Archive for February, 2014

Franklin Day Reunion Set for Tomorrow

| February 28, 2014

The 53rd Annual Franklin Day reunion will be held Saturday, March 1 at Herman’s Buffet in Sebring, Florida, beginning at 11 am.

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Daniel George Guntrum

Daniel George Guntrum

| February 28, 2014

Daniel George Guntrum, 71, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

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Man Facing Charges for Alleged Rape of 11-year-old Oil City Boy

Man Facing Charges for Alleged Rape of 11-year-old Oil City Boy

| February 28, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A 34-year-old man was arrested this morning after an almost two-year long investigation into the alleged rape of a child at an Oil City residence.

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Tractor Trailer Slams into Plow Truck, Driver Charged

| February 28, 2014

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The driver of a tractor-trailer is being cited following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 yesterday..

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Five Escape Injury in Cranberry Crash

| February 28, 2014

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police report a two-vehicle accident on State Route 257 on February 27, around 2:15 p.m.

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Woman Allegedly Steals Shoes From Employer

| February 28, 2014

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Bon-Ton employee allegedly stole a pair of shoes on February 27, around 3:04 p.m.

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ALERT: Significant Snowstorm Forecasted for Venango County, Surrounding Areas

ALERT: Significant Snowstorm Forecasted for Venango County, Surrounding Areas

| February 28, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Police Called to Cranberry H.S. for Controlled Substances Found

| February 28, 2014

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — On February 25, around 1:30 p.m., police were called to Cranberry High School.

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13-year-old Charged in Fight at Franklin Middle School

| February 28, 2014

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police report harassment at Franklin Middle School.

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John W. Best

| February 28, 2014

John W. Best, 65, of Rimersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014.

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Glenn Lynn Myers

| February 28, 2014

Glenn L. Myers passed away with family and chaplain colleagues by his side on January 6, 2014.

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Areta Ann Johnston

Areta Ann Johnston

| February 28, 2014

Areta Ann Johnston, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, February 26 at 2:34 a.m. at The Caring Place where she had resided for the past seventeen months.

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Thomas Roy Tarleton

| February 28, 2014

Thomas Roy Tarleton, 79, of Dempseytown, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.

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Police Report Aggravated Assault by Prisoner at SCI

| February 28, 2014

JENKS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police say around 8:22 a.m. on February 27, an aggravated assault occurred at SCI Forest, in Jenks Township, Forest County.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| February 28, 2014

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

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Say What?!: Teenager Survives After Falling Down 250-Foot Cliff

Say What?!: Teenager Survives After Falling Down 250-Foot Cliff

| February 28, 2014

FOREST HILL, California – Tyler Grandy, 17, was spending time with friends near the edge of a cliff and he lost his footing and fell 250 feet.

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FirstEnergy Offers Energy Tips as Winter Weather Continues

| February 28, 2014

READING, Pa. – With near-record snowfall and continuing low temperatures across Pennsylvania this winter, Penn Power, West Penn Power, Penelec, and Met-Ed, FirstEnergy’s (NYSE: FE) Pennsylvania utilities, remind customers of steps they can take to manage energy bills that may climb as cold weather lingers.

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More Than 1,100 Students to Compete in Statewide Archery Tournament in State College

| February 28, 2014

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The field has been set for what figures to be the largest student archery tournament ever to be hosted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Reform Plan One Step Closer to Approval

| February 28, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Corbett has been notified by the U.S. Department of Human Services (HHS) that the Healthy Pennsylvania Medicaid plan has met the requirements for a complete application.

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Tax Time Offers Opportunity to Help PA Military Families

| February 28, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Individuals filing their 2013 Pennsylvania personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the Military Family Relief Assistance Program.

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Farrell Man Sentenced in Clarion Shooting

Farrell Man Sentenced in Clarion Shooting

| February 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – A Farrell man was sentenced yesterday to serve 14 to 28 years in prison for a drive-by shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of February 2, 2013, at an apartment building located on Leatherwood Drive in Clarion.

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D9Sports.com: Hot Start Propels C-L Lady Lions into Class AA finals, 53-32

| February 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. — A newcomer to the Class AA ranks, the Clarion-Limestone Lady Lions are liking how things are going so far.

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D9Sports.com: Defense Lifts Karns City Girls into First Title Game Since 2008

| February 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. – Karns City used a stifling defense to avenge its lone loss of the year and move into the District 9 Class AA girls’ basketball championship game with a 57-33 win over Redbank Valley Thursday night at Clarion University’s Tippin Gym.

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Local Sports Schedule

| February 28, 2014

A look at Friday’s sports schedule.

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High School Basketball Scoreboard

| February 28, 2014

A look at Thursday’s High School Basketball Playoff games scores.

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Clarion U. Indoor Track & Field set for PSAC Championships this Weekend

Clarion U. Indoor Track & Field set for PSAC Championships this Weekend

| February 28, 2014

CLARION, Pa. – A focus on individual performances will be the theme of the Clarion University Women’s Indoor Track and Field Team at the PSAC Championships Saturday and Sunday at Bucknell University.

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Clarion University President Whitney Releases Statement on Current Challenges, Future Plans

Clarion University President Whitney Releases Statement on Current Challenges, Future Plans

| February 27, 2014

Clarion University President Karen M. Whitney released the following statement today regarding challenges facing the university.

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UPDATE: Wind Chill Advisory Remains in Effect for Venango County

UPDATE: Wind Chill Advisory Remains in Effect for Venango County

| February 27, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Vehicle Crashes into Utility Pole and Catches Fire; Operator Arrested for DUI

Vehicle Crashes into Utility Pole and Catches Fire; Operator Arrested for DUI

| February 27, 2014

KINGSLEY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – According to Marienville-based State Police, a one-vehicle DUI accident occurred around 8:50 p.m. on February 26, on Creek Road, approximately 350 feet east of Long Road, in Kingsley Township, Forest County.

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Car Slams Into Tree In Cranberry Township

| February 27, 2014

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 6:13 a.m. on February 26, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Meadow Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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