Archive for October, 2019

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Clarion County

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Clarion County

| October 31, 2019

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Clarion and County and surrounding areas.

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Trick-or-Treating Postponed in Several Areas Due to Inclement Weather

Trick-or-Treating Postponed in Several Areas Due to Inclement Weather

| October 31, 2019

Multiple area municipalities have postponed trick-or-treating due to inclement weather.

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UPDATE: Kittanning Pike Near Parker Reopened Following Tractor Trailer Crash

UPDATE: Kittanning Pike Near Parker Reopened Following Tractor Trailer Crash

| October 31, 2019

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) – State Route 268/Kittanning Pike near Parker has been reopened following a closure due to a tractor trailer crash that occurred this morning.

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UPDATE: Kittanning Pike Remains Closed Near Parker Following Tractor Trailer Crash

UPDATE: Kittanning Pike Remains Closed Near Parker Following Tractor Trailer Crash

| October 31, 2019

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) – State Route 268/Kittanning Pike remains closed near Parker following a tractor trailer crash that occurred this morning.

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BREAKING NEWS: Kittanning Pike Closed Near Parker Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

BREAKING NEWS: Kittanning Pike Closed Near Parker Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

| October 31, 2019

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) – State Route 268/Kittanning Pike has been closed near Parker due to a tractor trailer crash.

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Janis E. (White) Cook

Janis E. (White) Cook

| October 31, 2019

Janis E. (White) Cook, 85, of Clarington, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October, 20, 2019.

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Jehan Gir Kavoosi

Jehan Gir Kavoosi

| October 31, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jehan Gir Kavoosi, 81, on October 28, 2019, in his home in Wilmette, Illinois. His adored wife of 51 years, Mary Clair Kavoosi (nee McCaffrey) was by his side along with other family members.

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Linda Jean Jones

| October 31, 2019

Linda Jean Jones, 60, of Reynoldsville, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 27, 1959, in Brookville, PA; daughter of Joan Lee (Coogan) Lewis of DuBois and the late Luther Clair Taylor.

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Cecilia V. Magagnotti

Cecilia V. Magagnotti

| October 31, 2019

Cecilia V. Magagnotti, age 91, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on October 30, 2019.  She was born on November 27, 1927 in Seminole, PA to Semeon and Anna Mae Kovalenko. She fell in love and married Frank Magagnotti on May 17, 1947, who preceded her in death on March 23, […]

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Jean Buckley

Jean Buckley

| October 31, 2019

Jean Buckley, 82, of Wolf Creek Twp, Grove City, passed away, surrounded by her family, October 29, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Jean was born April 2, 1937 to the late Howard S. and Della M. (Bruner) Walker. She was a graduate of Grove City High School and also attended Mercer High School.

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WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Venango County

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Venango County

| October 31, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Wind Advisory has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

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PennDOT and Venango County Announce the Start of Construction of the Venango County Multimodal Facility

PennDOT and Venango County Announce the Start of Construction of the Venango County Multimodal Facility

| October 31, 2019

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Venango County announced Wednesday the start of construction activities for Phase 2 of the Venango County Multimodal Transit Facility Project.

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Featured Local Job: Court Reporter

| October 31, 2019

The County of Venango is currently accepting applications for a full-time Court Reporter I (40 hrs./wk.) to work within the Venango County Courts.

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‘Autism Stands’ Continuing to Raise Awareness with New Battle of the Superheroes for Autism

‘Autism Stands’ Continuing to Raise Awareness with New Battle of the Superheroes for Autism

| October 31, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Venango County’s own Autism Stands group is expanding their awareness campaign again with a new Battle of the Superheroes for Autism event.

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Clarion County Community Bank CEO James L. Kifer Appointed to Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers Board of Directors

Clarion County Community Bank CEO James L. Kifer Appointed to Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers Board of Directors

| October 31, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. — James L. Kifer, President/Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Clarion County Community Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB).

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CASA: Greetings From My Front Porch

CASA: Greetings From My Front Porch

| October 31, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. – Cinnamon Evans, Executive Director of CASA of Venango County, submitted the following article.

