Archive for February, 2020
Work Underway on Rural King
SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) – After nearly two years of anticipation, it appears that Venango County residents will be getting a Rural King.
Margaret E. Eck
Margaret E. Eck, 91, of Pleasantville, PA., died at home February 27, 2020 at 7AM, following declining health.
Randall Lee Shoup
Randall Lee Shoup, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Raleigh, NC.
Mary Thomas
Mary Thomas, 96, formerly of Hannaville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Meadville Medical Center in Meadville.
UPDATE: Cause of Fire at Hominy Ridge Lodge Still Under Investigation
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – The fire that tore through Hominy Ridge Lodge in Cook Forest on Thursday evening remains under investigation.
UPDATE: First U.S. Death from Coronavirus Reported in Washington
SEATTLE, Wa. (EYT) – Health officials say a coronavirus patient in King County, Washington, died on Saturday.
Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Uncharted Course, Carey On
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Enjoy live entertainment on Saturday at Deer Creek Winery!
Details Released on Franklin Man Charged with Felony Criminal Mischief
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The details of an incident that led to a felony criminal mischief charge for a 61-year-old Franklin man have been released.
Oil City Man Jailed for Allegedly Stealing Business Credit Card After Being Fired
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is accused of stealing a business credit card after being fired.
SPONSORED: Get Up to $15 Rebate on a Oil Change & Service at Riverhill Automotive
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. – From March 1 through April 30, get up to a $15 rebate on a prepaid MasterCard on every lube, oil filter, and air filter service that includes a Carquest oil filter and premium air filter purchased and installed by Riverhill Automotive.
Philadelphia Man Accused of Using Franklin Man’s Online Walmart Account to Purchase Apple Watch Held for Court
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Philadelphia man was held for court on Wednesday regarding an incident that occurred last year in which he allegedly used a Franklin man’s Walmart account, without permission, to purchase an Apple Watch.
Double Play Busted in State Police Gambling Raid
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday that troopers and liquor control enforcement officers confiscated 71 illegal gambling machines, including 65 video gambling devices, from 17 licensed liquor establishments between January 22 and February 25, 2020. The seizures include gambling devices marketed as “skill machines.”
Registration Open for Annual Cook Forest Half Marathon, 5K
COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Cook Forest Half Marathon and 5K set for Saturday, April 4.
Entrepreneurs, Expanding Businesses Encouraged to Enter Regional Biz Pitch Competition
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion University Small Business Development Center recently announced the Regional Biz Pitch Competition.
PennDOT Announces Regional Innovations Challenge Winner
INDIANA, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Friday announced that a team of students from the Seneca Valley School District, Butler County, has been selected as the PennDOT District 10 winner for its third Innovations Challenge.
Haynes Buzzer-Beating 3-Pointer Lifts Franklin into PIAA Playoffs For First Time in Nine Season
FARREL, Pa. – Ian Haynes hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Franklin into the PIAA playoffs for the first time since 2011 with a 51-48 win over Sharpsville in the District 10 Class 3A consolation game at Farrell High School Friday night.
Youngsters Help Redbank Valley Secure First District 9 Class 2A Girls’ Basketball Title Since 1998
CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – Getting over half its points from freshmen or sophomores, Redbank Valley won its first District 9 girls’ basketball title since 1998 with a 48-37 win over Keystone Friday night at Clarion University’s Tippin Gym. “It’s a great feeling,” Redbank Valley head coach Chris Edmonds said. “These girls have been working hard […]
Brookville Girls Give Up Lead then Rally in Overtime to Win Third Straight D9 3A Title over Moniteau
CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – Brookville took the best shot Moniteau had to give and withstood the punch beating the Lady Warriors, 64-58, in overtime to win its third straight District 9 Class 3A girls’ basketball championship.
Three District 9 Title Games; One Subregional Title Game on Tap Saturday
CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – Super Saturday is back with a vengeance with five District 9 playoff games being played at Tippin Gym Saturday, Feb. 29, including three title games.
Bracket Updates for Regional Wrestling Through Friday
SHARON, Pa. (D9Sports) – The PIAA Class 2A and Class 3A Northwest Regional wrestling tournaments got underway Friday.
Clarion Secures PIAA Playoff Berth With 2A Girls’ Consy Game Win; ECC Wins 1A Consy Contest
DUBOIS, Pa. (D9Sports) -Kait Constantino wasn’t ready to let her high school basketball career end.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Enjoying Mardi Gras fun. Courtesy of St. Stephen School Oil City PA.
Say What?! Puppy Rescued from Well in Connecticut
MONTVILLE, Ct. – Police and firefighters in Connecticut came to the rescue of a puppy heard crying from about 15 feet down in an old well.
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.
Comically Incorrect: Reading, Writing, and Tyranny.
An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Reading, Writing, and Tyranny.
Featured Local Job: Service Coordinator II CYFS Ongoing and Service Coordinator III
The County of Venango is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Service Coordinator II CYFS Ongoing ($14.10/hr.) and Service Coordinator III ($15.55/hr.) plus $750 sign-on bonuses and, upon qualification, future retention bonuses. Full-Time, 40 hrs./wk.
Young Democratic Socialists, College Republicans, and College Democrats Demand Change in University Policy
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Three student political organizations at Clarion University have achieved a rarity in politics. They all agree on something.
Andrew J. Harper
Andrew J. Harper, 51, of 41 Mechanic Street Rouseville, PA. , died Monday Feb. 24, 2020 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehab.