January 2013

Kathleen A. Hoffman

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

Kathleen A. Hoffman, 52, of Fertigs, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at UPMC Northwest Seneca, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

George H. Dunkle

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

George H. Dunkle, 84, of Seneca, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Oakwood Heights Presbyterian Home in Oil City.

Vicki Sue Bradley

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

Vicki Sue Bradley, 67, of 118 E Firs St, Oil City, died at 6:30 am Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Oil City Presbyterian Home.

B.E. Taylor to Perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre on Valentine’s Day

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. — Music icon B.E. Taylor made his debut appearance at the beautiful Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA last February 2012. Now, he and his band mates are back for a return engagement this coming Valentine’s Day – Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 29, 2013

Local High School Basketball Scoreboard

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

January 28, 2012 high school basketball scores, provided by D9Sports.com.

Mercer Man Jailed, Charged with 700 Sex Crimes Against Girl

January 29, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to an article published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a Mercer County man was arrested yesterday on 700 felony counts for raping a girl from 2004 — when she was 7-years-old — through 2012 at different locations in Greene Township, Mercer County.

Clarion Men’s Basketball Holds Community Event with Keystone, Clarion Elementary Teams

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

Knox Woman Seriously Injured in Route 208 Collision

January 29, 2013 | Adam McCully

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A 59-year-old Knox woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on State Route 208, east of Kline Road, in Salem Township, Clarion County.

Local Filmmaker Matt Croyle Talks “Potential Inertia”

January 28, 2013 | Jake Bauer

Franklin-Civic Operetta Association Announces Addition of Les Misérables

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Police Respond to Alcohol-related Crash in Rouseville

January 28, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

ROUSEVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 4:45 a.m. on January 26, a DUI arrest occurred on State Route 8 at intersection with State Route 227, in Rouseville Boro, Venango County.

Police: Store Employee Found Passed Out in Bathroom, Arrested for Retail Theft and Public Intoxication

January 28, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 10:45 p.m. on January 25, an incident of retail theft and public intoxication occurred at Walmart in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Helen Winifred King Rowe

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Helen Winifred King Rowe, age 94, of Knox, died early Friday morning, January 25, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Clarion.

Clifford M. Curtis

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Clifford M. Curtis, 63, of Meadville, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side.

Kenneth Lee Carson

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Kenneth Lee Carson, 67 of 768 Bowman Rd., Oakland Twp., passed away Friday at his home and went on to be with his Lord and Savior.

Adam George Gazek

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Adam George Gazek, 94, formerly of Polk, died on January 26, 2013, at The Caring Place in Franklin.

D9Sports.com: District 9 Basketball Rankings

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

District 9 High School Basketball Rankings from D9Sports.com.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 28, 2013

Frances “Marie” Morris

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Frances “Marie” Morris, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Marie had been a well cared for resident since July 2009.<!–more–> Born January 10, 1926 in Chireno TX, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Mary Beasley Pinkston. She married Jim Morris on April 17, 1944 in Beaumont TX, and relocated

James Herman Schwab

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

James Herman Schwab, 76, of Sligo, passed way in Bartow, Florida, on Friday, January 25, 2013.

Local Cancellations and Delays: 1/28/13

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Weather-related school closings and delays for Venango County and the surrounding areas for Monday, January 28, 2013.

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Cancelled

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Outdoors: Great Backyard Bird Count Set for Feb. 15-18

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Clarion Indoor Track and Field Team Competes in Youngstown, Geneva

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Phillip John Haag

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Phillip John Haag, 66, a resident at Summer Village, 64 Memory Lane, Summerville, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Lewella J. “Sally” Minick

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Lewella J. “Sally” Minick, 84, Ramseytown Road, Brookville, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at DuBois Regional Medical Center

Rev. Robert I. Rossman

January 28, 2013 | Adam McCully

Rev. Robert I. Rossman, 83, of Jerusalem Corners Rd., Pleasantville, went to be with the Lord at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at The Caring Place in Franklin following an extended illness.

Car Collides with Several Trees in Rt. 38 Crash

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 1:10 a.m. on January 25, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 38, north of South Kahle Road, in Richland Township, Venango County.

77-year-old Man Injured after Car Crashes into Tree

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A 77-year-old man was sent to a local hospital after he crashed his car into a tree along State Route 36, approximately 2 miles south of Pleasantville, in Allegheny Township, Venango County.

Woman Transported to Hospital after Crash in Oakland Township

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A 23-year-old woman was transported to UPMC Northwest following a one-car accident occurred on State Route 8, south of Kaneville Road, in Oakland Township, Venango County.

Oil City Man Taken into Custody after Allegedly Striking Police Car with Stolen Vehicle

January 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Driver Escapes Injury in Rollover Crash on Route 8

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 8 near Kaneville Road, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Viola Alene Hidinger

January 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Viola Alene Hidinger,84, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Clarion.

Kriston A. “Kris” Gilson

January 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

Mr. Kriston A. “Kris” Gilson, 36, of 514 E. Elm St., Titusville died at 3:22 PM on Friday, January 25, 2013, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Kennerdell Woman Arrested on Retail Theft in Cranberry Township

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 8:00 p.m. on January 22, retail theft occurred at the Cranberry Mall, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Clarion Women Drop Hard-fought Battle to Gannon

January 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion University men’s basketball team dropped a hard-fought 65-53 decision to visiting Gannon Saturday night at Tippin Gym.

Clarion Falls to No. 10 Gannon

January 27, 2013 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. – Despite a game-high 14 points from Leisha Crawford, the Clarion University women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a cold shooting night falling to visiting Gannon, the 10th ranked team in the country, 68-47, Saturday at Tippin Gym.

Police Recover Stolen Pickup on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township

January 27, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — A vehicle that was reported stolen was recovered on Interstate-80 eastbound, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

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