December 2017

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Allegheny River, Venango County. Submitted by ‎Kelley Hesson‎.

Say What?!: Boy, 9, Scares Off Truck Thief with Pellet Gun

December 30, 2017 | Jake Bauer

KOKOMO, Indiana — A 9-year-old Indiana boy with a pellet stopped a man from stealing his father’s truck, police said this week.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 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: Jackie’s Party Shrimp

December 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

This is an excellent appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Little Red Russian Button

December 30, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Little Red Russian Button.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Interstate Highways in the Northwest Region

December 30, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

NORTHWEST PA — Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on interstate highways in the northwest region.

Speed Limits Restored on Interstate 80 in Venango, Mercer Counties

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

NORTHWEST PA — PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on Interstate 80 in the northwest region.

Simon Leroy Fye

December 29, 2017 | Ashley Eck

On December 28, 2017, Simon Leroy Fye, 92, of Knox, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Norma Jean Wood

December 29, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Pauline J. Lalley

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Pauline J. Lalley, 87, of Oil City, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

David Randall Barnes

December 29, 2017 | Ashley Eck

David Randall Barnes, 69, formerly of Polk passed away at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, PA.

Interstate 80 Eastbound Closed in Mercer County Due to Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER CO., Pa. — Interstate 80 eastbound is closed from Exit 15 (Route 19, Mercer) to Exit 19A (Interstate 79 South, Pittsburgh) due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Interstate 80 in Venango, Mercer Counties

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. — Due to the severity of winter conditions, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 80 in the northwest region.

Franklin Teen Accused of Slamming Door on Victim’s Head During Christmas Eve Domestic Incident

December 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Christmas Eve domestic incident has landed a Franklin teen in jail.

Oil City Boy Battling Heart Disease, Pneumonia Returns Home

December 29, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City boy born with half a heart is currently battling pneumonia, but doctors allowed him and his mother to return home on Thursday.

Wolf Administration Reviews PennDOT’s Northwestern Region’s Busy, Successful Year

December 29, 2017 | Adam McCully

NORTHWESTERN PA — The Wolf administration announced yesterday that PennDOT’s northwestern region had a busy and successful year, with more than 90 projects worth over $200 million under construction or bid in 2017.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music by Different Roads

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Stop at Deer Creek Winery after work to relax, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy the start of the weekend with live music by local entertainers.

Governor Wolf: More than 10,000 Patients Registered for Medical Marijuana Program

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced this week that 10,135 patients have registered to participate in the medical marijuana program, with 1,188 certified by a physician to participate.

Cranberry, Keystone to Meet for Don Hall Title Friday

December 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. — Malliah Schreck had 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead Cranberry to a 55-28 win over Franklin.

Rocky Grove, Oil City Win at Blue & White Holiday Tournament

December 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Tyler Clayton scored 22 points, including 13 in the second half, as Rocky Grove topped Warren, 71-64, in the opening round of the Blue & White Christmas Tournament at Oil City.

North Clarion Depth on Full Display in Win Over A-C Valley

December 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Thursday’s Local High School Basketball Scores

December 29, 2017 | Chris Rossetti

Dec. 28 scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

Snowy Owl — Photo courtesy SwampRat Photography.

Say What?!: Police Say California Couple Used Drone to Deliver Drugs

December 29, 2017 | Jake Bauer

CALIFORNIA — A California couple faces felony charges after they allegedly used a drone to deliver illegal drugs, police said.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Easy Tomato Bruschetta

December 29, 2017 | Joanne Bauer

This is a great appetizer to start off your New Year’s Eve party! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

December 29, 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.

Comically Incorrect: May Old Acquaintance Be Forgotten

December 29, 2017 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: May Old Acquaintance Be Forgotten.

ClayToonz: Apple Updates

December 29, 2017 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Apple Updates.

Francis Olan Raabe, Jr.

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Barry W. Zischkau

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Robert Bruce Jenkins

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Beverly Lackey

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Franklin Students Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society

December 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Five Franklin Jr./Sr. High School students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at a special induction ceremony.

Donald E. McMullen

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Georgianna Draty

December 28, 2017 | Ashley Eck

Explore’s 2017 Big Buck Contest Winners Announced

December 28, 2017 | Daniel Pesina

Area hunters had the opportunity show off their kills this year and win a prize in the 2017 Explore Big Buck Contest Sponsored by Route 66 Sporting Goods.

Featured Local Job: Community Based Juvenile Probation Officer

December 28, 2017 | Daniel Pesina

The County of Venango is currently accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs. per week) Community Based Juvenile Probation Officer to work within the Venango County Court Supervision Services Department. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Rehabilitative Science, Criminology, Sociology or related field. No work experience is required; however, one to two years working in Juvenile

Franklin Man Accused of Pointing Guns at People During Dispute

December 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man is in jail after allegedly threatening three people with a gun.

Vandals Cut Thermostat Wires in Feline Room at Venango County Humane Society

December 28, 2017 | Scott Shindledecker

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — The Venango County Humane Society was the victim of a recent incident of criminal mischief.

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