Archive for March, 2020

Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| March 31, 2020

Geese in Reno. Submitted by Brad McClintock.

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Say What?!: Message in a Bottle Travels From Germany to Ireland

Say What?!: Message in a Bottle Travels From Germany to Ireland

| March 31, 2020

CORK, Ireland – A bottle with a message inside from Germany was discovered in Cork, Ireland, after spending 19 years at sea.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

| March 31, 2020

Serve this cheesy burger with a side of coleslaw and fresh fruit!

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Comically Incorrect: 3 Horsemen of the Pandemic

Comically Incorrect: 3 Horsemen of the Pandemic

| March 31, 2020

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: 3 Horsemen of the Pandemic.

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7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

| March 31, 2020

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: Pandemic Priorities

Claytoonz: Pandemic Priorities

| March 31, 2020

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Pandemic Priorities.

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Wolf Extends School Closures Indefinitely, Expands Stay at Home Order

Wolf Extends School Closures Indefinitely, Expands Stay at Home Order

| March 30, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – As COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties, bringing the state total to […]

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Numbers Continue to Climb as 693 New Coronavirus Cases & 11 New Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania

Numbers Continue to Climb as 693 New Coronavirus Cases & 11 New Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania

| March 30, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 numbers continue to climb as the Department of Health today confirmed that as of 12:00 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2020, 693 new Coronavirus cases have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 4,087.

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Featured Local Job: Full-Time Nursing Staff

Featured Local Job: Full-Time Nursing Staff

| March 30, 2020

Turning Point Treatment Center, located in Franklin, PA, an addictions treatment center, is looking for a Full-Time Nursing Staff.

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Beulah P. (Henry) Crawford

| March 30, 2020

Beulah P. (Henry) Crawford, 88, DuBois, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

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Mabel H. Magee Bryant

Mabel H. Magee Bryant

| March 30, 2020

Mabel H. Magee Bryant, 93, of Sligo, passed away Thursday March 26, 2020 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilation Center.

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William “Boo” L. Baker, III

William “Boo” L. Baker, III

| March 30, 2020

William “Boo” L. Baker, III, 66, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 27, 2020.

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Lenora M. Thomas

Lenora M. Thomas

| March 30, 2020

Lenora M. Thomas, 97, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at The Caring Place in Franklin, where she had resided for the past year.

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Mona L. Guthrie

Mona L. Guthrie

| March 30, 2020

Mona L. Guthrie, 91, of Kittanning and formerly of Mayport, died early Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning.

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Local Businesses Adjusting to Life in COVID-19 World

Local Businesses Adjusting to Life in COVID-19 World

| March 30, 2020

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – As COVID-19 cases began trickling into the region, local businesses have been forced to make adjustments.

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CDC Offers COVID-19 Checklist for Older Individuals

CDC Offers COVID-19 Checklist for Older Individuals

| March 30, 2020

VENANGO CO., Pa. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages older individuals to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community.

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State Police Issue More Warnings to Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses

State Police Issue More Warnings to Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses

| March 30, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police continued to issue warnings to non-life-sustaining businesses that remained open over the weekend.

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State Police Issue Sex Offender Alert in Oil City

State Police Issue Sex Offender Alert in Oil City

| March 30, 2020

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Pennsylvania State Police have released a Megan’s Law Alert notifying residents that a registered sex offender has reported an address in Oil City, Venango County.

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Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Daisy Lu

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Daisy Lu

| March 30, 2020

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Daisy Lu – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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Traffic Stop in Reno Leads to Discovery of 33 Grams of Marijuana

Traffic Stop in Reno Leads to Discovery of 33 Grams of Marijuana

| March 30, 2020

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Police say charges are pending after a traffic stop in Reno on Friday evening led to the discovery of 33 grams of marijuana.

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Long to Be Sentenced in Dunlap Death Case Tomorrow

Long to Be Sentenced in Dunlap Death Case Tomorrow

| March 30, 2020

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Shaun Long is scheduled to stand for sentencing on Tuesday on first-degree drug delivery resulting in death and a dozen other charges related to the drug overdose death of a local woman.

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Governor Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Additional Support in COVID-19 Response

Governor Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Additional Support in COVID-19 Response

| March 30, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf today requested a major disaster declaration from the President through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide additional support for state, county and municipal governments and certain nonprofits, as well as individuals who are struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Collision in Irwin Township

Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Collision in Irwin Township

| March 30, 2020

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Irwin Township on Friday afternoon.

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Hearing Set for Wednesday for Man Busted With Meth Following Foot Pursuit in Oil City

Hearing Set for Wednesday for Man Busted With Meth Following Foot Pursuit in Oil City

| March 30, 2020

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing a hearing Wednesday on charges related to an incident where he was caught in possession of methamphetamine following a foot pursuit in Oil City.

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Shapiro Issues Consumer Alert: Watch Out for COVID19, Federal Stimulus Check Scams

Shapiro Issues Consumer Alert: Watch Out for COVID19, Federal Stimulus Check Scams

| March 30, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. ― Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a warning to consumers that scammers may try to take advantage of recent news about a federal stimulus check to steal personal information from Pennsylvanians.

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Flooding Causes One-Vehicle Crash on Route 268

Flooding Causes One-Vehicle Crash on Route 268

| March 30, 2020

BUTLER CO., Pa. (EYT) – State police say a flooded roadway caused a crash on Route 268 early Saturday evening.

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Man Found Lying on Road Following Assault

Man Found Lying on Road Following Assault

| March 30, 2020

GLADE TWP., Warren Co., Pa. (EYT) – Warren-based State Police responded to an assault in Glade Township on Wednesday night.

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Clarion U. Sports Hall of Fame Snapshot: Kaitlyn Johnson

Clarion U. Sports Hall of Fame Snapshot: Kaitlyn Johnson

| March 30, 2020

CLARION, Pa. – Kaitlyn Johnson is one of seven new members of the Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame.

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D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ West Region Second Round

D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ West Region Second Round

| March 30, 2020

With the D9Sports Tournament of Champions now in the second round, it’s time for the boys’ West Region.

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Venango County Photo of the Day

Venango County Photo of the Day

| March 30, 2020

Belmar Bridge. Submitted by Chelsie Griffen.

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