Archive for September, 2017

Say What?!: ‘Scary Clown’ Makes Deliveries for Texas Doughnut Shop

Say What?!: ‘Scary Clown’ Makes Deliveries for Texas Doughnut Shop

| September 29, 2017

FRISCO, Tex. – A Texas doughnut shop employed the help of a scary clown to make deliveries for customers looking to creep out their friends or loved ones. The Frisco-based Hurts Donut shop shared photos of the menacing clown, reminiscent of Pennywise from Stephen King’s It, who would be delivering doughnuts for two days of early […]

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| September 29, 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: Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

| September 29, 2017

This treat is great served with a cup of tea! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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ClayToonz: First Responders

ClayToonz: First Responders

| September 29, 2017

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: First Responders.

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Comically Incorrect: Out in the Cold

Comically Incorrect: Out in the Cold

| September 29, 2017

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Out in the Cold.

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Cranberry Grad Cyphert to Serve As Grand Marshal at ALF Parade

Cranberry Grad Cyphert to Serve As Grand Marshal at ALF Parade

| September 28, 2017

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry announced Thursday that Dylan Cyphert will serve as the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves” Parade Grand Marshal during the Autumn Leaf Festival next weekend.

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Robert E. “Bake” Baker

| September 28, 2017

Robert E. “Bake” Baker, 79, of Oil City, died Monday, September 25, 2017, in Newberry Twp. at the home of his daughter.

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Sheldon Dean Rossey

Sheldon Dean Rossey

| September 28, 2017

Sheldon Dean Rossey, 92, of Reynoldsville, PA, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at his home in the Hazen area.

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Thomas James Sullivan

Thomas James Sullivan

| September 28, 2017

Thomas James Sullivan, age 71, of Meadville, PA, formerly of Brookville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in Meadville.

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Richland Township Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Richland Township Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

| September 28, 2017

RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Thursday morning fire at a home along Route 38 in Richland Township caused heavy damage; however, the residents got out safely.

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Timothy D. Shaffer

Timothy D. Shaffer

| September 28, 2017

Timothy D. Shaffer, 59, of Clarion, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at his home.

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Lois J. Durkit

Lois J. Durkit

| September 28, 2017

Lois J. Durkit, 78, of Rockland Township, Kennerdell, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

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Vera Louise Snyder

Vera Louise Snyder

| September 28, 2017

Vera Louise Snyder, 90, formerly of 109 Red Bridge Lane, Franklin, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully at 6:02 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

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DeLuca Waives Hearing in Central Elementary PTO Theft Case

DeLuca Waives Hearing in Central Elementary PTO Theft Case

| September 28, 2017

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman accused of stealing money from the Central Elementary School PTO fund waived her preliminary hearing.

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Veronesi Gunworks Liberty Safe Sale Underway

Veronesi Gunworks Liberty Safe Sale Underway

| September 28, 2017

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) – Veronesi Gunworks’ Liberty Safe Sale kicked off Monday, September 25, and continues through Saturday, September 30.

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Cooler Temperatures in Store Across Region

Cooler Temperatures in Store Across Region

| September 28, 2017

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The recent spate of hot weather is coming to end with more seasonal temperatures in store for the weekend across the region.

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Willy Wonka Opens Friday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre

Willy Wonka Opens Friday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre

| September 28, 2017

FRANKLIN, Pa. – Franklin Civic Operetta Association presents Willy Wonka, opening Friday, September 29th at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin.

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Emlenton Man Accused of Punching Son, Knocking Him Unconscious, Causing a Seizure

Emlenton Man Accused of Punching Son, Knocking Him Unconscious, Causing a Seizure

| September 28, 2017

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – An Emlenton man allegedly punched his son and caused him to have a seizure early Wednesday morning.

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Fifth Friday Celebrations Across Pennsylvania Heritage Areas

Fifth Friday Celebrations Across Pennsylvania Heritage Areas

| September 28, 2017

FRANKLIN, Pa. – The twelve Pennsylvania Heritage Areas are kicking off a series of Fifth Friday Celebrations across the state, starting with Friday, September 29.

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Route 666 Bridge Reopens in Forest County

Route 666 Bridge Reopens in Forest County

| September 28, 2017

FOREST COUNTY, Pa. – The Route 666 (David Zeisberger Highway) bridge, which spans Beaver Run in Hickory Township, Forest County, that’s been under construction as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, is complete and open to traffic.

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Cooperstown Fire Department Hosting Nightmare on Main Street

Cooperstown Fire Department Hosting Nightmare on Main Street

| September 28, 2017

COOPERSTOWN, Pa. (EYT) — The Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Nightmare on Main Street on Fridays and Saturdays in October.

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Rollover Crash Shuts Down Interstate 80, Stymies Area Traffic

Rollover Crash Shuts Down Interstate 80, Stymies Area Traffic

| September 28, 2017

MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Clarion have released details on a Wednesday afternoon rollover crash that shut down a portion of Interstate 80 and stymied area traffic for several hours.

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Oil City Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl Held for Court

Oil City Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl Held for Court

| September 28, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Charges against an Oil City man behind bars for the alleged sexual abuse of a nine-year-old girl have been held for court.

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PennDOT Receives Two National Awards

PennDOT Receives Two National Awards

| September 28, 2017

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently received two awards – the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) President’s Transportation Award for Performance Excellence, and an Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Award.

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State Police Calls: Car Vandalized; DUI Charges; Bad Check Written

State Police Calls: Car Vandalized; DUI Charges; Bad Check Written

| September 28, 2017

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

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Teen Waives Hearing in Cane Attack Case

Teen Waives Hearing in Cane Attack Case

| September 28, 2017

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City teen accused of attacking a man with a cane last week has waived his preliminary hearing.

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A-C Valley Volleyball Tops C-L

A-C Valley Volleyball Tops C-L

| September 28, 2017

FOXBURG, Pa. (D9Sports) – After a spirited first-set battle from Clarion-Limestone, A-C Valley was able to regain its footing and sweep past the visiting Lions, 3-0 (27-25, 25-8, 25-10).

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Clarion U. Football Hits the Road Saturday vs. Edinboro

Clarion U. Football Hits the Road Saturday vs. Edinboro

| September 28, 2017

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion University football team, still in search of its first win, hits the road Saturday to take on Edinboro at 4:00 p.m. at Sox Harrison Stadium.

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No. 4 Penn State Looks to Refocus Against Indiana

No. 4 Penn State Looks to Refocus Against Indiana

| September 28, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – No. 4 Penn State will honor its past during its “Generations of Greatness” game on Saturday, as the Nittany Lions will don special uniforms while hosting Indiana in a crucial Big Ten East Division match-up set to kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on BTN.

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Pitt Looking to Snap Three-Game Skid When it Hosts Rice Saturday

Pitt Looking to Snap Three-Game Skid When it Hosts Rice Saturday

| September 28, 2017

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pitt is looking to snap a three-game losing streak when it entertains Rice at Noon on Saturday at Heinz Field.

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