June 2017

Franklin Man Sentenced Up to Four Years in State Prison for Heroin Possession

June 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man who nearly died of a heroin overdose in January was sentenced on Monday to serve time in state prison.

Franklin Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud

June 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Franklin woman is one of sixty-eight Pennsylvanians who were charged with welfare fraud in May by state authorities.

State Police Issue July Fourth Holiday Warning

June 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

The Pennsylvania State Police issued a statement reminding motorists that safety should be their top priority when traveling during the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Governor Wolf Signs Animal Cruelty Prevention Bill

June 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf yesterday signed the animal cruelty prevention bill at a public celebration surrounded by advocates and members of the legislature.

D9Sports.com Counts Down Top 20 Stories from 2016-17 in District 9: No. 19 Brockway Girls, Port Boys Claim First Soccer Titles

June 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — D9Sports.com is counting down the Top 20 stories from the 2016-17 District 9 sports season between June 27 and July 24.

2-minute Drill: Umpire Saves Woman’s Life on Clemente Bridge

June 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

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Say What?!: North Carolina Man Uses Small Scooter to Move Huge Couch

June 29, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

LEXINGTON, NC. — An astonished driver in North Carolina pulled over to snap a photo of an unusual one-man couch moving method involving a motor scooter.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

June 29, 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.

ClayToonz: Off-Camera Baby In The Corner

June 29, 2017 | Clay Jones

Comically Incorrect: McAutomated

June 29, 2017 | A.F. Branco

Edward Glenn Foster

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Edward Glenn Foster, 63, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. <!–more–> Born on March 16, 1954 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Edward Paul and Erlene (Gould) Foster. He was married on November 16, 1975 to Gladys Joyce (Ortz). Edward drove coal truck for Williamson Trucking Company. He

William Roy Simons

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

William Roy Simons, age 62, of Cooperstown, Pennsylvania was at home surrounded by family when he passed into eternity on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 due to a year-long cancer illness.

Dick (Eugene J.) Dickert Jr.

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Dick (Eugene J.) Dickert Jr., of Latrobe, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017.

Volunteerism Is Alive and Well in Tionesta

June 28, 2017 | Ron Wilshire

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – When you look up the definition of volunteers in a dictionary, there should also be pictures of Bill and Nancy Wallace, of Tionesta — both 80 years old.

4th Annual Run of St. Joseph’s Liberty 5K Slated for July 1

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

LUCINDA, Pa. — St. Joseph’s Liberty 5K Run/Walk, a kick-off event to the 78th Annual 4th of July Celebration, will be held July 1st at 9:00 am at the historic Lucinda Train Station, 1040 Lander Drive, Lucinda.

Venango County Photo of the Day

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Monday night’s storm rolling around Rockland. Photo submitted by Bob Delaney.

Franklin Teen Accused of Indecent Assault, Open Lewdness

June 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. — A Franklin teen is facing indecent assault and related charges stemming from an incident that occurred at a residence in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

Oil City Man Receives Probation for Domestic Violence Incident

June 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man was sentenced to two years probation on Monday stemming from a violent domestic dispute in January.

Seneca Teen Crashes Car in Cranberry Township

June 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Seneca teen was injured in a one-car crash on Sunday evening, on Victory Church Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Titusville Man Injured in Cherrytree Township Crash

June 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CHERRYTREE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A two-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday afternoon on State Route 27 (Meadville Road), in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Man Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with 15-year-old Emlenton Girl

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Hilliards man is behind bars on charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old Emlenton girl in 2014.

State Police Calls: Harassment, Criminal Trespass

June 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following calls:

Cyphert Assigned to Gulf Coast League Marlins

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

JUPITER, Fla. (D9Sports) — Cranberry graduate Dylan Cyphert has been assigned to the Miami Marlins Gulf Coast Rookie League team in Jupiter, Fla., the Gulf Coast League Marlins.

Mike Brown Named Athletic Director at Franklin

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Longtime Redbank Valley and Clarion University coach and athletic director Mike Brown is the new athletic director at Franklin High School.

Oil City Competitive Cheer Should Get Top 10 Stories Nod

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — It was brought to my attention, rightfully so, that after doing the Top 10 High School Sports Stories from Venango County for 2016-17 that I missed the Oil City Competitive Cheer squad.

D9Sports.com Counts Down Top 20 Stories from 2016-17 in District 9: No. 20 Three D9 Girls Place in 2A Javelin

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — D9Sports.com is counting down the Top 20 stories from the 2016-17 District 9 sports season between June 27 and July 24.

Clarion University Has 146 PSAC Scholar-Athletes

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced its list of PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2016-17 academic year today with 146 Clarion student-athletes included on the list, an improvement over the mark of 138 last year.

2-minute Drill: Freese Error in 10th Ruins Pirates Comeback

June 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

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Say What?!: Med Student Walked 3 Miles on Hands, Seeking World Record, Charity Funds

June 28, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

BOCA RATON, Fl. — A Florida man walked more than 3 miles on his hands in hopes of breaking a world record and raising funds for charity.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

June 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: Brownie Ice Cream Cake

June 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

An excellent dessert for a summertime celebration! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Blaming Obama

June 28, 2017 | Clay Jones

Comically Incorrect: Keep Her In!

June 28, 2017 | A.F. Branco

Edward Bizzak

June 27, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Edward Bizzak, 99, formerly of Big Shanty Road in Lafayette Twp., died Monday evening, June 26, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Pittsburgh.

Vicki Elaine Schreckengost

June 27, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Vicki Elaine Schreckengost of Clarion passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on June 26, 2017 following a lengthy illness. <!–more–> She was 65 years of age. Born on May 7, 1952 in Brookville, she was the oldest daughter of William and Vera (Maxwell) Schreckengost, both of whom survive. Vicki graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1970 and then attended

Oil City Police Searching for Ring Leader of Drug Operation

June 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities in Venango County are searching for a Detroit man wanted on charges related to the sale of large amounts of cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin in Oil City.

Beatrice “Bea” Louella Stiver Conner

June 27, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Beatrice “Bea” Louella Stiver Conner, 93, of Marienville, Pa passed away on June 25, 2017 at The Windsor House at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center.

Ruby Salvo

June 27, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

Ruby Salvo, 84, of Shippenville passed from this life to the next Sunday June 25, 2017 at the UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.

George R. Paup

June 27, 2017 | Kari McQuiston

George R. Paup of Stoneboro passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at home of natural causes.

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