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Venango County’s Oldest Election Official Is Still At It

Venango County’s Oldest Election Official Is Still At It

| May 18, 2023

UTICA BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Mary Donaldson is still insisting that she’s the oldest election official in the county. Who am I to question Mary?

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Venango County’s Oldest Voter: Wilma Kellner, a Testament to Civic Duty and Longevity

Venango County’s Oldest Voter: Wilma Kellner, a Testament to Civic Duty and Longevity

| May 18, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – At an impressive age of 100 years, six months, and 20 days, Wilma Kellner stands as a shining example of unwavering dedication to democracy.

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Election 2023: Oil City Mayor Candidates Set; Other Venango County Races Tallied

Election 2023: Oil City Mayor Candidates Set; Other Venango County Races Tallied

| May 17, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Democrat John Kluck will square off against councilman Nick Moran in November’s election for Oil City Mayor.

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Election 2023: Kirtland and Fleeger Button Up Primary, All But Guaranteeing Common Pleas Judgeships

Election 2023: Kirtland and Fleeger Button Up Primary, All But Guaranteeing Common Pleas Judgeships

| May 17, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – In the race for a judgeship in Venango County’s Court of Common Pleas, two candidates have made it through the primaries.

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Election 2023: Field Set for November Venango County Commissioner Race

Election 2023: Field Set for November Venango County Commissioner Race

| May 17, 2023

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — In the race to find out who Venango County’s next three County Commissioners will be, the field has been narrowed from seven down to four candidates.

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Election 2023: Six Candidates Set to Battle for Four Oil City School Board Seats

Election 2023: Six Candidates Set to Battle for Four Oil City School Board Seats

| May 17, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Following Tuesday’s primary election, six contenders will be vying in November for the four spots on the Oil City School Board.

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Election 2023: Three Candidates Nominated for Forest County Commissioners

Election 2023: Three Candidates Nominated for Forest County Commissioners

| May 17, 2023

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – The field is set for the Forest County Commissioners following Tuesday’s primary election.

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Will Voter Turnout Be as High in Venango County as in Previous Elections?

Will Voter Turnout Be as High in Venango County as in Previous Elections?

| May 16, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – If voter turnout is anything like the last municipal election, Venango County should see about 9,800 of its citizens mail in their votes or show up to polls today.

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Venango County Primary Primer: Your Guide to Tuesday’s Election

Venango County Primary Primer: Your Guide to Tuesday’s Election

| May 15, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Here’s a look at who will be running in the upcoming municipal primary elections in Venango County on Tuesday, May 16.

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Public Participates in Venango County’s Voting Machine Test

Public Participates in Venango County’s Voting Machine Test

| May 13, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Venango County election officials conducted a public voting machine test at the Courthouse Annex on Friday morning, allowing residents to observe the process of counting votes.

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SPONSORED: Amy Winger Announces Endorsements for Clarion County Register & Recorder Nomination

SPONSORED: Amy Winger Announces Endorsements for Clarion County Register & Recorder Nomination

| May 12, 2023

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — Amy Winger, of Knox Borough and a Republican candidate for the Clarion County Register and Recorder, announces her endorsements and reminds voters of the upcoming primary election on May 16.

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Primary Preview: Competition for Four Openings on the Oil City Area School District Board of Directors

Primary Preview: Competition for Four Openings on the Oil City Area School District Board of Directors

| May 11, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT)   – With less than a week to go, candidates are firming up support for a seat on the Oil City Area School District Board of Directors as we move toward the primary election on May 16.

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Venango County Democrats Urge Election Board to Follow Butler County’s Lead in Mail-In and Absentee Ballots

Venango County Democrats Urge Election Board to Follow Butler County’s Lead in Mail-In and Absentee Ballots

| May 10, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Venango County Democrats urged the county’s election board to consider implementing a mail-in and absentee ballot process similar to that of Butler County during the board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

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Primary Preview: Seven Commissioner Candidates Contend for Four Spots on the General Ballot

Primary Preview: Seven Commissioner Candidates Contend for Four Spots on the General Ballot

| May 9, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – It’s a packed field of candidates looking for a seat on the Venango County Board of Commissioners heading into the primary election on March 16.

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Primary Preview: Three Candidates Are Vying for Two Judge Seats in Venango County’s Court of Common Pleas

Primary Preview: Three Candidates Are Vying for Two Judge Seats in Venango County’s Court of Common Pleas

| May 8, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Three candidates–a prosecutor, a magistrate judge, and a private-practice attorney–are competing for two judicial vacancies in Venango County’s Court of Common Pleas in the upcoming primary election on May 16.

