July 2018

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Gotti

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Gotti — Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

Child Rape Under Investigation in Oil City

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police are investigating a rape that occurred in Oil City, Venango County.

Franklin Woman Accused of Stealing Electronic Tablet

July 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly taking an electronic tablet from a known victim late last year.

PA Great Outdoors: Climax Tunnel Reopens Following Restoration, Grand Opening Set for August 18

July 30, 2018 | Adam McCully

Trail users, railroad buffs, history fans, and architecture aficionados have an intriguing new destination to explore in southern Clarion County.

Access to 3D Printable Gun Plans Blocked by Pa. Lawmakers

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Governor Tom Wolf, and the Pennsylvania State Police on Sunday night successfully blocked access to 3D downloadable guns in Pennsylvania.

SPONSORED: Check Out Equinox’s on Sale at Redbank Chevrolet!

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Clarion University to Offer Educators’ Program to Address Students with Learning, Behavioral Challenges

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. — Clarion University Special Education Department has developed two new certificates in response to the need for educators trained in evidence-based methods to serve students with challenging behavioral support needs.

D9Sports.com Player Profile: Garrett Prosper, DuBois Central Catholic

July 30, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

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.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

Foggy morning at River Ridge Farm. Submitted by Mark Hutchinson.

Say What?!: Pool Crashing Escaped Kangaroo Captured

July 30, 2018 | Aly Delp

GERMANY — Police in Germany caught a runaway kangaroo after it decided to take a dip in a local resident’s pool.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 30, 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: Creamy Watermelon Pie

July 30, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Try this simple and refreshing pie! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Zuck Needs Some Bucks

July 30, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Zuck Needs Some Bucks.

Venango County Week in Review: Murder Suspect Killed, Youth Worker Sex Accusations, Man Hit by Car, More

July 29, 2018 | Adam McCully

A look at the top stories in Venango County last week.

Oil Heritage Festival Concludes Today with Car & Motorcycle Cruise, Gospel Music, Art Shows, and More

July 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival concludes on Sunday with a car and motorcycle cruise, gospel music, art shows, and much more.

Oil City Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Damaging Neighbor’s Door with Sledgehammer

July 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly struck his neighbor’s door with a sledgehammer.

Fryburg Man Injured in Rollover Crash on Route 36

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — State police say a one-vehicle crash occurred early Sunday morning on State Route 36, in Farmington Township, Clarion County.

State Police Seeking Information on Sugarcreek Borough Crash

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SUGARCREEK, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police are seeking information on a crash that occurred on Thursday morning on Shaffer Run Road, in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

Deer Creek Winery to Host Jeep Sunday

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Deer Creek Winery is hosting Jeep Sunday on July 29.

Data Privacy, Ads Drive Customer Dissatisfaction in Social Media

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have the least satisfied users in social media, according to the latest data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) 2018 E-Business Report.

The Medical Minute: Small Changes Can Go Far in Preventing Childhood Obesity

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

HERSHEY, Pa. (EYT) — In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity has more than tripled since 1970.

D9Sports.com Player Profile: Cole LaBenne, Brookville

July 29, 2018 | Chris Rossetti

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.

Say What?!: Cougars Caught on Video in Washington

July 29, 2018 | Aly Delp

LINCOLN, Wash. — A Washington woman caught video footage after making the shocking discovery that what she thought was a dog in her yard was actually one of two cougars.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 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: Lori’s Fruit Dump Cake

July 29, 2018 | Joanne Bauer

Try this quick and delicious dessert! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

ClayToonz: Credible Liars

July 29, 2018 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Credible Liars.

Comically Incorrect: Turn Up the Heat

July 29, 2018 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Turn Up the Heat.

Multreda “Treet” Stull

July 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Paul W. Blum

July 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Paul W. Blum, 86, of Tionesta, passed away Thursday morning July 26, 2018 at the Titusville Area Hospital.

Elsie Anna Elder

July 28, 2018 | Ashley Eck

Elsie Anna Elder, 89 of Emlenton passed away July 25, 2018, at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Central Electric Cooperative Warns Its Members of Phone Scam

July 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

PARKER, Pa. — Central Electric Cooperative is warning members of a phone scam that is targeting its members.

Today at Oil Heritage Festival: Oil City Firefighters 5k, Jeep Cruise-in, Parade, Fireworks, and More

July 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival continues in Oil City with many popular activities planned for today.

Harrisville Teen Accused of Choking Woman During Domestic Dispute

July 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Harrisville teen is facing felony strangulation and child endangerment charges following a violent domestic incident in Irwin Township on Thursday evening.

Man Accused of DUI with Four-Year-Old Child in Car Following Crash in Frenchcreek Township

July 28, 2018 | Adam McCully

FRENCHCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a man was arrested for DUI and child endangerment following a crash in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County.

Oil City Woman Charged in Break-in Waives Hearing

July 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman and a Clarion man facing charges in a break-in at a Clarion residence waived their preliminary hearings this week.

Gall Wasp Affecting White Oak in Area

July 28, 2018 | Adam McCully

FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Penn State Extension office in Forest County has received multiple inquiries from people who have noticed the leaves on some white oak trees turning brown over the last few weeks.

Wolf Condemns U.S. Congress’ ‘Workflex’ Bill

July 28, 2018 | Blane Gold

HARRISBURG, Pa (EYT) — Governor Wolf recently sent a letter to Pennsylvania congressional members of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce committee stating his lack of support for the “Workflex in the 21st Century” Act.

Three Individuals Face Charges for Theft of Motorcycle in Clarion County

July 28, 2018 | Adam McCully

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — Three people are facing theft-related charges after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and selling it for scrap.

Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash in Oakland Township

July 28, 2018 | Aly Delp

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a two-vehicle crash occurred in Oakland Township, Venango County.

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