Archive for November, 2020

COVID-19: Levine Concerned Over ICU Bed Availability, Percent Positivity Rate
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard, highlighting a seven-day case increase of 41,424 cases, statewide percent positivity of 11.7%, and 66 of 67 counties with substantial transmission status.

Venango County Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Additional Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Monday, November 30, Venango County reported 32 new coronavirus cases bringing the county’s total to 969. Forest County reported two additional cases bringing its total to 97.

Robert J. Womer, Jr.
Robert J. Womer Jr, 63, of Cooperstown, PA, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, PA as a result of Covid-19.

Area Native Turns Love for Big Game Hunting into Small Business
JOHNSONBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Like many others in the area, Beau Martonik has loved the outdoors and been a hunter for the majority of his life.

Featured Local Job: Welders/Fitters and CNC/Manual Machinists
Extreme Machine and Fab., Inc. has immediate openings for multiple positions.

Route 62 Reopened Following Sunday Night Crash
FRENCHCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Officials say State Route 62/Mercer Road was reopened late Sunday night after being closed for several hours due to a crash.

UPDATED – WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Warning Issued for Venango County; Up to Seven Inches of Snow Anticipated
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Apollo
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Apollo – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

Driver Involved in Deadly Amish Buggy Crash Due in Court on Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A truck driver involved in a fatal Amish buggy crash that occurred on Route 208 earlier this year is due in court on Wednesday on homicide by vehicle and related charges.

Clarion Man Accused of Threatening to Stab Victim
CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion man is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening to stab another man.