October 2012

Lois Ann Beers

October 29, 2012 | Adam McCully

Lois Ann Beers, 66, of Wabash Ave, Oil City, died peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at her residence. Born May 8, 1946 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Sherman J. and Dorothy J. Heckathorn Beers. Lois graduated from Oil City High School in 1965 and then attended Salem Bible College in Salem, Ohio. She

H. Paul Butcher, Sr.

October 29, 2012 | Adam McCully

H. Paul Butcher, Sr., 90, of Southwoods Assisted Living Community, died peacefully at 2 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2012, at Titusville Area Hospital where he was admitted the day prior. Mr. Butcher was born March 24, 1922 in Southwest Township, Warren County, a son of the late Herbert W. Butcher and Florence Vincent Butcher. He graduated from Pleasantville High School.

Kirk B. Edwards

October 29, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kirk B. Edwards, 53, of Butler, a long-time pharmacist and Chicora businessman, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, October 27, 2012, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Kirk was born in Butler on April 30, 1959. He was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Alda M. McGarvey Edwards. He was a 1977 graduate of Karns City High School

Car Collides with Deer on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township

October 29, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion State Police say a one-car accident occurred in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, Pa.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 29, 2012

Captured by MJ Davenport.

Hungry Burglar Eats Chinese Food, Makes Fire

October 29, 2012 | Adam McCully

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A hungry burglar broke into a property in Titusville earlier this month.

Vandals Hit Washington Township Cemetery

October 29, 2012 | Adam McCully

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities are investigating a case of vandalism that occurred at a cemetery in Washington Township, Clarion County.

ALERT: NWS Issues High Wind Warning

October 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a High Wind Warning and a Flood Watch for Venango County.

PEMA Urges Citizens to Prepare Now For Threat of Hurricane Sandy

October 28, 2012 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Glenn M. Cannon today urged Pennsylvanians to prepare now for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rain and even snow as Hurricane Sandy moves north.

Two-Vehicle Crash in Sugarcreek Boro

October 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK BORO, Pa. (EYT) — Four people escaped injury in a two-vehicle crash in Sugarcreek Boro yesterday afternoon.

Burglary Reported in Titusville

October 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a burglary occurred in Titusville, Pa.

Officials Searching for Butler County Boater

October 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a Butler County man has been missing since Friday night.

Governor Corbett Signs Bill to Promote New Job Creation in Pennsylvania

October 28, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Governor Tom Corbett signed House Bill 2626, known as the Promoting Employment Across Pennsylvania Act, into law on Friday to encourage economic development and new job creation in the state.

“Frankenstorm” Expected to Hit State on Sunday Evening

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (EYT) — As a result of Hurricane Sandy, the National Weather Service in State College predicts an upcoming storm could be of historic proportions.

Venango County Man Charged with Abuse of 2-year-old

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Venango County man faces charges in connection with the abuse of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son.

Thomas Michael Kachik

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Thomas Michael Kachik, II, of Kennerdell, Rockland Township, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He was 34 years old.

Eva “Jean” Seelbaugh

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Eva “Jean” Seelbaugh, 90, of Hagantown Rd, Parker, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, October 25, 2012, at Clarion Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Edgar C. Moore

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

Edgar C. Moore, age 90, of Rimersburg, PA passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at Miners Medical Center in Hastings, PA.

High School Football Scores: Week 9

October 27, 2012 | Adam McCully

A look a this week’s local high school football scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 27, 2012

Submitted by Brandy Hinojosa.

Three Crawford County Teens Charged in Fire Station Burglary

October 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say a family member of one of the suspects led police to the arrests of three Crawford County teens.

Multiple Fires in Butler County

October 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, there were many brush fires yesterday afternoon in Butler County, Pa.

Charles W. Hawkins