Jill McDermott

Winnifred L. “Winnie” Barrett

Winnifred L. “Winnie” Barrett

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Venango County Program Urges Residents to ‘Be Here’

Venango County Program Urges Residents to ‘Be Here’

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Helping to spread the word about the positive aspects of Venango County is the focus of a program called Be Here that is now entering its fourth year.
Say What?!: Netherlands Birdwatchers Surprised by Rare Flamingo Visitors

Say What?!: Netherlands Birdwatchers Surprised by Rare Flamingo Visitors

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
NETHERLANDS — Birdwatchers are flocking to a nature reserve in the Netherlands to catch a glimpse of some rare visitors to the county: a group of flamingos.
Howard Glen Lehman

Howard Glen Lehman

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Howard Glen Lehman, 90, of Oil City, died Jan. 23, 2020 at home with family following a period of declining health.
Darwin “Dutch” Robertson

Darwin “Dutch” Robertson

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Darwin “Dutch” Robertson passed away on January 25, 2020, just a few weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. He died peacefully in his bed, surrounded by his family, at his home in Shippenville, Pennsylvania.
William G. “Bill” Ford Jr.

William G. “Bill” Ford Jr.

January 27, 2020 | Jill McDermott
William G. “Bill” Ford Jr., 81, of Dayton, died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh

James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh

January 26, 2020 | Jill McDermott
James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh, 85, of Ephrata, Pa. (formerly of 1428 Elk St, Franklin) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23, 2020, after a brief illness.
Say What?!: Elephants Escape Circus in Russia to Play in the Snow

Say What?!: Elephants Escape Circus in Russia to Play in the Snow

January 26, 2020 | Jill McDermott
RUSSIA — A pair of elephants escaped from a circus in Russia and caused some traffic delays while playing in the snow.
Gloria “Toni” Fair

Gloria “Toni” Fair

January 25, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale and Oil City, Pa., passed away January 20, 2020, at The Pines of Burton.
Philip E. Lengauer Sr.

Philip E. Lengauer Sr.

January 24, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Philip E. Lengauer, Sr., 84, Stoneboro, left this earth peacefully surrounded by family listening to Amazing Grace at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020.
State Representative R. Lee James Announces Re-election Bid

State Representative R. Lee James Announces Re-election Bid

January 24, 2020 | Jill McDermott
OIL CITY, Pa. — State Representative R. Lee James, a Republican from Oil City, is a candidate for re-election to a fifth two-year term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Neighbors Track Down Knox Man Accused of Stealing ATV, Hold Him Until Police Arrive

Neighbors Track Down Knox Man Accused of Stealing ATV, Hold Him Until Police Arrive

January 24, 2020 | Jill McDermott
ASHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – When a Knox man allegedly stole an ATV on Saturday in Ninevah, three of the victim’s neighbors came together to make sure he didn’t get away with it.
Marvis A. Hoover

Marvis A. Hoover

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Marvis A. Hoover, 87, of Franklin died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at Sugar Creek Station.
Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer

Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer, 82, of Strattanville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 21, 2020, at his home.
Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson Brings Re-election Bid to Wanango Country Club as Part of “Vision 2020” Tour

Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson Brings Re-election Bid to Wanango Country Club as Part of “Vision 2020” Tour

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
RENO, Pa. (EYT) — Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson Jr. brought his re-election effort to the Wanango Country Club in Reno on Wednesday.
Western Pa. Gas Prices Drop, Venango County Average Is $2.94 per Gallon

Western Pa. Gas Prices Drop, Venango County Average Is $2.94 per Gallon

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — It costs less to fill up your gas tank this week. According to the AAA Auto Club, the statewide average cost of a gallon fell by six cents in the past week.
State Police Calls: Fraud, Child Endangerment

State Police Calls: Fraud, Child Endangerment

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — State police responded to the following calls:
High School Students Can Still Enroll in Voter Registration Program

High School Students Can Still Enroll in Voter Registration Program

January 23, 2020 | Jill McDermott
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvania high school students they still have time to participate in the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA) program by registering their eligible peers to vote in the April 28 primary.
Karen I. Flannigan

Karen I. Flannigan

January 22, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Karen I. Flannigan, of Oil City, PA. , died Monday, Jan. 20, 2019 at UPMC-Hamot.
Maryann Louise Detrie

