Archive for July, 2018

Local Man Hopes to Help Youth, Boost Tourism Through Go-Kart Racetrack
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – A local businessman was given the go-ahead for a go-kart racetrack on his “Seneca Ponds” property located at 1507 Horsecreek Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

Portion of Route 322 Closed in Franklin for 10 Days
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Route 322 (13th Street) is closed in the City of Franklin, Venango County, for roadway repairs.

Richard A. Bryan
Richard A. Bryan, 86, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Franklin and a longtime resident of Seneca, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh.

Bessie E. (Sheesley) Amsler
Bessie E. Amsler, 84, of the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Knox, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, after many years of declining health.

David E. Shull
David E. Shull, 70, of Oil City, passed away on his birthday, Monday, July 30, 2018, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Judith Ann (Malone) Megnin
Following a brief illness, Judith Ann (Malone) Megnin passed away on Saturday, July 28, at UPMC Shadyside. She was surrounded by family and friends.

Man Accused of Raping 11-Year-Old Girl Repeatedly in Venango County Faces Hearing Wednesday
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (ETY) – A 19-year-old Knox man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl repeatedly at a Venango County residence is due in court this week.

Local Man Makes National News with ‘Scream Comes Home’ Event
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion man recently found himself in the middle of a massive media storm after his idea to have a “Scream” themed party at the house where the original movie was filmed became a reality.

SPONSORED: Great Deals at Sharp Shopper – Guernsey Provolone, Honeydews, Iced Tea Black, and More
A look at Sharp Shopper’s Deals running through Saturday, August 4, 2018 – or while supplies last!

Phase-in of Dry Leaf Medical Marijuana Starts August 1 at Dispensaries
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Wolf Administration on Monday announced that the dry leaf form of medical marijuana will be phased in at dispensaries starting August 1 at 16 locations and expanding to 28 locations the following week.