file tax returns, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is urging Pennsylvanians to beware of scam artists looking to steal their money and financial information as they prepare to file their returns.

Eagles Club Lead Sponsor of Clarion YMCA Sportsmanship 1 District 9 All-Star Game

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — The Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Clarion recently made a $1,000 donation to become the lead sponsor of the 17th Annual Clarion County YMCA Sportsmanship 1 District 9 High School Basketball All-Star Games being played April 1 at Keystone High School.

Cook Forest State Park Now More Pet-Friendly

March 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced increased opportunities for campers to bring their pets to some of Pennsylvania’s State Parks.

Anglers Gear Up For First Day of Trout Season

March 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With great weather greeting kids and their mentors this past weekend for Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day, anglers in 18 southeastern counties are warmed up and ready to kick off a new fishing season on Saturday, which marks the regional opening day of trout season.

Harlan County (Ky.) Rallies Past Moniteau Baseball with Three-Run Seventh

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (D9Sports) — Harlan County (Ky.) scored three times in the top of the seventh after two outs to beat Moniteau, 7-5, in baseball action at the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

CUP Sports Roundup: Men’s Golf Seventh at Coaches Invite; Tennis Swept by IUP

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CROFTON, Md. — The Clarion University men’s golf team finished seventh overall with a team score of 962 (+98) Tuesday afternoon at the Coaches Invitational Classic at Crofton Country Club.

Tuesday’s High School Baseball/Softball Scores

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

March 28 baseball and softball scores.

2-minute Drill: Hutchison Struggles Again in Spring Training Start

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily regional sports update brought to you by the RRR Roadhouse.

Pitt Baseball Falls to WVU, 8-4

March 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

PITTSBURGH – In the 154th edition of the Backyard Brawl, the University of Pittsburgh baseball team fell to West Virginia by a final score of 8-4 in Tuesday night’s mid-week contest.