Venango County News
Venango County Reports Three Additional Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 Since Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths as of 12:00 a.m. on January 25.
Featured Local Job: Part-Time Shelter Staff in Oil City
Emmaus Haven of Venango is currently accepting applications for part-time employment at it’s Men’s Homeless Shelter in Oil City.
WEATHER ALERT: Ice, Mixed Precipitation Expected for Venango County
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.
All American Awards and Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Korean War Veteran Marshall Tucker
Marshall Tucker served our country in the United State Air Force.
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Princess Penne
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Princess Penne – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.
New Details Emerge in Domestic Dispute That Ended in Bathroom Being Set on Fire
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Additional details of an incident where a man reportedly choked a woman and pulled a gun on her, and the woman then set fire to the man’s home have been released.
Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 322
ASHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 322 late last week.
Area Woman Injured in Oil Creek Township Crash
OIL CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area woman was injured in a crash that occurred late last week in Oil Creek Township.
Franklin Man Charged With Harassing Woman, Threatening Man, Juvenile Due in Court on Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday for a Franklin man who allegedly harassed a woman then threatened a man and a juvenile who asked him to leave the woman’s property.
SPONSORED: Easterseals Looks Back at Highlights of 2020
Join Easterseals as they look back at their favorite moments of 2020!
Hearing for Oil City Man Charged With Theft of Packages from Housing Unit Set for Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing a hearing on Wednesday on felony burglary and related charges for allegedly stealing packages from a housing unit in Oil City.
Truck Jackknifes on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township
SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a driver lost control and jackknifed a truck on Interstate 80 eastbound in Scrubgrass Township on Saturday morning.
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Two-Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole
This dish is perfect with ham loaf!
Featured Local Job: Director of Adult/Juvenile Court Supervision Services
The County of Venango is currently accepting applications for a full-time Director of Adult/Juvenile Court Supervision Services ($53,025/yr. minimum) located in the Venango County Courthouse Annex Building.
State Police Investigating Two Incidents of Identity Theft
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police are investigating two incident of possible identity theft in Washington Township, Clarion County.
Man Behind Bars After Stealing Car
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Washington County man is lodged in the Clarion County Jail on theft and related charges after he reportedly stole a car in East Brady Borough.
SPONSORED: The Korner Restaurant Is Offering Stuffed Chicken Breast on Sunday, Daily Specials, Dine-In and Take-Out
RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Korner Restaurant is offering Stuffed Chicken Breast as their special on Sunday, January 24. There are also daily specials and homemade soup throughout the week!
The Medical Minute: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
HERSHEY, Pa. – A change of seasons often prompts a short-lived change in mood or behavior, such as feeling active with the onset of warm weather or tired when the first frost hits.
Oil City Boys Basketball Drops Close Contest with Brookville
Oil City took a 27-25 lead into halftime, but a big second half push by Brookville provided the Raiders with the necessary juice to triumph 57-47 over the Oilers.
Three-License Limit for Antlerless Deer Hunters Could Be Lifted
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Hunters statewide could get the opportunity to apply for and receive additional antlerless deer licenses, as long as licenses remain available, and provided that a hunter holds no more than four unfilled antlerless deer licenses at a time.
Venango, Forest Counties Each Report One New COVID-19 Death
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 23, that there were 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in Venango County, and one additional death. One additional death has also been reported in Forest County.
Featured Local Job: Residential Treatment Supervisor I
Abraxas (The GEO Group, Inc.) is currently in search of a Residential Treatment Supervisor I in Marienville, PA.
Acting Pa. Victim Advocate Resigns After Rejection by GOP-Led Senate
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s chief advocate for crime victims announced Friday that she will resign her position, saying it was “untenable” to remain in the high-profile job amid a political feud with legislative Republicans.
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