Author Archive: Scott Shindledecker
Tionesta Man Accused of Running Pot Grow Operation Due in Court
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Tionesta man who faces drug charges after Pennsylvania state police discovered marijuana plants in his President Township residence is scheduled to appear in court next week.
Franklin Man Faces Drug Charges After Probation Check
SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man is facing drug charges after a check by a Venango County probation officer turned up hundreds of Clonazepam pills and several grams of synthetic marijuana.
Clarion Elementary School Student Arrested for Making Bomb Threat
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – An arrest has been made in connection with a bomb threat received at the Clarion Elementary School Tuesday afternoon.
Friends of Christian Looking for Grant Recipients
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Friends of Christian is planning their upcoming benefit event, and it is seeking a recipient.
Oil City Man to be Sentenced on Child Rape Charges
\FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who pleaded guilty to several sexual offenses against young boys is scheduled to be sentenced this week.
Social Media Threat Puts Clarion Bars on High Alert, Sparks Investigation
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion Borough Police are investigating an alleged threat that resulted in area bars and restaurants being on high alert on Saturday night.
Six Area Companies Battle Structure Fire at Utica Residence
UTICA, Pa. (EYT) – Firefighters from six area companies responded to a fire at a residence in Utica on Sunday night.
Business Spotlight: Long Shot Ammo & Arms, Swift Safariland Has It All For Gun, Outdoors Enthusiasts
FAIRMOUNT CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Hunting has been a major part of the Dougherty family, so it was no surprise when they opened their new signature sporting goods shop and wild game museum in Fairmount City two years ago.
Two Oil City Men Still Missing
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Area law enforcement officials continue to investigate the disappearance of two Oil City men.
UPDATE: Severe Weather Closes Roads Across Region
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The following state roads in PennDOT’s northwest region are closed to through traffic due to weather-related events.
Missing Venango County Teenager Found
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A missing teenager from Venango County has been found.
Lakeview Middle/High School Evacuated Due to Possible Bomb Threat
STONEBORO, Pa. (EYT) — A possible bomb threat has forced the evacuation of the Lakeview Middle/High School in Stoneboro, Mercer County.
Gary Jackson Celebrates New Position as State Farm Agent with Open House Today in Seneca
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Gary Jackson is celebrating his new postition as a State Farm agent by hosting an Open House on Friday, March 2, at his Seneca office.
Charges Held for Court Against Oil City Man Accused of Gun, Drug Offenses
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Charges were ordered held for court against an Oil City man accused of gun and drug offenses.
Governor Wolf Announces End to Policy that Delays Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
CHESTER, Pa. – At a press conference at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced an initiative to remove barriers to people receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Charges Held for Court Against Man Accused of Taking Funds from Oil City Police Charity Event
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A management firm owner is facing a felony charge for allegedly failing to make required disbursements for a police charity event that he organized in Oil City last year.
Cranberry School District Holding Emergency Preparedness Drill
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The Cranberry Area School District is holding a safety preparedness drill in April.
Franklin Man Charged With Threatening, Assaulting Girlfriend
SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man is facing charges of threatening his girlfriend while wielding a rifle during a recent incident in Sugarcreek Borough.
Oil City Woman Accused of Credit Card Theft Waives Hearing
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman accused of fraud waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Central Court.
Franklin Woman Waives Hearing on Charges of Assaulting Police Officers
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday on charges of assaulting two police officers earlier this month.
UPDATE: Three Students Accused of Making ‘Threats of Violence’ at Franklin High School
SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Three Franklin Area High School students are facing charges following a threat of violence at the school.
Man Charged with Crashing Car in Sugarcreek, Abandoning It
SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — A New Castle man is facing charges after he allegedly crashed a car and left it at Sugarcreek residence.
Construction Moving Along at New Cook Forest State Park Office
COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Work is progressing on a new office at Cook Forest State Park, and it is expected to be completed in the winter of 2019.
City of Franklin to Receive State Money for Upgrading Traffic Signal
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Franklin is receiving state money to help upgrade a traffic signal structure.
Police Release Details on Two Injured in Weather-Related Crash in Sugarcreek
SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — Two people were injured after a vehicle crash in Sugarcreek Borough earlier this month.
Oil City Man Who Punched Girl Sentenced to Probation
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man who punched a girl during an incident last summer was sentenced on Monday in the Venango County Court of Common Pleas.
Oil City Man Receives Probation for Destroying VIN Numbers
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who faced criminal charges after destroying vehicle identification numbers and selling the cars on social media was sentenced on Monday.
Details Released on Cranberry Township Crash
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-vehicle accident occurred on Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Barrow Civic Theatre Presents Fourth Annual Dinner Theatre at Belles Lettres Club
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Barrow-Civic Theatre is presenting its Fourth Annual Dinner Theatre Friday evening at the Belles Lettres Club.
Tooth Fairy Payouts Hit Hard Times
OAK BROOK, Ill. — It appears the Tooth Fairy tightened her money bag after an all-time high payout in 2016.