Amy Powers

Penalties in Snow-Goose Case Top $55k

June 3, 2015 | Amy Powers

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The five people charged with combining to kill 265 snow geese over the permitted limit all have pleaded guilty to charges and together will pay more than $55,000 in fines and replacement costs, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced today.

Harry Elliott Barger Jr.

June 2, 2015 | Amy Powers

Harry Elliott Barger, Jr., 67, of Franklin, died Monday, June 1, 2015 in Meadville after a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Pauline Marie Zdarko Marsh

June 2, 2015 | Amy Powers

Pauline Marie Zdarko Marsh, one of the most kind, loving people anyone could have ever had the pleasure of meeting, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Erie, Pa.

Richard G. Downey

June 2, 2015 | Amy Powers

Richard G. (Boone) Downey, 89, of 11 Scott Street, Tidioute, died Sunday morning, May 31, 2015 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice home in Warren, Pa.

‘Jammin’ for Autism Awareness’ Benefit Concert Set for Thursday

June 2, 2015 | Amy Powers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A “Jammin’ for Autism Awareness” concert will be held Thursday, June 4, at the Quality Inn Events and Banquet Center in Franklin.

Say What?!: Drunken Minnesota Man Falls from Hot Tub, Impales Leg on Fence Post

June 2, 2015 | Amy Powers

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota — A Minnesota man in his 20s impaled his thigh on a metal fence post after falling from a second-story hot tub, according to police.

William (Buck) Matthews

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

William “Buck” Matthews, age 79, of Knox, passed away Monday morning, June 1, 2015 at his home following an extended illness.

Frederick Charles Gustafson

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Frederick Charles (Freddie) Gustafson, 75, of 2044 Horsecreek Road, Oil City, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 7:30 am.

Richard T. Mohr

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Richard T. Mohr, 50, of Saint Marys, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his home.

Robert Lee Harringer

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Robert Lee “Bob” Harriger, 90, of Seneca, passed away early Saturday morning, May 30, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City.

Joan Rose Patton

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Joan Rose Patton, age 73, of Knox, passed into the arms of her Lord while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, May 31, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Betsy Allmendinger.

Dorothy Simms Crawford

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Dorothy Simms Crawford, age 83, formerly of Marianne Estates, died peacefully on May 30, 2015, at Paramount Senior Living in South Hills, Pittsburgh.

Wayne F. Balas

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Wayne F. Balas, 66, of Plumer, died at 5:15 pm, Friday, May 29, 2015, at his home.

Robert Q. Kuney

June 1, 2015 | Amy Powers

Robert Q. Kuney, 83, of 168 Meadow Rd., Seneca, Pa., was escorted by the loving arms of his son Bobby into heaven on Saturday May 30 at 6:30 a.m., after an extended illness.

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Salvatore Venturella

May 31, 2015 | Amy Powers

Salvatore Venturella, a native of Oil City, served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Police Release Details on Tractor Trailer Crash in Scrubgrass Twp.

May 27, 2015 | Amy Powers

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a tractor trailer collided with a vehicle parked along I-80, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

May 27, 2015 | Amy Powers

“Oil Creek State Park railroad bridge.” Photo captured by Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Say What?!: Illinois Couple Welcome Their 100th Grandchild

May 27, 2015 | Amy Powers

QUINCY, Ill. — An Illinois couple nearing their 60th wedding anniversary announced they have welcomed their 100th grandchild into the family.

Man Seriously Injured After Vehicle Slams into Tree in Cherrytree Twp.

May 27, 2015 | Amy Powers

CHERRYTREE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash on May 24 in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Kenneth O. Evans

May 26, 2015 | Amy Powers

Kenneth O. Evans, Jr., 32, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, May 24, 2015.

State Police Investigate Gasoline Stolen from Kwik Fill in Cranberry Twp.

