Archive for August, 2012
PennDOT, Police to Partner for Labor Day DUI Enforcement
HARRISBURG, Pa. – State and local police, along with PennDOT, will take part in a national enforcement effort through Labor Day on Sept. 3, targeting motorists driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Venango County Photo of the Day: First Day of 2nd Grade
First Day of 2nd grade! Submitted by Corrina Hartsell.
Cooperstown Man Injured in Crash
CLARION COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – According to Clarion-based State Police, one person was injured in a crash in Ashland Twp., Clarion County, Pa.
DUI Checkpoint Nets 13 DUI Arrests
MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A DUI checkpoint in the Marienville state police patrol area over the weekend netted a total of 13 DUI alcohol/drug arrests and 42 summary traffic arrests.
Venango County Assistant District Attorney Fired
A Venango County assistant district attorney twice criticized by an appellate court for prosecutorial misconduct has been fired.
Oil City Woman Victim of Theft by Deception
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – State police in Franklin said an Oil City woman is the victim of a case of theft by deception.
Mary Eleanor “Dee Dee” Davidson
Mary Eleanor “Dee Dee” Davidson, Hopper Rd. Transfer, Pa., Formerly of Reno, Pa., (Venango County) passed away of natural causes at 5:18 p.m. on Saturday (8-25-12) at her residence. She was 104.
Mary A. Porter
Mary A. Porter, age 85, of Knox, died Monday morning, August 27, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.
Iva Miller Ray
Iva Miller Ray, formerly of Marianne, died August 27 in Springfield OH. She had made her home in Springfield in recent years to be near her immediate family. She resided with her niece and nephew, Patty and Jennings McGhee. Ms. Ray was born on November 5, 1914 in Clarion County to Isaiah and Pearl Coulter […]
Anne Marie Livergood Eshbaugh Ortz
Anne Marie Livergood Eshbaugh Ortz, age 51, of Chesnut Ridge Road, Emlenton, PA died on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Clarion Hospital.
Raymond W. “Sonny” Dittmer
Raymond W. “Sonny” Dittmer, 71, of Reed Road, Fenelton, Clearfield Twp., died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:50 p.m. Saturday evening, August 25, 2012 at his residence. Raymond was born in Herman on September 18, 1940. He was the son of Raymond W. and Erba Schontz Dittmer. He was of the Catholic faith. He attended […]
Doris Lee Perry
Doris Lee Perry, 79, of 634 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died at 4:35 am, Monday, August 27, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Christopher P. Theuret
Christopher P. Theuret, 34, of 26 Locust St, Rouseville, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at his home.
Venango County Photo of the Day: Jacob and Brookelynn
Jacob and Brookelynn Dengel ready for the first day of preschool at Hasson Heights CDC!
Franklin State Police Remind Motorists of the Start of School and School Bus Safety
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police remind motorists of the start of school and school bus safety.
PennDOT Issuing Free Voter ID Cards at Driver Licensing Centers
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Since the Pennsylvania Voter ID law was enacted in March, PennDOT has been working closely with the Department of State to ensure that every voter has the opportunity to obtain photo identification. Starting today in Pittsburgh and statewide on Aug. 28, voters who lack verification documents necessary for a secure Pennsylvania Photo […]
Driver Loses Control of Vehicle, Crashes into Oncoming Vehicle
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, a two vehicle crash occurred in Jackson Township, Venango County, Pa.
Last ‘Pipeline Alley Concert’ of the Year Set for Wednesday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A free concert featuring the band Ron Feroz will be held tomorrow at Pipeline Alley.
Fugitive Taken into Custody Following Cranberry Motorcycle Crash
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – A 48-year-old man was taken into custody following a motorcycle crash on Riverside Drive in Cranberry Township, Venango County, yesterday morning.
John P. Walsh
John P. Walsh, of Eagle Rock, died peacefully Thursday, August 23, 2012, with loved ones at his side.
Vivian Izetta Dunlap
Vivian Izetta Dunlap, 84, of 1038 Pone Lane, Franklin passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 in her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy Jean Bennett Fry
Dorothy Jean Bennett Fry, 90, of 7 Vo Tech Dr, Oil City, died at the home of her daughter, Connie Atkins, in Grand Valley at 6:10 pm Saturday, August 25, 2012.
William Orvis Larimer
William Orvis Larimer, 88 ,of 401 Colerain Street, Sligo, went to be with the lord at 11:33 AM Saturday August 25 at the Clarview Nursing & Rehab. Center near Sligo following a short illness.
Man Arrested after Entering Franklin Residence to Avoid Police
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A 22-year-old Franklin man was taken into custody following a disturbance in Franklin on Saturday.
Mercer State Police Seeking Halfway House Resident
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – According to Mercer-based State Police, an individual did not return to a halfway facility in Sharon, Mercer County, Pa.
Woman Assaulted in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Police in Franklin say a woman was assaulted early yesterday morning.