March 2021

Two Sexual Assaults Under Investigation in Venango County

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police are currently investigating two statutory sexual assaults reported in Venango County.

Oil City Woman Charged After Young Children Found Wandering in the Middle of Street

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A local woman is facing felony charges after her two young children were found wandering in the middle of an Oil City street.

Hearing for Franklin Man Accused of Making Threats With Illegal Handgun Set for Tomorrow

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow a Franklin man who is accused of threatening a victim with an unlicensed handgun.

Oil City Man Cited After Vehicle Hits Utility Pole in Washington Township

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an Oil City man was cited following a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Washington Township earlier this month.

Department of Health: Nearly 5 Million Vaccinations to Date, PA Ranks 12th in Country for First Doses

March 30, 2021 | Adam McCully

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 29, there were 2,923 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 7,178 new cases reported for Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 combined, for a three-day total of 10,101 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,015,268.

Paving Project to Start Soon on Route 62 in Hickory Township, Forest County

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

FOREST CO., Pa. — A resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on nearly two miles of Route 62 in Hickory Township, Forest County, is scheduled to start soon.

Two Emlenton Teens Charged After Vehicles Damaged by Golf Club, Car Bumper

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

SALEM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say two Emlenton teens were charged with criminal mischief following an incident on Sunday that involved damages to two vehicles in Salem Township.

Police Calls: Drug Possession, Rape & Sexual Assault Investigations

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

VENANGO/CRAWFORD CO., Pa. (EYT) — Area police responded to the following calls:

Man Arrested for Homicide Following Shooting in Warren County

March 30, 2021 | Aly Delp

SPRING CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a man was arrested for homicide following a shooting that occurred on Monday evening in Warren County.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 30, 2021

Spring has sprung! Submitted by Lisa Santee.

Say What?!: Florida Man Sees ‘Avengers: Endgame’ 191 Times for Guinness World Record

March 30, 2021 | Adam McCully

RIVERVIEW, Fl. — A Florida cinephile broke a Guinness World Record by seeing Avengers: Endgame in movie theaters nearly 200 times.

Comically Incorrect: Moral Relativity

March 30, 2021 | A.F. Branco

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Moral Relativity.

7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County

March 30, 2021 | 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: Trumpity Diggity

March 30, 2021 | Clay Jones

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Trumpity Diggity.

Linda L. O’Brien

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

Linda L. O’Brien, 76, of Yucca Valley, CA, formerly of Oil City, passed away March 28, 2021 in Oil City, PA, after an extended illness.

Joseph Smith Jr.

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

Joseph Smith Jr., 27, of Brookville, died the afternoon of Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home after a battle with cancer.

Venango County Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases, One Additional Case Reported in Forest County

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported 12 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, March 26.

David L. Weber

March 29, 2021 | Haley Bauer

David L. Weber of Titusville, PA, formerly of Pleasantville, PA, passed away on March 26, 2021, at Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Miriam Adele Eshelman

March 29, 2021 | Haley Bauer

Miriam Adele Eshelman passed away on March 26, 2021.

James “Jim” LeRoy Kocher

March 29, 2021 | Haley Bauer

James “Jim” LeRoy Kocher, 75, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 27, 2021, while a patient at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Featured Local Job: Case Manager – Life Skills Coach Community-Based Care Manager

March 29, 2021

The County of Venango is hiring for the position of Case Manager – Life Skills Coach Community-Based Care Manager.

Venango County Nears 16K Vaccine Doses Administered; More than 4.3M Doses Given Statewide

March 29, 2021 | Andrew Bundy

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Pennsylvania has administered 4,483,724 COVID-19 vaccines, with Venango County receiving 15,387 total doses, according to state data.

Inside Pennsylvania’s Race to Expand Who’s Eligible for the Coronavirus Vaccine

March 29, 2021 | Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — For Doris Daigle of Westmoreland County, booking a coronavirus vaccine appointment was a multi-state effort shared by her nine children and 27 grandchildren, spread out across the country from Los Angeles to New York City, Houston to New Jersey.

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Aurora

March 29, 2021 | Joanne Bauer

Police Investigating Over $1,200 Stolen From Elderly Oil City Man

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An investigation is underway after an elderly Oil City man discovered over $1,200.00 stolen from his bank account.

Sentencing for Two People Caught During Burglary in Rockland Township Scheduled for Today

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Sentencing is scheduled for today for two people who were caught during an attempted burglary in Rockland Township last summer.

PA Council on Aging Hosts Pennsylvania’s First-Ever Social Isolation Symposium

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Continuing its work on the growing issue of social isolation among older adults, the Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCoA) hosted a Social Isolation Symposium to present information and resources virtually to individuals who work with older adults, including caregivers, health care staff, stakeholders and the public.

State Police Investigating Burglary in Cranberry Township

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police are currently investigating a burglary that occurred in Cranberry Township earlier this month.

Oil City Man Accused of Stalking, Threatening Woman, Breaking into Her Home Due in Court Wednesday

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday for an Oil City man who allegedly stalked and threatened a woman and then broke into her Franklin home.

Police: Parker Man Caught With Meth After Attempting to Flee Officers

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

TOBY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area man was reportedly caught with methamphetamine after he attempted to flee officers in the Sligo area.

Hearing for Area Man Caught Stealing From Property in Cranberry Township Continued

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for an area man who was caught attempting to steal from a property in Cranberry Township has been continued.

Man Allegedly Threatens to ‘Use’ AR-15 at Clarion Hospital Emergency Room

March 29, 2021 | Aly Delp

MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Clarion-based State Police responded to the Clarion Hospital Emergency Room on Friday morning regarding an incident involving a Clarion man who allegedly made a threat to “someday” use an AR-15.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 29, 2021

“Saint Bonnie & Stormin’ Norman: Home Is Where My Heart Is.” Submitted by Em Wilson.

Say What?!: 79-Year-Old Golfer Breaks Guinness World Record at Driving Range

March 29, 2021 | Adam McCully

SCOTTSDALE, Az. — A 79-year-old Arizona golfer broke a world record and raised money for charity by hitting 1,050 drives at least 200 yards inside a 35-yard grid.