Archive for June, 2018

Fireman’s Fair Wraps Up with Garden Tractor Pull, More

Fireman’s Fair Wraps Up with Garden Tractor Pull, More

| June 30, 2018

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair at the fire department grounds on Shufstall Street in Franklin wraps up on Saturday.

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State Police Investigating Alleged Indecent Assault at SCI Forest

State Police Investigating Alleged Indecent Assault at SCI Forest

| June 30, 2018

MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – An indecent assault investigation is underway at SCI-Forest correctional facility in Forest County.

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Venango Co. Civic Leader Elizabeth “Penny” Haylett-Minnick Passes Away

Venango Co. Civic Leader Elizabeth “Penny” Haylett-Minnick Passes Away

| June 30, 2018

Elizabeth G. “Penny” Haylett-Minnick, 75, a well-known and much loved resident of 1218 Elk Street, Franklin, died peacefully at 9:20 AM Thursday, June 28, 2018 in her home. Penny passed unexpectedly while resting.

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Carol A. McCartney

Carol A. McCartney

| June 30, 2018

Carol A. McCartney, 80, of 435 Main St. Rouseville, PA. died at 1:50 P.M. Thursday June 28, 2018.

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Dennis Franklin “Denny” Miller

Dennis Franklin “Denny” Miller

| June 30, 2018

Dennis Franklin “Denny” Miller, of Kelly Road, Porter Township, passed peacefully at home after a tough battle with cancer.  He was 59 years of age.

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Featured Local Job: Mentors

| June 30, 2018

Join The Arc of Clarion and Venango Counties’ team of mentors.

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Summer Blood Drives Begin as Red Cross Seeks New Donors to Build Up Declining Donor Base

Summer Blood Drives Begin as Red Cross Seeks New Donors to Build Up Declining Donor Base

| June 30, 2018

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Venango County will be hosting multiple blood drives this summer as the American Red Cross works to encourage new donors to give blood.

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Debra “Oma” Robinson

Debra “Oma” Robinson

| June 30, 2018

Debra “Oma” Robinson, 65, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Elva Confer Sentenced Up to 18 Years in Drug Death of Clarion Man

Elva Confer Sentenced Up to 18 Years in Drug Death of Clarion Man

| June 30, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that a Clarion County woman was sentenced to 9 to 18 years in prison for her role in delivering fentanyl to a man who later died of an overdose.

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Shapiro to Take Legal Action to Make Catholic Church Sex Abuse Grand Jury Report Public

Shapiro to Take Legal Action to Make Catholic Church Sex Abuse Grand Jury Report Public

| June 30, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro has announced that it will take legal action on Monday to make the grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania known to the public.

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United Way of Venango County Awarded Over $30,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

United Way of Venango County Awarded Over $30,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

| June 30, 2018

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – United Way of Venango County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program.

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Pennsylvania Increases Consumer Protections, Criminalizes Skimmer Device Possession and Use

Pennsylvania Increases Consumer Protections, Criminalizes Skimmer Device Possession and Use

| June 30, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf recently signed legislation to reduce fraud and increase consumer protections by increasing penalties for the possession and use of a skimmer device, as well as transferring stolen information, making it a felony for the first offense. House Bill 1918 updates the crime code to establish the crime of possession […]

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Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Justin Moyar, Basement Band

Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Music Today by Justin Moyar, Basement Band

| June 30, 2018

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Enjoy live entertainment all day long on Saturday, June 30, at Deer Creek Winery!

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D9Sports.com Player Profile: Keaton Kahle, Redbank Valley

D9Sports.com Player Profile: Keaton Kahle, Redbank Valley

| June 30, 2018

D9Sports.com/EYT Media is doing a series of player profiles on returning high-school athletes this summer. The year in school listed by the athlete is the year the athlete is entering this fall.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| June 30, 2018

Murray’s Lookout. Submitted by Gail Beck.

