January 2020

Welfare Fraud Charges Filed Against Two Local Women

January 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against two local women during the month of December, according to a release issued Tuesday.

Two Trucks Collide in Richland Township

January 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to a sideswipe crash involving two trucks in Richland Township early Monday morning.

Here’s Your Chance to Work for PennDOT

January 29, 2020 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a series of job fairs throughout the District 1 northwest region in February.

Police: Franklin Man Arrested for DUI at Walmart After Attempting to Steal Merchandise

January 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a Franklin man was arrested on DUI charges after he was caught stealing merchandise from Cranberry Walmart.

Governor Wolf Proposes Minimum Wage Increase for Sixth Time

January 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf has joined legislators and workers to renew his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12.00 an hour with a pathway to $15.00.

State Police Calls: Harassment, Trespassing

January 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following calls:

Led by Kane/East Forest’s Whisner and Redbank Valley’s Wiant D9 Has Strong Showing at Fred Bell To.

January 29, 2020 | Adam McCully

GROVE CITY, Pa. (D9Sports) — District 9 had a strong showing last weekend at the Fred Bell Tournament in Grove City.

Secret Defensive Switch Helps Keystone Take Control of KSAC South

January 29, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

KNOX, Pa. (D9Sports) — A change in defenses in the second half helped Keystone take control of the KSAC South with a 64-43 win over visiting Karns City Tuesday night.

Big Third Quarter Helps DCC Girls Top A-C Valley

January 29, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

DUBOIS, Pa. (D9Sports) — Maia Cogley and Shay Gulvas combined to score 35 points to lead DuBois Central Catholic past visiting A-C Valley, 50-40.

Tuesday’s District 9/Venango County Basketball Scores

January 29, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

Jan. 28 basketball scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

January 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

Two Mile Run County Park. Courtesy of Twisted Mountain.

Say What?!: Croatian City Seeks Young Authors of Message Found in Bottle

January 29, 2020 | Jill McDermott

CROATIA — Officials in a Croatian city are trying to find the young authors of a message in a bottle that washed up on an island.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Spaghetti & Meatball Soup

January 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

Serve this hearty soup with a side salad and garlic rolls!

Comically Incorrect: Holy Impeachment

January 29, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Holy Impeachment.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

January 29, 2020 | 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: Gianna Bryant

January 29, 2020 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Gianna Bryant.

Betty Jean (Rhoades) Mumford

January 28, 2020 | Jill McDermott

Betty Jean (Rhoades) Mumford, 76, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, as a resident of the Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.

Betty M. Culbertson

January 28, 2020 | Jill McDermott

Betty M. Culbertson, 85, of Chambersburg, Pa. and formerly of Franklin, Pa., passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Chambers Pointe.

Featured Local Job: Warehouse Worker

January 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc. in Leeper is currently seeking a motivated person to join their production team.

Family Speaks Out Ahead of Hearing for Franklin Man Accused in Death of Danny Kulling

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (ETY) — A hearing for a Franklin man accused in the death of Danny Kulling (pictured above), who was found dead in the Allegheny River in 2018, will be held this afternoon. Kulling’s family plans to be in the courtroom.

Senate Concurs on Amendment to Bill Halting Closure of State Centers, Bill Passes to Governor Wolf

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — On Monday, the Senate concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 906, to prevent the closure of any state centers for at least five years.

Abraxas Students Among Those Earning CNA Certificates at Snyder Memorial

January 28, 2020 | Jill McDermott

MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Snyder Memorial Health Care Center provides a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, and students from Abraxas Youth Treatment facility are among those who have recently earned their certifications.

Police Release Details of Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Oil City

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police have released the details of an incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Oil City earlier this month.

Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders Continues This Weekend

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders continues this weekend at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

Oil City Woman Sentenced to Up to Five Years in State Prison in Drug-Related Death of Oil City Man

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman was sentenced to up to five years in state prison on Monday in connection to the drug-related death of an Oil City man.

Adams, Drayer, Knight Take Top Places at Pinewood Derby

January 28, 2020 | Adam McCully

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Paul Adams III, Justin Drayer, and Logan Knight took the top three places in Cub Scout Pack 37’s Pinewood Derby.

Pennsylvania Tax Filing Season Opens for Tax Year 2019

January 28, 2020 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvania’s tax filing season opens, the Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that they can electronically file their personal income tax returns. The filing deadline to submit 2019 tax returns is April 15, 2020.

Franklin Man Accused of Stalking Woman While Driving Under the Influence

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly followed a woman for 45 minutes while driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

Police Warn Residents of Ongoing Phone Scams

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — The Sugarcreek Borough Police Department is warning local residents of ongoing phone scams reported in the area.

Local Man Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Route 208

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — A local man was rushed to UPMC Northwest following a suspected DUI crash on State Route 208 on Sunday afternoon.

Hearing Set for Wednesday for Oil City Woman Facing Child Endangerment Charge

January 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City woman is facing a hearing Wednesday on a child endangerment charge related to an incident where she was allegedly found asleep, unaware of the whereabouts of the juveniles in her custody.

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January 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

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Boys’ Hoops: Oil City Falls to Brookville, Rocky Grove Wins; Franklin Loses

January 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) — Robert Keth was a perfect 10 of 10 from the free-throw line while scoring a game-high 17 points to lead Brookville to a 57-46 win over visiting Oil City.

Turk Named Franklin Football Coach

January 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Franklin School Board named Matt Turk as the district’s new football coach Monday.

A-C Valley Girls Beat Karns City in Double OT; Union Edges Cranberry, Franklin Gets Win

January 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

FOXBURG, Pa. (D9Sports) — Mia Sherman scored four points in the second overtime, and A-C Valley started the overtime on a 6-0 spurt to beat visiting Karns City, 41-38, in double overtime.