Author Archive: Scott Shindledecker
Explore the Outdoors: Tick Season – Better Public Education Needed for Lyme Disease
A few months ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that it will conduct a five-year environmental surveillance of ticks to assess the risk of tick-borne illnesses across Pennsylvania.
Explore The Outdoors: Saturday Opener to Deer Season a Positive Change
Finally! After nearly 60 years of the first day of rifle deer season opening the Monday after Thanksgiving, the Pa. Game Commission recently approved a change to make the gun opener the Saturday after the holiday.
Explore Outdoors: Fishing is a Great Way to Reel in Memories
It was 1980 and I was 11 years old. Cold weather and nearly a foot of snow on the ground did nothing to quell my enthusiasm for the first day of trout season.
Explore Outdoors: Game Commission’s New Live Stream Puts You Inside a Black Bear Den
Have you seen this? The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently launched a live black bear livestream on its website.
Explore the Outdoors: Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania Inching Closer to Reality
After decades of wrangling to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania, its probability is closer to reality than ever before.
Oil City Woman to Be Sentenced Tomorrow for DUI, Child Endangerment
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman who pleaded guilty to DUI with a child in the car is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday.
All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Robert Holquist
Robert G. Holquist, 89, of Oil City, served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Polk Woman Scheduled to Appear in Court This Week on Assault Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Polk woman facing charges after she allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill staff members at Polk State Center during an incident last fall is due in court the week for a preliminary hearing.
Utica Woman to Be Sentenced for DUI
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Utica woman involved in a traffic crash in Canal Township last fall will be sentenced next week for driving under the influence.
How Healthy is Forest County?
FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A recent report by a national publication ranks thousands of counties across the United States, including those in this region.
Kahle Lake Will Remain Open to Anglers, Boaters
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – Those who love Kahle Lake for its top-notch fishing and serene setting heard generally good news at Thursday night’s meeting at the Knox Fire Hall.
Venango Community Leaders Encouraged With Route 8 Decision
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The reactions were unanimous to PennDOT’s announcement on Wednesday that its Route 8 project will only include four-lane options.
Case Moves Forward Against Woman Accused of Stealing Booster Club Money
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Utica woman facing over 40 charges after she allegedly used an athletic booster club debit account to pay for her personal expenses waived her preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
How Healthy is Venango County?
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A recent report by a national publication ranks thousands of counties across the United States, including those in this region.
Oil City Teen Facing Burglary Charges Waives Hearing
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City teen facing burglary and related charges stemming from the sale of a stolen handgun waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebrated
ANNVILLE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), an official partner in the Department of Defense’s Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, reminded Pennsylvanians that Thursday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time to remember the heroism, bravery, and sacrifices of Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
Tionesta Man to Be Sentenced for Sending Lewd Photo to Teenager
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – An area man who sent an explicit photo and lewd messages to a 14-year-old girl on Facebook is scheduled to be sentenced after recently pleading guilty.
Franklin Man Accused of Burglarizing Home
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man with Clarion County ties is facing a felony burglary charge after a break-in last week in Sugarcreek, Venango County.
Oil City Couple Waive Hearings on Child Endangerment, Drug Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City couple who are facing child endangerment, drug, and gun charges waived their preliminary hearings on Wednesday in Central Court.
Jury Convicts Knox Man of Sex Offenses Against Children
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – A jury of eight men and four women on Tuesday found a Knox man guilty on all counts related to the sexual abuse of three children.
Oil City Man Sentenced for Police Chase That Left Two Officers Injured
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man who led police in Clearfield County on a high-speed chase last fall has been sentenced to serve up to three years in state prison.
Trial Resumes Today for Knox Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Three Children
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The first day of the trial of Knox man accused of sexually abusing three children ended on Monday with him being taken from the Clarion County Courthouse by ambulance.
Man to be Sentenced on Meth-Related Charges
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Ellwood City man who pleaded guilty to methamphetamine-related charges last summer in Cranberry Township is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday.
All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Donald Knight
Donald W. Knight, 78, of Seneca, served in the U.S. Air Force.
Franklin Teen to Be Sentenced on Monday for Christmas Eve Assault
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin teen is due in court for sentencing on Monday stemming a Christmas Eve domestic incident.
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NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) – With winter coming to an end and icy roadways clearing up under sunny spring skies, navigating streets and highways is a much more pleasurable and safer experience.
Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 92 New Troopers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced Friday that 92 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the Commonwealth.
Traveling Workers’ Memorial on Display in Venango County
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The state Department of Transportation traveling Workers’ Memorial is on display at the Venango County Maintenance Building located at 1460 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin.
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