April 2019

Featured Local Job: General Laborers

April 27, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Terra Works, Inc. is currently seeking General Laborers.

Area Man Brings Major Powerlifting Competition to Region

April 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — An area man is bringing powerlifting to our region in a big way.

Local Students Recognized at 27th Annual Clarion University-Venango Honors Night Celebration

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. — Clarion University — Venango held its 27th annual Honors Night celebration at the Quality Inn at Franklin Thursday, April 11.

Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel, Crashes Vehicle in Oilcreek Township

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

OILCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police say an accident occurred on Friday morning in Oilcreek Township after the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

Authorities Seize Eight Firearms, Marijuana, Other Drugs from Franklin Residence

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Local authorities seized firearms, marijuana, and other drugs from a Franklin residence on Thursday morning.

Wet Roadway Causes Crash on Route 227; Driver Injured

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A one-vehicle accident occurred on Friday morning on State Route 227 in Cornplanter Township.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Different Roads, Alex Vincent

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Enjoy live entertainment on Saturday at Deer Creek Winery!

Next Step Therapy Blog: Parenting Is Harder Today

April 27, 2019 | Adam McCully

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

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 27, 2019

Captured on Meadville Pike. Submitted by Destiny Costello.

Oil City YMCA Announces T-Ball Registration through May 5

April 27, 2019 | Michelle Murray - YMCA

OIL CITY, Pa. — The Oil City YMCA has announced Outdoor T-ball Registration for ages three to six. The program begins Tuesday, May 6.

Gov. Wolf: Help Fight the Opioid Crisis with Participation in Drug Take-Back Day

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians to participate in the fight against the opioid crisis and misuse of prescription drugs by participating in the 17th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day today.

Clarion U. Wrestling’s Bulsak, Delong Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

MANHEIM, Pa. – Greg Bulsak and Evan Delong were honored by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) on Friday, with the pair of Golden Eagle wrestlers earning recognition as Division I Scholar All-Americans.

North Clarion Gatesman, Kane’s Marconi, ECC’s Newton Named All-State in Girls’ Basketball

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

ALTOONA, Pa. (D9Sports) — North Clarion’s Abby Gatesman was one of three District 9 girls’ basketball players to earn Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State honors Friday.

Moniteau Baseball Rolls Past A-C Valley Friday

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

BUTLER, Pa. (D9Sports) — Jared Lominski went 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs as Moniteau downed visiting A-C Valley, 13-4, in Butler.

Clarion U. Baseball vs. Mercyhurst Moved to Sunday

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. — Due to inclement weather, the Clarion baseball team is changing their weekend schedule for a four-game series against Mercyhurst.

Clarion Softball Now Playing Bloomsburg Sunday

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. — Due to the weather Friday, the Clarion softball Senior Day doubleheader against Bloomsburg will now be played Sunday, April 28.

Friday’s Baseball/Softball Scores

April 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

April 26 scores.

Say What?!: Alligator Fights Snake During PGA Tour Stop in Louisiana

April 27, 2019 | Adam McCully

An alligator stole the show at a PGA Tour stop in Louisiana when it quickly won a battle with a snake and made a meal of the smaller reptile.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Crockpot Apple Pudding Cake

April 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

Here’s a fabulous weekend treat! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 27, 2019 | 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: Recyclable

April 27, 2019 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Recyclable.

ClayToonz: Impeach! Impeach! Impeach!

April 27, 2019 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Impeach! Impeach! Impeach!

Samuel R. “Rich” Switzer

April 26, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

Samuel R. “Rich” Switzer, 75, of Sligo, passed away at his home Wednesday April 24, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Nancy Kay (Hetrick) Ace

April 26, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

Nancy Kay (Hetrick) Ace, age 78, of Knox, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, in the early hours of Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Crews From Three Counties Pull Together to Save Emlenton Hardware Store from Blaze

April 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — More than a dozen fire departments from three counties pulled together Thursday morning to extinguish a fire at a hardware store in Emlenton.

Minnesota Firm Says it Will Eventually Release Pennsylvania Names of Scout Leaders Accused of Sexual Abuse

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

ST. PAUL, Minn. (EYT) — The law office of a Minnesota attorney, who at last week’s media conference in New Jersey along with another lawyer released the names of 50 former New Jersey Boy Scout Leaders who allegedly sexually abused scouts, told EYT Media that it will eventually be releasing the names of scout leaders in Pennsylvania as well.

‘Why Waste Our Time Getting Out of Bed?’: Oil City Parking Authority Members to Resign

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The three remaining members of the five-person Oil City Parking Authority are planning to resign from the committee, parking committee member Barb Crudo told the Oil City Council Thursday.

In What Could be First Step to Sharing Resources, OC and Franklin Fire Will Hold Joint Testing for Part-Timers Saturday

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The first joint testing for part-time firefighters between Oil City and Franklin will take place Saturday, April 27, according to Oil City Fire Chief Mark Hicks. Hicks and the Oil City Council are both hopeful this is the first step in the two neighboring cities sharing part-time firefighters.

Oil City Teen Accused of Giving False Report to Police Following Accident

April 26, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

KNOX BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City teen is facing charges after he allegedly gave a false report to police regarding an accident that occurred in Knox Borough.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 26, 2019

Franklin, Pa. Photo courtesy TrAils To Ales Brewery.

Auditor General: PennDOT Audit Finds $4 Billion Diverted from Repairing Roads, Bridges

April 26, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today said his new audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows the agency could be further along in repairing rough highways and fixing 2,829 structurally deficient bridges with the billions of dollars it has been forced to pay to State Police.

Area Native Named Superintendent of SCI Forest

April 26, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Oil City Man Accused of Exposing Himself, Attempting to Defecate in Front of Two-Year-Old Child

April 26, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing Indecent Exposure and related charges regarding an incident in which he allegedly exposed himself and attempted to defecate in front of a two-year-old child.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music by Mike Ames

April 26, 2019 | 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 live entertainment.

Suspect in Missing Oil City Man’s Death Due Back in Court Next Week

April 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man accused in the death of an Oil City man following a drug deal gone wrong is due in court again next week.

Oil City to Make Repairs to Building at Oil City Industrial Park

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — It appears Oil City will spend around $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 to repair a building at the Oil City Industrial Park on Colbert Avenue.

Department of Corrections Offers Inmates Training and Skills for Successful Reentry

April 26, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf on Thursday highlighted job training proposals that will grow Pennsylvania’s economy when he participated in a ribbon cutting for the state of the art heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) training lab in Philadelphia.

Sexual Assault Involving Two Teenage Girls Being Investigated in Venango County

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An incident of sexual assault involving two teenage girls is under investigation in Venango County.

Baseball Roundup: Keely Slam Highlights 11-Run First in Franklin Win

April 26, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

GREENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Kaden Keely hit a first-inning grand slam, and Franklin never looked back on its way to an 18-0, four-inning win at Reynolds.

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