July 2013

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

Police: Search for Assailants Continues

July 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — Venango County Crimestoppers, Oil City Police, and Franklin Police have joined together to look for a man and woman in connection with two assaults that have recently occurred.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 25, 2013

Yvonne Myers submitted this photo of her 3½ year-old grandson Aiden Myers and his catch of the day at Two Mile Run.

Submit Your Community News

July 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Did you know that you can submit local news stories to exploreVenango? We encourage our readers to submit school, church, and community news.

Attorney General Kane Writes Letter to Congress: Help Local Prosecutors Fight Child Sex Trafficking

July 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Yesterday Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane joined a bipartisan national coalition of 49 Attorneys General calling on Congress to amend the law to help fight prostitution and child sex trafficking.

Say What?!: Teacher Loses Job After Putting Out Fire

July 25, 2013 | Jake Bauer

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — When day care teacher Michelle Hammack briefly left her classroom to extinguish a nearby fire, she probably did not expect her actions to lead to her own firing.

Gov. Corbett Orders Flags Lowered for Fallen Firefighter

July 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Gov. Tom Corbett has ordered all Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities in Lebanon County lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen firefighter Bruce L. Sensenig.

Thursday at Oil Heritage Festival

July 25, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. — Events at the Oil Heritage Festival begin today at 8:30 a.m..

PA Great Outdoors Invites Public to Enter ‘Vacation Story’ Contest

July 25, 2013 | Adam McCully

Judy C. Slaugenhoup

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Sheila Mary Barnable Barlow

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Police Search for Husband and Wife in Two Assaults

July 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. — Sources say a Franklin man wanted in an early Sunday morning assault is also involved in an assault that occurred in Oil City on Friday.

Cranberry Hosting State Junior League Baseball Tournament, July 24-July 28

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — Cranberry Little League is hosting the PA State Junior League Baseball Tournament, July 24 through July 28.

Clarion County Man Flees Police, Abandons 6-year-old Son

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Sources say last night around 8:00 p.m., a Mayport man, who was wanted by the police, abandoned his six-year-old son after he was stopped by a Fawn police officer near Tour Ed Mine on Bull Creek Road in Allegheny County.

Sheila Barlow

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Sheila Barlow of Clarion died on Tuesday, July 23.

Helen Therese Johnson nee Jensen

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Helen Therese Johnson nee Jensen, 78, of Titusville, died peacefully at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at the Marquette Hospice House, Meadville.

Philip E. Johnson

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Philip E. Johnson, 90, a resident of The Caring Place in Franklin, formerly of Seneca, died early Monday morning, July 22, 2013 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Margaret M. Davison

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

Margaret M. Davison, formerly of Hillcrest Avenue, Polk, died July 18, 2013 at Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA.

Taste of Talent Voice Competition Set for Tonight

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. — The Taste of Talent Voice Competition is scheduled for tonight in Franklin.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 24, 2013

Captured by a trail cam located in Venango County. Submitted by Lauren Thomas.

Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft of ATV in Cranberry

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

ASHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Clarion are seeking the public’s help in the recent theft of an ATV from an Ashland Township residence.

Say What?!: Crowd Pushes 32-Ton Train Off Woman

July 24, 2013 | Jake Bauer

TOKYO, Japan — A woman fell into the gap between a Tokyo train and the station platform on Monday during the morning rush hour as she tried to disembark, and got trapped—but fortunately for her, about 40 commuters and staffers came to her aid in a pretty wild way.

Northwest Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Dividend Increase

July 24, 2013 | Adam McCully

WARREN, Pa. — Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 of $13.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.

Gov. Corbett Announces State Investment for Safety Enhancements, Improvements at 19 Airports

July 24, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nineteen Pennsylvania airports will make safety enhancements and improve their operations with the aid of a $2.1 million state investment, Governor Tom Corbett said yesterday.

Franklin Man Arrested for Alleged Retail Theft

July 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin Police say at approximately 9:58 a.m. on July 22, a Franklin man was arrested for alleged theft from Shop N Save on Buffalo Street, in Franklin, Venango County.

Woman Assaulted at Local Night Club; Assailant Sought

July 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Around 2:04 a.m. on July 21, City of Franklin Police Officers were dispatched to Score Night Club on Grant Street for a reported fight progressing in the parking lot, with a female assault victim down.

Nellie “Sox” Mae Reed

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Nellie “Sox” Mae Reed, age 60 of Reed Rd, Clarion passed away July 21, 2013 at the Clarion Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born September 16, 1952 at Brookville Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Lois Fryery Miller. Nellie attended school at Clarion Limestone School District. She was married to Mark

Isabelle J. Peterson

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Isabelle J. Peterson, 93, a lifelong resident of Foxburg, died Saturday morning, July 20, 2013, at the Parker Personal Care Home in Parker, PA.

ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Venango County Until Tuesday, 10 pm

July 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Venango County by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh.

John Allen Wilson

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

John Allen Wilson, 76, of Five Mile Run Rd. Brookville, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at home.

Chief Wenner: OCPD Has Nothing to Hide, Community Has Right to Demonstrate

July 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Police Chief Robert Wenner has issued a statement in response to Monday’s vigil for Marilyn Peterson, the 68-year-old woman who was shot and killed by an Oil City Police Officer.

Community Braves Weather to Show Support for Woman Killed by Oil City Police

July 23, 2013 | Jake Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Around 150 people braved rainy weather on Monday night to attend a vigil in remembrance of 68-year-old Marilyn Peterson, who was shot and killed last week by Oil City Police.

Ethel C. Anderson

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Ethel C. Anderson, 91, of Warren, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013 at Warren Manor Nursing Home.

Richard “Shef” Shefchunas

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Richard “Shef” Shefchunas, 70, of Youngsville, NC, died Sunday, July 21, 2013. He has been taken into the loving arms of Jesus after an unexpected illness.

Richard J. McGinnis Sr.

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Richard J. “Muggs” “Cappy” McGinnis Sr., 85, of Franklin, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

Hazel Gay Gross Casto

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

Hazel Gay Gross Casto, 84, of Franklin, PA died Thursday July 18, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital at Pittsburgh, PA after a sudden illness.

Southside Neighborhood Association Meeting Set for Tonight

July 23, 2013 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. — The Southside Neighborhood Association Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, at the Free Methodist Church in Oil City.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 23, 2013 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group.

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