December 2016

Thursday’s Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Wagner Leads Venango Catholic Past VisionQuest

December 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (D9Sports) — Tim Wagner exploded for 24 points to lead Venango Catholic to a 58-44 win over VisionQuest in the consolation game of the Boys Short Street Motorcars Tournament at Oil City High School.

Thursday’s Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Merryman Leads Cranberry to Tournament Title

December 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Erin Merryman scored 15 points to lead Cranberry to a 41-35 win over Keystone in the championship game of the Don Hall Memorial Christmas Tournament at Cranberry.

Thursday’s Local Basketball Scores

December 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

Dec. 29 basketball scores.

2-mintue Drill: Pen’s Murray Sidelined with Injury

December 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

Say What?!: Young Girl’s Teddy Bear Goes on Airport Adventure After Being Left Behind

December 30, 2016 | Jake Bauer

YEKATERINBURG, Russia — A Russian airport shared photos of a young girl’s teddy bear having adventures around the facility after it was accidentally left behind when the girl departed.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 30, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

December 30, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This is an excellent recipe for your New Year’s Eve get-together!

ClayToonz: Jerk of the Year

December 30, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Jerk of the Year.

Cranberry Grad Cyphert Commits to Play Baseball at Alabama

December 30, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Dylan Cyphert’s journey to big-time college baseball has taken another turn, this time for the positive, as the 2015 Cranberry graduate has committed to play at Alabama starting in the 2018 season.

<span style='color: red'>WEATHER ALERT:</span> Lake Effect Snow Advisory Issued for Venango County, Surrounding Areas

WEATHER ALERT: Lake Effect Snow Advisory Issued for Venango County, Surrounding Areas

December 30, 2016 | Adam McCully

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Lake Effect Snow Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Motorists Urged to Avoid Travel; Speed Limit Reduced on Interstate 80 Due to Winter Storm

December 30, 2016 | Adam McCully

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 80 in the region.

Weather Update: Up to Ten Inches of Snow Still in Forecast

December 30, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Light snow fell across the region early Thursday morning, but more is on the way.

Dolores J. Barger

December 29, 2016 | Adam McCully

Dolores J. Barger, 85, of Rimersburg passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday December 27, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Featured Local Job: Laborers Needed

December 29, 2016

Stouffer Contracting, based in Lucinda, has open positions for laborers.

Oil City First Night Festivities Set For Saturday

December 29, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — First Night Oil City will be held on Saturday, December 31, on the Northside and Southside.

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

Sherman Lighthouse in December. Photo courtesy of Photographs by Tina.

Oil City Woman Who Resisted Arrest, Assaulted Officer Held for Court

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The case against an Oil City woman accused of aggravated assault and related charges has been held for court.

Drivers Urged to Use Caution During Winter Weather

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. — Winter weather and the potential for heavy snow squalls are in the forecast for areas of northwestern Pennsylvania over the next few days.

Say What?!: Jilted Woman Uses Cowboys Tickets She Bought for Ex-Fiance’s Christmas Present

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

DALLAS, Texas — A Texas woman is gaining viral attention after she used her ex-fiance’s Christmas gift — tickets to a Dallas Cowboys game — and detailed their breakup with a sign.

Oil City Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot ‘Repo’ Man Waives Hearing

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man who allegedly threatened to shoot an employee of a repossession company has waived his preliminary hearing.

Police: Oil City Woman Falls Asleep at Wheel, Crashes into Trees Off Route 227

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-car accident occurred on State Route 227, west of Grandview Road, in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

PA Game Commission’s Eagle Cam Back Online

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Let the eagle watching begin.

PennDOT’s Northwestern Region Wraps Up a Busy Year

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

NORTHWESTERN PA — PennDOT’s northwestern region opened construction bids on 73 projects valued at more than $183 million in what proved to be a busy year in 2016.

Oil City, Rocky Grove Grab Wins at Oil City Boys’ Tourny

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Oilers were able to overcome a sluggish start against visiting VisionQuest in the opening round of the Boys Short Street Motorcars Tournament to advance to the championship game with a 65-23 victory Wednesday night.

Wednesday’s Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Franklin Falls to Unbeaten Fairview

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Visiting Fairview jumped out to an eight-point lead at the end of one quarter and never looked back in grabbing a 69-56 win over Franklin in the championship game of the Dick Russell Memorial Tournament at Franklin.

Wednesday’s Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Cranberry, Keystone to Meet in Don Hall Title Game

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Malliah Schreck had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead Cranberry to a 54-36 win over Franklin in the opening round of the Don Hall Memorial Christmas Tournament at Cranberry.

Pitt Can’t Contain Northwestern’s Ground Game in Pinstripe Bowl Loss

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

NEW YORK (EYT) — Pitt’s run defense was one of the best in the country during the regular season.

Two Penn State Players Suspended for Rose Bowl

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

PASADENA, Calif. (EYT) — Penn State junior wide receiver Saeed Blacknall and sophomore linebacker Manny Bowen have been suspended for the Rose Bowl Game Jan. 2 and won’t play, the university announced in a statement Thursday.

Wednesday’s Local Basketball Scores

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

Dec. 28 basketball scores.

2-mintue Drill: Bell Named Steelers MVP

December 29, 2016 | Chris Rossetti

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

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Nacho Party Cheesecake

December 29, 2016 | Joanne Bauer

This unique recipe will make a great New Year’s Eve appetizer!

Comically Incorrect: Near Miss

December 29, 2016 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Near Miss.

ClayToonz: Tweeter in Chief

December 29, 2016 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Tweeter in Chief.

Six Area Residents Selected as Winners in Christmas Photo Contest

December 29, 2016 | Jake Bauer

Six local residents have been selected as winners in the annual Explore Christmas photo contest sponsored by rbg Clarion.

Mary E. Ferringer (Neill)

December 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

Mary E. Ferringer, 92, of Hawthorn, died on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Edgewood Heights in New Bethlehem.

John L. McCue

December 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

John L. McCue, 74, of Chicora, passed away Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

James Henry Biltz

December 28, 2016 | Adam McCully

James Henry Biltz, 82, of 1468 State Route 157, Oil City, PA., died at 5:38 A.M. December 27, 2016, at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca after a period of declining health.

The Great Outdoors: One More Chance for Die-hard Deer Hunters

December 28, 2016 | Scott Shindledecker

The post-Christmas deer seasons provide die-hard hunters with one more chance to put some meat in the freezer.

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