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.

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced for a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Local Man Accused of Smashing Items, Causing Nearly $900 in Damages During Argument
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man was charged for reportedly smashing items, causing nearing $900 in damage during an incident in Sugarcreek Borough.

Police Investigating Burglary of Nearly $900 Worth of Tools From Area Storage Unit
WEST MEAD TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police are investigating a reported burglary of nearly $900 worth of power tools from a storage unit in Crawford County.

Shapiro Administration Celebrates PA National Guard, Veterans at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) hosted a Guard and Veterans Day event at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, highlighting programs for legislators, their staff, commonwealth employees and Pennsylvanians.

Area Man Allegedly Threatens to Burn Down Butler County District Judge’s Office
BUTLER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Butler man reportedly threatened to burn down a District Judge’s office on Tuesday.

New State Record Flathead Catfish Recorded
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has certified a new state record Flathead Catfish.

AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania
VENANGO CO., Pa. — Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.664 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

Tickets On Sale for Bike ‘n Brew in Oil City
OIL CITY, Pa. — The Venango Chamber of Commerce’s young professional group, Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew, on Saturday, July 15, the weekend before Oil Heritage Festival.

Police: Local Man Accused of Starting Brush Fire in Sugarcreek Borough Charged With Possessing Crystal Meth
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Police say a local man who reportedly started a brush fire in Sugarcreek Borough was charged with possessing crystal methamphetamine.

Auditor General DeFoor Warns Nearly 22 Percent of Municipal Pension Plans are in Distress; Reminds Local Governments to Make Required Contributions
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor issued a warning on Monday, June 5, for municipalities to make the required contributions to their pension plans, after a recent report from the department showed 22 percent of municipal pension plans are in some state of distress.