Archive for November, 2012

Fort Knox to Unveil McGinnis Memorial
FORT KNOX, Ky. (EYT) – Military officials at Fort Knox have announced they will be dedicating a memorial to Knox native Ross A. McGinnis, who died in combat on December 4, 2006 in Iraq.

Venango County Photo of the Day
Patrick Cunningham , 14, of Oil City got his first big doe on opening day. Patrick is the son of Adam Cunningham. Submitted by Patrick’s sister, Megan Greenwood Jenkins.
Arlene B. Fry
Mrs. Arlene B. Fry, 77, formerly of Townville, died Wednesday evening November 28, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home in Conneautville.
Karen S. Golden Rodgers
Karen S. Golden Rodgers of Manteo, NC, 56, departed this world on November 23, 2012 after a seven year battle with pseudomyxoma peritoneal cancer.
Charles Russell Brumbaugh
Charles Russell Brumbaugh, 80, of 807 Elk St, Franklin, died unexpectedly at 8:13 am, Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Dorothy Elizabeth Donahue
Dorothy Elizabeth Donahue, 89, formerly of Seneca, died at 4:20 am Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home.
PennDOT Extends Aviation Art Contest Deadline to Dec. 19
Harrisburg, Pa. – PennDOT has extended the deadline for elementary school students to submit entries for its aviation art contest until Wednesday, Dec. 19, recognizing that Hurricane Sandy resulted in school closings in some regions of the state.

State Police Searching for Cochranton Mattress Thief
COCHRANTON, Pa. (EYT) – State police are investigating a recent break-in in the Cochranton area.

Heeter Helps Propel Clarion to 3-0 Win Over Lock Haven in NCAA Tourney
WHEELING, W. Va. – Hannah Heeter, Carlie Bieranowski and Emily Stewart combined for 32 kills and 18 digs to lead the Clarion University women’s volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-23) win over Lock Haven in the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs (Atlantic Region) Thursday at Wheeling Jesuit.