Rebecca Silcox

One-Car Crash on Route 308, Driver Escapes Injury

January 24, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 4:05 p.m. on January 21, a one-car accident occurred on Route 308, at its intersection with Eau Claire Road, Clinton Township, Venango County.

Patricia A. Kibbe

January 23, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

Patricia A. Kibbe, 76, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Warren Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Clara L. Perkins

January 23, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

Clara Louise Perkins, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2015. Clara and her family lived at 11212 Oil Creek Road Titusville, PA near Grand Valley.

E.J. Stevenson

January 23, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

E.J. Stevenson, 68, of Titusville, passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2015, at UPMC Hamot in Erie surrounded by his family.

Joan E. Beach

January 23, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

Joan E. Beach, 69, formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Dundee MI.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 17, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

Captured by Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Pyrofest Coming to Slippery Rock

January 17, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — Western Pennsylvanians love fireworks, and America’s largest fireworks festival is changing venues in 2015.

Corbett Announces $53.4 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects

January 17, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Yesterday Governor Tom Corbett announced the investment of $53.4 million in nine non-point source, drinking water and wastewater projects across six counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Four Teams Invited to Submit Proposals for Public-Private CNG Fuel Station

January 17, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT Yesterday Secretary Barry J. Schoch announced that four teams will be invited to submit proposals for a program to develop clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations at public transit agencies around the state that would also be available for use by the public.

DEP Study Shows Little Potential for Radiation Exposure from Oil and Gas Development

January 17, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) yesterday announced the results of its TENORM Study, which analyzed the naturally occurring levels of radioactivity associated with oil and natural gas development in Pennsylvania.

Richard L. Cochran

January 15, 2015 | Rebecca Silcox

Richard L. Cochran, 79, a resident of 148 Electra Lane, Cooperstown died peacefully at 6:10 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in UPMC-Hamot Medical Center in Erie; following a period of declining health.

Kevin E. Krepp

December 5, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Kevin E. Krepp, 48, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at his residence in Reno Pa.

Sibyl Marie Cavell

December 5, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Sibyl Marie Cavell, 94, of Franklin, PA., died at 12:45 A.M. on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014 at Sugar Creek Station, where she had resided since March of 2011.

James F. Welch

December 5, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

James F. Welch, age 39, of Summit Twp., died unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot, Friday, November 28, 2014.

Pauline N. Rettig

December 5, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Pauline N. Rettig, 69, of Stein Road, Chicora, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, December 4, 2014 at her home.

Wilma Carolyn Garvey

December 5, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Wilma Carolyn Garvey, 88, formerly of Seneca, of 11005 Campbell Road, Conneaut Lake, died at 10 pm Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Johnson, Sestina Headline D9Sports.com Preseason All-District Boys and Girls Basketball Teams

December 4, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. — Seven players — four girls and three boys — who were first team-team All American Awards and Engraving D9sports.com All-District selections last year are back to headline this year’s 2014-15 D9Sports.com Preseason All-District boys and girls basketball teams.

Wayne D. Rapp

December 3, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Wayne D. Rapp, 78, of 269 Highland Road, Kane, died Wednesday morning at his residence following an extended illness.

Evangeline Markell Hannold

November 21, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Evangeline Markell Hannold, 89, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.

Deborah Stewart Munro

November 21, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Munro, Deborah “Debi” Stewart, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with Jesus on November 18, 2014.

Charles A. Weilacher Sr.

November 21, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Charles A. Weilacher Sr., 66, of Ash Street, Punxsutawney, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at home.

Wesley Brainerd McCall

November 21, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Wesley Brainerd “Wes” McCALL, 86, of Sligo, Pa. passed away at 10:25 AM Wednesday morning (11-19-14) at Golden Living Care Center at Shippenville following a lengthy illness.

Annabelle Mock

November 14, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Annabelle Mock, 96, of Clarion, died on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at her home.

Shirley B. Elicker

November 14, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Shirley B. Elicker, 82, of Elicker Road, Emlenton, Scrubgrass Twp., Venango Co., passed away late Wednesday evening, November 12, 2014 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

Clara H. Rankin Heasley

November 14, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Clara H. Rankin Heasley, age 100, of Rimersburg, PA, died on Thursday, November 13, 2014, in Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo, PA.

Clare Ragon Duda

November 14, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Clare Ragon Duda, 82, of Tampa, Florida, died Nov. 7, 2014. Clare was born in Oil City on Sept. 27, 1932.

Marie Ward

November 14, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Marie Ward, 93, of Oil City, died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Patricia M. Hunter

November 7, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Patricia M. Hunter, 86, of Guys Mills, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She had resided in Guys Mills for 59 years.

Charles David Deitz

November 7, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Charles David Deitz, of Clarion, passed away on November 5, 2014 at UPMC Northwest. He was 60 years of age.

MaryJune Wagner

November 7, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

MaryJune Wagner, 88, of Franklin passed away at 6:28 PM , at her home on Wednesday, November 05, 2014 while with her family. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Martha H. Best Elliott

October 31, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

Martha H. (Shook) Best Elliott, 91, of Curllsville, PA, was called home by Jesus on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Clarview Nursing Home.

William Baker Jr.

October 31, 2014 | Rebecca Silcox

William “Bill” Baker, Jr., of Franklin passed away on October 29, 2014 at 2:30 pm in UPMC-Northwest in Seneca.