May 2018

Joseph A. Lupinacci

May 30, 2018 | Michaela Williams

Joseph A. Lupinacci, 83, of Titusville, PA., passed away on Sunday, May 27, at his residence.

Shirley Wetzel Monrean

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

Shirley Wetzel Monrean, 82, of Knox, passed away Thursday evening, May 24, 2018, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Donna Jean Hockman

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

Donna Jean Hockman, 74, of Cochranton, passed away at the home of her daughter where she had resided for the past two years on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Investigation Continues into Death of Oil City Man Pulled from Allegheny River

May 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities are continuing their investigation following confirmation of the identity of the dead body found in the Allegheny River on Monday morning.

Featured Local Job: Mechanic

May 30, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

DuBrook, an M and B Company, is looking for a qualified mechanic to join our team.

Dead Body Found in Allegheny River Identified as Missing Oil City Man

May 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh has confirmed the identity of the dead body found on Monday morning in the Allegheny River.

Oil City Man Busted for Delivering Meth

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say an Oil City man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly conspiring to deliver two grams of crystal methamphetamine.

Photos: Tionesta Memorial Day Parade

May 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) — Tionesta held its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Pleasantville Woman Strikes, Scratches Man During Domestic Altercation

May 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

HARMONY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Pleasantville woman is facing assault charges after a verbal altercation allegedly turned physical.

Police Seeking Information on Hit-and-Run in Cranberry Township

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police are seeking information on a hit and run at Rails to Trails in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Cooperstown Teen Charged with Disorderly Conduct for Shooting, Killing Small Animals

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Cooperstown teen is facing disorderly conduct charges following an incident that occurred last week in Plum Township, Venango County.

Tionesta Teen Jailed for Assaulting Family Members

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Tionesta teen has been jailed after allegedly assaulting two family members during a domestic incident.

Official Election Results Released

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Official election results have been released for Venango County.

State Police Calls: Suicide, Illegally Operating Vehicle

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

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

Jewart Hit in 7th Gives Moniteau D5-9 3A Baseball Title

May 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SOMERSET, Pa. (D9Sports) — In late fall, Jake Jewart tore his ACL and his baseball season was in jeopardy.

Tuesday’s District 9 Playoff Baseball Scores

May 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

May 29 scores.

2-minute Drill: Pirates Bullpen Isn’t Good …. Again

May 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

Photo captured on Colbert Ave. in Siverly. Submitted by Deanna Stephens.

Say What?!: Record Broken at British Cheese Rolling Contest

May 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England — A long-time cheese chaser set a new record during the annual Cheese Rolling contest in Gloucestershire, which saw dozens of people tumbling down a hill after wheels of cheese.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes

May 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

A great-tasting addition to brunch! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

May 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: Got Compassion?

May 30, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Got Compassion?

Comically Incorrect: The (Not A Scientist) Science Guy

May 30, 2018 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: The (Not A Scientist) Science Guy.

Mable Catherine (Shaffer) McMaster

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Mable Catherine (Shaffer) McMaster passed peacefully in the company of family on May 28, 2018, in Clarion, PA. She was 84 years old.

Eunice A. Neiswonger

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Eunice A. Neiswonger, 97, of Brookville, formerly of Fairmount City, went home with her Lord, Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

John D. Wingard

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

John D. Wingard, 86, of Hearst Road, Shippenville, died Tuesday, May 29, at the UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Leonard W. “Toots” Perry

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Leonard W. “Toots” Perry, 81, a resident of Franklin, died peacefully on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018, in UPMC-Northwest in Seneca, following a period of declining health.

Dewey M. Kiffer

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Dewey M. Kiffer, 90, of Sebring, OH, formerly of Endeavor, PA, passed in peace on Monday morning May 28, 2018, at Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring.

Savinna “Sis” Ilene Sheffer

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Savinna “Sis” Ilene Sheffer, 81, of Cochranton passed away in her home on May 27, 2018.

Shirley J. Burgard

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Shirley J. Burgard, 76, a resident of Chestnut Street, Franklin, died peacefully Friday morning, May 25, 2018, shortly after her arrival in the emergency department of UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

John L. Breene

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

John L. Breene, 77, of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Friday, May 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas L. Seigworth

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Thomas L. Seigworth, 78, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Shawn R. McCleary

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

Shawn Robert McCleary, 33, passed away at his home on May 24, 2018.

Emergency Personnel Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 157

May 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A two-vehicle crash occurred Monday night on State Route 157, in Washington Township, Clarion County.

Featured Local Job: Full-time Therapist

May 29, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

MHY FAMILY SERVICES IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME THERAPIST TO SUPPORT CLARION, FOREST, AND VENANGO COUNTIES.

Oh How Sweet. Rocky Grove Three-Peat. Orioles Claim Third D10 Baseball Title in as Many Years

May 29, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (EYT) — – Three years ago, Rocky Grove had never won a District 10 (or 9) title in baseball.

Nominations Welcomed for Annual Greenways Awards

May 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. — The public is invited to nominate individuals, groups, companies, or organizations for the Annual Greenways Awards which are presented by the Council on Greenways and Trails (CGT) serving Venango, Clarion, and Crawford Counties in western Pennsylvania.

Police Respond to SCI Forest for Aggravated Assault; Prisoner Life-Flighted to UPMC Hamot

May 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police say an incident of aggravated assault occurred on Saturday night at SCI Forest located at 28 Woodland Drive, in Jenks Township, Forest County.

Woman Jailed After Allegedly Choking Sleeping Man in Rockland Township

May 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Kennerdell woman is accused of choking a man early Saturday morning in Rockland Township.

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