Author Archive: Leon Aristeguieta
Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Woman, Threatened to Kill Her While Driving on Route 62 Moves Forward
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – Charges against a man accused of repeatedly striking a female passenger in his vehicle and threatening to kill her while they were traveling on State Route 62 were moved to common pleas court.
Nominations Open for 2022 Young Professional of the Year
VENANGO CO., Pa. – Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is accepting nominations for the 2022 Young Professional of the Year.
Hearing for Tionesta Man Accused of Backing into Victim’s Vehicle, Assaulting Her During Domestic Dispute Set for Today
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for a Tionesta man who is accused of backing into a woman’s vehicle and assaulting her during a domestic dispute is scheduled for Tuesday.
Abraxas Teen Who Escaped Facility Due in Court Today
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for an Abraxas teen who escaped the youth treatment facility is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
34 of 289 Bridges in Venango County Rated Poor by PennDOT
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – In light of the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh last month, the condition of bridges has become a topic of concern for Pennsylvanians. According to PennDOT, 34 out of 289 bridges in Venango County are rated poor.
Hearing for Area Man Who Falsely Claimed to Be Parole Officer Set for Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for an area man who allegedly claimed to be a state probation and parole officer in order to gain access to the Venango County Jail is scheduled for Wednesday.
Hearing Set on Tuesday for Man Charged With Assaulting Woman, Threatening to Kill Her While Driving on Route 62
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A man accused of repeatedly striking a female passenger in his vehicle and threatening to kill her while they were traveling on State Route 62 is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
Hearing Set for Franklin Man Who Allegedly Sold Borrowed Gun
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man who is accused of selling a gun that another man had loaned to him is due in court on Wednesday.
Police: Franklin Man Exposes Himself at Local Convenience Store
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man is accused of exposing himself at a local convenience store.
Hearing for Franklin Man Facing Charges for DUI Crash Involving Child Passenger Set on Wednesday
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for a Franklin man accused of crashing his vehicle in August of 2021 while DUI with a juvenile child as a passenger is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Venango County Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases; One Case Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported 18 new COVID-19 cases as of Thursday, February 17.
Clarion Football Announces Hiring of Raymond Monica as Head Coach
CLARION, Pa. – The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that Raymond Monica, a two-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Coach of the Year with more than 30 years of experience at the college level, has accepted the position of head football coach at Clarion University.
Charges Against Man Reportedly Involved with Drug Overdose Case Waived for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Charges against a Polk man who was reportedly involved in a case involving a January 2021 drug overdose death in Victory Township were waived for court on Wednesday morning.
Oil City Man Charged in Standoff Held for Court; Drug Charges Against Woman Waived for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa (EYT) – Charges against an Oil City man charged following a standoff with police were held for court on Wednesday morning.
Venango County Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death; Four Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported 18 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death as of Wednesday, February 16.
Crews Respond to Fire at UPMC Northwest Birthing Center
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – Multiple fire departments responded to a minor fire at UPMC Northwest on Wednesday afternoon.
Wolf Outlines $200 Million Plan for Affordable College, Future Workforce Stability
HARRISBURG, Pa. –Citing Pennsylvania’s monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvania State Police Investigating 1980 Baby Doe Cold Case
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Wednesday that it continues to investigate a 1980 cold case involving the homicide of Baby Boy John Doe in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County.
Reno Woman Charged With Assaulting Corrections Officer Held for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Charges against a Reno woman who reportedly assaulted a corrections officer at the Venango County Jail were held for court.
Charges Against Cranberry Man Busted With Drugs, Illegal Weapon Waived for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Charges against a Cranberry man who was reportedly found in possession of multiple controlled substances and an illegal weapon in Cranberry Township were waived for court on Wednesday morning.
AAA: Potholes Can Be an Endless Hole for Your Wallet
While tire-hungry potholes are typically a sign of spring, this winter’s frequent ice and snowstorms have taken an early toll on the Nation’s roadways – and drivers are paying a steep price.
Venango County Reports Three New COVID-19 Cases, One Death; Six Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported three new COVID-19 cases and one additional death as of Tuesday, February 15.
Sasol Chemicals to Close Oil City Plant
OIL CITY, Pa. – Sasol Chemicals announced on Wednesday that the company plans to cease operations at its Oil City Phenolics facility, effective Jan. 31, 2022.
Online Plans Display for Route 8 Improvement Project Open to the Public
VENANGO CO., Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the online plans display for a project to improve the roadway for Route 8 (Pittsburgh Road) in the City of Franklin and Sandycreek Township, Venango County.
AAA: Gas Prices Increase in Western PA; Crude Stays Above $90 per Barrel
VENANGO CO., Pa. – Gas prices are three cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.629 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
‘Quick Change Technique’ Maybe Have Been Used in Emlenton Truck Plaza Theft
EMNLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Franklin say a thief may have used a sleight-of-hand trick to steal money from the Emlenton Truck Plaza.
Letter to the Editor: From a Spending Standpoint: Wolf’s Budget Proposal Would Crater PA’s Economy
VENANGO CO., Pa. – The following letter was submitted by Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler):
Venango County Reports Seven New COVID-19 Cases; Two Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that Venango County reported seven new COVID-19 cases as of Monday, February 14.
Oil City Standoff Suspect Due in Court Tomorrow
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man charged after a standoff with police is due in court tomorrow.
Hearing Set for Man Facing Charges in Connection with Drug Overdose Case
VICTORY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing will be held on Wednesday in a case involving a January 2021 drug overdose death in Victory Township, Venango County.