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.

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.

CASE UPDATE: Man Accused of Throwing Kitchen Cabinet at Co-Workers, Assaulting Police Officer in Harrisville
HARRISVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Additional details have been released regarding the case against a man accused of assaulting a police officer and others in Harrisville Borough.

Local Woman Escapes Injuries in Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 38
CENTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local woman escaped injury after a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck her vehicle on State Route 38.

Washington Township House Fire Ruled Accidental, $15K in Damages
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police have determined a Washington Township structure fire was accidental.

Area Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in Two-Vehicle Crash in Springfield Township
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area man was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle collision on State Route 19 in Mercer County on Thursday afternoon.

Venango County Relay for Life Set for June 9-10 at Franklin High School
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Venango County Relay For Life will be held on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, at the Franklin High School track.

Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Collision in Rockland Township
ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a local woman on U.S. Route 322.

Police Release Details of Rollover Tractor-Trailer Crash in Scrubgrass Township
SCRUBGRASS TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police released the details of a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer in Scrubgrass Township.

State Police Calls: Victim Taken to Hospital After Assault in Mineral Township
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:

Local Woman Accused of Manufacturing, Selling Multiple Drugs from Her Oil City Residence
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A local woman is accused of manufacturing and selling multiple drugs from her Oil City home.