July 2014

Say What?!: Software Developer Proposes to Girlfriend with Facebook-Linked App

July 30, 2014 | Jake Bauer

REGINA, Saskatchewan — A Canadian software developer was able utilize his skills and build an app that assisted him in popping the question to his girlfriend.

Police Release Details on Walmart Employee Accused of Retail Theft

July 30, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a Walmart employee has been charged with Retail Theft from the store’s location at 10 Kimberly Lane, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Vehicle vs Deer Collision on Route 257, Seneca Man Escapes Injury

July 30, 2014 | Amy Powers

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police report a vehicle vs. deer collision occurred around 5:02 a.m. on July 29, on State Route 257, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

PA Commission for Women Announces Business Plan Competition; Winner Will Receive $10,000 Cash Prize

July 30, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Pennsylvania Chapters of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) yesterday announced a Business Plan Competition for women business owners in Pennsylvania.

UPDATE: CNET Nabs SCI Forest Correctional Officer, Fiancée on Felony Drug Charges

July 30, 2014 | Adam McCully

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — A correctional officer at SCI Forest State Penitentiary has been charged with allegedly selling prescription medication to a confidential informant on three different occasions.

Lewis Guy Manwaring Jr. (Gus)

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

Ruth Ann Copley

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

36-Year-Old Man Accused of Indecent Assault of 14-Year-Old Franklin Girl

July 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A 36-year-old man has been accused of an indecent assault of a 14-year-old Franklin girl.

Oil City Man Allegedly Points Gun at Woman, Threatens to Kill Her for Honking Horn

July 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and threatening to kill her.

Oil City Main Street to Launch Downtown Mural Program

July 29, 2014 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. — Another revitalization initiative is about to be rolled out in downtown Oil City. The Oil City Main Street Program is launching a Downtown Mural Program to bring professional artistic murals to downtown buildings.

Venango County Photo of the Day: 2014 Oil Heritage Festival Queen

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

Mallory Brannon — Oil Heritage Festival 2014 Queen. Submitted by Bright Ideas Learning Center & Photography.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 29, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Franklin Woman Charged with Alleged Retail Theft, Drug Possession

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — According to the Sugarcreek Police Department, a Franklin woman is facing multiple charges following an incident that occurred on July 23 at the Franklin Kmart.

Say What?!: Massachusetts Couple Files Petition to Change Legal Names to ‘Seamonster’

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — A Massachusetts couple have filed paperwork in an effort to legally change both of their middle names to “Seamonster.”

Police Seek Information on Hit-And-Run Crash in Tidioute

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

WARREN COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Warren-based State Police say a hit-and-run crash occurred on July 26 at approximately 2:45 a.m., in Tidioute Borough, Warren County.

Six Escape Injury in Two-Vehicle Crash in Oil Creek Township

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

OIL CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a two-vehicle crash occurred around 2:26 p.m. on July 27 in Oil Creek Township, Venango County.

Franklin Woman Arrested for Suspicion of DUI in Oil City

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — According to the Oil City Police Department, a Franklin woman was arrested for suspicion of DUI on July 27 on Center Street in Oil City.

Police: Oil City Man Allegedly Takes Off Shirt in Bar, Challenges Other Patrons to Fight Him

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — On July 27 around 2:29 a.m., Oil City Police officers were dispatched to Billy’s Bar on Seneca Street in Oil City for a man causing a disturbance.

Attorney General Kane Warns Consumers of Recent Phone Scams

July 29, 2014 | Amy Powers

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane is warning Pennsylvania consumers about several scams that have been reported to the Bureau of Consumer Protection in recent weeks.

ClayToonz: Execution

July 29, 2014 | Clay Jones

Editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Execution.

Modrejewski Named Interim Men’s Basketball Coach at Clarion

July 29, 2014 | Adam McCully

Emily M. (Tock) Meehan

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Bonnie B. Smith

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Betty Mae Winger

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Betty Mae Winger, 86, of Oil City, Oakland Township, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at The Caring Place in Franklin.

Franklin Man Dies from Injuries After Being Struck by Car While Sitting on Porch

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Clarion Hospital Announces Partnership with Indiana, Punxsy Hospitals

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

CLARION, Pa.– The Boards of Directors of Clarion Hospital, Indiana Regional Medical Center and Punxsutawney Area Hospital have agreed to formally evaluate a stronger affiliation among the organizations to improve the health of the communities they serve.

Charles A. Cochran, Jr.

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Charles A. Cochran, Jr., of 9320 Rt. 666 Sheffield, PA 16347, died Friday evening, July 25, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, PA.

Rick’s Racing Roundup: Lou Blaney Memorial Takes Center Stage at Sharon Speedway on July 30

July 28, 2014 | Rick Rarer

SARVER, Pa. (EYT) — It was another rainy weekend in western Pennsylvania which saw most local area action fall victim to rain.

Lottie I. Zoretich

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Lottie I. Zoretich, 85, of Route 948 in Highland Twp., died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Arrangements are to be announced.

Thomas Hayden Serwin

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Barbara I. Dodds

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Robert A. Burchfield

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Hazel B. Yeager

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

Franklin Man Facing Assault, Witness Intimidation Charges

July 28, 2014 | Amy Powers

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — According to the Franklin Police Department, an assault occurred on Grant Street in Franklin at approximately 2:15 a.m. on July 26, 2014.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Frank Feroz Band’s Farewell Concert

July 28, 2014

Frank Feroz Band’s Farewell Concert during the 2014 Oil Heritage Festival in Oil City. Photo by Greg Knox of Bright Ideas Learning Center & Photography.

State Drug Hearings to Focus on ‘Startling Number of Overdoses and Deaths’

July 28, 2014 | Ron Wilshire

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

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

Police Investigating Fraud Incident in Oakland Township

July 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — According to Franklin-based State Police, around 8:00 a.m. on July 26, an incident of fraud occurred on Coopertown Road, in Oakland Township, Venango County.

Parker Woman Arrested for Suspicion of DUI in Scrubgrass Township

July 28, 2014 | Joanne Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a Parker woman was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI between COGO’s and Emlenton-Clintonville Road, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

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