Archive for September, 2019

The Medical Minute: Breast Density — Separating Myth From Fact

The Medical Minute: Breast Density — Separating Myth From Fact

| September 29, 2019

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?

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Merwin Leads Union/A-C Valley Past Port Allegany; Falcon Knights Now 5-1

Merwin Leads Union/A-C Valley Past Port Allegany; Falcon Knights Now 5-1

| September 29, 2019

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.

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C-L’s Siegel Wins District 9 Boys’ Golf Title

C-L’s Siegel Wins District 9 Boys’ Golf Title

| September 29, 2019

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.

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Gannon Too Much for Clarion U. Football

Gannon Too Much for Clarion U. Football

| September 29, 2019

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.

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Pitt Rallies to Beat Delaware Without Pickett

Pitt Rallies to Beat Delaware Without Pickett

| September 29, 2019

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.

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Saturday’s District 9 Soccer/Football Scores

| September 29, 2019

Sept. 28 soccer and football scores.

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Grove City Football Falls to W&J

Grove City Football Falls to W&J

| September 29, 2019

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.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| September 29, 2019

Baytree Farm Morning Rainbow. Courtesy of John McCullough Photography.

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Say What?!: Python Found Lurking Under House in Wisconsin

Say What?!: Python Found Lurking Under House in Wisconsin

| September 29, 2019

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – A Milwaukee couple were shocked to discover a 4-foot ball python lurking under the back porch of their home.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| September 29, 2019

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Sweet Potato Pudding

| September 29, 2019

This recipe works well on a lunch buffet!

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Police: Utica Woman Arrested After Making Bomb Threat

Police: Utica Woman Arrested After Making Bomb Threat

| September 28, 2019

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Utica woman was arrested after she allegedly made a bomb threat at a Titusville business where she was formerly employed.

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Minnie Pearl Coon

Minnie Pearl Coon

| September 28, 2019

Minnie Pearl Coon died September 21, 2019 in Tualatin, Oregon at the age of 90.

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Mrs. Vicki L. Finley

Mrs. Vicki L. Finley

| September 28, 2019

Mrs. Vicki L. Finley, 64, of State Hwy 27, Titusville passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her home following an extended illness.

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Madalyn Ann “Madi” Hutton

Madalyn Ann “Madi” Hutton

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Joan P. Borgia

| September 28, 2019

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.

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L. Renee Wingard

L. Renee Wingard

| September 28, 2019

L. Renee Wingard of Fern died September 25, 2019.

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Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar

Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar

| September 28, 2019

Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar, 93, of Lake Lucy, PA died September 26 at the Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

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Stars and Stripes Fall Family Music Festival and Pig Roast Set for Today

Stars and Stripes Fall Family Music Festival and Pig Roast Set for Today

| September 28, 2019

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.

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World Rabies Day: A Local Look at a Worldwide Issue

World Rabies Day: A Local Look at a Worldwide Issue

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Save Yourself to Perform Tonight at R Bandana Winery Franklin

Save Yourself to Perform Tonight at R Bandana Winery Franklin

| September 28, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – R Bandana Winery-Franklin is hosting live music on Saturday night!

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Kennerdell Man Accused of Slapping Mentally-Challenged Resident with Cerebral Palsy Across Face Multiple Times

Kennerdell Man Accused of Slapping Mentally-Challenged Resident with Cerebral Palsy Across Face Multiple Times

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off Today

Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off Today

| September 28, 2019

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion County’s Autumn Leaf Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 28.

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Gov. Wolf Calls for End of Stigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder

Gov. Wolf Calls for End of Stigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder

| September 28, 2019

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 […]

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Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Bad Hat Daddy O’s, Uncharted Course

Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Bad Hat Daddy O’s, Uncharted Course

| September 28, 2019

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

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More Opportunities on Tap for Hunters This Year

More Opportunities on Tap for Hunters This Year

| September 28, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Although some hunting seasons are underway, the cooling temperatures and changing leaves signify the best is yet to come.

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Oil City Rolls Past Warren; Franklin No Match for Meadville

Oil City Rolls Past Warren; Franklin No Match for Meadville

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Led by Four Ints by McHenry, Keystone Picks Off Sheffield Eight Times While Ending Decade-Long Playoff Drought

Led by Four Ints by McHenry, Keystone Picks Off Sheffield Eight Times While Ending Decade-Long Playoff Drought

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Penn State Rolls Past Maryland, 59-0

Penn State Rolls Past Maryland, 59-0

| September 28, 2019

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.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| September 28, 2019

2019 Wanango Member/Guest Golf Tournament. Courtesy Timothy Rudisille Photography.

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