March 2017

Jackie L. Shara

March 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

Jackie L. Shara, age 83, of Wabash Ave. in Oil City, died Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Helen May Ferris

March 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

Helen May Ferris, 80, of Fisher, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 at the Clarion Hospital.

Opal V. Orton Steffy

March 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

Opal V. Orton Steffy, 86, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away surround by her family on Saturday, March 25th.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lets the Good Times Roll

March 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

Seneca, Pa. (EYT) – Saturday April 1, 2017 at Seneca Lanes, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oil Region will hold their 21st Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake.

Oil City Man Accused of Striking, Shoving Woman Who Was Holding Infant

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a woman who was holding an infant.

Oil City Teacher Tim LaVan Lives Dream of Officiating at PIAA Championships

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

HERSHEY, Pa. (D9Sports) — While every high school player and coach dreams of playing in the PIAA championships at The Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., there is another group that dreams about being a part of those games as well.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Along the Allegheny River, March 26, 2017. Submitted by Jessica Hoobler.

Camp Coffman Offers Birthday Party Packages for Spring, Summer

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY, Pa. — YMCA Camp Coffman has announced new birthday party packages available for the spring, summer, and fall months.

Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges After Striking Oil City Police Officer in Head

March 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A 54-year-old man is behind bars after Oil City Police say he struck an officer in the head and face area on Sunday afternoon at the police department.

Petrolia Plant Closing Will Affect 220 Workers

March 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

PETROLIA, Pa. (EYT) — The trend continues for business closings in western Pennsylvania.

Local Man Accused of Attempting to Buy Pistol Illegally in Cranberry Township

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Titusville man is facing criminal charges for allegedly providing false statements to a Cranberry Township sports store in an attempt to purchase a pistol.

State Police Respond to Retail Thefts at Scrubgrass Township Business

March 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police are investigating two retail thefts that occurred on March 25 at Co-Go’s, in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

Controversy Continues Over Proposed State Police Fees

March 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) – Making municipalities pay for state police protection is the latest hot button topic in Pennsylvania, and many boroughs and townships aren’t sure about where the money will come from.

Pennsylvania DCNR Officials, Educators, and Students Launch ‘Think Outside’ Initiative at State Parks, Forests

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

CARLISLE, Pa. — Addressing educators and students at a state park near Carlisle, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today invited statewide college and university participation in DCNR’s new “Think Outside” initiative promoting state parks and forestlands as invaluable learning tools of higher education.

DMVA Seeks Help From Community To Honor All From PA Who Paid Ultimate Sacrifice In Vietnam

March 28, 2017 | Adam McCully

ANNVILLE, Pa. — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to help pay tribute to all of the men and women from Pennsylvania who died as a result of the Vietnam War, but needs help from the public.

Carney, Chelton Place at PA Jr. Wrestling Championships

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (EYT) — Malik Carney and Carson Wible of Franklin and Carl Chelton of Oil City all place in the 11- and 12-years old division at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Championships over the weekend.

Dulya, Sosigian, Adamson Help Moniteau Baseball Grab South Carolina Victory

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (D9Sports) — Andrew Dulya hit a three-run home run and Nick Sosigian and Josh Adamson combined for five hits to lead Moniteau to a 6-3 win over Fairbanks (Ohio) at the Ripken Baseball Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

CUP Men’s Golf in Seventh After Day One at Coaches Collegiate Invite

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

CROFTON, Md. — The Clarion University men’s golf team currently sits in seventh place with a score of 640 (+64) after completing day one of competition at the Coaches Collegiate Invitational Classic at Crofton Country Club.

Monday’s High School Baseball/Softball Scores

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

March 27 baseball/softball scores.

2-minute Drill: Akron Coach Dambrot to be New Duquesne Men’s Hoops Coach

March 28, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

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

Say What?!: Escaped Horses Run Wild on California Highway During Morning Rush

March 28, 2017 | Jake Bauer

WALNUT CREEK, Florida — The California Highway Patrol said morning traffic on Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek hit a snag when two loose horses were spotted “violating the carpool lane.”

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 28, 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: Potato Swirls

March 28, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

A unique mixture of sweet and white potatoes — a great side dish for any occasion!

Comically Incorrect: Collateral Damage

March 28, 2017 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Collateral Damage.

ClayToonz: When You’re Ba-a-a-a-d at Your Job

March 28, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: When You’re Ba-a-a-a-d at Your Job.

Lambing Charged with Criminal Homicide, Rape

March 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Wexford man has been charged with criminal homicide and rape following the death of a four-year-old boy.

Janet Raylene Seelbach

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Janet Raylene Seelbach of Clarion passed away suddenly of natural causes at the Clarion Hospital on March 26, 2017. She was 79 years of age.

STAT MedEvac Dispatched After Semi Travels Off Interstate 80, Lands on Road Below Overpass

March 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Emergency crews responded to the scene of a tractor trailer accident Monday morning on Metz Road near the St. Petersburg exit of Interstate 80 in Richland Township, Clarion County.

King’s Restaurants In Venango County To Remain Open

March 27, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — While five King’s Restaurants in western Pennsylvania are closing, two Venango County locations are not among them.

Charles R. “Bud” Morrell

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Charles R. “Bud” Morrell, 82 of Cochranton passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Wesbury Methodist Community.

Twila P. Huber

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Twila P. Huber, 89, of Mayport, (Langville) died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

Teen Leads Police on 100 MPH Chase in Warren County

March 27, 2017 | Jake Bauer

WARREN COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A 19-year-old man is facing felony fleeing and related charges following a high-speed chase on March 24 in Southwest Township, Warren County.

Laura Mae Baldwin

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Mrs. Laura Mae Baldwin, 70, of 39349 Mystic Park Rd., Centerville, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at 9:40 AM at her home surrounded by her family.

Elaine P. “Patty” Watkins

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Mrs. Elaine P. “Patty” Watkins, 77, of May Ave., Titusville passed away at 2:20 AM on Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Titusville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Daniel R. “BanDANa” Garris

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Daniel R. Garris. 66, (known to friends as BanDANa) of Franklin took his last ride home to his Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2017, the youngest son of Chester and May Garris.

Monica L. Reed

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Monica L. Reed, 73, of Miola, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2017 at her son’s home in Centerville, PA surrounded by her loved ones.

Dorothy “Lois” Miller

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Dorothy “Lois” Miller, age 94, passed away on March 24, 2017, at the McKinley Health Care Center in Brookville, PA.

Susan M. (Snyder) Foust

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Susan M. (Snyder) Foust, 85, of Brookville, PA., formerly of Parker, Pa., passed away at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Paul R. Rankin

March 27, 2017 | Adam McCully

Paul R. Rankin, 84, Tipton passed away Friday at Maryland Masonic Homes, Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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