Archive for February, 2023
Joanna McClinton Elected First Female Speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi Steps Down
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrat Joanna McClinton was elected the first female speaker of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after Mark Rozzi stepped down following two tumultuous months presiding over the lower chamber.
Man Killed in Head-on Collision With Deer on Route 173
WOLF CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Grove City man was killed in a collision with a deer on State Route 173 early Monday morning.
Patricia Ann Black
Mrs. Patricia Ann Black, 95, passed away early Monday morning, February 27, 2023 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin.
Sharon Ann Moore
Sharon Ann Moore, 77, of Pleasantville passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her residence.
Ada A. Hogue
Ada A. Hogue, 101, of Oil City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Gerald (Jerry) McFarland
Gerald (Jerry) McFarland, age almost 81, of Everson, Washington, died on February 25, 2023 from an aggressive cancer.
Featured Local Job: Swartfager Welding Inc. Hiring Multiple Positions
Swartfager Welding Inc. has openings for motivated and dependable full-time employees.
Oil City School Board Delays Vote on Controversial Sex Ed. Curricula After Parents’ Presentation
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City School Board has delayed a vote on the retroactive approval of two controversial curricula pending an investigation by the board’s Curriculum and Education committee during their public meeting on February 27.
One Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Rollover Crash on Route 258
LIBERTY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area teen was killed, and another seriously injured, following a rollover crash on State Route 258 on Sunday afternoon.
Local Man Faces Over 40 Felony Charges for Possessing Child Pornography
TIMBLIN BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man is facing a laundry list of felony charges after an investigation revealed numerous items of child pornography on his phone.
AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Drop in Pennsylvania
VENANGO CO., Pa. — Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.766 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
The Pa. House Is Getting Ready to Consider Critical Chamber Rules. Here’s What You Need to Know.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda, even though they are now the minority party.
Titusville Woman Escapes Injury After Vehicle Slides Off Road, Strikes Ditch in Oil Creek Township
OIL CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area woman escaped injury after her vehicle spun off the roadway in Oil Creek Township on Wednesday morning.
Venango County TEA Party Leadership Transitions from Founder to Election Integrity Director
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. – The Venango County TEA Party Patriots (VCTPP) was founded in 2009 as part of the nationwide TEA Party Movement which started with a one million participant march in Washington.
Franklin Man Turns Himself in After Assaulting Wife in Car
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man reportedly turned himself in to the Franklin Police Department after allegedly punching his wife in the car.
Troopers Investigating Theft of Firearms From Plum Township Residence
PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police are investigating a theft of multiple firearms and other items from a Plum Township residence that occurred last Thursday afternoon.
SPONSORED: West Park Rehab and Diagnostics Very Own Beth Carr, DPT, and Kevin Cheung, DPT, Receive Certificates of Completion
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – Beth Carr, DPT, and Kevin Cheung, DPT, of West Park Rehab and Diagnostics receive their certificates of completion from the Hands-On-Diagnostics Organization.
Tionesta Man Takes Out Stop Sign While Fleeing Scene of Crash on German Hill Road
GREEN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police have released the details of a hit-and-run crash on German Hill Road involving a Tionesta man.
Former Franklin Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Violations
ERIE, Pa – A former resident of Franklin, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Monday, February 27.
Troopers Investigating Reported Burglary of Parker City Residence
PARKER CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Police are asking for the public’s help with information related to a burglary in Parker City.
State Police Calls: Troopers Respond to Incidents of Criminal Mischief
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Venango County
A look at the 7-day weather forecast for the Venango County area brought to you by Deets Mechanical of Seneca, Pa.
Adam Scott Knapp
Adam Scott Knapp age 40 of John’s Hill Road Brookville, PA; died on Thursday February 23, 2023.
Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm
Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm, 40 , of Falls Creek, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.
Frank Comunale, III
Age 91 of Marienville, formerly of Churchill, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Ryan M. Rarer
Ryan M. Rarer, 42, of Franklin passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday February 25, 2023.