Archive for October, 2019

Karns City Boys’ Soccer Falls in D9 2A Title Game to Punxsutawney

Karns City Boys’ Soccer Falls in D9 2A Title Game to Punxsutawney

| October 31, 2019

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) – Graham Lott’s goal at the 15-minute mark set the tone for second-seeded Punxsutawney’s 3-0 victory over top-seeded Karns City in the District 9 Class 2A Championship game at Varischetti Field in Brockway Wednesday night.

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Pitt Looks to Rebound vs. Georgia Tech

Pitt Looks to Rebound vs. Georgia Tech

| October 31, 2019

ATLANTA – The Pitt football team will look to rebound from last week’s loss to Miami (Fla.) when it travels to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech at 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Redbank Valley Drops Tough 3-2 Decision to Kane in D9 2A Volleyball Semifinals

Redbank Valley Drops Tough 3-2 Decision to Kane in D9 2A Volleyball Semifinals

| October 31, 2019

KANE, Pa. (D9Sports) – In a match that went back-and-forth throughout the night, Kane’s block proved to be the difference, as the Lady Wolves moved into the District 9 Class 2A volleyball title match with a 3-2 (19-25, 25-19, 25-16, 15-25, 15-11) win over visiting Redbank Valley Wednesday night.

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Brookville Tops Moniteau to Reach D9 2A Volleyball Title Match

Brookville Tops Moniteau to Reach D9 2A Volleyball Title Match

| October 31, 2019

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) – After falling behind early in all three sets, top-seeded Brookville rallied in each of them to sweep fourth-seeded Moniteau, 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-16) Wednesday night to advance to the District 9 Class 2A title game for the second straight year.

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Struggling Clarion Travels to Edinboro Looking to End Three-Game Slide

Struggling Clarion Travels to Edinboro Looking to End Three-Game Slide

| October 31, 2019

EDINBORO, Pa. – A couple of struggling teams meet up at Noon Saturday in Edinboro when Clarion, losers of three straight, plays Edinboro, which broke a two-game losing streak last week.

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Wednesday’s District 9 Volleyball/Soccer Scores

| October 31, 2019

Oct. 30 soccer and volleyball scores.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| October 31, 2019

Watching a controlled burn on the 15th Street hill. Submitted by Alicia Porter Cook.

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Say What?!: Escaped Horse Jumps into Backyard Pool

Say What?!: Escaped Horse Jumps into Backyard Pool

| October 31, 2019

WILTON, Connecticut – Rescuers were called after a runaway horse ended up taking a flying leap into a backyard pool in Connecticut.

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Comically Incorrect: Cleanup on Isle Deep State

Comically Incorrect: Cleanup on Isle Deep State

| October 31, 2019

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Cleanup on Isle Deep State.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

| October 31, 2019

This cookie recipe is a must for German chocolate cake lovers!

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| October 31, 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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ClayToonz: Traitors For Trump

ClayToonz: Traitors For Trump

| October 31, 2019

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Traitors For Trump.

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Parker Bridge Reopens Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

Parker Bridge Reopens Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

| October 30, 2019

ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Parker Bridge has reopened following a tractor-trailer rollover that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

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Sunday Hunting Bill Passes House of Representatives

Sunday Hunting Bill Passes House of Representatives

| October 30, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A proposal to allow hunting on three particular Sundays in Pennsylvania will be making its way to the state Senate for a final vote.

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Joan L. (Blossom) Williams

Joan L. (Blossom) Williams

| October 30, 2019

Joan L. (Blossom) Williams, 89, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

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Emery A. Drescher

Emery A. Drescher

| October 30, 2019

Emery A. Drescher, 101, of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, after residing four months with his daughter in Seneca, Pa.

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Frances A. Hajduk

Frances A. Hajduk

| October 30, 2019

Frances A. Hajduk, 99, of Franklin, passed away on October 28, 2019 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

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Patricia M. Snyder

Patricia M. Snyder

| October 30, 2019

Patricia M. Snyder, 80, of Pulaski, TN, formerly of Summerville, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital.

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Judith Ann Anderson

Judith Ann Anderson

| October 30, 2019

Judith Ann Anderson, 75, of Brookville died Monday October 28, 2019 at Penn Highlands in Brookville, PA. Born on December 3, 1943 in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine (Songer) Ferraro.

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Gary R. McCleary

| October 30, 2019

Gary R Mccleary, 77, of Knox passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

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SPONSORED: All Season Temporaries Featured Jobs of the Week

SPONSORED: All Season Temporaries Featured Jobs of the Week

| October 30, 2019

Each week All Season Temporaries features new opportunities in northwestern Pennsylvania.

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Win-It Wednesday: Sign Up for a Chance to Win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Allegheny Grille

Win-It Wednesday: Sign Up for a Chance to Win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Allegheny Grille

| October 30, 2019

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – 4 Your Car Connection of Cranberry has teamed up with exploreVenango.com for a popular weekly giveaway – Win-It Wednesday!

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Examining Local, State Incidence Rates of Lung Cancer

Examining Local, State Incidence Rates of Lung Cancer

| October 30, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania received several failing grades in the American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, lung cancer rates locally and statewide are on par with the national average.

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Report of Suspicious Man Leads to Meth Bust in Oil City

Report of Suspicious Man Leads to Meth Bust in Oil City

| October 30, 2019

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A report of a suspicious man sleeping in a wooded area led to an arrest and the discovery of a quantity of methamphetamine in Oil City.

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Parking Restrictions to be Implemented for Oil City Lot

Parking Restrictions to be Implemented for Oil City Lot

| October 30, 2019

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding motorists that the lot between Seneca and Elm streets in Oil City, Venango County, is intended for PennDOT employee parking only during weekdays.

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Franklin Woman Accused of Attempting to Steal Thousands of Dollars from Local Business

Franklin Woman Accused of Attempting to Steal Thousands of Dollars from Local Business

| October 30, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman is facing multiple felony charges in relation to a scheme to steal thousands of dollars from a local business.

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SPONSORED: J&J Feeds and Needs – Healthy Feed and Supplements for animals of all types

SPONSORED: J&J Feeds and Needs – Healthy Feed and Supplements for animals of all types

| October 30, 2019

J&J Feeds and Needs, located on RT 66 in Shippenville, offers Healthy Feed and Supplements for animals of all types.

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SPONSORED: Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union Is Offering Holiday Loans F.O.R. YOU!

SPONSORED: Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union Is Offering Holiday Loans F.O.R. YOU!

| October 30, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. – Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union wants to jumpstart the 2019 holiday season with a fantastic loan promotion!

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Woman Who Attacked Nurse at UPMC Northwest Faces Sentencing Friday

Woman Who Attacked Nurse at UPMC Northwest Faces Sentencing Friday

| October 30, 2019

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A woman who attacked a nurse at UPMC Northwest earlier this year is facing sentencing on Friday.

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‘Battle of the Insurers’ Guest Bartending Event to Benefit United Way Campaign

‘Battle of the Insurers’ Guest Bartending Event to Benefit United Way Campaign

| October 30, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Venango County United Way’s second guest bartending event, the “Battle of the Insurers,” is scheduled for November 6 at Liberty Street Ale House.

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