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

Oil City Names Ragon Interim Police Chief

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Dave Ragon was officially named interim Chief of Police for the Oil City Police Department on Thursday evening. Read more

Woman Accused of Throwing 4-Year-Old Girl Down Steps, Beating Her Head Off Floor

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — A 23-year-old woman is behind bars after admitting to brutally assaulting a 4-year-old girl at an Emlenton residence in December 2017. Read more

High Winds Wreak Havoc, Bring Down Power Lines, Trees Throughout Region

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — The high winds yesterday and into today have caused property damage throughout the region, bringing down trees and power lines. Read more

Kidnapping Suspects Turn Themselves In

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton couple who allegedly kept a woman locked in a bedroom and abused her have turned themselves in. Read more

Custom Scars: Local Pastor Publishes Book on Journey of Hope

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Everyone has scars. We often attempt to keep them hidden, but deep down inside we know they’re still there. Read more

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