Author Archive: Jill McDermott
Say What?!: 25-Year-Old Alligator Removed From Ohio Home
GROVERPORT, Oh. – Police in Ohio shared photos from an unusual situation – removing an illegal pet alligator from a resident’s home.
Say What?!: Wrestling Fans Stage Match Inside Texas Walmart
TEXAS – A group of wrestling fans in Texas staged their own exhibition match in the middle of a Walmart store and shared video of the spectacle online.
Say What?!: Cat Rescued from Atop Toronto Utility Pole
TORONTO, Canada – A cat spotted stranded atop a Toronto utility pole after a winter storm was rescued by a utility crew with a bucket truck.
Say What?! Puppy Rescued from Well in Connecticut
MONTVILLE, Ct. – Police and firefighters in Connecticut came to the rescue of a puppy heard crying from about 15 feet down in an old well.
Say What?!: Pizza Unofficially Breaks Guinness Record With 257 Varieties of Cheese
FRANCE – A pizzeria in France announced it broke a Guinness World Record by cooking up a pizza featuring 257 different varieties of cheese.
Say What?!: Bayou Explorer Ends Up Trapped in Houston Sewer
HOUSTON, Tx. – Firefighters in Houston shared photos from the rescue of a man who went exploring in the bayou and ended up trapped in the city’s sewer.
AAA: Western Pennsylvania Gas Prices Stable; Refinery Maintenance May Cause Volatility
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa., (EYT) – The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is steady this week at $2.721 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
Say What?!: Radio Signals Picked Up Inside Illinois Girl’s Bedroom Wall
LOCKPORT, IILLINOIS – An Illinois family said a wall in their 9-year-old daughter’s bedroom has been picking up radio signals for years – and no one knows why.
Say What?!: Red Fox Escapes Enclosure at Oklahoma City Zoo
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. – A zoo in Oklahoma said a red fox that escaped from its enclosure inside the facility was found in a neighboring enclosure.
SHARE Program Helps Senior Citizens Continue to Live in Their Own Home
VENANGO CO., Pa., (EYT) – Venango County senior citizens who want to continue living in their own home, but need some help to do so, now have an option.
‘Pack The Plaza’ Rally Marks International Women’s Day in Oil City on March 8
OIL CITY, Pa., (EYT) – The Oil City – Franklin Zonta Club and the Oil City YWCA will mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, with a “Pack the Plaza” Rally in the Oil City Central Ave. Plaza.
Community Comes Together for Area Man Fighting Cancer
VENUS, Pa., (EYT) – A chicken and biscuit fundraising dinner is scheduled for February 29 for a local resident who is battling cancer.
Say What?!: Custodian Finds Purse Lost at Ohio School in 1957
NORTH CANTON, Oh. – An Ohio middle school shared the contents of a purse that was found in the space between a row of lockers and a wall after being lost by a student in 1957.
Gas Prices Up a Half Penny, AAA Says Blame Coronavirus
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa., (EYT) – The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is half a penny higher this week at $2.724 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This is the first increase in the region in six weeks.
Say What?!: Loose Cow Causes Traffic Delays on California Highway
ORCUTT, Ca. – Police responded to a stretch of highway in California where a loose cow wandered into the roadway and caused traffic delays.
Say What?!: Class Ring Lost in Maine Turns Up Nearly 50 Years Later in Finland
FINLAND – A Maine woman who lost her then-boyfriend’s class ring in 1973 was reunited with the precious item after it was found buried in a park in Finland.
Say What?!: New Jersey City Marks First Birth in More Than 40 Years
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. – Police and EMTs assisted with the delivery of a baby that records show was the first birth in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in more than 40 years.
Thomas Manuel Summerville
Thomas Manuel Summerville, 83 of Brook Rd, Clarion died 2/15/20, where he made his home with his son.
William “Dale” Mauthe
William “Dale” Mauthe,98 of Butler, Pa died 2/14/20 at the Concordia Lutheran Home in Cabot, PA.
Robert A. “Shorty” Whitman
Robert A. “Shorty Whitman, 96, a well-known and well-loved resident of Polk died peacefully Friday, February 14, 2020.
Say What?!: Texas Man Reels In 190-Pound Alligator Gar
NEEDVILLE, Tx. – A Texas fisherman said it took him about 30 minutes to reel in an alligator gar measuring 7 feet, 5 inches long and weighing in at a staggering 190 pounds.
Kevin L. Childs
Kevin L. Childs, 65, of Summerville, formerly of Huey and Clarion, passed away Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, at the Dubois Nursing Home.
Paul A. Nagy Jr.
Paul A. Nagy Jr., 38 of Harrisville, passed away February 12, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital.
Shannon A. Garin-McQuade
Shannon A. Garin-McQuade, 47, a resident of 930 Buffalo Street, Franklin, died peacefully at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in her home.
Peter J. “Pete” Laskovich
Peter J. “Pete” Laskovich, age 73, of Franklin, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown, Pa.
Special Needs Residents Dance the Night Away During ‘Night to Shine’
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion’s first “Night to Shine” event was a success if you judge by the number of smiles the evening generated.
Say What?!: Box Containing Two Newborn Bear Cubs Left at N.C. Man’s House
CAMDEN, N.C. – A North Carolina man who spotted a box on his front walkway when he returned from the store looked into the container and was shocked to discover two bear cubs inside.
Say What?!: 2-Foot-Tall Escaped Owl Captured on School Playground
SLEAFORD, England – A large escaped owl spotted near a British elementary school was captured on the playground by a student’s father.
Say What?!: Man Passes 20-Pound Weight From Hand to Hand 100 Times in 15 Seconds
IDAHO – An Idaho man put his juggling and weight lifting skills to the test by passing a 20-pound weight from hand to hand 100 times in under 15 seconds.