Author Archive: Dylan Cyphert
Venango County Photo of the Day
Burns Lane in Venango County. Courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.
Say What?!: Massachusetts Couple Win Their Third $1 Million Scratch-Off Jackpot
LAKEVILLE, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts couple are celebrating after claiming their third $1 million lottery jackpot in only five years.
Say What?!: Family Finds Pool-Crashing Neighbors Were Baboons
EHLANZENI, Africa – A South African family who suspected rude neighbors were trespassing in their backyard pool set up a security camera that identifies the culprits — local baboons.
Say What?!: Police Chase Loose Bull on Massachusetts Highway
NORTON, Massachusetts – A loose bull on a stretch of Massachusetts highway led state troopers on a brief chase Monday morning after escaping from a farm.
Say What?!: Teen Uses Times Square Billboard for ‘Promposal’
CHAPPAQUA, New York – A teenager made a large impression with his “promposal” when he used a Times Square billboard to ask a girl to prom.
Say What?!: Canadian Woman Finds Venomous Scorpion Three Weeks after Cuba Trip
VANCOUVER, Canada – A Canadian woman who found a venomous Caribbean scorpion on the floor of her kitchen said she doesn’t know where the animal came from — but she did recently visit Cuba.
Venango County Photo of the Day
East branch of Sugarcreek in Cooperstown. Submitted by Brandon Ziggy.
Say What?!: Man Holds 100 Lit Candles in His Mouth for Guinness Record
BOISE, Idaho – An Idaho man broke his 100th Guinness World Record when he fit 100 lit candles in his mouth at one time.
Say What?!: Maryland Man Wins Second $50,000 Lottery Jackpot in Three Years
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Maryland – A Maryland man credited his knack for picking winning numbers with earning him his second $50,000 lottery jackpot in just three years.
Robert W. Wygant
Robert W. Wygant, 87, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at UPMC Hamot in Erie after a brief illness.
John Joseph Park
John Joseph Park, 87, of Jenks Street, Brookville, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Ilene M. “Goldi” Cadigan
Ilene M. “Goldi” Cadigan, 70, of Tionesta, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Photo by Luke Braughler captured in Franklin Heights. Submitted by Elizabeth Braughler.
Say What?!: Drivers Block Los Angeles Area Freeway Doing Burnouts
Los Angeles, California – Authorities in the Los Angeles area are investigating a video showing freeway traffic being blocked by drivers doing burnouts and other dangerous stunts.
Edward Dunlap Jr.
Edward Dunlap Jr., 60, of Cochranton passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at his residence.
Say What?!: Texas Driver Caught Walking Dog through Car Window
AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas driver was pulled over after being spotted walking a dog in an unusual way — through the window of a moving car.
Jerrold E. DeHart
Jerrold E. DeHart, 39, of Turkey City passed away at Clarion Hospital on Saturday, May 5, 2019, following a tragic accident at his home.
David L. Jones
David L. Jones, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Sugar Creek Station.
Charles J. Heald
Charles J. Heald, a caring, loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and longtime Oil City resident died Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
Loretta Allegretto
Loretta Allegretto, 86, of Summerville, passed from this earth Monday, May 6, 2019.
Say What?!: Thieves Steal Entire Pepsi Vending Machine
Security cameras outside a Washington state car service store captured the moment two men stole an entire Pepsi vending machine — despite the police station right across the street.
Say What?!: Bear Caught on Camera Having a Soak in Tennessee Hot Tub
GATLINBURG, Tennessee – A tourist at a cabin in Tennessee captured photos of an unusual fellow visitor — a black bear relaxing in the rental’s hot tub.
Couple with Local Ties Killed in Airplane Accident
Dr. Joseph T. Bernardo, often called “J.” by many of his colleagues, and his wife Valerie Diane Bernardo perished in an airplane accident on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Ralph E. Doyle
Ralph E. Doyle, 72, of Polk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Say What?!: Curious Seagulls Become Stars of London Traffic Camera
LONDON, England – Transportation officials in London shared unusual traffic camera footage of a pair of seagulls that have become fascinated with the camera.
Say What?!: Rangers Find Three-Eyed Snake in Australia’s Northern Territory
AUSTRALIA – Wildlife officials in Australia shared photos of an unusual reptile found by rangers in the Northern Territory — a three-eyed snake.