July 2020

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blackberry Pie

July 30, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Pick some fresh blackberries to make this pie your own!

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 30, 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: Commie Dearest

July 30, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Commie Dearest.

Harold E. Jones

July 30, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Harold E. Jones, 82, a resident of Franklin, died peacefully at 5:30 PM Monday, July 27, 2020, in Aristacare of Park Avenue in Meadville, following a period of declining health.

PIAA Approves Start of Falls Sports

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — High school sports will resume in the fall with a number of precautionary measures.

Clarion University Moves to Remote Instruction for Fall Semester

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion University is pivoting to a primarily remote instructional model for the fall.

Pa. Dept. of Health: One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Venango County, 834 New Cases Statewide

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 29, that there are 834 additional positive cases of COVID-19.

Pa. Health Secretary Denounces Transphobic Attacks: ‘Our Children Are Watching’

July 29, 2020 | Sara Simon of Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s top health official on Tuesday denounced a recent series of transphobic attacks against her, saying she felt compelled to personally address the discrimination.

Funeral Services Announced for Archibald Randolph Newton III

July 29, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Funeral services have been announced for Archibald Randolph “Arch” Newton III, 91, of Evanston, IL, formerly of Emlenton. Arch passed away on Monday, July 6, at Westminster Place Village.

Featured Local Job: Sales Person

July 29, 2020 | Tyler Ochs

Griffin Phillis Ford in Seneca is looking for an experienced sales person.

Patricia L. Morrison

July 29, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Patricia L. Morrison, 82, of Oil City, died peacefully, Monday, July 27, 2020, at Sugar Creek Station.

Philip A. Rankin

July 29, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Philip A. Rankin, 58, of Leeper, formerly of Franklin, passed away at home, surrounded by family on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Dona L. Palaggo

July 29, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Dona L. Palaggo, 89, of New Bethlehem passed away on July 27, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Win-it Wednesday: Sign Up for a Chance to Win a Gift Certificate

July 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — 4 Your Car Connection of Cranberry has teamed up with exploreVenango.com for a popular weekly giveaway – Win-It Wednesday!

Prisoner Faces New Charges for Spitting Human Waste at Corrections Officer

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An inmate at SCI Forest is facing new charges after he reportedly spit fecal matter at a corrections officer at the prison.

SPONSORED: Clarion Industries/Kronospan to Host Hiring Event on Thursday, August 6

July 29, 2020 | Joanne Bauer

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Are you looking for a new career with a stable company? Look no further! Clarion Industries/Kronospan is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, August 6.

Gov. Wolf Announces $3 Million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Purchase Pandemic-Related Supplies

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating approximately $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs serving children 3 to 5-years-old to purchase personal protective equipment and other pandemic-related supplies.

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Completes 1,709 Compliance Checks, Issues 64 Warnings

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,709 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the liquor code.

PennDOT and Safety Partners Host Bicycle Rodeo

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held a free children’s self-guided bike rodeo Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Oil City.

Rick’s Racing Roundup: Drivers Honor Fallen Racer at Lernerville & Mercer

July 29, 2020 | Rick Rarer

Hot and dry weather made for plenty of action over the weekend on the western Pennsylvania racing circuit.

Two Oil City Residents Face Hearings Today on Felony Drug Charges Related to Incident at UPMC Northwest

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Two Oil City residents are facing hearings today on criminal charges related to an incident where a woman was caught in possession of methamphetamine at UPMC Northwest.

Pa. Dept. of Health: All Pa. Skilled Nursing Facilities Completed Universal Testing in Accordance with Secretary of Health’s Order

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Department of Health announced on Tuesday that all 693 nursing homes in Pennsylvania have completed testing all residents and staff for COVID-19 at least once, in accordance with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine’s universal testing order issued June 8.

AG DePasquale: Fiscal Watchdogs in Pa., Other States to Review COVID-19 Data Reporting, Monitoring

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale joined with the fiscal watchdogs of other states to announce a first-of-its-kind project to review how COVID-19 data has been tracked and reported.

Man Accused of Choking Woman, Fighting With Police Due in Court Today

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man who is accused of assaulting a woman then fighting with police officers who were called to the scene is due in court today.

Hearing Set for Today for Man Charged With Fleeing Police, Running Over Officer’s Foot at UPMC Northwest

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man is facing a hearing today on felony charges related to an incident where he reportedly fled UPMC security police and ran over an officer’s foot at UPMC Northwest.

Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Report Unsolicited, Mislabeled Seeds Received by Mail

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Tuesday warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped from overseas.

Police Investigating Theft of Political Signs

July 29, 2020 | Aly Delp

SANDY LAKE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police are investigating the theft of several political signs in Sandy Lake Township.

Venango County Photo of the Day

July 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

Havenleigh, age 4, at Keystone Safari. Submitted by her mother, Bre Shaw. Venango County Photo of the Day is brought to you by Window World of Butler.

Say What?!: Men Pass Flying Disc 5,341 Times in One Hour for Guinness Record

July 29, 2020 | Lexis Twentier

A pair of Idaho men smashed a Guinness World Record when they threw a flying disc back and forth 5,341 times in one hour.

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

July 29, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Enjoy this juicy pie recipe by Agnes Bauer!

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

July 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: The Anti-Deplorables

July 29, 2020 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: The Anti-Deplorables.

Pa. Dept. of Health: Four New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Venango County, Two New Cases Reported in Forest County

July 28, 2020 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 28, that there are 1,120 additional positive cases of COVID-19.

Rodney F. Nosker

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Rodney F. Nosker, 78, of Worth Twp, Stoneboro, passed away on July 27, 2020, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Clarence R. “Dickie” Exley, Jr.

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Clarence R. “Dickie” Exley, Jr., 56, of Rocky Grove, died at UPMC Northwest in Seneca early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020, following a brief illness.

June Kennedy

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

June Kennedy, 92, of My Father’s Ranch, Wickenburg, Arizona, formerly of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Priscilla M. “Tubby” Butler

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Priscilla M. “Tubby” Butler, 82, passed away early in the afternoon on July 24, 2020, at the Meadville Medical Center. Born April 5, 1938, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Stevens) Harris. She was married to Bert Butler; he preceded her in death. For most of her life, Priscilla worked in Child Care. A

Gerald (Jerry) Edward Bauer

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Gerald (Jerry) Edward Bauer of Wood Street, Clarion died Sunday July 26, 2020, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

Carol A. Martin

July 28, 2020 | Haley Bauer

Carol A. Martin, 79, passed away on July 25, 2020, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

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