October 2012

Polk Woman Loses Control of Vehicle, Impacts Tree

October 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

FRENCHCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a one-car accident occurred in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pa.

Two-Car Crash on US 322; One Person Injured

October 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CANAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a two-car accident occurred in Canal Township, Venango County, Pa.

Dylan T. Smith

October 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Franklin Native Shull Leads Clarion to Win

October 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Local Trick-or-Treat Hours

October 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

Halloween is fast-approaching and area communities will be hosting trick-or-treat hours. Below are the trick-or-treat times for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Butler Man Arrested for Allegedly Having Sex with 14-year-old Grove City Girl

October 21, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Sources say charges were filed against a Butler man for allegedly having sex with a Grove City teen.

Emlenton Man Accused of Choking and Punching 24-year-old Woman

October 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion State Police say an Emlenton man has been charged with assault and terroristic threats in Salem Township, Clarion County, Pa.

Venango County Week in Review

October 21, 2012 | Adam McCully

A look at the top stories in Venango County last week.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 21, 2012

Captured from the south side of Veteran’s Bridge in Oil CIty by Dot Monahan.

Franklin Man Crashes into Deer

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a one car accident was reported in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pa.

Franklin Man Apprehended Following Vehicle and Foot Pursuit

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — A 30-year-old Franklin man faces charges following a police chase in Cranberry Township yesterday.

Clifford Earl Waldron Jr.

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Clifford Earl Waldron Jr., 85, of Belinngton, West Va., formerly of Evans City, died on Friday, October 19, 2012.

Jeanne Marie Lytle Beal

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Jeanne Marie Lytle Beal died October 15, 2012 at her home in Longmont under the care of HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. She was 93 years old.

Helen Leila Desko

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Helen Leila Desko, 77, a long time resident of Pearl, PA died at 3:50 a.m. on Friday ,October 19, 2012 at Grove City Medical Center.

Lloyd E. Sheakley

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Lloyd E. Sheakley, 82, of Church Street, Petrolia, died early this morning at Butler Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora. More details will be available later today.

Floyd “Butch” Resinger Jr.

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

Floyd “Butch” Resinger Jr., 67 of Oil City passed away a 4:35 A.M Friday October 19, 2012 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home.

Titusville Man Strikes Utility Pole after Losing Control of Vehicle in Plum Township

October 20, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

PLUM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a Titusville man lost control of his vehicle and crashed in Plum Township, Venango County, Pa.

Injured Man Found Lying on Road in Oil City; Police Searching for Assailant

October 20, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a man was assaulted and wounded in Oil City early Friday Morning.

Former Clarion County Scout Leader Connected to “Perversion Files”

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

A former Limestone Scout Leader who was convicted of repeatedly abusing five Cub Scouts in the 1980s was one of several Western Pennsylvania Boy Scout leaders whose names were listed in the Boy Scouts of America’s so-called “Perversion Files.”

High School Football Scores: Week 8

October 20, 2012 | Adam McCully

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

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 20, 2012

Captured near Emlenton, Pa. by Linda McNany.

Ezeline T. Tierney

October 19, 2012 | Adam McCully

Ezeline T. Tierney, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Franklin, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Tierney Sr.; mother of Patricia (Tom) Markusson, Richard J. (Cathy) Tierney Jr., Michael J. (Donna) Tierney, Martin J. (Debbie) Tierney and John W. Tierney; sister of Feliciata DiPasquale; also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, many cousins,

Debra Lee End Olson

October 19, 2012 | Adam McCully

Debra Lee End Olson, 61, passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Sugar Valley Lodge, Franklin.

Janet Louise Jones Crawford

October 19, 2012 | Adam McCully

Mrs. Janet Louise Jones Crawford, wife of the late Alastair T. Crawford joyfully met her creator October 16, 2012. Born February 18, 1936 in Kingston, PA Janet grew up the daughter of the late Edwin and Mabel Johns Jones. Later, she graduated from Kingston, PA High School, where she proudly represented her school at many state band and orchestra festivals—playing

Lauren “Larry” A. Tidd

October 19, 2012 | Adam McCully

Lauren “Larry” A. Tidd, 68, of 102 Union Street, Franklin died at 3:30 PM ,October 17, 2012 at his residence.

Fire Breaks Out at Clarion Clarion County Factory

October 19, 2012 | Adam McCully

Firefighters responded to a multi-alarm fire at JM Smucker Company factory in New Bethlehem Thursday night.

Meadville Man Loses Control of Motorcycle in Cornplanter Township

October 19, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin State Police, a Meadville man crashed his motorcycle in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pa.

Vehicle Hits Deer on I-80 in Barkeyville; Driver and One Passenger Injured

October 19, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a one-car accident occurred in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pa.

Police: Oil City Man Falls Asleep at Wheel, Hits Tree; DUI Charges Pending

October 19, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, an Oil City man was involved in a one-vehicle crash in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pa.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 19, 2012

Captured in Oil City, Pa. by Marcy Rankins-Karns.

Driver Falls Asleep on I-80 Collides with Tractor Trailer

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, Pa.

Criminal Mischief Reported at Vincent’s Excavating

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say criminal mischief was reported at Vincent Excavating in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pa.

Theft from Motor Vehicle Reported in Sugarcreek

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin State Police, theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Sugarcreek Boro, Venango County, Pa.

Criminal Mischief Reported in Oakland Township

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin State Police, criminal mischief was reported in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pa.

Seneca Woman Charged with Retail Theft from JC Penney

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say retail theft was reported at the Cranberry Mall in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pa.

Police: Three Cited for Fighting at Utica Playground; Teen Jailed

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

UTICA, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say three people were cited for fighting at the Utica Playground in Venango County, Pa.

William G. Berlin

October 18, 2012 | Adam McCully

WILLIAM G. BERLIN, 94, of Jefferson Suites, Brookville, Pa., formerly of Big Bend- Emlenton, Pa. passed away at 8:10 AM Wednesday morning (10-17-12) at Jefferson Manor following a period of declining health.

Janet L. Crawford

October 18, 2012 | Adam McCully

Janet L. Crawford, of Oil City, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

Chainsaw Stolen from Camp in Plum Township

October 18, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

PLUM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin State Police say a theft was reported from a property located in Plum Township, Venango County, Pa.

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