Lexis Twentier

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 6, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

An evening sky in Oil City. Submitted by Wendy Wickman-Wilson.

Say What?!: Turkey Crashes Through Window Into California Dentist’s Office

March 6, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

CALIFORNIA — An employee at a dentist’s office in California received a scare when a large turkey came crashing through a window and into the patient consultant area.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 4, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Friday’s full moon. Submitted by Ashley Blackwell.

Say What?!: Goodwill Worker Finds $5,000 Left in Donated Jacket Pocket

March 4, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

TEXAS — Employees at a Goodwill store in Texas said it took weeks of searching to find $5,000 cash that was mistakenly left in the pocket of a jacket that was donated to the store.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 3, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Justus Lake at Two Mile Run. Submitted by Rebecca Antkowiak.

Say What?!: California Family’s Missing French Bulldog Found 600 Miles Away in Mexico

March 3, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

SAN LORENZO, Ca. — A French bulldog that went missing from his family’s home in California’s Bay Area was found four weeks later after being purchased by a man 600 miles away in Mexico.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 2, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Check out Thursday’s moon behind Venango County Courthouse. Submitted by Tawnya Lee.

Say What?!: British National Lottery Using Beer to Find Winner of Unclaimed Jackpot

March 2, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

ENGLAND — Britain’s National Lottery teamed with a brewery to create a beer called Just The Ticket in the hopes of finding the winner of an unclaimed jackpot worth nearly $1.4 million.

Venango County Photo of the Day

March 1, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Full moon over Cooperstown. Submitted by Kimberly Ion.

Say What?!: Passenger Uses Pepper Spray on Airplane Preparing to Take Off: ‘Everybody Started Coughing’

March 1, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

FORT MYERS, Fl. — Some passengers on a flight from Florida to New Jersey were left feeling salty after their flight was delayed by a man discharging pepper spray onboard the plane.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 28, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Cold February night in Venango County. Submitted by Tracy Carbaugh.

Say What?!: Man Picking Up a Pizza for Dinner Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot

February 28, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

SOUTH HADLEY, Ma. — A Massachusetts man picking up a pizza to take home for dinner ended up taking home something even more valuable when he bought a lottery ticket that earned him a $1 million prize.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 27, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Sunrise over Alta Terra Farm. Submitted by Lindsay Brown.

Say What?!: Oregon Man Encounters Extremely Rare Fox in Parking Lot

February 27, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

BEND, Or. — An Oregon man captured photos of his unusual encounter with an extremely rare animal: a Sierra Nevada red fox.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 26, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Sunlight on the water. Submitted by Angela Griffin.

Say What?!: Man from Ireland Becomes World’s Oldest Ice Mile Swimmer

February 26, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

CORBALLY, Limerick — A 66-year-old Irish man plunged into freezing waters and swam for a mile to claim a Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest ice mile swimmer.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 25, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Sunrise in Pleasantville. Submitted by Katie Ames.

Say What?!: New Jersey Man’s Doorbell Camera Records Visit from Albino Deer

February 25, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey man’s doorbell camera captured footage of an unusual late-night visitor to his yard: an albino deer.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 24, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Photo taken in Venango County. Submitted by Bill Baker.

Say What?!: Tennessee Woman Rescues Dog from Under Ice of Frozen Pool

February 24, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

MURFREESBORO, Tn. — A Tennessee woman’s home security camera was recording when she climbed into the frigid water of her backyard pool to rescue her dog after the pet fell through the ice.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 23, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Early morning run in Oil City — with a little pit stop. Submitted by Rebekah Deal.

Say What?!: Puppy Born in Oklahoma Believed to Be the First to Survive With Six Legs

February 23, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Veterinarians at an Oklahoma animal hospital said a puppy believed to be the first ever to be born alive with six legs is beating the odds by surviving and thriving.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 22, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Frosty morning along Warren Road. Submitted by Rita Redmond.

Say What?!: Houston Man Skis on Snow-Covered Interstate After Texas Storms

February 22, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

HOUSTON, Tx. — A Texas man made light of the region’s unusual snowfall by taking a trip down a nearly empty stretch of Houston highway on his snow skis.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 21, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Skies filled with promises of warmer weather. Submitted by Erica Jo Schweikert.

Say What?!: South Korean Hotel Apologizes for Sauna Being Visible Through Windows

February 21, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

SOUTH KOREA — A luxury hotel in South Korea is apologizing after guests discovered that an issue with the mirrored windows allowed outside observers to see into the women’s sauna area.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 20, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

“Angel watching over us in Emlenton.” Submitted by Brenda Terwilliger.

Say What?!: Scientists Unveil First Clone of Endangered Black-Footed Ferret

February 20, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the successful cloning of a black-footed ferret — the first time an endangered U.S. animal has been cloned.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 19, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Frozen Allegheny River, taken from the Oil City Marina. Submitted by Meg Kolodick.

Say What?!: Floating House in Massachusetts Listed for $275,000

February 19, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

CAPE COD, Ma. — A home for sale in Massachusetts is gaining attention online because of its unusual location: It’s on a boat, but it’s “not a houseboat.”

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 18, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

A flock of Gobblers in front of Turning Point. Submitted by Mark Hutchinson of Mark’s Trail Photography.

Say What?!: Gas Leak Leads to Discovery of Bear Family Sleeping Under Tennessee Home

February 18, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

SEVIER CO., Tn. — Utility workers investigating a gas leak at a Tennessee home called wildlife officials for assistance when they discovered a family of bears sleeping under the house.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 17, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Snow on the river. Submitted by Em Wilson.

Say What?!: Hungry Alligator Steals Florida Man’s Golf Ball

February 17, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

ESTERO, Fl. — A Florida golfer ended up finding and exception to the “play it as it lies” rule when an alligator grabbed his ball in its mouth and swam away.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 16, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Oil City YMCA celebrated Valentine’s Day. Courtesy of Oil City YMCA Younger Days.

Say What?!: 10 Apartments Evacuated When Venomous Snake Escapes Terrarium

February 16, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

GERMANY — Firefighters in Germany said 10 apartments were evacuated in a building in which a venomous snake escaped from its terrarium.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 15, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Courtesy of Mountain Man Photography.

Say What?!: Pick 3 Lottery Drawing Comes Up 8-8-8, 13,998 Tickets Win Top Prize

February 15, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

SOUTH CAROLINA — The South Carolina Education Lottery said a record 13,998 people won top prizes when the Pick 3 drawing resulted in the winning numbers 8-8-8.

Venango County Photo of the Day

February 14, 2021 | Lexis Twentier

Riverfront Park in Franklin. Submitted by Jessica Hoobler.

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