May 26, 2015 | Amy Powers

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, an unknown suspect allegedly stole gasoline from the Kwik Fill located at the intersection of US-322 and SR-257 in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Elwood Snyder

May 24, 2015 | Amy Powers

Elwood Snyder, a native of Reynoldsville, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

97-year-old Fryburg Woman to be Grand Marshal of Mayfest Parade

May 21, 2015 | Amy Powers

FRYBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Fryburg resident Francis Ochs will serve as the Grand Marshall for the 2015 Mayfest Parade set for Saturday, May 23.

State Police Seek Public’s Help in Cranberry Twp. Theft

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an incident of Theft occurred sometime between 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 18 at a residence on Maple Shade Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Two Forest Area Students Set to Compete at State Track and Field Championship

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

TIONESTA, Pa. — Caleb Kiefer and Nick Popoleo will represent Forest Area School District at the 2015 PIAA Track and Field Championship at Shippensburg University on May 22 and 23.

Venango County Photo of the Day

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

Photo captured by Brett Gearhart.

Route 666 Bridge Open in Forest County

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

OIL CITY, Pa. — Route 666 in Forest County is open to traffic following the replacement of a flood-damaged bridge in Howe Township.

Sunday Marks PA’s First Fish-for-Free Day

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).

Say What?!: Hugging Chicken Skeptical of Boy’s New Haircut

May 20, 2015 | Amy Powers

FRESNO, Calif. — A California mother shared video of her son’s famous hugging chicken being taken aback by the boy’s new haircut while coming in for a squeeze.

Alice M. Marvin

May 19, 2015 | Amy Powers

Alice M. Marvin, 85, of Seneca, died at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City.

Two Teens Injured After Crashing into Semi in Barkeyville

May 19, 2015 | Amy Powers

BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say two teens were injured when a car crashed into a semi around 12:35 p.m. on May 16, on State Route 8, in Barkeyville, Venango County.

State Police Calls: Harassment, Theft, D.U.I, PFA Violation

May 19, 2015 | Amy Powers

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police recently responded to the following calls: Harassment in Pleasantville According to Franklin-based State Police, an incident of Harassment occurred around 3:14 p.m. May 17 at a location on Second Street in Pleasantville. Police say James Robert Hankinson, 36, of Clarendon, was charged with Harassment after police investigated a reported Assault. No further

Say What?!: Swedish Man’s Roar Scares Off Charging Bear

May 19, 2015 | Amy Powers

JAMTLAND, Sweden — A Swedish man out training his new hunting dog was caught on camera warding off a charging bear with a scream emulating a ferocious roar.

Chicora Man Killed in Butler County Crash

May 19, 2015 | Amy Powers

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Butler-based State Police, a Chicora man was killed after his van struck a deer at 7:28 p.m. May 18 in Oakland Township, Butler County.

Ellen M. Barrett

May 18, 2015 | Amy Powers

Ellen M. “Dottie” Barrett, 92, of Horsecreek Rd. Oil City, PA. ,passed away May 2, 2015 following a brief illness.

Oil City Woman Arrested for Allegedly Breaking Infant’s Collarbone

May 18, 2015 | Amy Powers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities in Oil City say an arrest has been made in an aggravated assault on a child case following a five month investigation.

‘Andrew’s Avengers’ Online Fundraiser Established to Support 4-Year-Old Boy with Neuroblastoma

May 18, 2015 | Amy Powers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — An online fundraiser has been established to help the family of a 4-year-old boy recently diagnosed with a stage three, high-risk neuroblastoma.

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Henry Niederriter, Jr.

May 17, 2015 | Amy Powers

Henry Niederriter, Jr., a native of Knox, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Oil City Student Art Show Open Through May 16 at National Transit Building Annex

May 13, 2015 | Amy Powers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Sidewalks near the Transit Building Annex became a work of art on Friday, May 8, as the Annual Oil City Area District Student Art Show held its artists reception and opening day activities.

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