April 2018

Pickleball Program Enjoyed by Many at Oil City YMCA

April 27, 2018 | Michelle Murray - YMCA

OIL CITY, Pa. — Visit the Oil City YMCA gymnasium on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday morning and you’ll see people of all ages enjoying the sport of Pickleball.

Kennerdell Woman Injured in Sandycreek Township Crash

April 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday morning on State Route 8, in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

Next Step Therapy Blog: ‘Best Trip Ever — Part Two’

April 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Tracy Cowles, CEO and owner of Next Step Therapy, submitted the following article:

Woman Injured in Route 8 Crash

April 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police say a woman was injured in a Thursday afternoon crash on Route 8, in Irwin Township, Venango County.

Six Area Women Among 183 Charged with Welfare Fraud

April 27, 2018 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 183 individuals between January 1 and March 31, 2018, including six area women.

Webco Donates $15,000 to Oil City’s Land of Laughter Playground Project

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. — The Land of Laughter Playground project on Harriott Avenue in Oil City got a huge boost on Thursday when Webco made a $15,000.00 donation to the project.

Four Candidates for Clarion Presidency to Conduct Open Forums

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University Presidential Search Committee has invited four candidates for university president to visit campus and conduct open forums.

Featured Local Property: Camp for Sale in New Bethlehem

April 27, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

Dougherty Real Estate in Fairmount City has listed a new Camp for sale in New Bethlehem.

Emlenton Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Teen Waives Hearing

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – A 47-year-old Emlenton man waived his preliminary hearing on felony charges based on an incident where he was allegedly caught on video performing a sexual act in front of a 15-year-old girl.

Oil City Woman Waives Preliminary Hearing on False ID Charge

April 27, 2018 | Michaela Williams

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT)— An Oil City woman who presented false identification to law enforcement officers waived her preliminary hearing earlier this week.

Oil City Council Discusses Renting Out Justus Park for Events

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — At Oil City Council’s meeting on Thursday night, there was a short discussion about renting out Justus Park for events.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music with Bryan Phillips

April 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Stop at Deer Creek Winery after work to relax, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy the start of the weekend with local entertainment.

Unrepairable Fire Truck Could Force Oil City to Close North Side Station

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. — Could an unrepairable fire engine mean the end of the North Side Fire Station in Oil City?

Cranberry/A-C Valley Tangle on Laurel Eye Clinic Softball Game of the Week Friday

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Listen live, weather permitting, Friday to Laurel Eye Clinic High School softball when Cranberry hosts A-C Valley in KSAC action.

Sister Act. Duncans Go Back-to-Back Twice to Lift Cranberry Softball to Win

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (D9Sports) — Sister act.

Glandin, Flinspach and Forrest Help Cranberry Snag 2-1 Win over Redbank Valley

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

HAWTHORN, Pa. (D9Sports) — Trevor Gladin broke a 1-all tie with a one-out single in the top of the sixth, and Brandon Forrest made a full-extension diving catch in center with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh on a ball hit by Blaney Brooks to give visiting Cranberry a 2-1 win over Redbank Valley.

Optical World Gets Cranberry Little League Win

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. — In Cranberry Little League action Thursday, Optical World defeated World of Wheels, 12-0.

Thursday’s Baseball/Softball Scores

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

April 26 scores.

2-minute Drill: Pens Rally Past Caps with Three Unanswered Goals in Third

April 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Two more healthy eaglets in the Oil Creek State Park eagles nest. Courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Say What?!: Man Rescues Kitten Trapped in Engine Compartment

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

RAYONG, Thailand — Video footage of a man in Thailand crawling under a truck to rescue a kitten from inside its engine compartment is warming hearts around the world.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 27, 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: Swifty Naked Waffle Shooter

April 27, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Swifty Naked Waffle Shooter.

Comically Incorrect: Pit Stop

April 27, 2018 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Pit Stop.

Chrystel M. Westley

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Chrystel M. Westley, 49, of E. Bissell Avenue, Oil City, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Maureen A. McDonald

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Maureen A. McDonald, 77, of Vowinckel passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at her home. She was born August 18, 1940, to the late Elmer and Zelda Hicks Gardner, in Maroa, Illinois. On October 8, 1960, she married Richard F. Mc Donald at St. Mary’s Church in Crown. She worked as a retail clerk in a department store for a

Paul Frederick Carlson

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Paul Frederick Carlson, 80, of New Cumberland passed away April 24th, 2018.

William J. “Bill” Bellis, Sr.

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

William J. “Bill” Bellis, Sr., 62, of Cranberry, died early Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, at Oakwood Heights in Oil City following a period of declining health.

Clorine “Keenie” Kriebel

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Clorine “Keenie” Kriebel, 89, of Acme Street, Rimersburg, passed away in the emergency room of the Clarion Hospital on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Hope & Healing Support Group Help Bring Acclaimed Autism Activist Bill Davis to Oil City

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — When Debbie Carrico and her husband Joe started the Hope & Healing Support Group late last year, they had no idea that in just a few months they would be helping to bring an acclaimed author to Oil City.

Oil City YMCA Summer Slimdown Challenge Weigh-Ins Begin Tuesday, May 1

April 26, 2018 | Michelle Murray - YMCA

OIL CITY, Pa. — Are you looking for a great challenge to motivate you to lose a few pounds before the start of summer? The YMCA is hosting a Summer Slimdown Challenge that pays those who lose 5% or more of their body weight in eight weeks.

Hearing Continued for Franklin Man Charged with Homicide by Vehicle While DUI

April 26, 2018 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A preliminary hearing for a Franklin man who faces charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI and related offenses has been continued.

Reno Woman Accused of Recording Conversation Without Victim’s Knowledge, Intimidating Her

April 26, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Reno woman is facing felony charges for allegedly recording a victim without her knowledge.

Treasurer of Emlenton Medical Corporation Arrested for Theft of Nearly $23K

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — The treasurer of the Emlenton Area Medical Corporation was arrested on theft charges today.

Registration Open for 2018 Maybug Contest

April 26, 2018 | Michaela Williams

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The Washington Township Community Association will be accepting entrants for the 2018 Maybug Contest until Monday, May 7.

Two Involved in Cranberry Crash on Route 322

April 26, 2018 | Michaela Williams

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT)— Franklin-based State Police say a two-vehicle crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Route 322 in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

State System Leadership Responds to RAND Study

April 26, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The interim chancellor and the chair of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education offered comments today on a study of the State System conducted by the RAND Corp. A report on the study was released during a meeting of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, which commissioned the review.

Birthday Wishes: Happy 1st Birthday, Keller!

April 26, 2018 | Adam McCully

A Birthday Wish, brought to you by exploreClarion.com.

Kayla Dunlap Case Update: Emlenton Man Held for Court, Kennerdell Woman Waives Hearing

April 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – The cases against an Emlenton man and a Kennerdell woman for their involvement in the death of Kayla Dunlap are progressing through the system.

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