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.

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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

| June 7, 2023

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.

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Local Man Accused of Smashing Items, Causing Nearly $900 in Damages During Argument

Local Man Accused of Smashing Items, Causing Nearly $900 in Damages During Argument

| June 7, 2023

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man was charged for reportedly smashing items, causing nearing $900 in damage during an incident in Sugarcreek Borough.

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Police Investigating Burglary of Nearly $900 Worth of Tools From Area Storage Unit

Police Investigating Burglary of Nearly $900 Worth of Tools From Area Storage Unit

| June 7, 2023

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.

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Shapiro Administration Celebrates PA National Guard, Veterans at State Capitol

Shapiro Administration Celebrates PA National Guard, Veterans at State Capitol

| June 7, 2023

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.

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Area Man Allegedly Threatens to Burn Down Butler County District Judge’s Office

Area Man Allegedly Threatens to Burn Down Butler County District Judge’s Office

| June 7, 2023

BUTLER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Butler man reportedly threatened to burn down a District Judge’s office on Tuesday.

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New State Record Flathead Catfish Recorded

New State Record Flathead Catfish Recorded

| June 7, 2023

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

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AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania

AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania

| June 6, 2023

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.

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Tickets On Sale for Bike ‘n Brew in Oil City

Tickets On Sale for Bike ‘n Brew in Oil City

| June 6, 2023

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.

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Police: Local Man Accused of Starting Brush Fire in Sugarcreek Borough Charged With Possessing Crystal Meth

Police: Local Man Accused of Starting Brush Fire in Sugarcreek Borough Charged With Possessing Crystal Meth

| June 6, 2023

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Police say a local man who reportedly started a brush fire in Sugarcreek Borough was charged with possessing crystal methamphetamine.

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Auditor General DeFoor Warns Nearly 22 Percent of Municipal Pension Plans are in Distress; Reminds Local Governments to Make Required Contributions

Auditor General DeFoor Warns Nearly 22 Percent of Municipal Pension Plans are in Distress; Reminds Local Governments to Make Required Contributions

| June 6, 2023

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.

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