January 2017

Ila Louise Hovis

January 30, 2017 | Adam McCully

Ila Louise Hovis, 86, of Bullion passed away January 28, 2017 at Grove City Medical Center.

Lenora W. Shirey

January 30, 2017 | Adam McCully

Lenora W. Shirey, of Clarion, passed away on January 29, 2017 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (formerly Golden Living) in Shippenville.

Woman Transported to UPMC Pittsburgh After Crashing into Fire Truck in Sugarcreek

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — A motor vehicle accident occurred Friday morning on the 200 block of Meadville Pike, West of Kistler Street, in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

<span style='color: red'>UPDATE:</span> Oil City Man Accused of Biting Police Officer Faces Multiple Charges

UPDATE: Oil City Man Accused of Biting Police Officer Faces Multiple Charges

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man who allegedly bit a police officer is facing a laundry list of charges.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Shaffer Run Road, Venango County, Pa. — January 29, 2017. Photo courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.

Cranberry Wellness Center Blog: Calvin Bickel Addresses Weight Loss; Invites Public to February 1 Seminar

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Calvin Bickel, co-owner of Cranberry Wellness Center and God’s Little Garden, submitted the following article on weight loss.

AG: Men Dressed As Furries Raped Boy in Pennsylvania

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

BUCKS CO., Pa. — Through the close cooperation of Office of Attorney General agents with other law enforcement agencies, a child sexual predator suspect was arrested Friday in Bucks County, where he was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against an underage boy that began when the victim was nine years old.

Say What?!: Maryland Officials Try to Help Deer with Head Stuck in Plastic Jar

January 30, 2017 | Jake Bauer

BEL AIR, Maryland — A community in Maryland is working to help free a wild deer spotted with a plastic jar stuck on its head.

Oil City Woman Arrested for DUI

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A traffic stop early this morning led to a DUI arrest on State Street, in Oil City, Venango County.

Drugs Discovered During Traffic Stop in Clinton Township

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CLINTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Drugs were discovered on Friday night after a traffic stop was initiated on Interstate 80, near mile marker 37, in Clinton Township, Venango County, resulted in a drug arrest.

Woman Killed After Car Crashes into Tree in Forest County

January 30, 2017 | Jake Bauer

BARNETT TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 31-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was riding in struck a tree along Route 899 in Barnett Township, Forest County.

Sponsored: Get Away for a Romantic Weekend at Camp Coffman

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Get away for a romantic, winter weekend at Camp Coffman’s Treehouse Cabin.

Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bernie

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

This week’s Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bernie

AG DePasquale, Williamsport Girl Begin Nationwide Petition Calling for All States to Fund Rape Kit Testing

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Meet Madison Wertz….Madison is an 11-year-old sixth-grader at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School near Williamsport. And for the last 10 months, she has been a passionate advocate for ending Pennsylvania’s backlog of untested rape kits.

Cranberry in at No. 9 in Latest D9Sports.com District 9 Girls’ Basketball Power Ratings

January 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — Cranberry is No. 9 in the Jan. 29 D9Sports.com District 9 Girls’ Basketball Power Ratings to No. 4.

Keystone in at No. 7 in D9Sports.com District 9 Boys’ Basketball Power Ratings

January 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — Keystone is No. 7 in the Jan. 29 D9Sports.com District 9 Boys’ Basketball Ratings.

Clarion Women’s Hoops Uses Strong First Half to Hold off Pitt-Johnstown for Key Win

January 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. – What was dominant effort to start turned into a frantic race to the finish on Saturday evening, as the Clarion women’s basketball team held off a second-half charge to win 78-74 over Pitt-Johnstown at Tippin Gymnasium.

2-minute Drill: Crosby Metro Division Wins NHL All-Star Game Tournament

January 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

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

Titusville to Compete at District 10 Dual Meet Wrestling Championships

January 30, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SHARON, Pa. (EYT) — Titusville will be the lone area team competing at the District 10 Dual Meet Wrestling Championships.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

January 30, 2017 | 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: Cheesy Cheeseburger Pie

January 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Try this quick and easy one-dish meal that the whole family will love!

ClayToonz

January 30, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones.

Local Man Seriously Injured in Scrubgrass Crash

January 29, 2017 | Jake Bauer

SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — One person was seriously injured early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

Franklin Dairy Queen Home to Rare Piece of History

January 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — It’s only fitting that Franklin, a town rich in history, is home to a true piece of Americana.

Cooperstown Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Stealing Comic Books

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Cooperstown man is facing felony charges for allegedly breaking into a Plum Township residence and stealing X-Men comic books.

Oil City Woman, Toddler Injured in Rouseville Road Crash

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-car accident occurred on Friday morning on Rouseville Road (State Route 227), in Oil Creek Township, Venango County. According to police, around 8:10 a.m. on January 27, a 2005 Ford Focus — driven by 40-year-old Rachael N. Welter, of Oil City — was traveling north on State Route 227

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Photo courtesy of Wildlife Journey Photography — Dave Bowser.

Nearly $7,000 Stolen from Seneca Man in Phone Scam

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police said an incident of fraud occurred on State Route 257, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Say What?!: Florida Man Known as ‘Burger King’ Has World’s Largest Burger Collection

January 29, 2017 | Jake Bauer

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — A Florida “Burger King” has the world’s largest collection of hamburger merchandise totaling more than 3,000 items.

Car Crashes into Utility Pole in Emlenton; Passenger Injured

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say a one-car accident occurred early yesterday morning in Emlenton Borough, Venango County.

Police Calls: Credit Card Fraud, DUI Crash

January 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities responded to the following calls:

Mega Rock Weekend Guide: Food Specials, Live Music, and More

January 29, 2017 | Gina Mazzocchi

Community events continue this weekend in Venango County and surrounding areas.

The Medical Minute: Giving Back Through Blood Donation

January 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

HERSHEY, Pa. — Donating blood is a tangible way to help people who are struggling with serious health conditions, yet many people may not think about it or make time for it.