Archive for February, 2017
Bomb Threat Note Leads to Evacuation of Clarion Area Elementary
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — A bomb threat at Clarion Area Elementary School forced the evacuation of students to the high school Monday morning.
Dorothy Margaret Wright
Mrs. Dorothy Margaret Wright, 88, passed away quietly at the Penn Highlands Hospital in Brookville on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
Anna Mae “Tootie” (Miller) Wagner
Anna Mae “Tootie” (Miller) Wagner, age 90, of Brookville, PA, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 23, 2017, as a patient of Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.
Emma C. (Sarvey) (Burr) Burkett
Emma C. (Sarvey) (Burr) Burkett, age 91, of Brookville, PA, passed away as a resident of the McKinley Health Center on Friday, February 24, 2017.
Helen “Honey” D. Gibson
Helen “Honey” D. Gibson, 101, formerly of Cooperstown, passed away at 8:14 a.m. on Saturday, February 25th at Oil City Health Care (formerly Golden Living Center).
Michael D. “Fuzz” Lockhart
Michael D. “Fuzz” Lockhart, 57, of 311 Linden Ave. Oil City, PA., died at 1:15 P.M. Friday Feb. 24, 2017 at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca after a year-long battle with cancer.
Robert William Clark
Robert William Clark, 90, of 119 E Bissell Ave, died Friday, February 24, 2017, at his home.
Evelyn M. Williams
Evelyn M. Williams, 88, of Rimersburg, PA passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Clarview Nursing Home.
Judith A. Culver
Judith A. Culver, 77 of 173 Little Egypt Rd. Seneca, PA. , died at 10:46 P.M. Saturday Feb. 25, 2017 at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville after an extended illness.
Larry Duane Cox
Larry Duane Cox, 73, of Rockland, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at his home surrounded by family.
Margaret L. (Cavanaugh) Kirkpatrick
Margaret L. (Cavanaugh) Kirkpatrick, 84, passed away at Oakwood Heights in Oil City on Friday, February 24, 2017, in the company of her family.
Shauna Howe Murder Case to Be Featured on National TV Tonight
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The murder case of Shauna Howe will be featured on national television on Monday, February 27.
Venango County Photo of the Day
A juvenile bald eagle on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photo courtesy Wildlife Journey Photography – Dave Bowser.
Seneca Man Jailed Following Domestic Dispute
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Seneca man has been jailed following a domestic assault on Mark Drive, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Drake Well Museum and Park Announces Petroleum Program Series
TITUSVILLE, Pa. – On Thursday, March 2, Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will kick off the museum’s 2017 Petroleum Program Series.
State Police Calls: DUI’s, Drug Arrest
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to the following calls:
Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bear
This week’s Venango County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bear
Sponsored: Redbank Chevrolet Offers Special Deal on New 2017 Traverse
Redbank Chevrolet, of New Bethlehem, has a special deal on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse.
Franklin Men Face Harassment Charges Following Altercation
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Two Franklin men are facing charges following a February 22 altercation in the city.
H&R Block Tax Tips: First-Time Tax Filers – What Teens and Young Adults Need to Know
VENANGO CO., Pa. – H&R Block submitted the following article: “First-Time Tax Filers – What Teens and Young Adults Need to Know”
Truck Crashes into Car on U.S. 322
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on February 23 in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
PennDOT Addressing Pothole Problems in Northwest Region
VENANGO CO., Pa. – Midwinter warm spells might make the season easier on residents living in northwest Pennsylvania, but they have been tough on roads in the region.
Clarion Women’s Basketball Set for First PSAC Playoff Appearance Under Ashley Monday at Mercyhurst
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – Fresh of clinching its first winning season since 2010, the Clarion University women’s basketball team prepares for its first PSAC Playoff berth under third-year head coach Jana Ashley and its first since 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mercyhurst.
CUP Weekend Roundup: Track Finishes 15th at PSAC Indoor Championships
EDINBORO, Pa. – The Clarion University track & field team wrapped up competition at the 2017 PSAC Indoor Championships Sunday, finishing 15th overall with five points in the two-day event.
Third Quarter Costs Rocky Grove in Season-Ending Loss to Cochranton
MEADVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Down just seven at halftime to Cochranton any hope of a Rocky Grove comeback fell away when the Lady Orioles were outscored 23-2 in the third quarter during a 64-32 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the District 10 Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday at Meadville High School.
Rocky Grove Boys Play at SRU; Oil City Girls at Meadville
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – The Rocky Grove boys’ and Oil City girls’ basketball teams are in the District 10 semifinals.
2-minute Drill: Pirates Name Cole Opening Day Starter
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