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

Utility Crews Come Together to Restore Power in Region

With the major power outages in Venango County and the surrounding areas caused by last week’s ice and snow, utility crews from across the state and even from other states have come together to assist in restoring power. Read more

Detroit Man Arraigned on Charges in Connection with 2017 Overdose Death in Oil City

A Detroit man was arraigned on Tuesday on charges in connection with an overdose death that occurred in Oil City last year. Read more

Preliminary Three-Day Bear Harvest Results; 780-Pound Male Taken in Forest County

Hunters during the third day of Pennsylvania’s statewide bear season harvested 211 bears, raising the three-day total to 1,833 – a 12 percent increase over the 1,628 bears taken during the 2017 season’s first three days. Read more

Man Found Guilty of Taking Funds from Oil City Police Charity Event

A management firm owner was found guilty of felony theft for failing to make required disbursements for a police charity event that he organized in Oil City last year. Read more

Wanted Man Found with Gun, Meth, Drug Paraphernalia in Sugarcreek Borough

A wanted man who was apprehended on Sunday in Sugarcreek Borough is now facing additional charges after he was found to be in possession of a gun, drugs, and drug paraphernalia at the time of his arrest. Read more

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