February 2014

Shirley “Jean” Sharp

February 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Olive G. Anderson

February 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Olive G. Anderson, 96, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Monday evening, February 25, 2014 at the Florida Hospital East in Orlando.

Margie Burris

February 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Police: Venus Man Allegedly Threatens to Run Over and Kill 52-Year-Old Woman

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say on February 23, a Venus man was arrested following a domestic violence incident on Sharrar Road, in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.

ALERT: Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Venango County

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. — A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

CCS Renovations, Inc. Moves to Seneca

February 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — CCS Renovations, Inc. opened their doors in Seneca on February 3.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Snow Caterpillar

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

“Snow caterpillar on the side of the road on Rt 38.” Submitted by Michelle Renee.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Vision Quest Teen Allegedly Punches Staff Member Several Times in Face; Victim Loses Consciousness

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — According to police, an incident of aggravated assault occurred around 8:10 a.m. on February 24 at Vision Quest located on South Penn Road, in Franklin, Venango County.

Juvenile Accused of Drug Possession at Cranberry High School

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a violation of the Controlled Substance Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (Act 64) occurred at Cranberry High School located at 1 Education Drive, Cranberry, Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Blind Backpacker Plans Solo Trek Across Russia

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

VERONA, Italy — An Italian man who lost his sight in a 2009 parachute accident said he plans to backpack solo through Russia in March.

Kane Concerned with Spikes in Consumer Electricity Bills; Asks Consumers to Send Complaints Promptly

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Over the past few weeks, the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and the independent Office of Consumer Advocate each have received hundreds of calls and complaints from consumers regarding unexpected and dramatic spikes in the cost of their electricity.

Statewide Workshops Planned to Target Invasive Insect Pest to Ash Trees

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Methods to combat an invasive insect pest proving deadly to Pennsylvania’s ash trees will be showcased in the coming months in a series of free, public workshops planned across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti announced yesterday.

Local Basketball Sports Schedule

February 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

A look at Thursday’s local sports schedule.

Kromka Tops 1,000 Career Points in Clarion Loss

February 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

EDINBORO, Pa. — Needing 33 points to reach 1,000 career points going into Wednesday night’s season finale, Clarion senior Mike Kromka reached the milestone in dramatic fashion netting 34 points including 13 in the final 2:22 and eight in the final 46 seconds in a 98-90 loss at Edinboro.

First Lady Susan Corbett Announces 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts to be Held at IUP

February 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

INDIANA, Pa. — Yesterday First Lady Susan Corbett announced that the 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts will be held Sept. 28 at Fisher Auditorium of the IUP Performing Arts Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

High School Basketball Playoffs Scoreboard

February 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

A look at the Wednesday’s local high school basketball scores.

Oil City Fire Department on Ice: Responders Practice Life Saving Techniques

February 26, 2014 | Joshua Byers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Oil City Fire Department conducted their annual ice rescue training at the West End Pond in Oil City on Tuesday.

High School Basketball Playoffs Scores: Oil City Falls to East

February 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

A look at Tuesday’s local high school basketball scores.

Sophomore Heeter Propels Redbank Valley into First D9 Title Game in 23 years

February 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports.com) – The last time the Redbank Valley boys’ basketball team was in the District 9 championship game, sophomore Sam Heeter was just a twinkle in his parent’s eyes.

Marian Kough

February 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Marian Kough, 83, formerly of Rimersburg, died on Saturday, February 22, 2014, after a year-long bout with cancer. Born June 4, 1930, on Chestnut Street in Rimersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of Clarence and Nellie Carmichael. Marian grew up in a close-knit family of four brothers and three sisters. She married Dutch Kough of Sandy Hollow on August 23,

Alice Margaret Hoover Brown

February 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Dorothy Cousins

February 26, 2014 | Adam McCully

Dorothy Cousins, 85, of Franklin, died on February 23, 2014.