September 2019

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September 27, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

SENECA, Pa. (EYT)Have a broken iPhone? GRex Wireless is here to help.

13-Year-Old Girl, Two Boys Charged for Transmitting Nude Photos

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Three local teens are facing charges related to the dissemination of nude photos of a 13-year-old girl.

City of Oil City Changing Credit Card Processing Company to Make Access Easier for Residents

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City is changing the company that processes its credit cards, and the change will mean easier access to its residents.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music by Dennis Hillebrand

September 27, 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.

Franklin Woman Busted for Meth

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman is facing felony drug charges after being found in possession of 95 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

Oil City Man Accused of Leaving Five Children Unsupervised Faces Hearing

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing a hearing next week on felony child endangerment charges after he and a woman allegedly left their five young children unsupervised on several occasions.

Wolf Administration Distributes 6,800 Kits of Free Naloxone

September 27, 2019 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Wolf Administration distributed nearly 6,800 kits of naloxone to Pennsylvanians over the two-week distribution at 95 locations across the state as Part of Stop Overdoses in Pa.: Get Help Now Week. This is the latest initiative of the administration to get help for residents suffering from the disease of opioid-use disorder. “The life-saving medication naloxone is

Oil City Council Approves 2019 CDBG Grant Application Projects

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Council approved the projects for the City’s 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application at its September 26 meeting.

Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Inaugural Poker Run September 28

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

CLINTONVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an Inaugural Poker Run event on Saturday, September 28.

State Police Calls: Death Investigation, Drug Possession

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

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

Hearing Set for Franklin Woman Accused of Attempting to Smuggle Suboxone Pill into Venango County Jail

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman is facing a hearing on charges from an incident where she allegedly attempted to smuggle a suboxone pill into the Venango County Jail.

National Hunting & Fishing Day Is Saturday, September 28

September 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to join with other fish and wildlife conservation agencies across the country to recognize Saturday, September 28, 2019 as National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Oil City Hosts Warren on Homecoming; Franklin Hits the Road Against Strong Meadville Team

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — It will be a Homecoming Friday night in Oil City when the Oilers host Warren at 7 p.m., while Franklin hits the road to take on a tough Meadville squad.

District 9 Football Preview: Unbeatens Clash in Kane, New Bethlehem Friday Night

September 27, 2019 | D9Sports.com

Of District 9’s six undefeated teams going into the sixth weekend of the football season (or Week 5 as per PIAA decree), four are wrapped up in two key games as part of a 13-game schedule with 12 scheduled for Friday night.

Volleyball Recaps: King, Kunselman Help Redbank Valley Defeat Moniteau

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

WEST SUNBURY, Pa. (D9Sports) — Behind 12 kills and two blocks from Taylor King visiting Redbank Valley defeated Moniteau, 3-1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-12, 25-15).

Sept. 27 District 9/10 Football Schedule

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

Sept. 27 District 9/District 10 football schedule.

Thursday’s District 9 Volleyball/Soccer Scores

September 27, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

Sept. 26 volleyball/soccer scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

Belmar Bridge. Submitted by Samantha Gadsby.

Say What?!: 5-Year-Old Chased Through Yard by Coyote in Illinois

September 27, 2019 | Aly Delp

VILLA PARK, Ill. — A 5-year-old Illinois girl was lucky to escape after a coyote chased her through her own front yard.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

September 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.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Black Forest Dump Cake

September 27, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

Here’s a fantastic dessert to make in a pinch!

Comically Incorrect: That Sinking Feeling

September 27, 2019 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: That Sinking Feeling.

ClayToonz: Ring-a-Ling Zelensky

September 27, 2019 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Ring-a-Ling Zelensky.

Student Arrested After School Threat Reported at Rocky Grove

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Police responded to an incident involving threats from a student at Rocky Grove High School on Wednesday.

Michael S. Stimac

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

Michael S. Stimac, 56, of East Brady, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

John “Louie” D. Cooper

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

John “Louie” D. Cooper, 63, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Harry Eugene “Gene” Carey

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

Harry Eugene “Gene” Carey, 91 of Sandy Lake, passed away on September 24, 2019, at UPMC Horizon Greenville.

George S. Mehalko

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

George S. Mehalko, 91, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

“The Return of A Tribute to Hee Haw” Coming to Barrow-Civic Theatre

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Barrow-Civic Theatre and the Franklin Rotary Club are hosting “The Return of A Tribute to Hee Haw” on Saturday, October 19.

Wolf, Fetterman Call for Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in PA

September 26, 2019 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman today held a press conference to announce the final report from the Lt. Gov’s statewide recreational marijuana tour and proposed next steps as a result of input from thousands of Pennsylvanians who attended a listening session or submitted input via an online form.

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September 26, 2019 | Explore Clarion

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Oil City Woman Accused of Leaving Five Children Unsupervised Waives Hearing

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman waived her hearing on felony child endangerment charges Wednesday.

Franklin Man Accused of Selling Meth in Sugarcreek Borough

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is behind bars after he was reported for allegedly selling meth in Sugarcreek Borough.

Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf Recognize 8 Notable Women as Pennsylvania’s 2019 Distinguished Daughters

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf today honored eight outstanding women as this year’s Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania. The women were recognized for their achievements at an event at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

Franklin Man Accused of Hitting Gas Line Causing Dangerous Leak, Fleeing Scene

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is facing a felony charge of risking catastrophe and related offenses after he allegedly struck a gas line, causing a dangerous leak, and then fled the scene.

Man Accused of Burglarizing Plum Township Residence Held for Court

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 23-year-old man was held for court Wednesday on charges related to an incident where he allegedly broke down a woman’s door and broke several items inside her home in Plum Township.

Man Accused of Harassing Road Worker in Oil City

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A man was cited for disorderly conduct and several traffic violations following an incident in Oil City on Monday afternoon.

Department of Health: Newborn Screenings Essential to Ensuring Pennsylvania Children are Healthy

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Health on Wednesday emphasized the importance of the newborn screening program designed to screen babies at birth or shortly after for serious medical conditions and diseases, as well as hearing loss.

Pennsylvania Cable Restraint Certification Program Set for October 12

September 26, 2019 | Aly Delp

RIMERSBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Cable Restraint Certification Program will be held on October 12 at the Rimersburg Rod and Gun Club.

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