Archive for March, 2013
Credit Card Fraud Reported in Clinton Township
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, sometime between 3:00 p.m. on March 25 and 11:00 a.m. on March 26, an incident of credit card fraud occurred on Bailey Road, in Clinton Township, Venango County.
Driver and 4-Year-Old Passenger Injured in Crash in Tionesta Township
TIONESTA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police say around 4:30 p.m. on March 23, a one-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 36, north of Spillway Road, in Tionesta Township, Forest County.
PennDOT to Rehabilitate Route 8 Bridge Over Interstate 80
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – On behalf of Governor Tom Corbett, yesterday PennDOT announced a rehabilitation project that will extend the service life of the 48-year-old structurally deficient bridge that carries Route 8 over Interstate 80 in Venango County.
PennDOT Invites Volunteers to Join in Statewide Spring Cleaning
HARRISBURG, Pa. – PennDOT is seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania effort that runs through May 31.
Titusville Man Suffers Major Injuries in Clarion County Crash
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police say around 6:17 a.m. on March 25, a two-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 36, in Washington Township, Clarion County.
Mary Eisenhuth
Mary L. Armstrong Eisenhuth, 80, of Knox, went to be with the Lord at 10:20 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, with her family by her side, following a brief illness.
Erika Mong
Erika Mong, 85, of Knox, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Jameson Health System hospital.
Arthur N. Faller
Arthur N. Faller, 92 , of 203 Dogwood Court, Rocky Mount, NC and formerly of Oil City died early Monday morning March 25, 2013 at his home following a period of declining health. Art and Gail moved to Rocky Mount in 1993 to be closer to their two girls.
Daryl W. Mawhinney
Daryl W. Mawhinney, 82, of Polk died at 8:59 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca.
Driver Escapes Injury in Crash on Route 157, Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 7:30 a.m. on March 25, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 157, at its intersection with Toy Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Venango College of Clarion University Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Provides Totes for Tots
OIL CITY, Pa. – The Venango College of Clarion University Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society delivered 218 educational totes throughout the community this past week as part of their Totes for Tots service project.
Vehicle Crashes into Tree on Route 428 in Oakland Township
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Three people escaped injury in a one-car crash on State Route 428, east of Dittman Drive, in Oakland Township, Venango County.
Truck Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel, Crashes on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township
SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 10:30 p.m. on March 24, a commercial vehicle accident occurred on Interstate-80, eastbound, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.
Cranberry Wellness Center to Hold Open House Wednesday
CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – Cranberry Wellness Center will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Lucy & Cole. Two of the Seniors from Oil City Senior High School involved in the Youth Philanthropy Fashion & Talent Show Benefit on March 22, 2013. Submitted by Jenny Gammello.
Oil City Man Facing Charges in Clarion County DUI Crash
CLARION COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Charges are pending in a recent DUI rollover crash on State Route 66, near Sawmill Road, in Farmington Township, Clarion County.
Interstate 80 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. – On behalf of Governor Tom Corbett, PennDOT has announced that approximately 6.65 miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County will be resurfaced.
Governor Corbett Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Marine
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett has ordered all United States and Pennsylvania flags at the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities in Clearfield County to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, March 28, in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Martino.
Game Commission Releases 2012-13 Deer Harvest Estimates
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today reported that, in the state’s 2012-13 seasons, hunters harvested an estimated 343,110 deer, which is an increase of about two percent from the previous seasons’ harvest of 336,200.
Knox Man Killed in House Fire
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – Authorities say a 77-year-old Knox man died in a Sunday night house fire.
Local Closings and Delays: 3/25/13
Weather-related school closings and delays for Monday, March 25, 2013.
Melissa Mann Appointed Site Administrator at Drake Well Museum
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has announced the appointment of Melissa Mann as site administrator at Drake Well Museum in Titusville.
Firefighters Respond to Knox Area House Fire
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – Firefighters responded to the scene of a structure fire at a Knox area residence late Sunday evening.
Golden Eagles Drop PSAC West Opening DH
ERIE, Pa. – Despite taking a 2-0 early lead in Game Two of its PSAC West opening doubleheader at Gannon Sunday afternoon, the Clarion University baseball team was swept in the twinbill my scores of 13-0 in Game One and 4-2 in Game Two.
Clarion Men’s Golfers 9th at St. James Plantation
SOUTHPORT, N.C. – Alex Angelone (Irwin/Penn Trafford) finished tied for 16th in medal play with a 154 total leading the Clarion men’s golf team to a 9th place finish at the St. James Plantation Invitational on Saturday and Sunday in Southport, North Carolina. It was the opening action for the men’s golf team this Spring.
UPDATE: Crews Battle Blaze at Local Bar
KNOX TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a fire at a bar in the Lucinda area Sunday morning.
Clarion Has Seven PSAC Qualifiers at Cal Early Bird
CALIFORNIA, Pa. – Behind first-place finishes from Kristen Belko and Megan Toddy, the Clarion University women’s track and field team had seven PSAC qualifiers at the season-opening California University Early Bird Saturday.
George S. Smith, Jr.
George S. Smith, Jr. of Franklin, PA (Sandycreek Township) lost his extended, valiant battle against cancer peacefully at home, surrounded by his family at 8:49AM on Saturday, March 23, 2013.
Goldie M. (Burkhart) Eberhardt
Goldie M. (Burkhart) Eberhardt, age 90, of Tionesta, PA., formerly of Rochester, PA., died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Titusville, PA. She was born May 27, 1922 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Clair and Ella (Steinacker) Burkhart. On February 7, 1941 in Rochester, she married William J. […]