December 2018

Venango Catholic Shows Great Sportsmanship in Game Thursday allowing a Reynolds’ Player with Special Needs a Memory of a Lifetime

December 28, 2018 | Gavin Fish

RIMERSBURG, Pa. (D9Sports) — Venango Catholic showed great sportsmanship during its loss to Reynolds Thursday at the Union Christmas Tournament.

Boys’ Basketball Recaps: Orton Explodes for Career-Best 36 Points in A-C Valley Win

December 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

TIONESTA, Pa. (D9Sports) — Levi Orton exploded for a career-high 36 points while adding 12 rebounds and five steals, as A-C Valley rolled past host Forest Area, 80-41, on the opening day of the Forest Area Holiday Classic.

Thursday’s District 9/Venango County Basketball Scores

December 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Dec. 27 basketball scores.

2-minute Drill: Kessel Helps Pens to Fourth Straight Win; Team Inks Guentzel to Extension

December 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

Courtesy of First Church of God of Franklin.

Say What?!: 6-Year-Old Busted Using Alexa to Cheat on Homework

December 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

NEW JERSEY — A six-year-old New Jersey boy was caught on video getting illicit homework help from Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 28, 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.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Fiesta Breakfast Bake

December 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Try this one-dish recipe for your weekend brunch buffet! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Stocking Stuffer

December 28, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Stocking Stuffer.

Local Woman to Open Nonprofit Secondhand Store in Former Salvation Army Building

December 28, 2018 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A new secondhand store and donation center will open in the former Salvation Army location in Sugarcreek thanks to the work of a local woman.

Mabel M. (Hines) Huff

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Mabel Huff, 82, of Cooperstown, passed away on December 23, 2018, at Oil City Healthcare Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends.

TrAils to Ales Hosting Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Tonight

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Join TrAils to Ales Brewery tonight to see if your ugly Christmas sweater can take the prize for the ugliest of all.

Cases Move Forward Against Parents of Children Found in ‘Deplorable’ Conditions in Plum Township

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Titusville couple accused of keeping their two children in ‘deplorable’ conditions recently moved forward.

Community Rallies for Family Who Lost Everything in Christmas Eve Fire

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

REDBANK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The Redbank Valley community is rallying behind a local family who lost their home to a structure fire on Christmas Eve.

SPONSORED: Great Deals at Sharp Shopper — Guernsey Provolone, Chicken Strips, Cheese Doodles, and More

December 27, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

A look at Sharp Shopper’s Deals running through Saturday, December 29, 2018 — or while supplies last!

Arrest Warrant Issued for Titusville Man Accused of DUI With Infant in Vehicle

December 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Titusville man accused of driving while DUI with his infant child in the vehicle.

Local Church Helping Those in Need Through Mission Sewing Days

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A local church is inviting the public to join their Mission Sewing Days to help those in need.

Anglers Encouraged to Keep Safety in Mind When Ice Fishing This Winter

December 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

HARRISBURG, Pa. — During this first week of winter, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers to keep safety in mind while enjoying ice fishing.

Christmas Day Crash Reported in Polk Borough

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

POLK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say there were no injuries and no property damage from a minor crash that occurred in Polk Borough on Christmas Day.

12-Year-Old Shoots, Injures Teen Brother on Christmas Day

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

ALLEGHENY CO., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy shot and wounded his teenage brother in Allegheny County on Christmas Day.

Police Investigate Domestic Incident on Christmas Eve in Cranberry Township

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police investigated a report of a domestic incident in Cranberry Township on Christmas Eve morning.

From D9 to D1: Jordy Frank, DCC to St. Francis

December 27, 2018 | Nate Steis

LORETTO, Pa. — Dubois, Pa., has one of the best Little League baseball and softball systems in Pennsylvania, so it should come as no surprise that many of the players that get their start in the system go on to play baseball at a higher level after graduating from either DuBois Area or DuBois Central Catholic.

Former District 9 Girls’ Basketball Players Making an Impact at NCAA DII Level

December 27, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (D9Sports) — Over the last few years, a number of great girls’ basketball players have gone through District 9, and that is no more evident than nine of them playing and contributing strongly at NCAA Division II schools this year.

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Courtesy of Franklin Preservation, Venango County.

Say What?!: Women Exchange Same Cards for 50 Years

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

WISCONSIN — Two women in Wisconsin say they have been exchanging the same two cards for fifty years.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll

December 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Make this awesome brunch recipe with your leftover ham! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 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.

Comically Incorrect: Border Money

December 27, 2018 | A.F. Branco

Comically Incorrect: An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco.

ClayToonz: Rush To A Dumpster Fire

December 27, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Rush To A Dumpster Fire.

Frank Joseph Moran

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Frank Joseph Moran, 95, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Oil City, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Barbara S. Romanchak

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Barbara S. Romanchak, 90, a former Rocky Grove resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, in Sugar Creek Station, following a period of declining health.

Daniel E. Heasley

December 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Daniel E. Heasley of Leeper passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Christmas Photo Contest Winners Announced

December 26, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

The winners have been chosen for the 2018 EXPLORE Christmas photo contest.

Featured Local Jobs: YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors

December 26, 2018 | Michelle Murray - YMCA

The YMCA, the leading provider of child care in the United states, has career opportunities available in the Cranberry area for Summer Day Camp Counselors.

Ronald E. Davis Jr.

December 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Ronald E. Davis Jr., 63, of Clarion St., Oil City, PA, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at his home following a period of declining health.

Christopher “Chris” Francisco

December 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Christopher Francisco, 41, of Shippenville, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Doris C. Kibbe

December 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

Doris C. Kibbe, 89, of Tionesta, PA, died on Monday, December 24, 2018, at her home in President Twp, Venango County, PA on Kibbe’s Island near Tionesta.

Dylan Cyphert: From Cranberry to Minor League Baseball

December 26, 2018 | Nate Steis

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — The year 2017 saw three District 9 alumni selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

Woman Caught Driving Drunk with Child in Car Due in Court Next Week

December 26, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A 38-year-old woman is facing a preliminary hearing next week on child endangerment, reckless endangerment, and related charges after she was caught driving under the influence with a juvenile passenger in Oil City.

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