Jake Bauer

Report Reveals More Than 300 ‘Predator Priests’ Accused of Sexually Abusing Children in Pennsylvania

August 15, 2018 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Surrounded by survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests, Attorney General Josh Shapiro today revealed the comprehensive findings of a statewide investigative grand jury that spent two years uncovering abuse of children by priests, and a systematic cover up spanning decades by senior church leaders in Pennsylvania and the Vatican.

Child in Rocky Grove House Flown to Hospital After SUV Crashes Through Living Room

July 19, 2018 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities in Venango County say a child was flown to an area hospital after an SUV crashed through the side of a house in the Rocky Grove area late Wednesday afternoon.

‘Free Pizza Friday’ Continues in Venango County

May 11, 2018 | Jake Bauer

Wolf’s Auto Outlet, Villa Italia Ristorante, and exploreVenango.com have teamed up to offer Venango county residents a weekly giveaway – Free Pizza Friday!

From The Netherlands to Polk: K9 Armin Sworn in as Newest Member of Police Force

May 11, 2018 | Jake Bauer

POLK, Pa. (EYT) — The newest member of the Polk Borough Police force, K9 Armin, was sworn in Monday by District Judge Patrick Lowrey.

AG Shapiro Charges Former Oil City Priest with Sexual Abuse of Two Boys

May 9, 2018 | Jake Bauer

ERIE, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Erie for sexual abuse committed against two young boys over a period of many years. One of the victims was 8 years old when the priest began abusing him. The second victim was 15 when the abuse started.

Area Priests Named As Sexual Abuse Scandal Rocks the Catholic Church

April 7, 2018 | Jake Bauer

ERIE, Pa. (EYT) — At least three priests and three laymen with local connections were among those listed by the Catholic Diocese of Erie Friday as it released the names of 51 people who were “credibly accused” of sexual misconduct dating as far back as 1944.

Altered Traffic Pattern in Place on Kennerdell Road in Clinton Township

February 27, 2018 | Jake Bauer

CLINTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding drivers that temporary stop signs are in place on Kennerdell Road (Route 3008) in Clinton Township, Venango County.

Join the Explore Team: Full-time Editor

February 19, 2018 | Jake Bauer

EYT Media Group, Inc., the parent company of exploreClarion.com, exploreVenango.com, exploreJeffersonPA.com, D9Sports.com, CookForest.com, and The EYT Radio Network, has an immediate opening for a Full-time Editor.

UPDATE: Interstate 80 in Venango County Reopens Following Accidents

February 18, 2018 | Jake Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A portion of Interstate 80 in Venango County was closed due to multiple accidents.

Win-It Wednesday: Sign Up for a Chance to Win Two Pirates Tickets

February 14, 2018 | Jake Bauer

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

Venango County Week in Review: Route 8 Lane Reduction Could be Dead; ‘Do Not Use Water’ in Franklin, Missing Man Found, More

February 11, 2018 | Jake Bauer

A look at the top stories in Venango County last week.

Over 1200 Rape Kits Remain Backlogged in PA; DePasquale Asks Wolf for Funding

February 6, 2018 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale continues his push to eliminate Pennsylvania’s backlog of 1,200 untested rape kits by asking Gov. Tom Wolf to include funding in the 2018-19 budget debate that begins this week.

County Commissioners Ask Governor Wolf to Intervene in Route 8 Study

February 3, 2018 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. — Venango County Commissioners have drafted a letter asking Governor Wolf to intervene on their behalf regarding a study currently being conducted by a PennDOT consultant that looks at reducing State Route 8 from a four-lane expressway down to a two-lane access road south of Franklin.

Missing Oil City Man Found in Virginia

February 2, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say an Oil City man who went missing last week has been located in Virginia.

Eight Pennsylvania Bon-Tons Among 42 Closing Nationwide; Cranberry Not on List

February 1, 2018 | Jake Bauer

MILWAUKEE, WI. (EYT) — Eight Pennsylvania locations — including one at the Millcreek Mall in Erie and one in DuBois — are among 42 Bon-Ton stores that will be closing soon.

State Police Release Details on School Bus Crash

February 1, 2018 | Jake Bauer

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have released details surrounding a January 29 crash involving a school bus and a car.

UPDATE: Manhunt Ends With Capture of Second Theft Suspect

January 30, 2018 | Jake Bauer

PAINT TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two Allegheny County men are facing multiple felony charges following a manhunt prompted by the attempted theft of copper from a telephone line in Paint Township, Clarion County.

OCPD: Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl

January 29, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police in Oil City have filed charges against a 20-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl.