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Beatlemania Magic Set for November 8 at Barrow-Civic Theatre

Beatlemania Magic Set for November 8 at Barrow-Civic Theatre

| October 31, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The Barrow-Civic Theatre will play host to Beatlemania Magic on Friday, November 8.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Stolen Gun Sold to Juvenile

Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Stolen Gun Sold to Juvenile

| October 31, 2019

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen gun he allegedly sold to a juvenile.

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Oil City Man Faces Charges After Being Found With Stolen ATV, Running From Police

Oil City Man Faces Charges After Being Found With Stolen ATV, Running From Police

| October 31, 2019

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who was allegedly discovered in possession of a stolen ATV and then ran from police to avoid arrest is facing several charges.

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Oil City Man Accused of Making Racial Slur to Female Victim Sentenced to Probation After Entering Guilty Plea

Oil City Man Accused of Making Racial Slur to Female Victim Sentenced to Probation After Entering Guilty Plea

| October 31, 2019

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man was sentenced to probation on Wednesday after pleading guilty to ethnic intimidation related to an incident where he followed a woman down the street and called her vulgar names, including a racial slur.

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Kennerdell Man Accused of Slapping Mentally-Challenged Resident Across Face Waives Hearing

Kennerdell Man Accused of Slapping Mentally-Challenged Resident Across Face Waives Hearing

| October 31, 2019

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Kennerdell man who allegedly slapped a mentally-challenged man with cerebral palsy across the face multiple times waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

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Parker Bridge Reopens Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

Parker Bridge Reopens Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

| October 31, 2019

ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Parker Bridge has reopened following a tractor-trailer rollover that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

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Traffic Stop Leads to DUI Charges for Franklin Man

Traffic Stop Leads to DUI Charges for Franklin Man

| October 31, 2019

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Police say a traffic stop for a car driving after sunset without headlights led to DUI charges for a Franklin man.

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Gov. Wolf Honors Inductees into Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Fame

Gov. Wolf Honors Inductees into Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Fame

| October 31, 2019

Annville, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf helped to honor two members inducted on Wednesday into the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ prestigious Hall of Fame, recognizing their exceptional service to the department that supports Pennsylvania’s nearly 800,000 veterans and 18,000 members of the National Guard.

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Franklin Man Accused of Attempting to Scam Local Business with Stolen, Forged Ticket Waives Hearing

Franklin Man Accused of Attempting to Scam Local Business with Stolen, Forged Ticket Waives Hearing

| October 31, 2019

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man who allegedly stole and forged a ticket in an attempt to collect over $300 in winnings from a local bar waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

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| October 31, 2019

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PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Implementation of Statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Implementation of Statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot

| October 31, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), have announced the implementation of a statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program to reduce work zone speeds, change driver behavior, and improve work zone safety for workers and motorists.

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Governor Wolf: Compromise Makes Pennsylvania Elections More Convenient and Secure

Governor Wolf: Compromise Makes Pennsylvania Elections More Convenient and Secure

| October 31, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf’s goal of making elections more convenient and accessible for voters came to fruition on Wednesday with the passage of a bipartisan compromise, Senate Bill 421, into law. Governor Wolf expects to sign the bill in the coming days.

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Clarion U. Wrestling Picked to Finish Seventh in First Season in MAC; Zacherl, Bulsak Tabbed Second in Weight Class

Clarion U. Wrestling Picked to Finish Seventh in First Season in MAC; Zacherl, Bulsak Tabbed Second in Weight Class

| October 31, 2019

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) coaches announced the results of their preseason weight class individual rankings and team rankings on Wednesday, with the Clarion Golden Eagles predicted to finish seventh in the 15-team league in the 2019-20 season.

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Karns City Girls’ Soccer Dynasty Continues with 22nd Title in 25 Years

Karns City Girls’ Soccer Dynasty Continues with 22nd Title in 25 Years

| October 31, 2019

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) – McKenna Martin’s game-winning goal in the final 10 minutes lifted Karns City to its eighth straight District 9 girls’ soccer title and its fourth consecutive in Class 2A with a 3-2 win over Clearfield at Varischetti Field in Brockway Wednesday night.

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