Venango County News
Featured Local Job: Full-Time Police Officer

The City of Oil City is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Police Officer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peppermint Milkshakes

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Peppermint Milkshakes – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Local Job: Multiple Positions at Mealy Excavating

Mealy Excavating is hiring for multiple positions.
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.
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.
Statewide Deer Firearm Season Wraps Up on Saturday

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