Archive for June, 2013

Venango County Photo of the Day
Participants in the Libertyfest 500 Outhouse Race in Downtown Franklin celebrating their week long 4th of July festivities. Submitted by Tom Myers.

Say What?!: Reality Show Star Accused Of Faking Snake Rescue
DANVILLE, Kentucky – Reality show star Ernie Brooks Jr. — aka “Turtleman” — is getting shellshocked by accusations from officials in Danville, Ky., who are accusing him of faking a scene for his Animal Planet show by putting snakes into a city pool.

Margie S. Hummer
Margie S. Hummer, 91, of 46247 Cloverdale Road Titusville, passed away Saturday morning June 29, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Titusville.
Frank P. Guerra, Jr.
Frank P. Guerra, Jr., 81, of 24221 Byler Rd. Spartansburg, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Cambridge Springs Rehab and Nursing Center.
Kayakers Accused of Theft of Steel; One Returns After Arrest & Arrested Again for Same Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Around 10:48 a.m. on June 28, Franklin Police were dispatched to the area of Howard Street and Franklin Industries for a report of persons floating down French Creek and stopping at Franklin Industries, removing steel from their property.
Frances R. Shick
Frances R. Shick, 76, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at VNA Inpatient Hospice of Butler with her family by her side.

Police Mum on Standoff Situation in Clintonville
CLINTONVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Officials remain tight-lipped on an apparent standoff situation in Clintonville on Friday.

Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Antique Car Show, Liberty Street Ale House Breakfast Buffet, J.D. Eicher at Foxburg Wine Cellars
Antique Car Show; Liberty Street Ale House Breakfast Buffet; J.D. Eicher at Foxburg Wine Cellars and much more…
Libertyfest Parade Featured in Franklin’s 2013 4th of July Festival
FRANKLIN, Pa. – On Saturday, June 29th, Franklin’s LibertyFest is featuring the LibertyFest Parade, Outhouse Races, and much more.

Venango County Photo of the Day
One of my favorite summer pastimes is watching the birds, especially in all this rain, hunting for dinner. Captured by Trisha Balmer.