Archive for October, 2020

Venango County Reports New COVID-19 Cases Bringing Total to 288
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 31, that there were a total of 2,510 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 208,027.

Jeff “Shaker” Smith
Jeff “Shaker” Smith, 64, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, of natural causes near Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born on December 16, 1955, to the late Ray and Doris (Hamler) Smith in Roseville, PA.

Richard E. “Dick” Moore
Richard E. “Dick” Moore, age 76 of Reynoldsville, PA died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Richard Allen Barr
Richard Allen Barr, age 56 of Reynoldsville, PA died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his residence.

Deer on the Move, Motorists Use Caution
HARRISBURG, Pa. – With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert.

Harassment, Anger, and Misinformation Plague Pa. County Officials As They Struggle to Keep 2020 Election on Track
On a recent weekday, Forrest Lehman was struggling to run two elections simultaneously — one in person and one by mail.

COVID-19 Precautions Will Be In Place At Polls On Election Day
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar assured Pennsylvanians that rigorous precautions will be taken at polling places on Nov. 3 to keep voters, poll workers and election officials safe.

Oil City YMCA Offers Weight Loss Challenge With Cash Prizes
OIL CITY, Pa. – The Oil City YMCA is encouraging the community to eat healthy and exercise to “Slim Down for the Holidays.” Cash prizes are on the line.

CNET: Clarion Woman Busted for Selling Meth, Cocaine to Confidential Informants
CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Felony drug charges have been filed against a Clarion woman who reportedly sold methamphetamine and cocaine multiple times to confidential informants over the course of a year.

Police: Driver Flees Scene of Route 58 Crash
FOXBURG BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion-based State Police say a driver fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 58 on Wednesday evening.