Blane Gold

Jeremy Coast’s Memory Lives On with Muddy Run and Ride

June 6, 2019 | Blane Gold

Local Teen’s Love for Country Grown After Week in D.C. as Youth Senator

March 27, 2019 | Blane Gold

WASHINGTON, D.C. (EYT) – Many armchair politicians would relish an opportunity to question Chief Justice John Roberts about what it is like to be one of nine people to make decisions on issues that affect the lives of more than 300 million people.

Former Rivals Team Up to Put a Full Court Press on Cancer

March 16, 2019 | Blane Gold

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Earlier this week, exploreVenango.com ran a story about Oil City grad, Jake Davis’ effort to “dunk” cancer in Venango County. Friday night, Davis’ event, “Oil City vs. Cancer,” took place in front of a packed gymnasium at Oil City Area High School.

Oil City Grad and Former Franklin Football Coach LaVerde a Finalist for Don Shula Coach of the Year

January 27, 2019 | Blane Gold

ORLANDO, Fla. (EYT) — The name Tiger carries a certain type of recognition in the sporting world. Ask many sports fans across the globe to respond to the name Tiger with the last name and almost every answer would be “Woods.”

Local Student to Meet President Trump, Lands $10,000 Scholarship

December 21, 2018 | Blane Gold

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A senior at Redbank Valley School earned a $10,000.00 scholarship and an opportunity to meet President Donald Trump.

Redbank Valley Man Serves Students in a Multitude of Ways for Five Decades

November 21, 2018 | Blane Gold

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (D9Sports) – For many, community service often refers to an act of service that is completed within a certain time frame.

Wasilowski’s Long Career Honored as He Steps Down as Redbank Valley Football Coach

November 15, 2018 | Blane Gold

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (D9Sports) — All school districts have “that guy.” The person that may not hold a formal leadership position, but their mere experience and presence exudes leadership as they impact others around them. Many times this is compounded with the fact that they have taught at the school district literally for decades. Eventually, they become the most recognizable

Community Support Outpours for Area Student with Rare Form of Cancer

October 8, 2018 | Blane Gold

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) — If you have found yourself in or around the New Bethlehem area lately, you have certainly noticed a multitude of fundraising events with a common theme.

Tionesta’s Farm Fresh Foods & Goodwill Potentially Closing at Month’s End

September 5, 2018 | Blane Gold

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) — Tionesta residents may soon have to find a new grocery store to shop at as Farm Fresh Foods is looking to either find a new owner or close their doors for good.

Farmers Remain Skeptical Despite Lawmakers’ Attempts to Strengthen, Grow Dairy Industry

August 30, 2018 | Blane Gold

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. (EYT) — With state officials scrambling to help bolster Pennsylvania’s dairy farms, many in the industry remain skeptical.

Wolf Condemns U.S. Congress’ ‘Workflex’ Bill

July 28, 2018 | Blane Gold

HARRISBURG, Pa (EYT) — Governor Wolf recently sent a letter to Pennsylvania congressional members of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce committee stating his lack of support for the “Workflex in the 21st Century” Act.

SPONSORED: Bauer Truck Repair; More Than Just A Service Shop

July 24, 2018 | Blane Gold

SHIPPENVILLE Pa. (EYT) — Bauer Truck Repair is one of the leading truck repair services in Clarion County and beyond.

SPONSORED: Check Out These Hot Deals at Sportsmen Outfitters in Knox

July 17, 2018 | Blane Gold

Check out these hot deals now until the end of July at Sportsmen Outfitters in Knox.

Camo Cares Raises $130,000 for Vets and Children

July 12, 2018 | Blane Gold

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – Camo Cares recently announced that they hit the $130,000.00 mark at their Ninth Annual Camo Cares event at Fryburg Sportsman’s Club.

Venango County 4-H to Hold Annual Fishing Derby Set for July 16

July 9, 2018 | Blane Gold

EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — Venango County 4-H will be holding its annual fishing derby on July 16 in Emlenton.

Your Ultimate County Fair Guide

July 7, 2018 | Blane Gold

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Cotton Candy. Demolition Derbies. Concerts. Livestock. All of these and much more will be on full display at the area county fairs this summer.

