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Say What?!: 25-Year-Old Alligator Removed From Ohio Home

Say What?!: 25-Year-Old Alligator Removed From Ohio Home

| March 3, 2020

GROVERPORT, Oh. – Police in Ohio shared photos from an unusual situation – removing an illegal pet alligator from a resident’s home.

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Say What?!: Wrestling Fans Stage Match Inside Texas Walmart

Say What?!: Wrestling Fans Stage Match Inside Texas Walmart

| March 2, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: Cat Rescued from Atop Toronto Utility Pole

Say What?!: Cat Rescued from Atop Toronto Utility Pole

| March 1, 2020

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.

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Say What?! Puppy Rescued from Well in Connecticut

Say What?! Puppy Rescued from Well in Connecticut

| February 29, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: Pizza Unofficially Breaks Guinness Record With 257 Varieties of Cheese

Say What?!: Pizza Unofficially Breaks Guinness Record With 257 Varieties of Cheese

| February 27, 2020

FRANCE – A pizzeria in France announced it broke a Guinness World Record by cooking up a pizza featuring 257 different varieties of cheese.

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Say What?!: Bayou Explorer Ends Up Trapped in Houston Sewer

Say What?!: Bayou Explorer Ends Up Trapped in Houston Sewer

| February 26, 2020

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.

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AAA: Western Pennsylvania Gas Prices Stable; Refinery Maintenance May Cause Volatility

AAA: Western Pennsylvania Gas Prices Stable; Refinery Maintenance May Cause Volatility

| February 25, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: Radio Signals Picked Up Inside Illinois Girl’s Bedroom Wall

Say What?!: Radio Signals Picked Up Inside Illinois Girl’s Bedroom Wall

| February 24, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: Red Fox Escapes Enclosure at Oklahoma City Zoo

Say What?!: Red Fox Escapes Enclosure at Oklahoma City Zoo

| February 22, 2020

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.

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SHARE Program Helps Senior Citizens Continue to Live in Their Own Home

SHARE Program Helps Senior Citizens Continue to Live in Their Own Home

| February 21, 2020

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.

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‘Pack The Plaza’ Rally Marks International Women’s Day in Oil City on March 8

‘Pack The Plaza’ Rally Marks International Women’s Day in Oil City on March 8

| February 21, 2020

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.

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Community Comes Together for Area Man Fighting Cancer

Community Comes Together for Area Man Fighting Cancer

| February 20, 2020

VENUS, Pa., (EYT) – A chicken and biscuit fundraising dinner is scheduled for February 29 for a local resident who is battling cancer.

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Say What?!: Custodian Finds Purse Lost at Ohio School in 1957

Say What?!: Custodian Finds Purse Lost at Ohio School in 1957

| February 20, 2020

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.

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Gas Prices Up a Half Penny, AAA Says Blame Coronavirus

Gas Prices Up a Half Penny, AAA Says Blame Coronavirus

| February 19, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: Loose Cow Causes Traffic Delays on California Highway

Say What?!: Loose Cow Causes Traffic Delays on California Highway

| February 19, 2020

ORCUTT, Ca. – Police responded to a stretch of highway in California where a loose cow wandered into the roadway and caused traffic delays.

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Say What?!: Class Ring Lost in Maine Turns Up Nearly 50 Years Later in Finland

Say What?!: Class Ring Lost in Maine Turns Up Nearly 50 Years Later in Finland

| February 18, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: New Jersey City Marks First Birth in More Than 40 Years

Say What?!: New Jersey City Marks First Birth in More Than 40 Years

| February 17, 2020

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.

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Thomas Manuel Summerville

Thomas Manuel Summerville

| February 16, 2020

Thomas Manuel Summerville, 83 of Brook Rd, Clarion died 2/15/20, where he made his home with his son.

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William “Dale” Mauthe

William “Dale” Mauthe

| February 16, 2020

William “Dale” Mauthe,98 of Butler, Pa died 2/14/20 at the Concordia Lutheran Home in Cabot, PA.

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Robert A. “Shorty” Whitman

Robert A. “Shorty” Whitman

| February 16, 2020

Robert A. “Shorty Whitman, 96, a well-known and well-loved resident of Polk died peacefully Friday, February 14, 2020.

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Say What?!: Texas Man Reels In 190-Pound Alligator Gar

Say What?!: Texas Man Reels In 190-Pound Alligator Gar

| February 16, 2020

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.

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Kevin L. Childs

Kevin L. Childs

| February 15, 2020

Kevin L. Childs, 65, of Summerville, formerly of Huey and Clarion, passed away Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, at the Dubois Nursing Home.

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Joan Peters

Joan Peters

| February 15, 2020

Joan Peters, 88, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Clarview Nursing Center.

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Paul A. Nagy Jr.

Paul A. Nagy Jr.

| February 15, 2020

Paul A. Nagy Jr., 38 of Harrisville, passed away February 12, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital.

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Shannon A. Garin-McQuade

Shannon A. Garin-McQuade

| February 15, 2020

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.

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Peter J. “Pete” Laskovich

Peter J. “Pete” Laskovich

| February 15, 2020

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.

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Special Needs Residents Dance the Night Away During ‘Night to Shine’

Special Needs Residents Dance the Night Away During ‘Night to Shine’

| February 15, 2020

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion’s first “Night to Shine” event was a success if you judge by the number of smiles the evening generated.

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Say What?!: Box Containing Two Newborn Bear Cubs Left at N.C. Man’s House

Say What?!: Box Containing Two Newborn Bear Cubs Left at N.C. Man’s House

| February 13, 2020

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.

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Say What?!: 2-Foot-Tall Escaped Owl Captured on School Playground

Say What?!: 2-Foot-Tall Escaped Owl Captured on School Playground

| February 11, 2020

SLEAFORD, England – A large escaped owl spotted near a British elementary school was captured on the playground by a student’s father.

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Say What?!: Man Passes 20-Pound Weight From Hand to Hand 100 Times in 15 Seconds

Say What?!: Man Passes 20-Pound Weight From Hand to Hand 100 Times in 15 Seconds

| February 10, 2020

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.

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