Article Clarification: Ruben Craig Case

January 25, 2018 | Jake Bauer

On August 20, 2017, exploreVenango.com published an article listing Eric Padin as the attorney of record for Ruben Richard Craig, III. Ruben Craig represented himself at trial as he asked the court to proceed without counsel and defend himself after jury selection. The court then assigned Mr. Padin to be stand-by counsel should Craig have a procedural question.

Survey Finds Most Millennials Who Don’t Yet Have a Car Plan to Get One

January 22, 2018 | Jake Bauer

ERIE, Pa. – A national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. residents across four generations reveals some surprising differences toward cars and driving.

Police: Man Flees to New York After Allegedly Assaulting Woman Holding Baby

January 21, 2018 | Jake Bauer

PLEASANTVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A man wanted on assault and child endangerment charges has been apprehended.

State Police ID 81-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle in Oil City

January 20, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have released the identity of an elderly woman who was struck by a vehicle in the 800 block of Grandview Road late Friday afternoon.

Arraignment Held for Brookville Standoff Suspect Accused of Assaulting Three-Year-Old Child

January 20, 2018 | Jake Bauer

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — – A Brookville man, who was taken into custody following a three-hour long standoff in the borough, was arraigned Friday on charges related to the alleged assault of a three-year-old child.

UPDATE: Franklin Woman Air-Lifted from Scene of Tractor-Trailer vs. Car Collision

January 19, 2018 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman was flown to an Erie-area hospital after her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer Thursday morning.

Two Jailed After Meth Precursors Found at Swamp Road Residence

January 19, 2018 | Jake Bauer

CANAL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two people were arrested on drug charges Thursday in Canal Township, Venango County.

Tionesta Woman Scammed Out of Over $1,000

January 18, 2018 | Jake Bauer

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Marienville say a 70-year-old Tionesta woman has been scammed out of over $1,000.

Pennsylvania Deer Processor Sentenced for Selling Venison

January 17, 2018 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Game Commission received information that venison bologna was being purchased at the counter of Pacileo’s Great Lakes Deer Processing.

Oil City Man Arrested on Felony Burglary Charges

January 16, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police in Oil City have filed charges against a 29-year-old man accused of burglarizing a residence in the city.

PSP Franklin File Additional Theft Charge Against Woman

January 16, 2018 | Jake Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area woman already in hot water for her alleged involvement in a retail theft scheme is now facing an additional theft charge.

Featured Local Job: Full-Time Accounting Specialist in Emlenton

January 16, 2018 | Jake Bauer

The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton is seeking a Full-Time Accounting Specialist.

Local Student Headed to Hershey After Winning Welding Competition

January 15, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Venango Technology Center’s Travis Crate took home first place in the SkillsUSA Welding Competition on January 8.

Student Re-Enactors Serve Tea at the Tarbell House

January 14, 2018 | Jake Bauer

TITUSVILLE, Pa. — Public Teas served by student re-enactors will be hosted at the historic Tarbell House, located at 324 East Main Street in Titusville, PA on select Friday afternoons from February through May, 2018. Specific dates are February 9, March 9, April 13, and May 11.

Two Women Sent to Hospital After Tractor Trailer Slides on Snow-Covered Route 8 and Crashes into Oncoming Traffic

January 13, 2018 | Jake Bauer

CHERRYTREE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two women were sent to an area hospital after a tractor trailer lost control on a snow-covered Route 8 and crashed into oncoming traffic.

PennDOT Urges Motorists to Avoid Downtown Meadville Area

January 13, 2018 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid travel to the downtown Meadville area, if possible, due to localized flooding that has closed or restricted some state roads and city streets. Message boards are being placed to alert motorists of traffic congestion and delays being caused by the localized flood conditions. PennDOT urges motorists to be alert to water

Over $200,000 Stolen from 92-Year-Old Venango County Man

January 10, 2018 | Jake Bauer

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities are investigating the theft of over $200,000.00 from an elderly Franklin man.

Woman Jailed on Burglary Charges After Posting Facebook Photos With Stolen Items in Background

January 9, 2018 | Jake Bauer

PAINT TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say an Emlenton woman was jailed on burglary charges after investigators discovered Facebook photos of her with the stolen items.

Oil City’s Ben Koyack Scores Game-Winning TD in Jags Playoff Win; Will Play Steelers Next

January 8, 2018 | Jake Bauer

JACKSONVILLE, Fl. (EYT) — Former Oil City High School football standout Ben Koyack’s lone catch of the day was a good one.

Franklin Man Accused in Rockland Twp. Burglary

January 8, 2018 | Jake Bauer

ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have filed felony burglary and other related charges against a Franklin man.

Say What?!: Resident Wakes Up to Find Invading Python in Her Bed

January 8, 2018 | Jake Bauer

AUSTRALIA — An Australian snake catcher shared a photo of the unexpected intruder a resident found in bed with them in the middle of the night — a large python.

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