Author Archive: Scott Shindledecker
Franklin VFW Hosting National Vietnam Veterans Day Event on March 26
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The offices of U. S. Sen. Pat Toomey, state Senator Scott Hutchinson, state Representative R. Lee James, and the Venango County Veteran Affairs Office will host a ceremony to commemorate National Vietnam Veterans Day.
Cranberry Elementary Student Facing Charges for Bomb Threat
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – A 10-year-old Cranberry Elementary School student is facing charges after he was allegedly heard by a school bus driver saying: “I have a bomb in my backpack, and I’m gonna blow up the school and the bus.”
Man Incarcerated on Rape Charges Accused of Assaulting Correction Officer
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is facing new charges after he allegedly assaulted a guard at the Venango County Jail earlier this week.
Polk Man Charged With Threatening Elementary School
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Polk man is behind bars after allegedly making a threat toward an area elementary school while he was in the presence of a law enforcement officer.
Committee Extends Search for Clarion University President
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion University’s search for a new president is far from over.
UPDATE: Sandycreek Elementary School Receives Threat
In the seemingly never-ending area school threats, Sandycreek Elementary School is the latest to receive one.
Local Students Participate in National Walkout Against Gun Violence
ROCKY GROVE, Pa. (EYT) – Students across the country, including some from the area, were part of a national effort to remember the Parkland, Florida shooting victims and to protest gun violence.
Locals Recall Storm of the Century Twenty-Five Years Later
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – It’s been 25 years since the “Storm of the Century” dumped 10 to 30 inches of snow on Pennsylvania.
Keystone SMILES Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (EYT) – Each year during AmeriCorps Week, Keystone SMILES recognizes the commitment of AmeriCorps members and alumni by highlighting the extraordinary impact AmeriCorps makes across our nation every day.
Governor Wolf Announces Nearly $1 Million to Combat Campus Sexual Assault
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf continues to expand his commitment to combating sexual assault on Pennsylvania college and university campuses.
Keystone Reopens After Bomb Threat
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at Keystone School District.
State Police Investigating Child Molestation Case
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police are investigating a sexual assault case involving a known elderly man who is accused of molesting three youths more than a decade ago.
Area Man Organizing Adult Hockey League
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A local effort is underway to create an adult hockey league in Venango County.
More Snow in Forecast for Venango County
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The calendar may soon say it’s spring, but the local weather will remain wintry for the next few days.
Former Area Man Charged in 30-Year-Old Homicide Case Faces Gun Charge in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W. Va. (EYT) – A man charged in a Venango County homicide case more than 30 years ago is currently facing gun possession charges in West Virginia.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Wessex Performance The Top Area Choice For Offroading Enthusiasts
SLIGO, Pa. (EYT) — It’s no secret that offroading is a popular past time in the region and fortunately for those that are into it, there is a new family business in Sligo catering to them.
Oil City Teen Sentenced for Assaulting Man With Cane
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City teen accused of attacking a man with a cane was sentenced on Friday, March 9, in the Venango County Court of Common Pleas.
State Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.8 Percent
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for January 2018.
Venus Man Found Not Guilty of Murder in Erie County
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – A former Venango County resident has been found not guilty of homicide and other charges on Friday in Erie County. According to a published article on yourerie.com, Devin Stevenson, formerly of Venus, was found not guilty of homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment by a jury. However, Stevenson was found guilty […]
Oil City Teen Accused of Making False Claim About Teacher Sentenced to Community Service
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man accused of making false claims about a substitute teacher was sentenced on Friday, March 9, in the Venango County Court of Common Pleas.
Area Dairy Farmers Could Be Left Out in the Cold
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — The future of some Venango County dairy farm is in doubt after they were recently informed by a Texas company that their milk contracts will expire in a few months.
Police Investigate Indecent Assault at Franklin High School
SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An indecent assault investigation is underway after a 16-year-old Franklin High School student allegedly touched another student inappropriately at the school.
Man Injured in Rollover Crash in Howe Township
HOWE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police say a rollover accident occurred on Thursday morning.
Study: Venango County Third in Pa. in Lowest Cost of Living
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – One website’s attempt to rank Pennsylvania’s counties by cost of living confirms what many already know – it’s cheap to live in this region.
An Emotional Rollercoaster: Mother of Murder Victim Shares Her Story
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — It’s been a little more than a year since Tammy Seaburn received the call that would forever change her life.
Oil City Police: Local Man Attempts to Assault Residents
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to get inside a residence to harm the occupants during an incident on Tuesday.
Car Crashes on Route 322 in Canal Township
CANAL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A one-vehicle crash occurred early Wednesday morning on Route 322, in Canal Township, Venango County.
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over on I-80 in Barkeyville
BARKEYVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Two men avoided injuries after a pair of tractor trailers crashed on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon.
DUI Arrest Made in Rockland Township
ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A known man was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Sentencing Scheduled for Man Who ‘Unlawfully Entered’ Oil City Woman’s House
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City man accused of criminal trespass and related charges after an incident last summer will be sentenced on Friday.