April 2014

Air Quality Awareness Week Recognized April 28 through May 2

April 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Corbett yesterday issued a proclamation recognizing April 28 through May 2, 2014, as Air Quality Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

Oil City Man Charged with Alleged Child Rape, Related Crimes; Jailed on $250,000 Bail

April 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Around 5:17 p.m. today Oil City Police arrested a 64-year-old Oil City man on alleged child rape charges.

Men Walk a Mile in Women’s Shoes to Raise Awareness

April 28, 2014 | Joshua Byers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Men walking a mile in high heels sounds a little silly, but in reality, it was for a good cause.

VNA Stands Alone in Clarion and Forest Counties

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurse Association is the only freestanding home health care and hospice provider in Clarion and Forest Counties.

John W. Skehan

April 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

John W. Skehan, 62, of Marienville, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, with his loving wife at his side. He was married to Shelley Harris and she survives.

Bernice “Bernie” Grace Riddle Badger

April 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

Bernice “Bernie” Grace Riddle Badger of Mercer, formerly of Grove City, passed gracefully into eternal peace at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after being diagnosed with liver cancer on March 30, 2014. She was 82.

ARCA Presents Cabaret Evening Featuring Dane Vannatter & Friends on May 17

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FOXBURG, Pa. – Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts is scheduled to present a Cabaret Evening featuring Dane Vannatter and Friends on Saturday, May 17.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

“One of my favorite “Moon” shots!” Norma Jean Wensel Warner.

Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel on Route 322; Pickup Crashes into Guide Rail, Rolls Over

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CANAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 6:41 a.m. on April 27, a one-vehicle accident occurred on State Route 322, 28th Division Highway, 213 feet west of Grove Road, in Canal Township, Venango County.

Police Report Vehicle Damaged in WalMart Parking Lot, Cranberry Township

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, on April 26, an incident of criminal mischief occurred at WalMart parking lot, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Two Parker Individuals Charged with Trespassing at Hovis Auto Wrecking

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say on April 26 an incident of criminal trespass occurred at Hovis Auto Wrecking, on Emlenton-Clintonville Road, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. According to police, sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 12:58 p.m. on April 26, 44-year-old Michael Lee Foust and 48-year-old Patricia Audean Smith, both of Parker, allegedly arrived on property owned

Police Arrest Woman in Clinton Township for Felony Warrant, Driving Stolen Vehicle

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an incident of Receiving Stolen Property occurred around 5:09 p.m. on April 27 on Interstate 80 westbound, near mile marker 37, in Clinton Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Man Accused of Robbing Georgia Waffle House with Pitchfork

April 28, 2014 | Jake Bauer

NORCROSS, Georgia — A warrant charging a Georgia man with armed robbery has been issued after a 50-year-old suspect allegedly used a pitchfork to rob a Waffle House in Norcross.

Say What?!: Louisiana Socialite Attends Own Memorial Service with Champagne & Cigarette

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — After she died at the age of 83, New Orleans philanthropist and socialite Mickey Easterling attended her own memorial service with a glass of champagne and a cigarette in her hands, a festive hat on her head and wrapped in a feather boa.

Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley to Visit Clarion on May 3

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, running mate for Gov. Tom Corbett as the duo seeks a second four-year term, will be making a public visit to Clarion County on Saturday, May 3, County GOP Chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week.

ATV Slams into Cop Car on Route 66; Police Searching for Driver

April 28, 2014 | Adam McCully

CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Clarion-based State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the operator of an ATV that struck the front of a patrol car Saturday.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

George E. Hess

April 27, 2014 | Gavin Fish

George E. Hess, 62, of Clarion, died on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Maxine Freer

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Larry D. Boocks

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Tressler Finishes Strong But Golden Eagles Drop Pair at Gannon

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

ERIE, Pa. — Christina Tressler closed out her 2014 season by going a combined 3-for-6 with a double and a run scored, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Clarion University softball team from being swept in a PSAC West doubleheader at Gannon.

Clarion Baseball Swept by IUP

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

INDIANA, Pa. — The Clarion University baseball team ran into an offensive explosion by IUP Saturday afternoon and was swept in a doubleheader by the homestanding Crimson Hawks by scores of 22-4 and 17-3.

East Forest Kindergarten Publishes Book, “The Magic Puppy”

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

Foxburg Blog: ARCA Welcomes Pianist, Alvin Zhu and Painter, Fritz Keck

April 27, 2014 | Adam McCully

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Matthew Rearick

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Matthew Rearick, a native of Knox, joined the United States Marine Corp. in September of 2013.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Oil City’s Autism Stands Walk

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

Oil City’s first “Autism Stands Walk” with a turnout of about 200 people. Submitted by Brandy Hinojosa‎.

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: KT

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Oil City Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Woman During Domestic Dispute

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an assault occurred around 1:36 a.m. on April 26 on Riverside Drive, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Driver Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Oakland Township

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, a one-vehicle alcohol-related accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on April 26 on Sunville Road, in Oakland Township, Venango County.

85-Year-Old Woman Escapes Injury in One-Vehicle Crash in Oil Creek Township

April 27, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Franklin-based State Police say around 2:06 p.m. on April 26, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Shamburg Road, in Oil Creek Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Failed Florida Bank Robber Leaves Name with Teller During Robbery

April 27, 2014 | Jake Bauer

POMPANO BEACH, Florida — A failed Florida thief left a Chase Bank in Pompano Beach without any money, but he did manage to leave behind his name during an alleged robbery attempt on April 10.