Archive for September, 2015

Ronald W. Firster

| September 30, 2015

Ronald W. Firster, 88, formerly of Butler, and St. Augustine, Florida, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Barbara Jean Reib Johnston

Barbara Jean Reib Johnston

| September 30, 2015

Barbara Jean Reib Johnston, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died suddenly but peacefully at the age of 82 on September 27, 2015 as a result of complications from surgery.

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Michael “Mike” Lee Ross

| September 30, 2015

Michael “Mike” Lee Ross, 60, of Erie and formerly of Oil City, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Golden Living – Walnut Creek, surrounded by his loving family.

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Bonnie “Hope” Larkin

| September 30, 2015

Bonnie “Hope” Larkin, 91, of Emlenton passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2015, at her daughter’s home where she resided for many years.

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Mary A. (McCuen) Pschirer

Mary A. (McCuen) Pschirer

| September 30, 2015

Mary A. Pschirer ( McCuen) of Bethel Park, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at age 76.

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Man Sustains Major Injuries in Victory Township Crash

Man Sustains Major Injuries in Victory Township Crash

| September 30, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to a one-vehicle accident resulting in major injuries on Old Route 8 in Victory Township, Venango County.

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Venango County Photo of the Day: Justus Lake

Venango County Photo of the Day: Justus Lake

| September 30, 2015

Justus Lake, Two Mile Run, Site F1. Photo credit by Andrew Sculimbrene, Pleasantville, Pa.

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Oil City Man Who Allegedly Escaped from Corrections Center Leads Police on Vehicle, Foot Chase

Oil City Man Who Allegedly Escaped from Corrections Center Leads Police on Vehicle, Foot Chase

| September 30, 2015

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing a laundry list of charges after he allegedly fled from police.

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Oil City Man Awaiting Preliminary Hearing After Allegedly Breaking Into Home, Stealing Memorial Whiskey Bottle

Oil City Man Awaiting Preliminary Hearing After Allegedly Breaking Into Home, Stealing Memorial Whiskey Bottle

| September 30, 2015

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man has been charged with burglary after he allegedly entered a known man’s home and took a bottle of memorial whiskey.

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Oil City Police Investigating Residential Burglary

Oil City Police Investigating Residential Burglary

| September 30, 2015

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police are investigating a residential burglary incident.

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Man Escapes Injury in Cranberry Township Crash

Man Escapes Injury in Cranberry Township Crash

| September 30, 2015

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to an accident that took place on Cranberry Rockland Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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Police Make DUI Arrest in Scrubgrass Twp.

Police Make DUI Arrest in Scrubgrass Twp.

| September 30, 2015

SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT)SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police say around 12:20 a.m. on September 29, a DUI arrest was made on State Route 38, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

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Say What?!: Dog Rescued After Driving Owner’s Truck Into Lake

Say What?!: Dog Rescued After Driving Owner’s Truck Into Lake

| September 30, 2015

ELLSWORTH, Maine (EYT) – Maine police say a small dog drove its owner’s pickup truck into a lake by knocking it out of gear.

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Police Reports: Theft, Use Of Tobacco in School in Cranberry Twp.

Police Reports: Theft, Use Of Tobacco in School in Cranberry Twp.

| September 30, 2015

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police report an incident of theft and an incident of tobacco use in a school in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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DCNR, DEP Increasing Efforts to Monitor Seismic Activity in Pennsylvania

| September 30, 2015

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn yesterday announced that the department, in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection, is increasing earthquake monitoring in the commonwealth.

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No Injuries Following Two Vehicle Crash in Oil City

No Injuries Following Two Vehicle Crash in Oil City

| September 30, 2015

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City Police report no injuries following a two-vehicle traffic accident.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| September 30, 2015

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

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Dept. of Education Releases Results From New PA Core-Aligned PSSA

| September 30, 2015

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera announced yesterday that the department has released the results of the 2015 administration of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).

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WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch in Effect Until Noon

| September 30, 2015

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has released the following updated information pertaining to a Flash Flood Watch for the region.

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Sugar Creek Station Hosting Community Health Fair Today

Sugar Creek Station Hosting Community Health Fair Today

| September 30, 2015

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Sugar Creek Station is hosting a Community Health Fair on September 30, 2015.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Creamy Coconut Chocolate Pie

| September 30, 2015

Creamy Coconut Chocolate Pie – Scrumptious!

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ClayToonz:  Getting Serious With Putin

ClayToonz: Getting Serious With Putin

| September 30, 2015

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Getting Serious With Putin.

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Betty Lou Walker Moser

Betty Lou Walker Moser

| September 29, 2015

Betty Lou Walker Moser, 90 of Sunnyview Nursing Home, formerly of Bruin, PA., went to be with her beloved husband and her lord on Sunday evening( Sept.27th).

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Richard L. “Dick” Goodman

Richard L. “Dick” Goodman

| September 29, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Goodman, 81 of Franklin passed away Monday morning at Sugar Creek Station after a short battle with cancer.

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Harold D. Gerwick

Harold D. Gerwick

| September 29, 2015

Harold D. Gerwick, 73 of Emlenton, passed away September 29, 2015 at UPMC Seneca.

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Marie (Vogelbacher) Garbarino

Marie (Vogelbacher) Garbarino

| September 29, 2015

Marie (Vogelbacher) Garbarino, 87, of Clarion died peacefully surrounded by family at the Golden Living Center on September 29th 2015.

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Sara “Salley” Shaffer

| September 29, 2015

Sara “Sally” Shaffer, 74, Punxy, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at McKinley Health Center.

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Billie Lynn Barber

| September 29, 2015

Billie Lynn Barber, 63, Warren, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her residence.

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Elizabeth “Arlene” Lerch

Elizabeth “Arlene” Lerch

| September 29, 2015

Elizabeth “Arlene” Lerch passed away on September 28, 2015 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 93 years of age.

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Featured Local Job: ATF Coordinator

| September 29, 2015

Training Toward Self Reliance, a non-profit organization, is looking for a high energy, motivated, and caring ATF Coordinator to develop and supervise a structured day program for individuals diagnosed with a developmental/ cognitive disability.

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