March 2018

Wolf Administration Addresses Senior Hunger and Participation in Federal Food Program

March 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Thursday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller joined Department of Aging (PDA) Secretary Teresa Osborne, stakeholders, and seniors at the Central PA Food Bank to discuss the importance of senior participation in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Governor Tom Wolf’s Food Security Partnership.

Mason’s Passion for High School Sports Finds Her in Hershey

March 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

HERSHEY, Pa. (D9Sports) — Nancy Mason of Cranberry (Venango County) stays involved in high school sports because it gives her a chance to love the sports she likes and to make an impact on young people’s lives.

A-C Valley Baseball Falls in Florida

March 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (D9Sports) — Harrison Stanton, Nick Huisman and Thomas Becvar each had two hits to lead Timothy Christian (Ill.) to a 9-0 win over A-C Valley in Kissimmee, Fla.

March 29 District 9 Baseball/Softball Scores

March 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

March 29 scores.

2-minute Drill: Crosby Bats Puck into Net Out of Mid-Air as Pens Beat Devils in OT

March 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

Oil Creek near Petroleum Center. Submitted by Justin Heckathorn.

Say What?!: Dog Chases Cougar into Woman’s House

March 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

SLOCAN CITY, British Columbia — A woman living in British Columbia captured a photo when an encounter with a cougar outside her home led to a dog chasing the big cat into her house.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 30, 2018 | 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: Roseanne Reboot

March 30, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Roseanne Reboot.

Comically Incorrect: Repeal Reveal

March 30, 2018 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Repeal Reveal.

Larry N. Bish

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Larry N. Bish, 81, of Corsica, passed away early Thursday morning, March 29, 2018, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

David A. Wolbert

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

David A. Wolbert, 46, of Lucinda, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Frances Louise Smith Frost

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Frances Louise Smith Frost, of Clarion, died on March 29, 2018.

Dennis J. Carrera

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Dennis J. Carrera, 75, of Brockway, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital.

Larry E. Frill

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Larry E. Frill, 76, of Sunny Road in Lickingville, Washington Township, Clarion County, went Home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Esther Ann McCorry

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Esther Ann McCorry, 86, of Butler, PA, died on December 20, 2017, at UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca, PA.

Bruce Norman Krepp

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Bruce Norman Krepp, 81, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018.

Preparations Underway for Annual Fryburg Mayfest Celebration

March 29, 2018 | David Drayer

FRYBURG, Pa., (EYT) – Plans are well underway for the 26th annual Fryburg Mayfest celebration on May 25 and May 26.

Franklin Man Accused of Burglarizing Home

March 29, 2018 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man with Clarion County ties is facing a felony burglary charge after a break-in last week in Sugarcreek, Venango County.

Oil City Couple Waive Hearings on Child Endangerment, Drug Charges

March 29, 2018 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City couple who are facing child endangerment, drug, and gun charges waived their preliminary hearings on Wednesday in Central Court.

Police Seeking Information on Vehicle Stolen, Involved in Collision in Cornplanter Township

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Work to Resume on Interstate 80 in Venango and Mercer Counties

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. – Work is scheduled to resume next week on a project to give motorists a smoother ride on Interstate 80 in Venango County.

‘Firefighter Night’ at the Log Cabin Restaurant to Benefit Seneca VFD

March 29, 2018 | David Drayer

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — The Log Cabin Family Restaurant is hosting “Firefighter Night” on April 14 in support of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department.

Teen Crashes Vehicle into Embankment in Rockland Township

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-vehicle crash occurred on Wednesday night in Rockland Township, Venango County.

New Owners Take Over at Borland Memorials

March 29, 2018 | Daniel Pesina

LEEPER, Pa. (EYT) – Borland Memorials has a long history in the Leeper community. For the past 20 years, Kurt Rathfon has been a key employee for the business; however, starting in January of 2018, he and his wife Lori became the new owners.

Oil City Man Waives Hearing on Felony Drug Charges

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man facing felony drug charges waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday in central court.

Oil City Teen Injured in Rollover Crash in Oakland Township

March 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City teen was involved in a rollover crash in Oakland Township early Wednesday morning.