Archive for April, 2013
Freight Train Crashes into Bus in Butler County, One Person Killed 10 Injured
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Sources say one person died and 10 people were injured when a freight train hit a Butler Area Rural Transit (BART) bus off Maple Avenue and South Washington Street, in Evans City, around 8:10 a.m. on April 26.
Two Stabbed to Death in Tionesta, Suspect in Custody
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police say around 1:11 a.m. on April 27, an incident of Criminal Homicide occurred at a private residence along Holly Acres Road, in Tionesta, Green Township, Forest County.
Spring Time in the Boro to Benefit Cooperstown Library
‘Spring Time in the Boro’ Craft and Vendor Fair will be held today, Saturday, April 27th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cooperstown Volunteer Firehall.
Gloria M. Bixler
Gloria M. Bixler, 75, of North Beaver Township passed away the morning of Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home.
Charles Franklin Young
Charles Franklin Young, 76, of Winter Springs, Fl. passed away on April 15, 2013.
Grover Wayne Ferringer
Grover Wayne Ferringer, 89 formerly of Hawthorn, died Thursday morning, April 25, at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
Clarion Baseball Falls to Bloomsburg in Season Finale
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The Clarion University softball team finished out its 2013 season with a pair of PSAC Central losses at Bloomsburg Friday afternoon.
State Police Put Additional Drug Recognition Experts on the Road
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In Pennsylvania’s latest effort to bolster highway safety, nine state troopers and eight municipal police officers have completed training to be certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as drug recognition experts, or DREs, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced recently.
Venango County Photo of the Day
Brody Block Demolition Site. Captured by Timothy Rudisille on April 25, 2013.
Police: Vehicle Damaged in Parking Lot in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. an incident of criminal mischief occurred on Fairfield Drive, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Juvenile Cited for Retail Theft in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say on April 26 a retail theft occurred at Bon Ton, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Police: DUI Arrest Following Traffic Stop in Oil City
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police say around 7:05 p.m. on April 23, an alleged DUI arrest occurred on Main Street, in Oil City, Venango County.
Retail Theft Reported in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 5:05 p.m. on April 26, a retail theft occurred at Walmart Store, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Hugh C. “Dutch” Dorworth
Hugh C. “Dutch” Dorworth of Cranberry Township, Butler County, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Concordia of Cranberry. Born in Oil City, PA on May 8, 1925, he served in The United States Navy during WWII holding the rank of Aerographer’s Mate Third Class. He attended one of the first aviation universities in the […]
Maribelle Ruth Slider
Maribelle Ruth Slider, 65, of New Bethlehem, died on Thursday morning, April 25, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Fairmount City.
Timothy Michael Stahlman, Sr.
Timothy Michael Stahlman, Sr., 53, of 80 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 29, 1959 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Donald and Imojane Salsgiver Stahlman. He attended Oil City High School and earned a 2 year college degree […]
Robert Paul Jordan
Robert Paul Jordan, 59, of Tionesta, formerly of East Brady and New Bethlehem, peacefully passed away at his home on April 24, 2013, following an extended illness.
Albert E. “Ab” Klingensmith,Jr.
Albert E. “Ab” Klingensmith,Jr., 85, of Sligo went to be with his Lord Wednesday, at 8:45 PM April 24, 2013 at Clarview Nursing and Rehab Center near Sligo. He was born on April 15 1928 in Callensburg, the only son of Albert E. and Hazel Haun Klingensmith. Ab was a graduate of the Sligo High […]
Clarion Volleyball Adds Four Recruits
CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University women’s volleyball coach Jennifer Mills is pleased to announce the signing of four players who will join the Golden Eagles NCAA Division II qualifying program next season.
Two-Car Crash in Franklin, Driver/Passenger Escape Injury
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin Police, around 1:41 p.m. on April 19, a two-car accident occurred on Otter Street, in Franklin, Venango County.
Foxburg Maple Syrup Festival Held Saturday; Foxburg Maplefest 5K Run/Walk on Sunday
FOXBURG, Pa. – Foxburg Maple Syrup Festival will be held in Foxburg on Saturday, April 27, and the Foxburg Maplefest 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28.
Former Oil City Man Charged with Venango County Robberies
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – On April 24, a former Oil City man was arraigned on two Cranberry Township robberies that occurred in December of 2011.
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Jill, a 3-year-old Domestic Medium Hair female, is this week’s Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week.
9th Annual VARHA Treasure Sale Set for this Weekend
Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association (VARHA) will hold its 9th annual Treasure Sale on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wagner Therapeutic Riding Center at 150 Wagner Drive in Franklin.
Officials Remind Public of Responsibility to License Their Dogs
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Agriculture Secretary George Greig today reminded Pennsylvanians to license their dogs, saying a dog license is the best way to protect lost dogs.
Driver of Stolen Car Arrested Following Police Chase in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin area man is facing a slew of charges following a police chase in Franklin on Tuesday morning.
Police Report Incident of Bad Checks Passed in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, an incident of bad checks occurred at a business located on State Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.