May 2020

UPMC Rakes in $228 Million in Coronavirus Stimulus Cash, Dwarfing Competitors

May 29, 2020 | Brett Sholtis of WITF

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center got nearly twice the federal stimulus aid of its closest competitors, new numbers show, despite the fact that many of its hospitals are in parts of the state that were not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus.

Oil City Man Accused of Assaulting Foster Child

May 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing criminal charges for allegedly striking a foster child in the face, causing severe bruising and a split lip.

As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease, ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin for Nation’s Teens

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

This week marks the start of the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers, which is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teen drivers have historically increased.

Local Man Charged With Rape, Strangulation

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Marienville-based State Police arrested a Clarion County man on rape, strangulation, and related charges following an incident that occurred this morning.

DCNR Moves to Open State Park Swimming Beaches, Pools

May 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today (Thursday, May 28) a phased opening of all state park swimming beaches and some pools.

Former Sugarcreek Council Member Who Allegedly Sent Photos of Genitals to Woman Waives Hearing

May 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A former Sugarcreek Borough Council member who allegedly sent photos of his genitals to a woman waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

Oil City Man Accused of Stealing Money from Employer Waives Hearing

May 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man waived his hearing on Wednesday on theft charges related to an investigation that revealed he was reportedly stealing money from his employer.

Hearing Continued for Man Accused of Punching Victim in Face Multiple Times at UPMC Behavioral Health Unit

May 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing was continued on Wednesday for a man who reportedly attacked a victim at UPMC Behavioral Health Unit, leaving him with broken bones and lacerations.

PSP, PennDOT Highlight Traffic Safety as Pennsylvania Continues Phased Reopening

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. – As counties move into the yellow phase of reopening and “Stay at Home Orders” are adjusted, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) remind drivers that traffic safety must be top of mind when behind the wheel.

Wolf Administration’s ‘Innovations Challenge’ Winners Announced

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that a team of students from the Monroe Career and Technical Institute in PennDOT’s Allentown-based Engineering District 5 has been selected as the statewide winner for the 2019-2020 Innovations Challenge.

SPONSORED: Sweet Basil Restaurant Announces Dine-In Available on Friday, May 29

May 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Sweet Basil Italian Restaurant has announced that dine-in will be available on Friday, May 29.

Pa. Legislature Sends $26 Billion Short-Term Budget to Gov. Tom Wolf

May 29, 2020 | Cynthia Fernandez of Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania legislature has sent a short-term budget with no tax increases to Gov. Tom Wolf, an unusual measure made necessary by the strain put on the state’s finances by the coronavirus.

Venango County Photo of the Day

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

First swim of the summer. Submitted by Michelle McClain.

Say What?!: Bear Follows 12-Year-Old Boy on Hiking Path

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

TRENTINO, Italy — A family out for a hike in northern Italy captured video of the moment a brown bear followed a 12-year-old boy down a mountain path.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

May 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.

Comically Incorrect: All Jacked Up

May 29, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: All Jacked Up.

Claytoonz: Twitter Vs. Twitler

May 29, 2020 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Twitter Vs. Twitler.

Donald L. Silvis

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Donald L. Silvis, 73, of Rural Valley, formerly of Goheenville and Franklin, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Patricia Ann Lawrence

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Patricia Ann Lawrence, 53 of Winston~Slalem, NC. Passed away on Tuesday, May 26th at her home, after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Lindsay M. Bonnett

May 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Lindsay M. Bonnett, 39, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Clarion, passed away due to an accidental drug overdose on May 23, 2020 at her home.

625 New Coronavirus Cases in PA Bring Statewide Total to Over 70,000

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Health confirmed 625 new Coronavirus cases have been reported as of noon, Thursday, May 28, bringing the statewide total to 70,042. There are 5,373 total deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Carol Jean (Palmer) Ward

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

Carol Jean Palmer Ward, 82, of Sanford, N.C., died Friday, May 22, 2020, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

Pennsylvania Is Sitting on Billions in Coronavirus Relief Money. What’s the Holdup?

May 28, 2020 | Cynthia Fernandez of Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — After enduring more than two months of the coronavirus pandemic, and with state revenues continuing to tank, Pennsylvania has yet to spend a dime of $3.9 billion in discretionary federal stimulus dollars intended to aid in the relief effort.

Featured Local Job: Bartenders

May 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

Wanango Country Club is seeking experienced bartenders.

Venango County Prepares to Go Green

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Businesses across the area have been preparing to reopen as Venango County will move to the green phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan on Friday, May 29.

Senior Spotlight: Franklin’s Morgyn Nalepa to Attend Slippery Rock

May 28, 2020 | Jake Bauer

With graduation ceremonies being affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Explore Your Town, Inc. and several area businesses have teamed up to help recognize local high school seniors. Today’s featured graduating senior is Morgyn Nalepa.

SPONSORED: J&J Feeds and Needs Welcomes Back J&J Trailers and Equipment Sales

May 28, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — J&J Trailers & Equipment Sales is currently back to operating as normal.

Oil City Woman Jailed Following Elk County Shooting

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

ELK CO., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman is behind bars following a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning in Elk County.

Emlenton Woman LifeFlighted Following Rollover Crash

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton woman was airlifted to Allegheny General Hospital by LifeFlight after a rollover crash in Armstrong County on Tuesday evening.

Police: Franklin Man Attacks Father, Resists Arrest

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is facing charges for reportedly attacking his father and then resisting arrest when police arrived at the scene.

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

May 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

Consumers Warned to Discard Pot O’ Gold Dairy Products Sold in Venango, Other Counties

May 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warned consumers to discard certain milk products from Pot O’ Gold Dairy in Crawford County with sell-by dates ranging from May 16, 2020 to June 6, 2020. The products were not properly pasteurized.

Police Investigating After One-Year-Old Child’s Head Pinned Under Vehicle Tire

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Clarion-based State Police have initiated an investigation into an incident involving a one-year-old child who was injured in Clarion Township on Memorial Day.

Speeding Teen Rolls Vehicle on Camp Coffman Road

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

ASHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say speed was a factor in a rollover crash that occurred on Camp Coffman Road late Monday morning.

Deer Creek Winery to Reopen Friday With Live Music, Food, Wine Tasting

May 28, 2020 | Adam McCully

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Deer Creek Winery in Shippenville will be reopening in style on Friday with live music.

Wolf Administration, Federal Delegation: Pennsylvania Farmers Eligible for $16 Billion in Direct Relief Payments

May 28, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator (FSA) Richard Fordyce joined Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Glenn Thompson for a virtual town hall with Pennsylvania agriculture stakeholders.

Franklin Man Charged in Connection With Shooting in Oil City Held for Court

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in Oil City in April was held for court on Wednesday.

Franklin Man Accused of Firing Gun Inside His Residence During Argument Waives Hearing

May 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man who allegedly fired a gun inside a residence during a dispute waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

Pa. House Democrats Say They Were in the Dark for a Week About Republican’s Positive Coronavirus Test

May 28, 2020 | Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Republican state lawmaker from Central Pennsylvania confirmed Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month, leading at least one of his House colleagues to self-quarantine.

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