Archive for September, 2019
The Medical Minute: Breast Density — Separating Myth From Fact
HERSHEY, Pa. – Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram — meaning there’s no sign of cancer — asking them to consider additional tests?
Merwin Leads Union/A-C Valley Past Port Allegany; Falcon Knights Now 5-1
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. (D9Sports) – Tanner Merwin intercepted three passes, returning two of them for touchdowns while adding a third touchdown on a reception to lead Union/A-C Valley to a 32-7 win at Port Allegany Saturday afternoon.
C-L’s Siegel Wins District 9 Boys’ Golf Title
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (D9Sports) – Shooting a blistering second-round score of 77, Hayden Siegel of Clarion-Limestone went from seventh place after round one to win the District 9 Class 2A individual golf title Saturday at Punxsutawney Country Club.
Gannon Too Much for Clarion U. Football
ERIE, Pa. – Clarion outscored Gannon 21-10 in the second half to affect a comeback effort, but the Golden Eagles could not finish off the rally in falling 51-35 to the Golden Knights at McConnell Family Stadium on Saturday.
Pitt Rallies to Beat Delaware Without Pickett
PITTSBURGH – With starting quarterback Kenny Pickett out with an injury, Tysir Mack caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Nick Patti with 10:33 to play to lift Pitt past upset-minded FCS Delaware, 17-14, Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.
Grove City Football Falls to W&J
GROVE CITY, Pa. – The Grove City College football team dropped a 38-21 decision Saturday afternoon to visiting Washington & Jefferson (3-1, 2-1 PAC) in Presidents’ Athletic Conference action at Robert E. Thorn Field.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Baytree Farm Morning Rainbow. Courtesy of John McCullough Photography.
Say What?!: Python Found Lurking Under House in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – A Milwaukee couple were shocked to discover a 4-foot ball python lurking under the back porch of their home.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.
Police: Utica Woman Arrested After Making Bomb Threat
TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Utica woman was arrested after she allegedly made a bomb threat at a Titusville business where she was formerly employed.
Mrs. Vicki L. Finley
Mrs. Vicki L. Finley, 64, of State Hwy 27, Titusville passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her home following an extended illness.
Madalyn Ann “Madi” Hutton
Madalyn Ann “Madi” Hutton, 85, of Sebring, Ohio, formerly of Youngstown and Clyde, Ohio, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.
Joan P. Borgia
Joan P. Borgia, 90, a resident of 614 Liberty Street, Franklin died peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City following a period of declining health.
Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar
Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar, 93, of Lake Lucy, PA died September 26 at the Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.
Stars and Stripes Fall Family Music Festival and Pig Roast Set for Today
UTICA, Pa. (EYT) – Come one, come all to The Stars and Stripes Fall Family Music Festival and Pig Roast on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at French Creek Farms in Utica.
World Rabies Day: A Local Look at a Worldwide Issue
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance initiated in 2007 to raise awareness about rabies, enhance prevention, and control efforts worldwide.
Save Yourself to Perform Tonight at R Bandana Winery Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – R Bandana Winery-Franklin is hosting live music on Saturday night!
Kennerdell Man Accused of Slapping Mentally-Challenged Resident with Cerebral Palsy Across Face Multiple Times
CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Kennerdell man employed as a residential program worker allegedly slapped a mentally-challenged man with cerebral palsy across the face multiple times.
Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off Today
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion County’s Autumn Leaf Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 28.
Gov. Wolf Calls for End of Stigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. – This week, Governor Tom Wolf joined Independence Blue Cross Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Stephen Fera, and members of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to call for an end to the stigmas associated with opioid use disorder. The Wolf Administration held its second naloxone giveaway on September 25 at 75 locations […]
Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Bad Hat Daddy O’s, Uncharted Course
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Enjoy live entertainment on Saturday at Deer Creek Winery!
More Opportunities on Tap for Hunters This Year
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Although some hunting seasons are underway, the cooling temperatures and changing leaves signify the best is yet to come.
Oil City Rolls Past Warren; Franklin No Match for Meadville
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A week after allowing 54 points in a win over DuBois, Oil City refound its defense in a 53-0 blasting of visiting Warren Friday night.
Led by Four Ints by McHenry, Keystone Picks Off Sheffield Eight Times While Ending Decade-Long Playoff Drought
KNOX, Pa. (D9Sports) – Zander McHenry picked off four passes, and Keystone intercepted Sheffield quarterbacks eight times, as the Panthers qualified for a playoff position with a 57-0 win over visiting Sheffield.
Penn State Rolls Past Maryland, 59-0
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns in less than three quarters of action to lead the No. 12/11 Nittany Lions (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) past Maryland, 59-0, in the Big Ten football opener for both teams Friday night in Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium.
Venango County Photo of the Day
2019 Wanango Member/Guest Golf Tournament. Courtesy Timothy Rudisille Photography.