January 2019

PennDOT Restores Speed Limits on Interstate 80

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

Virginia Ann Jewell Adams

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

Virginia Ann Jewell Adams, 97, formerly of Polk, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Sugar Creek Station.

Betty May Greenawalt

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

Betty May Greenawalt, 80, of Clarion, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. She resided in Fort Pierce, FL from 1992 until recently.

Marylu (Anderson) Fielder

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

Marylu (Anderson) Fielder, age 91, of Clarington, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Brookside Assisted Senior Living in Brookville, PA.

Former Knox Man Accused of Robbing West Virginia 7-Eleven

January 30, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — A former Clarion County man wanted on charges related to the robbery of a 7-Eleven in West Virginia was arrested in Knox on Tuesday.

WEATHER ALERT: Dangerously Cold Wind Chills as Low as -30 Anticipated

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Wind Chill Warning remains in effect for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Governor Wolf Urges Pennsylvanians to Take Precautions During Extreme Cold Weather

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and state officials today warned residents to stay safe while outdoors this week as temperatures are forecast to be below zero with wind chills making it feel like it is minus 35 degrees in many locations throughout Pennsylvania beginning overnight tonight through Thursday.

AG Files Lawsuit Against Traveling Paver Who Targeted Venango County Residents With Scam

January 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a lawsuit against an Alabama driveway paving company owner on claims that he sold defective driveway paving services to unsuspecting consumers in Northwestern Pennsylvania from at least 2015 through October 2017.

Third Oil City Man Charged in Sale of Meth in Venango County

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A third Oil City man is facing drug charges stemming from the sale of crystal methamphetamine in Venango County.

Warming Shelters Available Throughout the Area As Deep Freeze Sets In

January 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Warming shelters are being made available at several locations throughout the region as frigid temperatures begin to set in.

All Pat Catan’s Stores to Close

January 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

HERMITAGE, Pa. (EYT) — Pat Catan’s in Hermitage, along with all of the other store locations, will be closing for good later this year.

Game Commission Gives Tentative Approval to Saturday Opener for Firearms Buck Season

January 30, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2019-20 license year, including a move to bump up the opening day of the firearms deer season to the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

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January 30, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

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Clarion Trickle-Down Stormwater Fee Under Consideration Since 2015

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The concept of charging a fee for stormwater in Clarion Borough is not a new one, with the borough starting to investigate such a fee in November of 2015. A separate feel has been trickling down since then.

Franklin Man Accused of Choking Woman, Threatening to Kill Her Due in Court Today

January 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is set to appear in court today in connection with felony strangulation charges.

PLCB Reminds Parents That Sporting Events, Celebrations Are Prime Opportunities to Talk to Kids About Alcohol

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) encourages parents to take advantage of major sporting events and related celebrations as occasions to engage in important conversations with their children about the dangers of alcohol.

Wolf Renews Call to Legislature to Pass Universal Background Checks

January 30, 2019 | Dylan Cyphert

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Wolf on Tuesday joined CeaseFirePA, gun violence survivors, trauma surgeons, and gun violence reduction advocates at the Capitol Rotunda to call for more commonsense gun laws, including universal background checks.

Boys’ Basketball: Oil City Topples Brookville

January 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

OIL CITY, Pa. (D9Sports) — Behind 20 Luke Homer points, Oil City beat visiting Brookville, 72-63.

Fast Start Helps Keystone Maintain First Place in KSAC South

January 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

KNOX, Pa. (D9Sports) — Sometimes it is how you start as opposed to how you finish.

Tuesday’s District 9/Venango County Basketball Scores

January 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

Jan. 29 basketball scores.

2-minute Drill: Clemson Rolls Past Pitt

January 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

Your daily sports update.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 30, 2019

Captured in Venango County by Penn’s Woods Photography.

Say What?!: ‘Black-ish’ Star Breaks Guinness Record with World’s Longets Golf Club

January 30, 2019 | Adam McCully

Anthony Anderson, star of ABC sitcom Black-ish, helped break a Guinness World Record by swinging the world’s largest usable golf club.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Pistachio Éclair Dessert

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

This sweet and delicious recipe will be a hit with your family! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

January 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

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

ClayToonz: Canned Hog

January 30, 2019 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Canned Hog.

Comically Incorrect: Maduro’s Daughter

January 30, 2019 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Maduro’s Daughter.

Julia Jane “Judy” Brinkman

January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Julia Jane “Judy” Brinkman (nee Davis), 86, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Briarcliff Manor in Middlefield, OH.

Terry James Kline Sr.

January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Terry James Kline Sr., 69, of Oil City died Sunday, January 27, 2019, at UPMC Shady Side Hospital in Pittsburgh after Heart Surgery.

Carolyn Judith Crocker

January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Mrs. Carolyn Judith Crocker, 73, of Pleasantville, left this earth to join the Master’s bouquet on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Walter E. McKissick Jr.

January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

Walter E. McKissick Jr., 70, of Oil City, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Chills as Low as 30 Below Zero Expected for Venango County

January 29, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Wind Chill Warning has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Two More Sex Trafficking Suspects Busted; Five Accused Predators Arrested in Five Days

January 29, 2019 | Adam McCully

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — Two more men were arrested in an undercover sex trafficking sting in Brookville Borough.

Authorities Investigating After Titusville Police Officer Discharges Weapon During Pursuit

January 29, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD CO., Pa. (EYT) — State police are investigating an incident involving a Titusville Police Officer who discharged his weapon during a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning.

Officials Warn of Dangers Leading Up to Arctic Blast

January 29, 2019 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — With frigid temperatures approaching our area in the coming days, officials are warning of the health risks associated with extreme cold.

13-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted in Venango County

January 29, 2019 | Aly Delp

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of an underage girl in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

Veterans Outreach Vans Deliver Information across Pennsylvania

January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is headquartered in Lebanon County, but its ability to reach the state’s nearly 800,000 veterans and their families extends to every county across the commonwealth thanks to its two Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans.

Liberty Rocks the Cabaret Continues at Barrow-Civic Theatre on Friday

January 29, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

FRANKLIN, Pa. — “Liberty Rocks the Cabaret” will continue on Friday, February 1, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

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January 29, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

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