Venango County News
State Police Investigating Threatening Phone Calls Made to Schools Across the Commonwealth

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating a series of phone calls made to 911 centers about schools across the Commonwealth involving threats of an active shooter situation or bomb threat.
Featured Local Job: Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Abraxas I is hiring a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor at our residential facility, located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, near Marienville, Pennsylvania.
How Spotlight Pa. Will Cover Pennsylvania’s 2023 Primary Election

HARRISBURG, Pa. — You’ve probably heard the term “off-year election.”
Oil City Police Department Asks for Public’s Help in Death Investigation

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Police Department is asking the public for assistance in the investigation of a death that occurred between March 26 and March 27, 2023, on the bike trail in Oil City.
Casey, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Invest in Local Fire Stations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 28, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) co-sponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help construct and upgrade fire stations across the Nation.
Oil City School Board Suspends Teaching of ‘We Care’ and ‘SAFE-T’ Curricula to Elementary and Middle School Students

OIL CITY, Pa (EYT) — The Board of Directors of the Oil City Area School District voted to suspend both We Care and Sexual Abuse Free Environment for Teens (SAFE-T) sexual abuse training for the rest of the school year. view full post »
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
Pennsylvania Court Decision Does Little to Clear Up Confusion Over Fixing Mail Ballots

Pennsylvania’s patchwork of ballot curing policies will remain in place, at least for now, following a decision from a state appellate court last week.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College to Host Open House April 18

WARREN, Pa. (EYT) – Join NPRC for an Open House on Tuesday, April 18th.
James, Ciresi Introduce Legislation to Create Tax Credit to Rehabilitate and Preserve Historic Homes

HARRISBURG, Pa. – State Reps. Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) introduced legislation on Monday to create the Historic Homeownership Preservation Incentive Tax Credit in Pennsylvania.
Local Woman Accused of Selling Meth, Marijuana to Confidential Informant

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local woman is facing felony drug charges for allegedly selling methamphetamine and marijuana to a confidential informant on three separate occasions.
Local Woman Injured After Vehicle Slams into Utility Pole

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local woman was injured after her vehicle slammed into a utility pole in Washington Township on Monday evening.
East Forest FCCLA Chapter Recognized for Work in Community, School

MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — East Forest Jr./Sr. High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter was recently recognized for their work in the community and the school.
Heath Township Sportsmen’s Club to Host Kid’s Fishing Derby at Clear Creek State Park

SIGEL, Pa. (EYT) – The Heath Township Sportsmen’s Club is hosting its annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on May 6 at Clear Creek State Park near Sigel.
SPONSORED: West Park Rehab & Diagnostics Can Help With Spine & Neck Arthritis Symptoms

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – The physical therapists at West Park Rehab are movement experts.
Fresh Pork Available from YMCA Farm

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Scenic Rivers YMCA is selling fresh pork raised at the YMCA’s Farm in Fertigs. Pork is available for pick up in Clarion and Oil City at the YMCA.
State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating Theft of Services, DUI Crash

CLARION/FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police responded to the following incidents:
Clarion Wrestling: Keith Ferraro Named InterMat MAC Coach of the Year

CLARION, Pa. — InterMat named their year-end award winners for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) on Tuesday, with Clarion’s Keith Ferraro earning the publication’s MAC Coach of the Year honors.
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Bacon-Chicken Club Pizza

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Bacon-Chicken Club Pizza – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
Comically Incorrect: Red New Deal

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Red New Deal. view full post »
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