Maryann Louise Detrie

January 22, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Maryann Louise Detrie, 76, of Franklin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca.
Bruce C. Dailey

Bruce C. Dailey

January 22, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Bruce C. Dailey, 88 of Cochranton, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Meadville Medical Center.
Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Looking for Competitors

Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Looking for Competitors

January 22, 2020 | Jill McDermott
FRANKLIN, Pa. — Audition packets for Franklin’s 8th Annual Taste of Talent Vocal Competition are due by May 13.
State Police ID Pair Accused of Cashing Fraudulent Check at Local Bank

State Police ID Pair Accused of Cashing Fraudulent Check at Local Bank

January 22, 2020 | Jill McDermott
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police have identified two suspects caught on video cashing a fraudulent check at a local bank.
Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion

Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, after a period of declining health.
Sandra L. Walsh

Sandra L. Walsh

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Sandra L. Walsh, 62, of Oil City, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Born December 13, 1957, in Cleveland, she was a daughter of the late Wesley A. and Barbara Jankowski Janke. After graduating from high school in Cleveland, she enlisted in the US Air Force where she served for 15 years as an Avionic Systems
William (Bill) Lee Wills

William (Bill) Lee Wills

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
William (Bill) Lee Wills, 49, of New Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2020.
Gloria “Toni” Fair

Gloria “Toni” Fair

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Gloria “Toni” Fair of Oakdale and Oil City, Pa., 80, passed away January 20, 2020, at The Pines of Burton.
James L. Zock

James L. Zock

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
James L. Zock, Sr., 90, of Warren, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Warren General Hospital.
Unique Partnership Between Tionesta Lions Club & Giant Eagle Provides Grocery Delivery to Area Residents

Unique Partnership Between Tionesta Lions Club & Giant Eagle Provides Grocery Delivery to Area Residents

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – A desert is not something that comes to mind when you think of the lush hillsides of Tionesta. However, the area was left a food desert when its last grocery store closed in October of 2018.
Margaret Valdine “Tottie” Nulph

Margaret Valdine “Tottie” Nulph

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Sheridan C. “Herk” Kirkpatrick

Sheridan C. “Herk” Kirkpatrick

January 21, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Sheridan C. “Herk” Kirkpatrick, 67, of 1030 Grandview Rd. Oil City, PA. , died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2020, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Bertha J. Clark

Bertha J. Clark

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Bertha J. Clark, 91, of Whitehall Rd., Emlenton, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, January 18, 2020, at Shippenville Healthcare.
Charles C. “Chuck” Ferringer

Charles C. “Chuck” Ferringer

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Charles C. “Chuck” Ferringer, 71, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Joyce M. Meals

Joyce M. Meals

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Joyce M. Meals, 65, of Marienville, PA, formerly of Turtle Creek, PA, died on Friday, January 17, 2020, peacefully at her home in Marienville.
Marjorie (Pape) Smith

Marjorie (Pape) Smith

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Marjorie (Pape) Smith, 79, of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Grove City Medical Center.
Diana Campbell

Diana Campbell

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
Diana Campbell, 73, of Harrisville, passed away January 17, 2020, at Quality Life, Trinity Living Center, Grove City.
Community Rallies Around Oil City Police Officer Battling Cancer, Benefit Dinner Planned for January 31

Community Rallies Around Oil City Police Officer Battling Cancer, Benefit Dinner Planned for January 31

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – When Lieutenant Steve Rembold, of the Oil City Police Department, was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, he decided to fight the disease head-on. However, he’s not alone in the battle; in addition to his family and brothers and sisters in blue, the community has joined together to help support him.
107-Year-Old Crown Man Says ‘All the Time I Have Now Is a Bonus’

107-Year-Old Crown Man Says ‘All the Time I Have Now Is a Bonus’

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
CROWN, Pa. (EYT) — One hundred and seven candles were burning on Ed Brazier, Sr.’s birthday cake on January 5.
Say What?!: ‘Star Wars’ Fan 3D Prints a Bulletproof Stormtrooper Costume

Say What?!: ‘Star Wars’ Fan 3D Prints a Bulletproof Stormtrooper Costume

January 20, 2020 | Jill McDermott
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A dedicated Star Wars fan in Utah used a 3D printer to make his own Stormtrooper costume with one significant improvement — it’s bulletproof.

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