Archive for July, 2015
Crews Dispatched to Second Rekindle at Pinegrove Township House Fire
PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Firefighters returned to the scene of a Pine Grove Township house fire.
Velma L. Bleakney
Velma L. Bleakney, 81, of Elderton, PA, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at Indian Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Abraxas to Hold Job Fair in Marienville
Abraxas Youth and Family Services is holding a Job Fair on August 12, 2015.
Robert W. “Bob” Best
Robert W. “Bob” Best, 71, of Myers Hill Road, Knox, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, July 30, 2015 at his home.
Norman E. “Tilt” Largent, Jr.
Norman E. “Tilt” Largent, Jr., 61, of Oil City, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2015.
MegaRock Weekend Guide: Venango County Fair, ‘Taste of Franklin,’ Beerfest at the Barrow, Live Music
Venango County Fair, ‘Taste of Franklin,’ ‘Beerfest at the Barrow,’ Live Music, and much more…
Venango County Photo of the Day: Fireflies
“Trying to capture fireflies with the camera…I think I would have better luck with a jar.” Courtesy of Brook Siar.
Say What?!: ‘Very Aggressive’ Turkey Terrorizes University of Michigan Campus
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – The University of Michigan Police Department said they are hunting a “very aggressive” turkey stalking the grounds of the school’s North Campus.
Two-Vehicle Crash in Cherrytree Township
CHERRYTREE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 7:40 a.m. on July 29, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Cherrytree Road, at its intersection with Buxton Road, in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group:
Car Vs. Deer Crash on Route 322, Canal Township
CANAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Franklin-based State Police, around 8:50 p.m. on July 29, a car versus deer accident occurred on 28th Division Highway (State Route 322), west of Grove Road, in Canal Township, Venango County.
Man Accused of Public Drunkenness in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 3:45 p.m. on July 30, an incident of public drunkenness occurred at Walmart in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
‘Kids’ Day at the Market’ Set for August 8
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – “Kids’ Day at the Market” is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at Fountain Park in Downtown Franklin.
James A. “Jimmy” Ross, Jr.
James A. “Jimmy” Ross, Jr., 77, of Ford City, PA, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his daughter’s residence.
Charles Edmond Breene
Charles Edmond Breene, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 27, 2015, at UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was 73 years of age.
Kevin Richard Clemens
Kevin Richard Clemens, 59, of New Bethlehem (Distant), died of acute leukemia which he battled since August 2012 on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning.
James D. Winters
James D. Winters, 82, of Nickleville, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the home of his niece in Emlenton.
Human Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Venango County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) –Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2015 has been detected.
Larry J. “Buzz” Roudebush
Larry J. “Buzz” Roudebush, 72, of Karns City, saw the face of Jesus around sunset at his home onTuesday, July 28, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family.
James “Jim” Fox
James “Jim” Fox, 52 of Oil City, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday July 28, 2015.
Donald E. Buckley
Donald E. Buckley, 82, of Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 28 surrounded by his family in Countryside Convalescent Home, Mercer. He was 82.
Venango County Photo of the Day
“My husband found this bird nest while cleaning off the pontoon boat. Five nests connected together. I’ve never seen anything like it before and thought it was too neat not to share!” Photo by Amanda Burrows.
Venango Co. 911 Reports Car vs. Semi Crash, Other Incidents
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – The Venango County 911 center reports a car and semi-truck crash took place this morning in Seneca.
Say What?!: Texas Family Finds Scissors in Store-Bought Cake
ARLINGTON, Texas – A Texas woman said disaster was narrowly averted when a birthday party guest noticed a pair of scissors in the store-bought cake before her mother put her face into it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area, brought to you by Dagny Design Group:
Grant Applications Now Being Accepted by Bridge Builders Community Foundations
OIL CITY, Pa. – Bridge Builders Community Foundations and affiliates are now accepting applications for the Fall 2015 grant cycle.
Pennsylvania Offers the Most Homeownership Assistance Programs of Any State
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In a recent story, Money magazine recognized Pennsylvania as the state with the most assistance programs to help homebuyers and homeowners.
Physicians Discuss Role of Medicare Over 50 Years of Care
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On July 30, 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare as well as Medicaid into law. The following year, slightly more than 19 million older Americans had Medicare coverage.