April 2016

Penn State’s Anderson Named to Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List

April 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Penn State senior Jack Anderson (Evanston, Ill.) was one of 40 student-athletes named to the Midseason Watch List for the 12th annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award, the association announced Thursday.

Penn State Softball Hosts No. 2 Michigan Friday through Sunday

April 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State softball team gets back to Big Ten Conference action this weekend as it hosts No. 2 University of Michigan in a three-game series Friday, Apr. 29 through Sunday, May 1.

Penn State Baseball Hosts Maryland Over the Weekend

April 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State and Maryland will meet on the baseball diamond for the first time as Big Ten members when they open a three-game series Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Local High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard

April 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

Local High School/Softball Scoreboard. Scoreboard may be incomplete

2-minute Drill: Oshie Hat Trick Helps Caps Beat Pens in Overtime

April 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Apple Berry Crisp

April 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

A great after-dinner treat using tart apples & frozen blueberries!

ClayToonz: Lucifer Cruz

April 29, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Lucifer Cruz.

Man Charged for UPMC Northwest Active Shooter Prank Call, Allegedly Punches Aide

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 27-year old man is facing charges following a false report of an active shooter at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, Venango County.

Mary Catherine Shindledecker

April 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Mary Catherine Shindledecker, 80, of 914 Walnut St. Reno, PA. , died at 6:15 A.M. Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the Caring Place in Franklin after a period of declining health.

George H. Overmoyer

April 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

George H. Overmoyer, 92, of Cooperstown, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Caring Place in Franklin. Born, September 20, 1923 in Cooperstown, he was the son of Harry and Mary Dille Overmoyer. He married Rose Marie Sheehan on June 20, 1946 and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2011.

Braden Craig

April 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Braden Craig passed away on Friday April 22,2016 at his home in Georgia after a long battle with ALS.

Judith A. Sloan

April 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Judith A. Sloan, 69, of Lime Plant Road, Parker, Perry Township, Clarion County, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with both multiple sclerosis and cancer.

NW PA Superintendents Combine Voices at Annual Summit

April 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

GROVE CITY, Pa. — Superintendents from fifteen counties in northwest Pennsylvania came together on April 22 to share education concerns and propose solutions to some of their most pressing issues.

Oil City Man Awaits Preliminary Hearing on Felony Charges for Allegedly Damaging Eight Tombstones

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges after allegedly damaging tombstones at the Shaw Farm Cemetery located on Grandview Road, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

“No babies, yet — But still peaceful!” Submitted by Kelley Hesson‎.

Say What?!: Mysterious Green Light in Southern California Sky Baffles Onlookers

April 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

LOS ANGELES, Ca. — A green light streaking across the night sky over Southern California left witnesses baffled and even experts were short on firm answers as to the cause of the display.

AG Prosecutor Says Radecki Was Building Commune to Control Heroin-Addicted Women

April 28, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — State Attorney General Office Prosecutor Mark Serge believed Thomas Radecki was working to build a commune at his Clarion home where he could exert more power and control over women who were trying to beat their addictions to heroin.

Harrisville Woman Escapes Injury in One-Vehicle Crash in Clinton Township

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CLINTON TWP. Pa., (EYT) Franklin-based State Police say around 2:01 p.m. on April 25, a one-vehicle accident occurred on Porter Road, in Clinton Township.

State Police Searching for Cherrytree Twp. Burglary Suspect

April 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

CHERRYTREE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin are searching for a male suspect accused of burglarizing multiple storage units in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Pennsylvania DEP Expands Particulate Matter Air Monitoring Network

April 28, 2016 | Jake Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched an unprecedented expansion of the state’s fine particulate matter (PM2.5) ambient air monitoring network to ensure human health is protected in rural Pennsylvania.

High School Softball Roundup: Franklin Falls 3-2 to Titusville

April 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

Wednesday’s high school softball recaps.

Penn State Baseball Falls to Kent State

April 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State was unable to match Kent State’s early runs, as the Golden Flashes defeated the Nittany Lions, 6-2, in non-conference baseball action Wednesday night in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Penn State Softball Sweeps St. Francis (Pa.)

April 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State softball team swept its fifth series of the 2016 season with two wins over in-state non-conference foe Saint Francis at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field Wednesday, Apr. 27.

Local High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard

April 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

Local High School/Softball Scoreboard. Scoreboard may be incomplete

2-minute Drill: Kang, Hughes Getting Closer to Rejoining Pirates

April 28, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

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

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chicken Pasta Bake

April 28, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This one dish meal is tasty, quick, and easy!

Ralph “R.J.” Bruzga

April 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Ralph “R.J.” Bruzga, age 67, Jefferson Street, Brookville, PA died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in DuBois, PA.

ClayToonz: Feeling The Bern

April 28, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Feeling The Bern.

California Man Jailed on $15,000 Bond for Allegedly Stalking Seneca Woman

April 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Officials say a 55-year-old California man is facing multiple charges for allegedly stalking a 22-year-old Seneca woman.

Franklin Woman Facing Drug Charges

April 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a local woman is facing charges after police allegedly found prescription medication and drug paraphernalia inside her Pone Lane home on Monday.

State Police: UPMC Northwest Active Shooter Report Unfounded

April 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Over a dozen police officers responded to UPMC Northwest this morning following a report of an active shooter that turned out to be unfounded.

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Conner

April 27, 2016 | Gavin Fish

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Conner, 65, of 1705 Front St. Sligo passed away at 2:30 PM Monday April 25, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a sudden illness last week.

Gurley Mae Himes Manners

April 27, 2016 | Gavin Fish

Gurley Mae Himes Manners, 96, a resident of Homestead Village, Lancaster, Pa., died Sunday, April 24, after a weekend surrounded by family and loved ones.

Rosella M. Daly

April 27, 2016 | Gavin Fish

Rosella M. Daly, 61, of East Second Street in Oil City, died early Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following a lengthy illness.

One Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash on Rocky Grove Avenue

April 27, 2016 | Jake Bauer

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police have released details surrounding an April 24 crash on Rocky Grove Avenue.

Clinton, Trump Projected as Winners in Pennsylvania; Several Run Uncontested Locally

April 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were winners in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Primary election.

Venango County Photo of the Day: Harlem Wizards at OCHS

April 27, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

“Photo from Harlem Wizards last night (April 25, 2016) at Oil City High School.” Submitted by Tabitha Gorman,

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