Archive for February, 2019

Controversy Brewing Over PennDOT’s Interstate 80 Commercial Vehicle Bans

Controversy Brewing Over PennDOT’s Interstate 80 Commercial Vehicle Bans

| February 28, 2019

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – There is nothing like an ice storm to put fear in the hearts of even the best drivers. Bad roads keep people sidelined, but some local businesses are getting hit where it hurts.

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Karle B. Lutz

Karle B. Lutz

| February 28, 2019

Karle B. Lutz, 94, of Oil City, died peacefully in his residence on February 25, 2019.

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Francis J. Lander Sr.

Francis J. Lander Sr.

| February 28, 2019

Francis J. Lander Sr., 85, of Oil City, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Oakwood Heights.

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Franklin Man Connected to Venango County Kidnapping Case Waives Hearing

Franklin Man Connected to Venango County Kidnapping Case Waives Hearing

| February 28, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man accused of involvement in the kidnapping of a local man waived his preliminary hearing yesterday.

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Kidnapping Suspects to Appear in Court Next Wednesday

Kidnapping Suspects to Appear in Court Next Wednesday

| February 28, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Emlenton couple who allegedly kept a woman locked in a bedroom and abused her will stand for preliminary hearings next Wednesday.

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Riverview IU6 Recognizes Matthew LaVerde As Policy Leader in STEM Education

| February 28, 2019

CLARION, Pa. – Matthew LaVerde, Assistant Executive Director of Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, has been accepted as one of 31 ambassadors in the Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program.

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Franklin Man Waives Hearing, Franklin Woman Held for Court in Toddler Abuse Case

Franklin Man Waives Hearing, Franklin Woman Held for Court in Toddler Abuse Case

| February 28, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Two Venango County residents accused in a physical abuse case involving a toddler appeared in court yesterday.

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Standoff Ends in Knox; Suspect in Custody

Standoff Ends in Knox; Suspect in Custody

| February 28, 2019

KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – A police standoff that shut down a portion of Route 208 in Knox for several hours ended early Wednesday evening.

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Franklin Woman Sentenced Up to Two Years for Violent Attack on Victim

Franklin Woman Sentenced Up to Two Years for Violent Attack on Victim

| February 28, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman who attacked another woman in August was sentenced to up to two years behind bars recently.

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SPONSORED: Smith’s Auto Sales of Clarion & Rimersburg Is Offering cRaZy DEALS on Wheels!

SPONSORED: Smith’s Auto Sales of Clarion & Rimersburg Is Offering cRaZy DEALS on Wheels!

| February 28, 2019

Smith’s Auto Sales of Rimersburg and Clarion offering cRaZy Deals and the lowest prices around.

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Area Woman to Showcase Mudbogging Skills on History Channel’s Truck Competition

Area Woman to Showcase Mudbogging Skills on History Channel’s Truck Competition

| February 28, 2019

WORTHVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Jefferson County woman will be showcasing her mudbogging skills on national television via the History Channel tonight.

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Man Cited for Trespassing at Franklin State Police Barracks

Man Cited for Trespassing at Franklin State Police Barracks

| February 28, 2019

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a Pleasantville man was cited after he was allegedly discovered trespassing in a restricted area at the Franklin State Police barracks.

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Police Investigating Alleged Rapes from 1980s

Police Investigating Alleged Rapes from 1980s

| February 28, 2019

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police are investigating two rapes that allegedly occurred in Venango County over 35 years ago.

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Wolf Introduces PA GI Bill, First Education Program to Support PA National Guard Member Families

Wolf Introduces PA GI Bill, First Education Program to Support PA National Guard Member Families

| February 28, 2019

ANNVILLE, Pa. – On Wednesday at Fort Indiantown Gap, Governor Tom Wolf outlined the benefits of his proposed PA GI Bill that enables members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) to earn college benefits for their spouse and children.

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North Clarion Headed to D9 1A Boys’ Title Game for First Time in 20 Years

North Clarion Headed to D9 1A Boys’ Title Game for First Time in 20 Years

| February 28, 2019

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – After two decades of near misses and close calls, the North Clarion boys’ basketball team is headed back to the District 9 Class 1A title game.

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Keystone Girls Battle Clarion with PIAA Spot on the Line Thursday

Keystone Girls Battle Clarion with PIAA Spot on the Line Thursday

| February 28, 2019

A pair of championship games, two consolation games and a subregional contest are on tap in the District 9 basketball playoffs Thursday.

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District 9 Sets Basketball Schedule for Thursday and Friday

District 9 Sets Basketball Schedule for Thursday and Friday

| February 28, 2019

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) – District 9 has updated its basketball brackets for games Thursday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 1.

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Obenrader, Gannon Squeak Past Clarion

Obenrader, Gannon Squeak Past Clarion

| February 28, 2019

CLARION, Pa. – The Gannon women’s basketball team rallied past Clarion for a 50-48 win Wednesday night at the Student Rec Center at Clarion.

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Wednesday’s District 9 Playoff Basketball Scores

| February 28, 2019

Feb. 27 basketball scores.

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2-minute Drill: IUP Forgets Uniforms Has to Wear Edinboro Unis

2-minute Drill: IUP Forgets Uniforms Has to Wear Edinboro Unis

| February 28, 2019

Your daily sports update.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| February 28, 2019

Plumer Cemetary. Courtesy of Timothy Rudisille Photography.

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Say What?!: Animal Rescuers Save Rat Trapped in Manhole Cover

Say What?!: Animal Rescuers Save Rat Trapped in Manhole Cover

| February 28, 2019

GERMANY – Animal rescuers in Germany came to the assistance of a rat that found itself stuck in one of the small openings of a manhole cover.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: No Bake Key Lime Pie

Venango County Recipe of the Day: No Bake Key Lime Pie

| February 28, 2019

Serve this awesome dessert with a glass of Pinot Grigio! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| February 28, 2019

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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ClayToonz: Nukes And Nuts

ClayToonz: Nukes And Nuts

| February 28, 2019

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Nukes And Nuts.

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Clarion University Issues Statement After Student’s Death

Clarion University Issues Statement After Student’s Death

| February 27, 2019

CLARION, Pa. – In a statement issued Wednesday evening by Clarion University, the school confirmed that a student was found dead at 10 a.m. today in the auditorium of Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center.

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Cpl. Tyler J. Carey

Cpl. Tyler J. Carey

| February 27, 2019

Cpl. Tyler J. Carey, United States Marine Corps, of Franklin, PA passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the too young age of 20.

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William Lee Moon, Sr.

William Lee Moon, Sr.

| February 27, 2019

William Lee Moon, Sr., 81, of Cranberry, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 at The Caring Place in Franklin.

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JoAnn Jewell Clontz

JoAnn Jewell Clontz

| February 27, 2019

JoAnn Jewell Clontz, Age 78 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Christ The King Manor.

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Shirley Ann Houser

Shirley Ann Houser

| February 27, 2019

Shirley Ann Houser, 84, of Latrobe, PA, formerly of Rimersburg, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at The Grove in Latrobe.

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