October 2015

Crews Respond to Oil City House Fire

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Emergency crews responded to a structure fire late Tuesday evening in Oil City.

Venango County Photo of the Day: The Babe Homers in Oil City

October 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer

Barnstorming Babe Ruth keeps warm in his Yankees sweater prior to a game between Oil City and the World Series All-Stars on October 27, 1923.

James Philip Coffman, Jr.

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

James Philip Coffman, Jr., of 208 Aldren Ave, formerly of 23 Alfred St., passed away on Saturday, October 24 in WCA Hospital in Jamestown, New York.

Thomas E. Haines Sr.

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Thomas E. Haines Sr., age 85, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015, at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Sandra L. Joyner

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Sandra L. Joyner ,68, of 304 Plum St. Franklin, PA. died at 12:09 A.M. Monday Oct. 26, 2015 at the Caring Place in Franklin after an extended illness.

Barbara L. Fair

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Barbara L. Fair, 87, of Chicora, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Janet Grace Rearick Rees

October 28, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Janet Grace Rearick Rees passed on to glory Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Fort Worth.

Keystone’s Hess 2nd, Meadville’s Ford 3rd at PIAA Golf Championships

October 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer

YORK, Pa. (EYT) — Keystone senior Amber Hess finished second with a score of 163 Tuesday at the PIAA golf championships.

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sheba

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Sheba, a Shepherd/Hound mix, is a 1 1/2 year old spayed female.

Work Days Scheduled for Cleanup at Oil Creek State Park

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Venango Co., Pa. (EYT) — The “Friends of Oil Creek State Park” has scheduled work days in November.

Say What?!: Dog ‘Ironically’ Named Trigger Shoots Hunter in Foot

October 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer

AVILLA, Ind. — Authorities in Indiana said a dog “ironically and aptly named Trigger” stepped on his owner’s hunting shotgun and shot her in the foot.

Franklin Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 62

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

FRENCHCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say around 12:15 p.m. on October 22, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Mercer Road (State Route 62), at its intersection with King Drive, in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

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

State Police Calls: Vehicle vs. Deer Crash, DUI

October 28, 2015 | Adam McCully

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following calls:

PennDOT Reminds Parents, Children to Follow Halloween Safety Guidelines

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. — As Halloween approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding parents and children to use extra caution while trick-or-treating.

NCAA Woman of the Year Kristin Day Discusses Athletics, Academics

October 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer

Former Clarion University diver Kristin Day discusses her time at Clarion and her plans for the future. Day (Reynoldsville/Dubois) was named the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year at the 2015 NCAA W.O.T.Y. Awards ceremony October 18 at the Westin – Indianapolis. Video courtesy NCAA.

2-minute Drill: Steelers Dealing with Injury Bug

October 28, 2015 | Jake Bauer

Your daily regional sports update.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Sugar & Spice Pumpkin Seeds

October 28, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

This recipe makes a great appetizer for your Halloween party!

ClayToonz: Slamming the Public’s Trust

October 28, 2015 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Slamming the Public’s Trust.

Theresa M. “Terry” Woodford

October 27, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Theresa M. “Terry” Woodford, 84, of 434 Bayard Street, Kane, died Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2015 at her daughter’s home on Township Line Road near Kane.

Robert W. Shaffer

October 27, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Robert W. Shaffer, 51, of Shippenville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday morning, October 24, 2015 at the Clarion Hospital.

New Details Emerge in Venango County Rape Case

October 27, 2015 | Jake Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — New details have emerged in an investigation into a 23-year-old Franklin man accused of raping a woman in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Featured Local Job: Loan Administration Specialist in Franklin

October 27, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Clarion County Community Bank is hiring a Loan Administration Specialist in Franklin.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

“Walnut Bend enjoying the river one last time before all the leaves are gone.” Submitted by Gary Winger‎.

Venango County’s Matric Limited Presented with Award for Safety Excellence

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

HERSHEY, Pa. — Eight Pennsylvania employers were presented yesterday with a Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence at the annual Governor’s conference on safety and health in Hershey.

Say What?!: South Carolina Man Had More Than 7,000 Guns, Up to 500 Chainsaws

October 27, 2015 | Jake Bauer

PAGELAND, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina said they arrested a man found to be in possession of more than 7,000 stolen guns and up to 500 stolen chainsaws.

Police Detail Route 322 Crash Involving Oil City Man

October 27, 2015 | Jake Bauer

ELK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Clarion have released details surrounding an October 15 crash on Route 322 in Elk Township, Clarion County.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

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

Next Step Therapy Blog: Halloween and Empathy

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

Tracy Cowles, CEO and owner of Next Step Therapy, submitted the following article: Halloween and Empathy.

Beatles Tribute to Benefit Emlenton VFD, Crawford Center

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

EMLENTON, Pa. — Last year, marking the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of the Beatles on American soil – an event etched in the minds of Baby Boomers as if it was “Yesterday” – a Beatles Tribute show played to more than 300 people at the Crawford Center, benefitting Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts.

AG Kane Warns Consumers to Protect Personal Information Following Major Data Breaches

October 27, 2015 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane is encouraging consumers to be proactive in protecting their financial security in the wake of two recent data breaches.

2-minute Drill: Is Pitt Ready for Prime Time?

October 27, 2015 | Jake Bauer

Your daily regional sports update.

ClayToonz: Meat Kills

October 27, 2015 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Meat Kills.

Robert E. Agin, Sr.

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Robert E. Agin, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at his residence in Seneca on Saturday night, October 24, 2015.

Dr. Frank LeVan Field, EdD

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Dr. Frank LeVan Field, EdD, 83, of Titusville, passed away Friday afternoon October 23, 2015 at his home following an extended illness.

Betty Jane Burrows

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Betty Jane Burrows, 83, passed away Friday afternoon October 23, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City where she was very active in their resident programs including the Peer Program.

Harry S. “Scotty” Clark, Sr.

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Harry S. “Scotty” Clark, Sr., 61, of Whippoorwill Road in Cranberry went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family at home on Sunday morning, October 25, 2015.

James C. Smith

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

James C. Smith, 70, of Prospect, PA, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Butler VNA Inpatient Hospice.

Albert Lewis O’Neil

October 26, 2015 | Ryan Robertson

Albert Lewis O’Neil, 80, of Franklin, passed away at his residence, on Friday, October 23rd.

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