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Venango County Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 24, that there were 6,669 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 321,070.

Pennsylvania Certifies Biden Win Over Trump

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Following certifications of the presidential vote submitted by all 67 counties late Monday, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar today certified the results of the November 3 election in Pennsylvania for president and vice president of the United States.

Venango Chamber, Primary Health Network Team Up to Offer Guidance Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – With the purpose of supporting the fight against COVID-19, The Primary Health Network and The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to provide a virtual townhall on November 24 that will offer useful information about COVID-19 and the seasonal flu, as well as support and guidance amidst the […]

Featured Local Job: LPN or RN

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania’s Residential Program is looking to hire a Nurse to join their team.

To Mask, Or Not to Mask?

“To be or not to be, that is the question.” This simple line from Hamlet may translate in 2020 to “to mask or not to mask, that is the question.”

In Rare Move, Bipartisan Panel Rejects Pa. House Request to Audit 2020 Election

HARRISBURG, Pa. — An attempt by Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled legislature to audit the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election failed Monday when a bipartisan panel rejected it, citing its redundancy.

Wolf Administration Announces New Mitigation Efforts Including New Gathering Limitations

HARRISBURG, Pa. – With new modeling projecting 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in Pennsylvania in December, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced new targeted mitigation measures to help stop the spread during this critical time.

Venango County Remains in ‘Substantial’ Level of Coronavirus Transmission

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Venango County, along with several surrounding counties, has continued to remain in the substantial level of community transmission for the most recent week’s reporting period, according to information released by the Department of Health on Monday.

Stalking, Harassment Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Terrorizing Woman in Sugarcreek Borough

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Stalking and harassment charges have been filed against a man accused of prowling outside a woman’s Sugarcreek Borough apartment, peering in her windows, texting her repeatedly, and banging on her windows.

Police: Franklin Woman Arrested After Punching, Choking, Threatening to Kill Man During Dispute

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin woman is facing charges after she allegedly punched, choked, and threatened to kill a man during a domestic dispute.

Oil City Man Jailed on Fraud, Robbery, Illegal Gun Possession Charges

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man is behind bars on charges related to alleged fraud, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms.

Franklin Man Seriously Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Route 428

OAKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a Franklin man was seriously injured in a suspected DUI crash on State Route 428 on Sunday.

Man Charged in Connection With Overdose Death Case Sentenced Up to Twelve Years in State Prison

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A man arrested following a multi-county drug investigation into the November 2018 overdose death of a Clarion man was sentenced to up to twelve years in state prison on Monday afternoon.

Founding Member of Miller Rankin Foxburg American Legion Post Passes Away

William David “Bill” Logue, 83, a lifelong well known St. Petersburg resident, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Franklin Man Charged With Choking Woman During Domestic Dispute Held for Court

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man who allegedly choked a woman during a domestic dispute was recently held for court on felony charges.

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement November 20-22: 227 Compliance Checks; 10 Notices of Violation

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 227 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the liquor code.

Man Caught With Controlled Substances, Illegal Weapons in Sugarcreek Borough Waives Hearing

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A man recently waived his hearing on charges related to an incident where he reportedly ran from police and was caught with controlled substances and illegal weapons following a report of suspected retail theft in Sugarcreek Borough.

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians Experiencing Anxiety, Loneliness, Stress Amidst Holiday Season That They Are Not Alone

HARRISBURG, Pa. – As the holidays are near, the Wolf Administration shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors.

Monitor the Statewide Bear Harvest in Real Time

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Those looking to track Pennsylvania’s 2020 bear harvest can find harvest totals, breakdowns of harvests by county and season, and a list of the 10 heaviest bears harvested so far by visiting the Game Commission’s website.

Comically Incorrect: Broken-Hearted

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Broken-Hearted.

Venango County Reports 47 New Coronavirus Cases, One Additional Death Since Saturday

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 23, that there were 4,762 new cases, in addition to 7,075 new cases reported Sunday, November 22, for a two-day total of 11,837 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 314,401.

Featured Local Job: Mechanical Engineer

Webco believes that successful companies are more about people than products and that a company’s human assets are its most important resource.

Forest County Coroner: Pennsylvania Coroners Not Allowed to Do Their Jobs, COVID-19 Death Being Underreported

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – Concerns over the reporting of coronavirus-related deaths cropped up early on in the pandemic and are still a point of contention.

Financially Distressed Pa. Towns Faring Better Than Expected, While Others in Pain

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A significant number of Pennsylvania municipalities are considering applying for a state program for the severely financially distressed, while those already in the program appear to be weathering the coronavirus pandemic better than expected.

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Week: Bria

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend this week is Bria – Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.