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Say What?!: Snake Slithers Up Windshield of Moving Vehicle in Arizona

Say What?!: Snake Slithers Up Windshield of Moving Vehicle in Arizona

| June 30, 2018

PHOENIX, Ariz. – An Arizona man was shocked when a snake poked its head from under the hood of his car and slithered up his windshield as he was driving.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| June 30, 2018

A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.

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Comically Incorrect: Beat Down

Comically Incorrect: Beat Down

| June 30, 2018

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Beat Down.

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Nationwide Comcast Outage Blamed on ‘Fiber Cut’

Nationwide Comcast Outage Blamed on ‘Fiber Cut’

| June 29, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (EYT) – If you’ve had internet connectivity problems today, you are far from alone.

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Jeffery Lee Adams

Jeffery Lee Adams

| June 29, 2018

Jeffery Lee Adams, 62, of Clarion, PA died on Thursday June 28, 2018 at his home in Clarion.

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Country Fair Exec Talks Liquor Sales at Public Hearing

Country Fair Exec Talks Liquor Sales at Public Hearing

| June 29, 2018

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Council held a public hearing regarding the transfer of a liquor license to the Country Fair located at 1 Spring Street in Oil City Thursday.

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St. Joseph Church Plans 79th Annual 4th of July Event;  Liberty 5K Set for July 7th

St. Joseph Church Plans 79th Annual 4th of July Event; Liberty 5K Set for July 7th

| June 29, 2018

LUCINDA, Pa. (EYT) – St. Joseph’s 79th Annual 4th of July Celebration will be held July 4 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the parish grounds in Lucinda.

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Officials Searching for Ways to Raise Money for $16 Million Cornplanter Square Building Renovation Project

Officials Searching for Ways to Raise Money for $16 Million Cornplanter Square Building Renovation Project

| June 29, 2018

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Council on Thursday heard an update from Jason Ruggiero, the Venango County Planning Director, and Emily Lewis, the Director of the Venango County Economic Development Authority, on the status of the Cornplanter Square Building that Venango County bought in May 2017.

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Featured Local Jobs: YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors

Featured Local Jobs: YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors

| June 29, 2018

CRANBERRY, Pa. – The YMCA is hiring energetic YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors to start immediately.

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Oberlander, Youngblood Introduce Human Milk Donor Bank Bill

Oberlander, Youngblood Introduce Human Milk Donor Bank Bill

| June 29, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. -Two members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives leadership from different parties are working together on legislation to regulate and license donor human milk banks in the commonwealth.

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Oil City Man Accused of Attempting to Enter School with Drugs in Backpack Jailed on Felony Charges

Oil City Man Accused of Attempting to Enter School with Drugs in Backpack Jailed on Felony Charges

| June 29, 2018

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who allegedly attempted to enter an area school building with multiple controlled substances in a bookbag has been jailed on felony drug charges.

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State Police Seeking Information on Stolen Vehicle in Irwin Township

State Police Seeking Information on Stolen Vehicle in Irwin Township

| June 29, 2018

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police are asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle stolen in Irwin Township on Monday afternoon.

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Oil City Council Hears More on Webco Rezoning Request; No Public Comments

Oil City Council Hears More on Webco Rezoning Request; No Public Comments

| June 29, 2018

OIL CITY, Pa. – There was no community feedback during a public hearing in Oil City on Thursday concerning Webco’s request to rezone a couple of parcels of property the company recently bought near their current operations.

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Hearing Scheduled for Franklin Woman Accused of Resisting Arrest, Attempting to Spit at Parole Officer

Hearing Scheduled for Franklin Woman Accused of Resisting Arrest, Attempting to Spit at Parole Officer

| June 29, 2018

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman is facing a preliminary hearing on aggravated harassment and related charges after she allegedly resisted arrest and attempted to spit at a parole agent.

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Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music by Coston Cross

Deer Creek Winery to Host Friday Night Music by Coston Cross

| June 29, 2018

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 entertainment.

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