April 2018

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 29, 2018 | 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: Strawberry Patch Brownie Pizza

April 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

This unique recipe is a great dish for a smorgasbord! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: A Cosby Sweater

April 29, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: A Cosby Sweater.

Orrin (Junie) Blauser Jr.

April 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Orrin (Junie) Blauser Jr., 88, of 602 Lawrence St. Oil City, PA. , died at 12:07 P.M. Friday April 27, 2018 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehab after an extended illness.

Memorial Service to be Held May 19 for Pauline Reichard

April 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Pauline (Kenemuth) Reichard passed at age 92 on February 15, 2018.

Donna J. Cline

April 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Featured Local Job: Servers, All Kitchen Positions, Banquet Manager

April 28, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

Help wanted — The Allegheny Grille is hiring for all positions including servers, all kitchen positions and a banquet manager.

Schreck, Watson Help Deep Cranberry Squad 10-Run A-C Valley

April 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (D9Sports) — The thing that makes the Cranberry softball lineup so tough is its length.

Man Accused of Stealing $17K from Father’s Titusville Residence

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

CHERRYTREE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 38-year-old man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stole $17,000.00 from his father’s residence located on Breedtown Road, in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Oil City YMCA Announces Summer Swim Team for Youth

April 28, 2018 | Michelle Murray - YMCA

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Oil City YMCA has announced Summer Swim Team for youth. The swim team is open to kids age 5-18 who would like to swim competitively.

Save Yourself to Perform Tonight at R Bandana Winery — Franklin

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Save Yourself will be entertaining tonight at R** Bandana Winery in Franklin.

Cochranton Man Busted on Meth Charges

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A man who was found passed out behind the wheel of a car in Franklin this week is now facing felony drug charges.

Democratic Candidates for U.S. 15th Congressional District Discuss Qualifications, Platforms

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Susan Boser and Wade Jodun, two candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives’ 15th Congressional District in the May 15 primary election, met for a debate on Thursday night.

Man Charged with Homicide by Vehicle in Deadly Forest County Crash

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An East Hickory man is facing felony homicide by vehicle charges stemming from a deadly crash that occurred in Jenks Township last August.

SPONSORED: Eric Shick Agency Provides ATV Tips Every Rider Should Know

April 28, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

Riding an ATV can be fun, but if you don’t take the proper precautions, it can also be dangerous.

Fallen Warden to Be Added to National Memorial

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Game Commission state game warden who died in the line-of-duty will be added to the agency’s Fallen Officers Memorial at the Harrisburg headquarters and to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Gruber Farms Named Farm of the Year for Agricultural Conservation

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Gruber Farms was recently presented an Agricultural Conservation Award at Clarion Conservation District’s annual luncheon banquet.

Gun Show Begins Today at Old Cranberry High School

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – A gun show will be held at the Old Cranberry High School on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Major Morgan, Root Theory

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Enjoy live entertainment all day long on Saturday, April 28, at Deer Creek Winery!

Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. — Saturday, April 28, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent accidental overdoses, drug take-back boxes will be located at law enforcement agencies in Venango County for unused prescriptions.

Perry, Bruner, Winslow, Curran Help Rocky Grove to Road Win

April 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

HERMITAGE, Pa. (EYT) –With the offense led by Conner Curran, Travis Perry, Koby Winslow and Hunter Brune, visiting Rocky Grove beat Kennedy Catholic, 11-1 in five innings Friday.

Friday’s Baseball/Softball Scores

April 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

April 27 scores.

2-minute Drill: Pirates Rally in Ninth then Beat Cardinals in 11

April 28, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

At the 2018 FLEX Presents, eleven nominees were recognized and Charlie Cotherman was named Young Professional of the Year. Courtesy of FLEX — Venango County’s Young Professionals Organization.

Say What?!: Monkey Climbs into Hotel Room, Steals Food

April 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

COSTA RICA — A family vacationing in Costa Rica caught video footage of a bold monkey that climbed into their hotel room and stole some snacks.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 28, 2018 | 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: Blueberry Pudding Cake

April 28, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

This awesome recipe is easy to make! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Vetting For The Vets

April 28, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Vetting For The Vets.

Elizabeth F. Gallagher

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Elizabeth F. Gallagher, 58, of Franklin, died Monday, April 23, 2018.

Lawrence E. Smith

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Lawrence E. Smith, 58, of Rouseville, PA, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Oil Creek Campground.

Eugene Clair Stockdale

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Eugene Clair Stockdale, 87, of Dayton, PA, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home.

James Wesley Morris

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

James Wesley Morris, 86, of Tionesta, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at UPMC Montifiore in Pittsburgh. He was born May 17, 1931, in Butler, the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Shakley) Morris. Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge #277 in Clarion, Zem Zem Shriners of Erie, Coudersport Consistory, Clarion County Shriners Club. He was a

Gloria S. Smith

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Gloria S. Smith, 85, of New Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday evening April 24, 2018, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.

Sharon Lynn Wright

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Sharon Lynn Wright, 53, of New Castle, Virginia, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center.

James E. Poston

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

James E. Poston, 67, of Kennerdell, passed away April 25, 2018, at Grove City Medical Center.

Esther E. Gilliland

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Esther E. Gilliland, 92, of Millcreek Township, Sandy Lake, passed away on April 25, 2018, at the Sugarcreek Station in Sugarcreek, Venango County.

Mabel J. Mong

April 27, 2018 | Aly Delp

Mabel J. Mong, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at The Caring Place in Franklin.

Featured Local Job: Full-Time Direct Service Professional Positions

April 27, 2018 | Tyler Ochs

UCIP is accepting applications for several full-time Direct Service Professional positions in our Residential Program.

Additional Details Released on Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $23K from Emlenton Medical Corporation

April 27, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly issued unauthorized checks to himself totaling nearly $23,000.00 from a corporation trust account.

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