April 2020

Report: Pa. Schools Could See $1 Billion Revenue Loss

April 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) is reporting Pennsylvania school districts are facing a major projected loss from local taxes as coronavirus pandemic shutdowns take a heavy toll on the economy.

Police Arrest Two Oil City Residents for Break-In at Cornplanter Township Home

April 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two Oil City residents were arrested on Tuesday afternoon for a reported break-in at a residence in Cornplanter Township earlier Tuesday morning.

SPONSORED: Farmers of Marble Is Operating to Serve You!

April 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

MARBLE, Pa. – During these uncertain times, Farmers of Marble is operating to serve you!

PA Veterans of Foreign Wars Connects Veterans from All Service Eras With Benefits, Services They Have Earned

April 29, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

Every year, veterans of all ages and from all military service eras rely on Service Officers from the Department of Pennsylvania VFW to guide them to the benefits and services they were promised by the government.

Police Release Additional Detail on Phone Scam Using Franklin Police Department Phone Number

April 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police have released additional details on a phone scam using a Franklin Police Department phone number.

Support These Local Restaurants, Bakeries, Delis Offering Takeout, Curbside To-Go, Delivery During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, local restaurants, bakeries, and delicatessens are offering takeout, curbside services, and delivery.

SPONSORED: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Meal from The Allegheny Grille!

April 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

FOXBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Allegheny Grille will begin Sunday hours just in time for Mother’s Day!

Wolf Administration Expands Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to Help the Charitable Food System

April 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Wolf Administration is making immediate changes to the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program to help ensure food banks are adequately supplied to meet the needs of Pennsylvania residents.

Hearing Continued for Man Accused of Violent Attack, Robbery in Cherrytree Township

April 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

CHERRYTREE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for a Titusville man who allegedly attacked and robbed a man, while another man video recorded the incident in Cherrytree Township has been continued.

Hearing for Man Accused of Stealing Merchandise from Home Depot Continued

April 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for a Leeper man who allegedly stole merchandise from the Home Depot store has been continued.

Meals Available for Forest Area Adults

April 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) — As a part of COVID 19 relief efforts, meals will be available for any adult who lives in the Forest Area School District attendance area. Each box will include three meals. Any adult may pick up one or two boxes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. Meals may be picked up at East

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Captured in Franklin. Submitted by Levi Shetler.

Say What?!: Firefighters Hoist Horse Trapped in Muddy Ditch

April 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

SANDWICH, England — A British fire department said a specialty rescue crew was summoned to a muddy ditch to hoist a trapped horse to safety.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

April 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

Enjoy this dessert with a glass of Moscato!

Comically Incorrect: Too Far Gone

April 29, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Too Far Gone.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

April 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: Damn Yankees

April 29, 2020 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Damn Yankees.

Man Arrested for Threatening Gov. Wolf and Family

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

BUCKS CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after allegedly threatening Governor Tom Wolf and his family.

Organizers Cancel East Brady Riverfest Over Coronavirus Concerns, Fireworks Still Set for July 18

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

EAST BRADY, Pa. (EYT) — While organizers have chosen to cancel this year’s East Brady Area Riverfest due to the Coronavirus pandemic, fireworks are still planned to light up the sky over the Allegheny River in July.

Salome “Sally” M. Krasowski

April 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Salome “Sally” M. Krasowski, 87, formerly of Jefferson St. Oil City, PA. , died Monday April 27, 2020 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City, PA.

Over 1,200 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Across PA Bringing Statewide Total to 43,264

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Health confirmed that as of 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 1,214 new Coronavirus cases have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 43,264. The death toll is currently 1,716.

Jeremiah P. “Jer” Heller

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

Jeremiah P. “Jer” Heller, 22, of Emlenton, was tragically taken from this life Sunday morning, April 26, 2020.

St. Petersburg Deaths Being Investigated as Murder-Suicide

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OCPD Searching for Suspects After Man Shot During Home Invasion

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities are seeking suspects connected to the shooting of a man during a home invasion early Saturday morning in Oil City.

Joseph T. “Joey” Jennings

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

Joseph T. “Joey” Jennings, 31, of Cooperstown, PA and formerly of Quarryville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Gertrude Mary Snedden

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

Gertrude “Trudi” Mary Snedden, 84, of Clearfield, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Featured Local Job: Drug and Alcohol Counselor Assistant

April 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

Abraxas is currently looking to hire a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Assistant at their Marienville facility.

Pa. Senators Threaten Subpoena If Wolf Administration Refuses to Turn Over List of Coronavirus Business Waivers

April 28, 2020 | Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Republican state senators are threatening to issue a subpoena if the Wolf administration fails by Wednesday to produce all records related to its secretive process for awarding waivers to allow certain businesses to continue operating during the coronavirus shutdown.

SPONSORED: All Seasons Temporaries: ‘Great Outdoors’ Giveaway

April 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

In an effort to boost moral and stay connected with the community, All Seasons Temporaries is having weekly giveaways.

Two Local Men Face Theft, Forgery Charges

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Two local men are facing felony charges for allegedly stealing a victim’s checkbook and attempting to cash over $2,000 in checks.

Tire Comes Off Vehicle, Causes Two-Vehicle Crash in Sugarcreek Borough

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a two-vehicle crash occurred on Rocky Grove Avenue in Sugarcreek Borough on Friday afternoon when a tire came off an SUV and struck a pickup.

Support These Local Restaurants Offering Takeout, Curbside To-Go, Delivery During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 28, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, local restaurants are switching things up to offer takeout, curbside services, and delivery.

Franklin Police Department Phone Number Appearing on Scam Calls

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A phone number associated with the Franklin Police Department may be being utilized in a phone scam.

Grandma Caught Driving Drunk with Grandson in Car to Be Sentenced on Friday

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A 55-year-old woman is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday on charges from an incident in which she was allegedly intoxicated behind the wheel of a vehicle stuck in a ditch with her four-year-old grandson in the car.

Four Injured When SUV Crashes into State Police Vehicle on Route 322

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

CANAL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Four people were injured when an SUV crashed into a state police vehicle on Route 322 on Monday afternoon.

Venango County Photo of the Day

April 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Sunset in Seneca. Submitted by Paula Crispin.

SPONSORED: Carrier Insurance is Here for You

April 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Carrier Insurance understands that everyone’s situation is unique and they care about our community!

State Police Calls: PFA Violation, Drug Possession

April 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

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

Say What?!: Impromptu Coffee Run Leads to $1.2 Million Lottery Jackpot

April 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

SALISBURY DOWNS, Australia — An Australian man said he owes his $1.2 million lottery jackpot to a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy coffee for himself and a coworker.

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