Venango County News

Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer

| December 10, 2023
Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer

The City of Oil City is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Police Officer.

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A Leaky Roof Is About to Close the Pa. House for Months. Can the Legislature Finish a Budget First?

| December 10, 2023
A Leaky Roof Is About to Close the Pa. House for Months. Can the Legislature Finish a Budget First?

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State lawmakers will return to Harrisburg next week in hopes of finally ending nearly six months of partisan deadlock on the last pieces of Pennsylvania’s $45.4 billion budget.

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Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Moose

| December 10, 2023
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Moose

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Meet Moose! – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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Former Soccer Coach, Sheriff’s Deputy Behind Bars for Raping Young Girl Several Times

| December 9, 2023
Former Soccer Coach, Sheriff’s Deputy Behind Bars for Raping Young Girl Several Times

ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A New Bethlehem man is in jail on $100,000 bond for allegedly raping a young girl several times since she was eight-years-old.

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Oil City Woman Faces Charges Following Domestic Dispute

| December 10, 2023
Oil City Woman Faces Charges Following Domestic Dispute

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman is facing simple assault charges following a reported domestic incident.

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I-80 Bridge Scheduled to Close in Clarion County

| December 10, 2023
I-80 Bridge Scheduled to Close in Clarion County

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) on Friday announced an upcoming two-day, short-term right lane closure on Interstate-80 in Clarion County to support the I-80 Canoe Creek Bridge Reconstruction project.

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The Medical Minute: Five Home Remedies Can Soothe Your Sore Throat

| December 10, 2023
The Medical Minute: Five Home Remedies Can Soothe Your Sore Throat

HERSHEY, Pa. — You’ve stockpiled your boxes of tissues, painkillers, antihistamines, nasal spray, and chicken noodle soup. But what do you do about your sore throat?

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peppermint Milkshakes

| December 10, 2023
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peppermint Milkshakes

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peppermint Milkshakes – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Great Pa News Quiz: Sworn in on Banned Books, Fetterman’s Troll Target, and an Amtrak Revival

| December 9, 2023
Great Pa News Quiz: Sworn in on Banned Books, Fetterman’s Troll Target, and an Amtrak Revival

In this week’s news quiz: School official sworn in on a stack of banned books, Fetterman’s troll target, and an Amtrak revival update.

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Police: Local Man Caught on Recorded Line Threatening to Kill Law Enforcement Officer

| December 9, 2023
Police: Local Man Caught on Recorded Line Threatening to Kill Law Enforcement Officer

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A local man was criminally charged after he was allegedly caught on a recorded phone line threatening to kill a police officer.

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A Flame Test: Local Students Learn Electromagnetic Radiation Hands-On

| December 9, 2023
A Flame Test: Local Students Learn Electromagnetic Radiation Hands-On

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – Local high school students recently began hands-on learning of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself from ‘Card Draining’ — a Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide

| December 9, 2023
Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself from ‘Card Draining’ — a Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of scammers targeting holiday shoppers who purchase gift cards.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry French Toast

| December 9, 2023
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry French Toast

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry French Toast – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating

| December 8, 2023
Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating

Mealy Excavating is hiring for multiple positions.

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Venango County Honors Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh with Portrait Unveiling

| December 8, 2023
Venango County Honors Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh with Portrait Unveiling

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Former Venango County President Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh was honored by the court in a portrait unveiling ceremony held in the Venango County Courthouse on Thursday.

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Fundraiser to Be Held Tonight for Local Woman Battling Cancer

| December 8, 2023
Fundraiser to Be Held Tonight for Local Woman Battling Cancer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A fundraiser dinner with live music will be held on Friday to benefit a local woman who is battling caner.

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Statewide Deer Firearm Season Wraps Up on Saturday

| December 8, 2023
Statewide Deer Firearm Season Wraps Up on Saturday

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season will conclude on Saturday, December 9.

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Oil City Man Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Filling Out False Information in Attempt to Buy Firearm

| December 8, 2023
Oil City Man Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Filling Out False Information in Attempt to Buy Firearm

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local man is in hot water after he allegedly provided false information in an attempt to purchase a firearm in 2021.

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New Details Emerge in Case Against Area Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Young Girls

| December 8, 2023
New Details Emerge in Case Against Area Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Young Girls

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) – Additional details have been released in the case against an area pastor who allegedly sexually assaulted two young girls.

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Local Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer on Facebook

| December 8, 2023
Local Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer on Facebook

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local woman is facing charges for allegedly threatening a code enforcement officer’s life in Sugarcreek Borough.

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