Archive for March, 2016

Amber Alert Cancelled After Abducted Baby Found Safe

Amber Alert Cancelled After Abducted Baby Found Safe

| March 31, 2016

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Officials say a 7-week-old boy who was abducted early Thursday evening from the King of Prussia Plaza Mall has been found safe.

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<span style='color: red'>UPDATE:</span> No Injuries Reported in Explosion at Petrolia Plant

UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Explosion at Petrolia Plant

| March 31, 2016

PETROLIA, Pa. (EYT) – Crews responded to the scene of an explosion at the Sonneborn petroleum processing plant near Petrolia, Butler County.

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Officials Remind Pennsylvanians to Apply for Home Heating Assistance Program

| March 31, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind Pennsylvanians that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season will close on April 1, 2016.

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Venango County Man Loses $4500 in eBay Wedding Ring Scam

Venango County Man Loses $4500 in eBay Wedding Ring Scam

| March 31, 2016

MINERAL TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police are investigating a recent case of Theft by Deception.

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Carol A. Siegel

| March 31, 2016

Carol A. Siegel, 73, of Strattanville passed away at her home on March 30, 2016.

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Helen D. Graham

| March 31, 2016

Helen D. Graham, 86, a resident of Golden Living-Kinzua Valley Nursing Facility, Warren, PA., and formerly of Oil City, PA., died Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2016 after an extended illness.

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Twelve Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Venango County

Twelve Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Venango County

| March 31, 2016

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Twelve people are in custody following a major drug bust Wednesday in Venango County.

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Oil City YMCA News: Scuba Certification Class Offered in April

Oil City YMCA News: Scuba Certification Class Offered in April

| March 31, 2016

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Oil City YMCA is offering a Scuba Certification Class in April and May. This class will teach participants everything they need to know to scuba dive safely.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| March 31, 2016

“Beautiful spring evening! Franklin, Pa.” Submitted by Amanda Bertolina‎.

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PA Community Colleges, State System Universities Sign Statewide ‘Reverse Transfer’ Agreement

| March 31, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Students who began their studies at a community college in Pennsylvania before transferring to a university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education might already have earned enough credits to receive their first degree. And now there’s an easy way for them to get it, through the newly launched “reverse transfer” initiative.

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A-C Valley Student Artwork in Full Bloom April 9 – 17 in Red Brick Gallery Exhibit

A-C Valley Student Artwork in Full Bloom April 9 – 17 in Red Brick Gallery Exhibit

| March 31, 2016

FOXBURG, Pa. – In western Pennsylvania we are the Steeler nation. Sports are central to our lifestyle and athletic achievement is celebrated in our communities beginning with little league baseball and school sports. There’s no question that student athletic competition builds character and provides life lessons, as well as developing physical stamina and strength. Less […]

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Say What?!: Squirrel Exterminators Mistaken for Gunmen Cause Lockdown at Arkansas School

Say What?!: Squirrel Exterminators Mistaken for Gunmen Cause Lockdown at Arkansas School

| March 31, 2016

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Two pest control workers accidentally caused a lockdown at an Arkansas school while attempting to remove squirrels from a nearby apartment complex.

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State Police Calls: DUI, Drug Arrest

State Police Calls: DUI, Drug Arrest

| March 31, 2016

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

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Venango Catholic’s Kingston Named First-Team All American Awards & Engraving D9Sports.com District 9 Boys’ Basketball

Venango Catholic’s Kingston Named First-Team All American Awards & Engraving D9Sports.com District 9 Boys’ Basketball

| March 31, 2016

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – Coming off a three-win season in 2015, not much was expected of the Kane boys’ basketball team.

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Future Looks Bright for Cranberry Softball Despite Season-Opening Loss

Future Looks Bright for Cranberry Softball Despite Season-Opening Loss

| March 31, 2016

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – If Wednesday’s season opener is any indication, the Cranberry softball team will be in good hands for the next four years despite a 10-8 loss at Clarion.

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HS Baseball Recaps: Cowles Three-Run Triple Gives Franklin Epic 14-Inning Win; Walk-Off Walk Lifts Cranberry to Victory

| March 31, 2016

A pair of Venango County baseball teams came away with memoriable wins Wednesday, as Franklin got a three-run walk-off triple from Noah Cowles to beat Conneaut, 8-7, in 14 innings, and Cranberry got a walk-off walk to down North Clarion, 3-2.

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Pitt Softball, Penn State Baseball Get Wins Wednesday

| March 31, 2016

A look at how Pitt softball and Penn State baseball did Wednesday

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Local High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard

| March 31, 2016

Local High School/Softball Scoreboard. Scoreboard may be incomplete

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2-minute Drill: Nicasio Earns Spot in Pirates Rotation

2-minute Drill: Nicasio Earns Spot in Pirates Rotation

| March 31, 2016

Your daily regional sports update brought to you by the RRR Roadhouse.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| March 31, 2016

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Apple Butter French Toast

| March 31, 2016

A delicious dish for brunch using French bread, egg substitute, and apple butter!

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ClayToonz: Trump Goes Nuclear on Abortion

ClayToonz: Trump Goes Nuclear on Abortion

| March 31, 2016

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Trump Goes Nuclear on Abortion.

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Joseph M. Chontos

Joseph M. Chontos

| March 30, 2016

Joseph M. Chontos, 74, passed away March 26, 2016 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Judy Ann Rinker

Judy Ann Rinker

| March 30, 2016

Judy Ann Rinker, 71, of Knox passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 28, 2016.

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Speak OUT: What Should Be Done to Curb Drug Use in Venango County?

Speak OUT: What Should Be Done to Curb Drug Use in Venango County?

| March 30, 2016

Speak OUT allows users to engage with others and voice their opinions on various topics.

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Chester C. “Chet” Book Sr.

Chester C. “Chet” Book Sr.

| March 30, 2016

Chester C. “Chet” Book Sr., age 93, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Ellwood City, PA, died on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Titusville, PA.

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Franklin Edwin “Ted” Bair Jr.

Franklin Edwin “Ted” Bair Jr.

| March 30, 2016

Franklin Edwin “Ted” Bair Jr., 95, of Jonesborough, TN formerly of Cooperstown, passed away early Tuesday morning March 22, 2016 in Tennessee.

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Paul W. Clulow Sr.

| March 30, 2016

Paul W. Clulow Sr., 94, of Cochranton, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday March 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

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Barbara (Barbie) Ann Yard

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Yard

| March 30, 2016

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Yard, 45, of Franklin, departed from this life as we know on Monday, March 28th at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh after a long battle with cancer.

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Venango County Democrats Fill Numerous Precinct Committee Slots

| March 30, 2016

VENANGO CO., Pa. – The Venango County Democrats have filled numerous precinct committee slots since launching a reorganization campaign in February.

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