April 2017

Tyrants Bench to be Removed from Oil City’s Justus Park Given Back to VFW

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The bench will be gone.

Lightning Hits Odd Fellows’ Roof in Oil City

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A lightning strike in Oil City Thursday evening kept fire crews scrambling and businesses and residents with some equipment not working.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Clarion County Community Bank construction on Elk Street in Franklin, Pa., April 27, 2017. Submitted by Dana Shawgo.

Oil City Wants to Charge Flat Fee for ALS Ambulance Services

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City council heard from fire chief Mark Hicks and a representative from Tionesta Ambulance Service about a proposed flat fee rate for Tionesta, Reno and Cornplanter to use Oil City for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

Franklin Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Sandycreek Township

April 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a two-vehicle accident occurred Thursday afternoon on Pone Lane, in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

Butler County Prosecutor Will Seek Death Penalty in Child’s Murder

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

BUTLER, Pa. (EYT) — A Butler man accused of killing a 4-year-old boy in March had several felony charges held for court Thursday at the Butler County Government Center.

State Police Calls: Burglary, Hit and Run

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents in Cornplanter Township:

Man’s Death in Warren County Ruled Suicide

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

WARREN CO. Pa. (EYT) – The death of a man in Warren County has been ruled a suicide.

Two With Area Ties Charged with in Major Western Pa. Drug Sweep

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Two Clarion residents were part of a drug sting that has resulted in criminal charges in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties against 33 people for dealing heroin and other drugs on the streets of southwest Pennsylvania communities, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Family Fishing Festival in Mercer County

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has scheduled several opportunities in May and June for families to learn fishing skills and enjoy fishing.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday

April 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Take-Back Program is Saturday.

Thursday’s High School Softball Roundup: Barcinas Lifts Cranberry Past Hickory

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (D9Sports) — Natalie Barcinas went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run while also scoring twice to lift Cranberry to a 7-6 win over visiting Hickory. (Photo: Natalie Barcinas, Cranberry) Libby Kiefer added three hits, including two doubles, while Rachel McCauley was 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Nicole Hutchinson also had

Thursday’s High School Baseball Roundup: C-L’s Frazier Wins 200th Game as Manager

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

EMLENTON, Pa. (D9Sports) — Brad Frazier, the only coach in Clarion-Limestone history, picked up his 200th career win with an 8-7 Game Two walk-off victory that gave his Lions a sweep of a road doubleheader that saw the Lions act as the home team in the second game.

Thursday’s High School Baseball and Softball Scores

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

April 27 baseball and softball scores.

2-minute Drill: Nick Bonino Lifts Pens Past Caps in Game One

April 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

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

Forest Area News: Students Stock Streams, Study and Cook Cultural Cuisines

April 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) — Forest County School District submitted the following articles:

Say What?!: Florida Man Had $600,000 Worth of Meth-Covered Pottery

April 28, 2017 | Jake Bauer

POLK COUNTY, Florida — Undercover deputies in Florida arrested a man accused of importing three pieces of pottery covered in $600,000 worth of meth paste.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 28, 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: Jackie’s Peanut Butter-Filled Brownie Cupcakes

April 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

This is a great recipe for peanut butter lovers!

Comically Incorrect: Over Qualified

April 28, 2017 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Over Qualified.

ClayToonz: Briefed by Ivanka

April 28, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Briefed by Ivanka.

Stanley Dennis “Denny” Pollock

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Stanley Dennis “Denny” Pollock, 73, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence.

Warren Crissman

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Warren Crissman, 93, of Templeton, PA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence.

State Police Searching for Man Wanted on Drug Charges

April 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A search is underway in the Clarion area for a man wanted in connection with an on-going criminal investigation.

Padenich Waives Hearing in Sexual Assault Case

April 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A Greenville man facing sexual assault charges in Venango County waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Yard

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Yard died Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years.

Keith R. Boyd

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Keith R. Boyd, 76, of Plymouth, Michigan, a former Seneca/Oil City, PA resident, died Sunday, April 16, 2017.

Mary Jane (Kugler) Ruggles

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Mary Jane Ruggles, 73, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 26, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Oil City Teens Injured in Crash Along Route 8

April 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A vehicle crash Tuesday night on Route 8 sent two Oil City teen-agers to an area hospital.

Brian Kent Meadows

April 27, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Brian Kent Meadows, 80, of Riverview, Florida, formerly of Greensburg and Venus, died Friday, April 21, 2017 in Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation, Brandon Florida.

Venango, Forest Students Participate in Teen Driving Competition

April 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Venango County Sheriff’s Department, Forest County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), and Northwest Regional Safety Network held a regional teen driving competition Wednesday in Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania in coordination with area high schools, local law enforcement and business partners.

‘Young Frankenstein’ Debuts Tomorrow at Barrow-Civic Theatre

April 27, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Young Frankenstein will debut on Friday, April 28, at Barrow-Civic Theatre.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 27, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Belmar Bridge, 4/22/2017. Submitted by Joss Engel.

Pa. Medical Marijuana Program Rollout Inches Closer to Reality

April 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

Harrisburg, PA – Wednesday, at her regular briefing of the status of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy provided an update on the application intake process for growers/processors and dispensaries and discussed steps moving forward for practitioner and patient regulations.

Oil City Announces Street Sweeping Schedule for Week of May 1

April 27, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City has announced its street sweeping schedule for the week of May 1.

Driver Gets Back into Car During Sobriety Test, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase

April 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

SUGAR GROVE, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a New York man stopped for a speeding violation got back in his car during a sobriety test and led Pennsylvania State Police troopers on a high-speed chase.

Clarion Co. Man Charged in Pittsburgh-to-Clarion Drug Trafficking Case

April 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

LIMESTONE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — New charges were filed Monday in connection with a March 31 drug sting in Limestone Township, Clarion County.

Pa. Game Commission to Hold Turkey Photo Contest

April 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A beautiful gobbler might not be the only prize a successful turkey hunter brings home this spring.

Proposed Rule Change Could Allow Wake Surfing in PA

April 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. – At its quarterly business meeting held Wednesday in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) adopted a proposed rulemaking order which would allow wake surfing in or on the wake of a motorboat provided the boat’s propulsion system is specifically designed for the activity.

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