Author Archive: Jacob Deemer
Jacob Deemer is a reporter for EYT Media Group, who is based out of Venango County. He started his career as a sports writer for a local newspaper before contributing to TheHockeyWriters.com as a beat writer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has spent over 6 years covering sports, crime, and local news in Venango, Clarion, and Jefferson Counties.

Police: Local Man Tased After Attempting to Force His Way into Cranberry Township Residence
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local man is behind bars on felony burglary, assault, and related charges following a pair of incidents in Cranberry Township.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Vehicle on Route 38
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A motorcyclist was airlifted to a medical facility to treat serious injuries after he crashed into a vehicle along State Route 38.

PennDOT Data Shows Pennsylvania Roundabouts Reducing Fatalities, Injuries, and Crashes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Monday, September 18, that according to department data, fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall after intersections at 39 locations were replaced with 42 roundabouts.

AAA: Gas Prices Climb in Pa.
VENANGO CO., Pa. — Gas prices are six cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.894 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

SCI Forest Inmate Accused of Beating Man With Combination Lock Tied to Sock to Be Sentenced on Friday
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – An SCI Forest inmate accused of beating another prisoner with a combination lock tied to a sock is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday morning.

One Injured After Vehicle Crosses Center Line, Collides with Tractor-Trailer on Route 8
CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local man was treated for a head injury after his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a tractor-trailer in Cornplanter Township on Friday.

Passenger Injured After Vehicle Struck by Pickup in Sandycreek Township
SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local man was injured after the vehicle he was traveling in was struck by a pickup truck in Sandycreek Township.

Mercer County Man Convicted of Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Mercer County man was convicted of committing cocaine and crack trafficking and firearm crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on Monday.

Local Couple Charged After Juvenile Allegedly Abused with Belt, Kicked Due in Court on Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Hearings are scheduled for Wednesday morning for a Franklin couple charged with child endangerment after a juvenile was allegedly abused with a belt and kicked.

Titusville Man Airlifted After Crashing Motorcycle Into Pickup Truck at High Rate of Speed
HYDETOWN BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck in Crawford County.