Archive for January, 2018
Win-It Wednesday Debuts with Penguins Tickets Giveaway
CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – 4 Your Car Connection of Cranberry has teamed up with exploreVenango.com for a new weekly giveaway – Win-It Wednesday!
Man Injured in Scrubgrass Twp. ATV Crash
SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area man was rushed to the hospital following an ATV crash Monday in the Emlenton area.
State Police Release Details on School Bus Crash
SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Franklin have released details surrounding a January 29 crash involving a school bus and a car.
Daniel J. Roessner
Daniel J. Roessner, 69, of Oil City, PA, formerly of Erie, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2018.
William Louis Brumbaugh
William Louis Brumbaugh, 71, of Oil City, was called by his Lord on January 30, 2018, while in UPMC Northwest due to cardiac arrest.
Russell A. Weaver
Russell A. Weaver, 93, a lifelong resident of Marble, passed away on January 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.
Aaron M. McGraw
Aaron M. McGraw, 46, of Oil City, PA, formerly of Fairbanks, AK, and Titusville, PA, died on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2018, at his residence.
Robert L. Reinhart
Robert L. Reinhart, 58, of Pittsburgh and of Kennerdell, passed away peacefully January 27, 2018, at Family Hospice of Mt. Lebanon.
Featured Local Job: Registered Nurse
Clarion Forest VNA, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Registered Nurse. The RN best fit for this position is well-organized and has excellent documentation skills, who desires a more flexible schedule with focused patient interaction.
Police Don’t Believe Any Links Exist Among Three Missing Venango County Men
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — While rumors may be rampant about possible connections among three missing men in Oil City, police have no such suspicions.
Sportsmanship 1 All-Star Committee Seeks Nominations for Sportsperson of the Year
The Sportsmanship I Basketball All-Star Game Committee is looking for nominations for the 2018 Sports Person of the Year in Western PA.
Oil City Man Accused of Punching 13-Year-Old Boy
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old boy on Monday evening.
Four Homeless People Found in Venango County During Human Services Survey
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Four homeless people were discovered in Venango County during Human Services Department’s homeless count last week.
Central Electric Cooperative Announces 2018 Scholarships
PARKER, Pa.- Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has announced details on its Good Neighbor Scholarship program.
PA Great Outdoors: Punxsutawney’s 132nd Groundhog Day Celebration
If you’re starting to feel like this long winter may never end and want some assurance on when you’ll see the beginning of spring, look no further than the famous Punxsutawney Phil, right here in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region.
Franklin Man Charged with DUI in Sugarcreek Crash
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. – State police have released details surrounding a DUI-related crash that occurred last Tuesday evening in Sugarcreek Borough.
Oil City Man Receives Probation in Criminal Trespass Case
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who made himself at home at a Franklin restaurant while the business was closed was sentenced to probation on Monday.
Accidental Deaths in Pennsylvania Rise 15 Percent in One Year, Driven By Opioid Overdose
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – According to National Safety Council analysis of federal data, 1,086 more Pennsylvanians died accidentally in 2016, an increase of 15 percent over 2015, and 78 percent of those deaths were caused by opioid overdose.
Documentary Telling Story of Abused Horses Will Air Locally
MEADVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A short film focusing on the plight of several horses that were severely neglected in Clarion County will be airing this spring in Meadville, Crawford County.
DEP Launches Good Samaritan Outreach to Promote Abandoned Oil, Gas Well Plugging Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging private-sector partners to become Good Samaritans, by participating in a program that helps cap dangerous abandoned oil and gas wells statewide.
Featured Local Property: Home for Sale in New Bethlehem
Dougherty Real Estate in Fairmount City has listed a new residential property in New Bethlehem.
Boys’ Basketball: Franklin Falls to Sharon
FRANKLIN, Pa. (D9Sports) – Ethan Porterfield netted 19 points to lead visiting Sharon to a 56-37 win over shorthanded Franklin.
North Clarion Girls Top Cranberry to Claim Third Straight KSAC North Title
SENECA, Pa. (D9Sports) – Behind 21 points and 14 rebounds from Tori Obenrader, North Clarion locked up its third straight KSAC North title with a 48-34 conference win at Cranberry.
Say What?!: Malfunctioning Toilet Leads to Snake Discovery
QUEENSLAND, Australia – An Australian family ended up calling a snake removal specialist after they discovered the cause of a mysterious flushing toilet was a serpent in the wall.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
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: Texas-Style Tacos
This is a great one-dish meal! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.