Archive for March, 2017
Man Accused of Assaulting Oil City Police Officer Now Facing Drug Charges
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
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
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man facing felony drug charges recently had his motion to be placed on house arrest granted.
Attorney General Shapiro Warns of Tax Scams
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
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
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
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
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
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.
2-minute Drill: Hutchison Struggles Again in Spring Training Start
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Pitt Baseball Falls to WVU, 8-4
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.
Say What?!: Man Walks Kangaroo Down Detroit Street, Baffles Internet
DETROIT, Michigan – A Snapchat user in Detroit captured video of a man walking – or, rather, hopping – a highly unusual pet for the area: a kangaroo.
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.
Polk Homeowner Fires Gun, Scares Off Home Invader
FRENCHCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Charges have been filed in connection with a March 26 home invasion at a Georgetown Road residence.
Jackie L. Shara
Jackie L. Shara, age 83, of Wabash Ave. in Oil City, died Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Helen May Ferris
Helen May Ferris, 80, of Fisher, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 at the Clarion Hospital.
Opal V. Orton Steffy
Opal V. Orton Steffy, 86, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away surround by her family on Saturday, March 25th.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lets the Good Times Roll
Seneca, Pa. (EYT) – Saturday April 1, 2017 at Seneca Lanes, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oil Region will hold their 21st Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake.
Oil City Man Accused of Striking, Shoving Woman Who Was Holding Infant
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a woman who was holding an infant.
Oil City Teacher Tim LaVan Lives Dream of Officiating at PIAA Championships
HERSHEY, Pa. (D9Sports) – While every high school player and coach dreams of playing in the PIAA championships at The Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., there is another group that dreams about being a part of those games as well.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Along the Allegheny River, March 26, 2017. Submitted by Jessica Hoobler.
Camp Coffman Offers Birthday Party Packages for Spring, Summer
CRANBERRY, Pa. – YMCA Camp Coffman has announced new birthday party packages available for the spring, summer, and fall months.
Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges After Striking Oil City Police Officer in Head
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A 54-year-old man is behind bars after Oil City Police say he struck an officer in the head and face area on Sunday afternoon at the police department.
Petrolia Plant Closing Will Affect 220 Workers
PETROLIA, Pa. (EYT) — The trend continues for business closings in western Pennsylvania.
Local Man Accused of Attempting to Buy Pistol Illegally in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Titusville man is facing criminal charges for allegedly providing false statements to a Cranberry Township sports store in an attempt to purchase a pistol.