October 2019

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

October 31, 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: Traitors For Trump

October 31, 2019 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Traitors For Trump.

Parker Bridge Reopens Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

October 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

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

Sunday Hunting Bill Passes House of Representatives

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — A proposal to allow hunting on three particular Sundays in Pennsylvania will be making its way to the state Senate for a final vote.

Joan L. (Blossom) Williams

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Joan L. (Blossom) Williams, 89, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Emery A. Drescher

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Emery A. Drescher, 101, of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, after residing four months with his daughter in Seneca, Pa.

Frances A. Hajduk

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Patricia M. Snyder

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Patricia M. Snyder, 80, of Pulaski, TN, formerly of Summerville, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital.

Judith Ann Anderson

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Judith Ann Anderson, 75, of Brookville died Monday October 28, 2019 at Penn Highlands in Brookville, PA. Born on December 3, 1943 in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine (Songer) Ferraro.

Gary R. McCleary

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Gary R Mccleary, 77, of Knox passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

SPONSORED: All Season Temporaries Featured Jobs of the Week

October 30, 2019 | Explore Clarion

Each week All Season Temporaries features new opportunities in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Win-It Wednesday: Sign Up for a Chance to Win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Allegheny Grille

October 30, 2019 | Tyler Ochs

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – 4 Your Car Connection of Cranberry has teamed up with exploreVenango.com for a popular weekly giveaway — Win-It Wednesday!

Examining Local, State Incidence Rates of Lung Cancer

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania received several failing grades in the American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, lung cancer rates locally and statewide are on par with the national average.

Report of Suspicious Man Leads to Meth Bust in Oil City

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A report of a suspicious man sleeping in a wooded area led to an arrest and the discovery of a quantity of methamphetamine in Oil City.

Parking Restrictions to be Implemented for Oil City Lot

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding motorists that the lot between Seneca and Elm streets in Oil City, Venango County, is intended for PennDOT employee parking only during weekdays.

Franklin Woman Accused of Attempting to Steal Thousands of Dollars from Local Business

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin woman is facing multiple felony charges in relation to a scheme to steal thousands of dollars from a local business.

SPONSORED: J&J Feeds and Needs — Healthy Feed and Supplements for animals of all types

October 30, 2019 | Explore Clarion

J&J Feeds and Needs, located on RT 66 in Shippenville, offers Healthy Feed and Supplements for animals of all types.

SPONSORED: Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union Is Offering Holiday Loans F.O.R. YOU!

October 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. — Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union wants to jumpstart the 2019 holiday season with a fantastic loan promotion!

Woman Who Attacked Nurse at UPMC Northwest Faces Sentencing Friday

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A woman who attacked a nurse at UPMC Northwest earlier this year is facing sentencing on Friday.

‘Battle of the Insurers’ Guest Bartending Event to Benefit United Way Campaign

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Venango County United Way’s second guest bartending event, the “Battle of the Insurers,” is scheduled for November 6 at Liberty Street Ale House.

East Forest Homecoming to Be Held on November 2

October 30, 2019 | Adam McCully

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – East Forest Homecoming “All that Glitters” will be held on Saturday, November 2, at the MACA Building in Marienville.

Drunk Driver Crashes into Corn Field in Barkeyville Area

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

BARKEYVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a DUI-related crash occurred in Barkeyville Borough early Tuesday morning.

Man Who Held Knife to Woman’s Throat in Seneca to Be Sentenced Friday

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A man who entered a Seneca woman’s home and held a knife to her throat while she slept is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday.

VotesPA.com Provides Comprehensive Voting Information for Nov. 5 Election

October 30, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In preparation for the upcoming municipal election, Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar suggests Pennsylvanians visit votesPA.com, where they can confirm their registration status, verify their voting district, locate their polling place and find much more information.

Cranberry, A-C Valley, Clarion Advance to District 9 Class 1A Volleyball Semifinals

October 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

SENECA, Pa. (D9Sports) — Ava Ferringer racked up 17 kills to lead fourth-seeded Cranberry into the District 9 Class 1A volleyball semifinals with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-17) win over visiting and fifth-seeded Oswayo Valley.

Oct. 29, 2019 D9Sports.com Allegheny Grille of Foxburg District 9 Football Rankings Released

October 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) – The Oct. 29 edition of the Allegheny Grille of Foxburg D9Sports.com Rankings see the 10 teams remain the same from last week with the only change coming in the flipping of the No. 8 and No. 9 teams.

District 9 Announced Details for the Class 1A Boys’/Girls’ Soccer Title Games

October 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (D9Sports) — Tuesday night District 9 announced the details for the District 9 Class 1A boys’ and girls’ soccer title games.

Tuesday’s District 9 Volleyball/Soccer Scores

October 30, 2019 | Chris Rossetti

Oct. 29 volleyball/soccer scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

Fall colors by the river. Submitted by Carly Ewing Woodard.

Say What?!: Squirrel Startles Worshipers During Church Service

October 30, 2019 | Aly Delp

VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama — A squirrel caused a stir when it ran through a church during their Sunday services in Alabama.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Halloween Fudge

October 30, 2019 | Joanne Bauer

A quick, easy, and delicious Halloween treat!

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

October 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: Boo Hoo Hoo

October 30, 2019 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Boo Hoo Hoo.

Comically Incorrect: Loose Lips

October 30, 2019 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Loose Lips.

Samuel J. Weaver

October 29, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Samuel J. Weaver, 63, a resident of 1497 Mercer Road, Franklin, died peacefully at 4 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019 in UPMC-Northwest in Seneca, with family members by his side. He was born September 21, 1956 in Oil City, a beloved son of the late: Daniel H. and Mary K. Stack Weaver. Sam was a 1974 graduate of Oil City

Earl LeRoy Van Norman and Elmira June Van Norman

October 29, 2019 | Lexis Twentier

Earl LeRoy Van Norman, age 90, and Elmira June (Schwenk) Van Norman, age of 82, of Emerickville PA, both passed away peacefully in the comfort of their home on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Heather Dawn Brewer

October 29, 2019 | Aly Delp

Heather Dawn Brewer, 37, of Clarion, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019.

UPDATE: I-80 Westbound Near Clarion & Venango County Border Reopened Following Tractor-Trailer Rollover

October 29, 2019 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa (EYT) – The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Clarion and Venango County border have reopened following a closure due to a tractor-trailer crash early Tuesday morning.

John D. “Jack” Whitehill

October 29, 2019 | Aly Delp

John D. “Jack” Whitehill, 93, of Walnut Street, Emlenton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019, in the comfort of his home with his “three girls” at his side.

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