December 2017

Knox Man Facing Felony Burglary Charges

December 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

KNOX, Pa. (EYT) — A Knox man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stole hunting and fishing equipment from a Center Street garage earlier this year.

PA National Guard Put on State Active Duty in Northwestern PA

December 28, 2017 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf Monday evening announced that 21 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) troops have been put on State Active Duty in northwestern Pennsylvania after a record amount of snow fell across the area over the last several days.

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 28, 2017

“The sycamore tree is prettier in the winter to me. This one is in Oil Creek State Park.” — Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Keystone Uses Strong Defense, Big Game from Dalton Jones to Top Cranberry

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

KNOX, Pa. (D9Sports) — Keystone boys’ basketball and defense are synonymous with each other, and that defense was on full display during Wednesday night’s 71-38 win over visiting Cranberry.

The Price is Right as A-C Valley Boys Top Forest Area

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Thompson, Boocks Help A-C Valley Beat C-L

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (D9Sports) — Ellie Thompson and Olivia Boocks combined for 37 points to help A-C Valley to a 62-21 win over Clarion-Limestone in the opening round of the Redbank Valley Christmas Tournament.

Wrestling Tourneys Set for Weekend

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CANONSBURG, Pa. (D9Sports) — Three District 9 teams are among the 52 teams in the powerful field at the prestigious Powerade Tournament hosted by Canon McMillan High School Friday and Saturday.

Wednesday’s Local High School Basketball Scores

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Dec. 27 scores.

2-minute Drill: Pens Win in Shootout

December 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily regional sports update.

Say What?!: Friendly Deer Approaches Kids at Florida Bus Stop

December 28, 2017 | Jake Bauer

ST. CLOUD, Florida — An unusually friendly deer approached a group of Florida schoolchildren waiting for their bus and allowed them to pet it.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Tortellini Appetizers

December 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

This dish is great for your New Year’s Eve party! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 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.

ClayToonz: Silence Breaking New Year

December 28, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Silence Breaking New Year.

Comically Incorrect: Coal Hard Truth

December 28, 2017 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Coal Hard Truth.

Oil City Man Jailed on Strangulation, Arson Charges

December 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is behind bars after he allegedly attempted to strangle his girlfriend and set their house on fire late Tuesday night.