Archive for December, 2019
Jan B. Gallagher
Jan B. Gallagher, 81, of 521 Oak Grove Road, Rimersburg, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home following a period of declining health.
Authorities Searching for Oil City Woman Wanted on Fraud Charges
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Police in Oil City are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a woman wanted on fraud charges.
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Kiki
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Kiki – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.
Four Juveniles Escape Abraxas, Steal Employee’s Vehicle
HOWE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police say an escape occurred on Saturday night at the Abraxas Young Treatment Center in Howe Township.
Sentencing Date Set for Oil City Woman Found Passed Out Behind Wheel of Running Vehicle
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman who was found passed out behind the wheel of a running car will be sentenced this week.
Oil City Man Behind Bars for Involvement in Burglaries
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is behind bars following an investigation into burglaries in the Oil City area.
Hearing Set for Local Man on Charges for Possession of Precursors for Making Meth
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing has been scheduled for next week for a local man who was allegedly found to be in the possession of precursors for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Haskell Building Gets New Life
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Restoration of the former home of Haskell Furniture on Main Street in Clarion is progressing. The building is expected to open in the spring of 2020, according to building owner Jake Bauer.
Polk Fire-Rescue to Host Breakfast Fundraiser on January 4
POLK, Pa. (EYT) – Polk Fire-Rescue is holding a breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, January 4.
Wolf Administration Reviews PennDOT’s Busy, Successful Year in the Northwest Region
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Wolf Administration announced recently that PennDOT’s northwest region had a busy and successful year, with more than 50 projects worth over $100 million under construction in 2019.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Along the Allegheny River near Franklin. Courtesy of Beauty For Ashes Art.
Say What?!: Runaway Dog Rescued From Freeway Wall By Mystery Men
HUSTON, Tx. – The owner of a dog rescued from atop a freeway wall in Texas said he is trying to find two mystery men who brought a ladder to reach the escaped canine.
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.
Vance H. Mays
Vance H. Mays, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 in the late hours of the night at The Caring Place.
Olive Louise Kahle
Olive Louise Kahle, age 88, of Tylersburg, passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2019 surrounded by her family after a five-month illness.
Jason W. Best
Jason W. Best, 47, of New Bethlehem, passed away Thursday evening, December 26, 2019 at the Clarion Hospital.
James H. “Jim” Hughes
James H. “Jim” Hughes, 45, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home.
Melissa M. Morris
Melissa M. Morris, 55, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at her son’s home surrounded by her family.
Kristina N. Nelson
Kristina N. Nelson, age 58 of Reynoldsville, PA died Friday, December 27, 2019 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
Shirley Eileen Clinger
Shirley Eileen Clinger, 83, of Summerville, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home.
Whiskey Reigns Supreme in State, Local Area
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The recently released Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board 2018-19 Annual Report indicated that whiskey continues to top alcohol sales throughout the state including our local area.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at R Bandana Winery-Franklin with Joy Ride!
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Ring in the New Year at R Bandana Winery-Franklin with Joy Ride!
All American Awards and Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Vietnam War Veteran Herb Aponte
Herman “Herb” Aponte served our country in the United States Air Force.
Deer Creek Winery to Host Sunday Afternoon Entertainment with Mike Ames
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Deer Creek Winery is hosting live entertainment on Sunday afternoon.
Rouseville Woman Accused of Breaking into Oil City Residence
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A Rouseville woman is facing charges after she allegedly broke into a residence in Oil City.
Hearings Scheduled for Area Residents Facing Assault Charges Following Domestic Altercations
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – Hearings are set for two area residents accused of assault and related charges regarding two domestic incidents at a residence in St. Petersburg.