Archive for March, 2014

Oil City Man Arrested for Alleged DUI

| March 29, 2014

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 2:51 a.m. on March 28, a 27-year-old Oil City man was arrested for DUI on State Route 257, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Police Charge Man with Disorderly Conduct for Barricading Right of Way

| March 29, 2014

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 11:45 a.m. on March 27, an incident of disorderly conduct occurred at a property on Garden Lane and State Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook: One to Two Inches of Snow Possible

Hazardous Weather Outlook: One to Two Inches of Snow Possible

| March 29, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Eli Lenk At FoxTales; Comedy at the Commons

Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Eli Lenk At FoxTales; Comedy at the Commons

| March 29, 2014

            Friday, March 28, 2014   Family Movie Night When: Friday, March 28, 2014, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Public Library, 421 12th St, Franklin, PA Details: Come to the Franklin Public Library for a free movie. Popcorn & Beverages provided. Call the library for full details at 814-432-5062. “The […]

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Clarion/Venango/Forest County Farm Bureau Holds Spring Dinner

Clarion/Venango/Forest County Farm Bureau Holds Spring Dinner

| March 29, 2014

EMLENTON, Pa. – The Clarion/Venango/Forest County Farm Bureau held its spring dinner at Reminisce Banquet Hall in Emlenton on Thursday evening, March 27.

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Dedication Ceremony/Open House for Oil City Visitor Center Set for April 10

| March 29, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – There will be an open house and dedication ceremony for the Oil City Visitor Center on April 10.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Polk, Pa.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Polk, Pa.

| March 29, 2014

Polk, Pa. Captured by Kelley Hesson.

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Say What?!: Texas Hoarder Found Dead Behind ’10-Foot Wall of Trash’

Say What?!: Texas Hoarder Found Dead Behind ’10-Foot Wall of Trash’

| March 29, 2014

DALLAS, Texas – A Dallas hoarder who was last seen on March 15 was discovered dead in his home on Thursday after rescuers were able to find him behind a “10-foot wall of trash.”

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Attorney General Kane Cautions Consumers to be on Lookout for Income Tax Scams

| March 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Yesterday Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane advised consumers to be wary of potential scams surrounding the upcoming deadline for filing taxes.

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Commonwealth Awards $1.15 Million Grant to Protect Manufacturing Jobs

| March 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Julia Hearthway announced yesterday that the Steel Valley Authority (SVA) was awarded a $1.15 million grant to provide layoff aversion services in the commonwealth.

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Attorney General Kane Warns of Popular Travel Scams as Summer Vacation Season Approaches

| March 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – This week Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane cautioned consumers planning summer vacations to be wary of popular travel scams.

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PEMA to Review Campus Disturbance at St. Patrick’s Day Event at IUP

| March 29, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct an After Action Review (AAR) of events before, during, and after an event known as “IUPatty’s” which took place on and around the campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on March 8.

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Edgar T. Ganoe

Edgar T. Ganoe

| March 28, 2014

Edgar T. Ganoe, 76, of Shippenville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

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Bonnie G. Arbuckle

Bonnie G. Arbuckle

| March 28, 2014

Bonnie G. Arbuckle, 75 of Cochranton died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Born, March 10, 1939 in Greenville, she was the daughter of Joseph L. and Mary A. Harpst Wentz. She married Loyd Arbuckle on August 31, 1957 and he survives.

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Daniel Earl Burkett, Jr.

Daniel Earl Burkett, Jr.

| March 28, 2014

Daniel Earl Burkett, Jr., 41, of Newmansville, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home. Born January 10, 1973 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Daniel Earl Burkett, Sr. and Linda M. Keibler Burkett, of Newmansville, who survives.

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Fire Reported at the Electralloy Plant

| March 28, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Officials report a fire at the Electralloy Plant in Oil City this morning.

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“The Importance of Being Earnest” Opens Tonight

“The Importance of Being Earnest” Opens Tonight

| March 28, 2014

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – “The Importance of being Earnest” opens tonight at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

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Youth Alternatives To Host Soup Cook-off

Youth Alternatives To Host Soup Cook-off

| March 28, 2014

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Youth Alternatives is holding a soup cook-off and tasting on April 27.

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Eagle Netters Lose PSAC-West Opener at IUP 9-0

| March 28, 2014

INDIANA, Pa. – Clarion opened its PSAC-West women’s tennis schedule on Thursday with a 9-0 loss at IUP’s Maple Street courts.

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PNC Park Named Number One, Again

PNC Park Named Number One, Again

| March 28, 2014

PNC Park has been named the number one park in the United States for the second year in a row.

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Charles D. Sheraw

| March 28, 2014

Charles D. Sheraw, 70, of Madison Street, Sligo, died Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Carol Altmire

Carol Altmire

| March 28, 2014

Carol Altmire, 69, of Eau Claire PA, passed away Thursday morning peacefully at home with her family.

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Vera Stalker Cooper

| March 28, 2014

Vera Stalker Cooper, 92, of Hopkinsville, Ky., formerly of Parker and Emlenton, passed away early Monday morning (03-24-14) at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville following an illness.

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Timothy J. ( Tim ) Omiatek

Timothy J. ( Tim ) Omiatek

| March 28, 2014

Timothy J. ( Tim ) Omiatek, 54, of 317 Bissell Ave. Oil City, PA. died unexpectedly Wednesday morning March 26, 2014.

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Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle in Cranberry Township

Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle in Cranberry Township

| March 28, 2014

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police are in search of a vehicle that was stolen in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Registration Open for Mayfest 5k FUN Run/Walk

Registration Open for Mayfest 5k FUN Run/Walk

| March 28, 2014

FRYBURG, Pa. – The 5th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance, is once again starting at Saint Michael’s Church on State Route 208, in Fryburg.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Belmar Road

Venango County Photo of the Day: Belmar Road

| March 28, 2014

Photo taken on Belmar Road. Submitted by Nate Beggs.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| March 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?!: Two Canadian Weather Reporters Fight 100 MPH Winds on Camera

Say What?!: Two Canadian Weather Reporters Fight 100 MPH Winds on Camera

| March 28, 2014

CANADA – Two Canadian reporters were tossed around by the winter storm pounding the northeast region of North America on live television but kept reporting like heroes.

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Sligo Korner Restaurant to Rebuild

Sligo Korner Restaurant to Rebuild

| March 28, 2014

SLIGO, Pa. (EYT) – When the Korner Restaurant in Sligo burned to the ground last week, many customers felt like it was part of their own family home that also went up in flames.

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