Venango County News
Venango County Reports 177 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths Since Friday; 17 Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported 177 new COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths since Friday, December 3.
Featured Local Job: Paraprofessional
Keystone School District is currently looking to fill a Paraprofessional position.
James Thankful for Incoming Redevelopment Funding in the 64th District
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Rep. R. Lee James (Venango/Butler) announced on Monday that $1.675 million in state funding, from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), will be distributed to Oil City to assist with projects aimed at revitalization.
Ammo Shortage Affects Local Gun Stores’ Hunting Season Sales
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Supply chain issues and ammo shortages continue to plague local gun stores, and as hunting season is in full-swing, retailers are left feeling the pressure.
Man Charged With Threatening Lawyer in Franklin Due in Court Today
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion man is facing a hearing on Wednesday afternoon on charges related to an incident where he reportedly threatened a lawyer at an office in Franklin.
Better Late Than Never: Marshall, Gardlock and Bain May Have Come Late to the Redbank Valley Party, but Have Made Huge Impact
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Three years ago, Redbank Valley seniors Chris Marshall, Bryson Bain and Marquese Gardlock were not football players.
Oil City Woman Accused of Being Intoxicated While Caring for Children
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman is facing child endangerment charges after she was found to be under the influence of alcohol and narcotics while two children were in her care.
SPONSORED: Begin Your Career as a Direct Service Professional
UCIP is accepting applications for Full-Time Direct Service Professionals in their Day Services & Residential Programs.
Teen Accused of Damaging Property, Resisting Arrest in Cornplanter Township
CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say charges are pending against a teen accused of damaging property and resisting arrest at a location on South Park Avenue.
Hearing for Man Charged With Assaulting Woman, Threatening to Kill Her While Driving on Route 62 Set for Today
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning for a man accused of repeatedly striking a female passenger in his vehicle and threatening to kill her while they were traveling on State Route 62.
Hearing for Oil City Man Facing Charges in Relation to Theft of Over $15K from Country Fair Set for Tomorrow
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing a hearing on Wednesday morning on felony charges for his role in stealing over $15,000.00 in money and merchandise from the Country Fair convenience store in Oil City.
Oil City Teen Charged With Brandishing Knife, Threatening Victim, Police Due in Court Tomorrow
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon for an Oil City teen who reportedly brandished a knife and threatened a man, then struggled with and threatened police officers.
Healthy Holiday Cooking & Baking Class Set for Today at God’s Little Garden
CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – God’s Little Garden is holding a Healthy Holiday Cook and Baking Class today, Tuesday, December 7.
Thompson Calls on PennDOT to Drop Plan to Toll Canoe Creek Bridges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson submitted public comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) strongly opposing the proposed P3 Major Bridge Tolling plan on Canoe Creek Bridges in Clarion County.
Gov. Wolf Visits the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh to Highlight $6.6 Million to Help Rebuild the Synagogue
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf visited the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh on Monday to announce $6.6 million in state funding to support the rebuilding and reimagining of the synagogue.
Featured Local Job: Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Abraxas is currently looking to hire a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at their Marienville facility.
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Bourbon Chocolate Pumpkin Latte
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Bourbon Chocolate Pumpkin Latte – Sponsored by Clarion Federal Credit Union.
Comically Incorrect: Undocumented Shoppers
An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Undocumented Shoppers.
Gas Prices Slowly Decline Nationwide But Remain High in Northwestern PA
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – While nationwide gas prices have slowly begun to fall, in northwestern Pennsylvania, the price to fill up remains higher than average, inflicting a strong burden on consumers in the region.
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