Oberlander Backs Bill that Would Prevent Drug Dealers from Receiving Welfare Benefits

June 22, 2018 | Blane Gold

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Since Governor Tom Wolf declared heroin and opioid usage in Pennsylvania a statewide disaster emergency on January 10, Wolf and legislators from across the Commonwealth have been hard at work creating “pieces of the puzzle” that can hopefully be put together to effectively combat the opioid usage that is so negatively impacting the state.

Orioles Represented Well at D10’s Best of Varsity Cup Awards; Rocky Grove Earns D10 Team of the Year Award

June 20, 2018 | Blane Gold

ERIE, Pa. (EYT) — It’s hard to imagine that it could get much sweeter for members of the state champion Rocky Grove Orioles.

Forest County Artist Wins Award at New York Art Festival

June 19, 2018 | Blane Gold

BUFFALO, N.Y. (EYT) – Prior to June 9th, local artist Bob Vrboncic, had never entered any of his work into any type of contest. Attending the Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo, New York as a vendor, Vrboncic decided to take a chance with one of his pieces of art.

Fatal Dose: Fentanyl Responsible for Most Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths

June 13, 2018 | Blane Gold

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Fentanyl continues to be the most prevalent synthetic opioid, and it is here to stay for the immediate future. That is according to a recent report by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) published in May.

Clayton’s Leap of Faith Propels Orioles to Happy Valley

June 12, 2018 | Blane Gold

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (EYT) — Six years ago, Rocky Grove senior baseball player, Tyler Clayton, decided to hang up his cleats to focus on basketball. With the talented basketball teams that Rocky Grove has produced over the years, no one could blame him for choosing to focus more on a sport that he loved.

Poll Results: Venango County Needs More Restaurants, Shopping, and Jobs

June 11, 2018 | Blane Gold

VENANGO CO., Pa. — We recently asked our readers on our Facebook page and on exploreVenango.com which of the following amenities they would like to see added to the area.

Band of Brothers Continue Journey to Slippery Rock University

June 9, 2018 | Blane Gold

SUGARCREEK, Pa. – On a hot day in July, nearly six years ago, Franklin Little League’s twelve-year-old all-star team was getting set to take on Harborcreek Little League’s all-star team for the Section One championship and for a chance to travel to the Pocono Mountains to play for a state title.

Goodwill Donation Site Opens in Seneca; Open House Slated for June 28

June 8, 2018 | Blane Gold

SENECA, Pa. – A new Goodwill Donation Center opened its doors for donations on Friday along Route 257 in Seneca.

‘Casting blame and being negative wasn’t going to accomplish anything.’

June 7, 2018 | Blane Gold

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Being told that $140,000.00 needs to be raised in two weeks in order to keep the doors of a school open is something that no students, parents, or educators ever want to hear. Especially if those students, parents, and educators are part of a private school meaning a minuscule budget as compared to their public counterparts.

BREAKING NEWS: St. Patrick School Reaches $140,000 Goal

June 6, 2018 | Blane Gold

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — St. Patrick School has reached the $140,000 mark as of 9:00 AM this morning. Reaching this amount ensures that the school’s doors will remain open for the 2018-2019 school year.

St. Patrick School Entering Final Hours of Fundraising Deadline

June 6, 2018 | Blane Gold

FRANKLIN, Pa. — All schools, both public and private, in the current educational climate find themselves turning more and more to public fundraising to cover the costs of operation.

Franklin Provides Warm Welcome for New Microbrewery

June 3, 2018 | Blane Gold

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — TrAils to Ales Brewery opened its doors to the public Friday, and patrons showed up by the hundreds in support of Franklin’s first and only microbrewery.

Governor Wolf Continues Fight for Minimum Wage Increase

June 2, 2018 | Blane Gold

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Many Pennsylvania workers rallied at the state capitol on Thursday in support of a minimum wage increase. Governor Wolf is one person that they do not need to sway on the issue.

Franklin Man Continues to Honor Legacy of Friend with ‘Muddy 5K’

May 8, 2018 | Blane Gold

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — When you own two for-profit businesses at the young age of 26, life can be busy at times.

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