February 2020

Venango Co. Couple Victims of Wire Fraud Scheme

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police are investigating a theft by deception wire fraud in Rockland Township.

Snow-Covered Roadway Causes Crash in Harmony Township; Passenger Injured

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARMONY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — One man was transported by ambulance following a crash that occurred on Thursday morning in Harmony Township.

Case Against Man Suspected of Making Bombs Found in Franklin Moves Forward

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a man suspected of making bombs found in the Franklin area moved forward in court on Wednesday.

SPONSORED: Take Yourself Further — Attend a Cool Event at Simply Skin!

February 28, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Take Yourself Further — attend a Cool Event at Simply Skin in Clarion!

20,000 Pennsylvania Voters Sign Up Online for Mail-In Ballot in First Two Weeks

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday that more than 20,000 Pennsylvania voters have already used the commonwealth’s new online application to sign up to use a mail-in or absentee ballot for the April 28 primary election.

Man Injured in Pinegrove Township Crash

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

PINEGROVE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Thursday night in Pinegrove Township.

Marienville Man Charged After Woman Overdosed in Clarion Borough Waives Hearing

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — A Marienville man who is accused of supplying the heroin that a woman recently overdosed from in Clarion Borough waived his hearing on Tuesday.

Wolf Administration Provides Naloxone to PA Airports; Encourages Availability of Life-Saving Medication in Public Venues

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — At an event at Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) on Thursday, the Wolf Administration announced that it will be providing free naloxone to Pennsylvania airports as part of an ongoing effort to expand access to the life-saving medication and decrease opioid overdoses across the commonwealth.

Teacher Makes Case For Raising Minimum Salary in Call with Gov. Wolf

February 28, 2020 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf called a Washington County teacher to discuss his plan to raise the minimum teacher salary in Pennsylvania from $18,500 to $45,000 per year.

Two New Job Openings at All Seasons Temporaries this Week

February 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

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

State Police Investigating Theft from Vehicle in Oil Creek Township

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred in Titusville.

SPONSORED: Allegheny Grille Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Open Mic Night

February 28, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

FOXBURG, Pa. – Join Allegheny Grille on St. Patrick’s Day for the always popular open mic night!

Redbank Valley/Keystone Square Off for D9 2A Girls’ Title; Moniteau/Brookville Meet for 3A Title

February 28, 2020 | D9Sports.com

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — A pair of District 9 girls’ basketball champions will be crowned Friday night when Redbank Valley battles Keystone in the Class 2A title game and Moniteau takes on Brookville in the Class 3A title contest.

Punxsutawney Girls Claim D9 4A Title; It’s Lady Chucks’ Sixth Straight Championship

February 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — Holding St. Marys without a point for a span of 8:50 in the first half, Punxsutawney claimed its sixth straight District 9 title and its fourth in a row in Class 4A with a 54-38 win Thursday night at Clarion Univesity’s Tippin Gym.

District 9 Girls’ Class 2A (Redbank/Keystone) and Class 3A (Brookville/Moniteau) Title Games to Air Friday Night on Laurel Eye Clinic High School Basketball

February 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – The District 9 Class 2A and Class 3A girls’ championship games will air Friday night on Laurel Eye Clinic High School basketball via EYT Media/D9Sports.com.

Clearfield Boys’ Claim D9 4A Basketball Title; Bison Have Won Six Straight Championships

February 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — A 12-1 run out of halftime helped Clearfield secure its sixth straight District 9 title and its fourth in a row in Class 4A with a 51-40 win over Bradford Thursday night at Clarion University’s Tippin Gym.

Thursday’s District 9 Basketball Playoff Scores

February 28, 2020 | Chris Rossetti

Feb. 27 basketball scores.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

Along Sandy Creek Trail in Franklin. Submitted by Brooke Scott Wice.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

February 28, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

Top your meal off with this awesome dessert!

Say What?!: 84-Year-Old Basketball Fan Sinks 94-Foot Putt

February 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

OXFORD, Ms. — An 84-year-old fan at a college basketball game won a new car by sinking a 94-foot putt across the court.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

February 28, 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.

Comically Incorrect: Smells Like Schiff

February 28, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Smells Like Schiff.

Clarion County Man Killed in Maine Snowmobile Crash

February 27, 2020 | Adam McCully

MAPLETON, Maine — A Clarion County man died in a snowmobile accident on Wednesday afternoon in Mapleton, Maine.

Allison V. “Jack” Alabaugh

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Allison V. “Jack” Alabaugh, 83, formerly of 418 Chase Street, Kane, died Sunday morning, February 23, 2020 at the Lutheran Home at Kane, where he recently resided.

Lynette A. Pedensky

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Mrs. Lynette A. Pedensky, 66, of Titusville passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.

James J. “Jim” Garin

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

James J. “Jim” Garin, 72, of Grove City, formerly of Franklin passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Grove City Medical Center.

Catherine P. McGraw

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Catherine P. McGraw, 97, of Meadville and formerly of Oil City died at 11:15 A.M. Tuesday Feb. 25, 2020 at the Meadville Medical Center.

Francis Emory Radabaugh

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Francis Emory Radabaugh, 69, of Oil City passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020 at UPMC N/W after a period of declining health.

Bertha L. Martin

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Bertha L. Martin, 88, of Cranberry, formerly of California, died at 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Jeffrey D. Babb

February 27, 2020 | Jared Bakaysa

Jeffrey D. Babb, 63, of Cranberry, died at his residence, surrounded by his loving family at 11:28 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

School Closings and Delays for Thursday, February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

A look at the school closings and delays for Venango County and surrounding areas for Thursday, February 27, 2020:

James: Local Schools Receive $560,000 in Safety Grants

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

SENECA, Pa. – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced Wednesday the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including all school districts in the 64th Legislative District.

SPONSORED: Redbank Chevrolet: Last Chance at Auto Show Savings — Come Visit Our Sales Team!

February 27, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) – Last chance at auto show savings — sale ends on Saturday, February 29!

Police: Franklin Man Arrested for DUI, Possession of Stolen Handgun

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRENCHCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Following a traffic stop, police discovered a Franklin man to be driving under the influence and in possession of a stolen pistol.

Investigation Continues into Missing Mobile Home

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

POLK, Pa. (EYT) — Polk Borough Police are investigating the disappearance of a mobile home on Georgetown Road.

Area Man’s Conviction for Theft of Star Wars Lego Kits Confirmed by State Superior Court

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — A Knox man’s conviction on three counts of retail theft and his associated prison sentence have been confirmed by the state superior court.

FL Crooks of Clarion Honored as Century Store

February 27, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

CHICAGO, Il. — It was a celebratory evening indeed and a first for the menswear industry.

Man Facing Weapons of Mass Destruction Charge Waives Hearing

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The resident of an apartment where a homemade explosive device was found in December waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

State Officials Preparing for Spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19

February 27, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today outlined the Wolf Administration’s steps to prepare for community spread of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, as well as what Pennsylvanians can do now.

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