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Statewide Judge Candidates to Speak at Venango County Republican Committee’s Spirit of Lincoln Dinner on Thursday

Statewide Judge Candidates to Speak at Venango County Republican Committee’s Spirit of Lincoln Dinner on Thursday

| April 19, 2023

RENO, Pa. (EYT) – Venango County Republicans’ Spirit of Lincoln Dinner is expected to be an evening of networking, dinner, and speeches by several statewide judge candidates.

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Oil City Council Considers Installing Cameras on Bike Trail in Wake of Nellis Murder

Oil City Council Considers Installing Cameras on Bike Trail in Wake of Nellis Murder

| April 14, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – In the wake of the murder of Suzette Nellis, Oil City’s City Council discussed exploring the possibility of installing cameras along the bike trails within the city during their City Council meeting on Thursday night.

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Acting Secretary of State Reminds Voters the Deadline to Apply for a Mail-in or Absentee Ballot is May 9

Acting Secretary of State Reminds Voters the Deadline to Apply for a Mail-in or Absentee Ballot is May 9

| April 14, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Wednesday reminded Pennsylvania voters the deadline to apply to vote by mail in the municipal primary is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.

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Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker Receives Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence

Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker Receives Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence

| April 13, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker has received a Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence in Pennsylvania.

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Acting Secretary of State Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Register to Vote

Acting Secretary of State Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Register to Vote

| April 7, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt recently reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the May 16 municipal primary is four weeks away.

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GALLERY: Matthew Beith for Venango County Commissioner Kick-off Party

GALLERY: Matthew Beith for Venango County Commissioner Kick-off Party

| April 1, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Supporters of Matthew Beith’s campaign for Venango County Commissioner gathered at Iron Furnace Coffee in Franklin on Friday for an intimate kick-off party.

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Who’s Running for Election in Venango County? Here are the Candidates.

Who’s Running for Election in Venango County? Here are the Candidates.

| March 9, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The Venango County Election Board has officially approved the list of candidates who will be running in the upcoming municipal primary elections on May 16th.

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Oil City Parent Devin Aaron Runs for School Board in Response to Sex Ed Curricula Dispute

Oil City Parent Devin Aaron Runs for School Board in Response to Sex Ed Curricula Dispute

| March 9, 2023

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Devin Aaron, a parent at the center of a dispute over sex education curricula in the Oil City Area School District, is running for a seat on the school board.

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GALLERY: Merkel for Judge Campaign Kick-off Party

GALLERY: Merkel for Judge Campaign Kick-off Party

| March 3, 2023

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Supporters of Greg Merkel’s campaign for Venango County Judge gathered at Trails to Ales II in Franklin on March 2 for a lively kick-off party.

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Shapiro Sat Courtside at a Sixers Game With a Donor. His Campaign Called It a ‘Political Meeting.’

Shapiro Sat Courtside at a Sixers Game With a Donor. His Campaign Called It a ‘Political Meeting.’

| February 14, 2023

A sellout crowd of 20,033 packed the Wells Fargo Center Jan. 4, 2023, to see the Philadelphia 76ers face the Indiana Pacers.

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Tracking Josh Shapiro’s Biggest Campaign Promises

Tracking Josh Shapiro’s Biggest Campaign Promises

| February 12, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Now, he faces the new challenge of keeping them.

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Ken Bryan Seeks Nomination for Venango County Commissioner

Ken Bryan Seeks Nomination for Venango County Commissioner

| February 11, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Ken Bryan has announced he is running for Venango County Commissioner.

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Knox Local Maria Battista Endorsed by PA GOP for Superior Court Seat

Knox Local Maria Battista Endorsed by PA GOP for Superior Court Seat

| February 10, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Maria Battista, a Knox native and graduate of Keystone High School and Clarion University, has been endorsed by the Pennsylvania state Republican Party for a seat on the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

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Sam Breene Seeks Second Term as Venango County Commissioner

Sam Breene Seeks Second Term as Venango County Commissioner

| February 10, 2023

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Republican Sam Breene has announced his campaign for re-election as Venango County Commissioner.

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Wilson Seeks Election for Venango County Auditor Term

Wilson Seeks Election for Venango County Auditor Term

| February 10, 2023

VENANGO CO., Pa. – Marci L. Wilson, appointed in 2021, is seeking election to a four-year term as Venango County Auditor.

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