Venango County News

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Climb in Pennsylvania

| March 26, 2024
AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Climb in Pennsylvania

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — Gas prices are four cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.752 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

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SPONSORED: Towne Towers in Oil City Accepting Applications for Senior Housing

| March 26, 2024
SPONSORED: Towne Towers in Oil City Accepting Applications for Senior Housing

OIL CITY, Pa (EYT) – Towne Towers, located at 7 East 2nd Street, Oil City, Pennsylvania, is a senior housing facility offering one-bedroom apartments with all necessary amenities.

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Local Man Accused of Kicking Woman, Threatening Officers & Jail Staff Due in Court Today

| March 26, 2024
Local Man Accused of Kicking Woman, Threatening Officers & Jail Staff Due in Court Today

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — An area man is facing a hearing on Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman, then resisting arrest and threatening authorities.

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Police Launch Investigation After 13-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Cochranton

| March 26, 2024
Police Launch Investigation After 13-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Cochranton

COCHRANTON BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a 13-year-old boy in Cochranton Borough.

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Local Woman Hospitalized After Vehicle T-Boned at Intersection in Butler County

| March 26, 2024
Local Woman Hospitalized After Vehicle T-Boned at Intersection in Butler County

SLIPPERY ROCK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman was injured after her vehicle was T-boned in Butler County on Monday afternoon.

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Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Mimi

| March 26, 2024
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Mimi

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Meet Mimi! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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Clarion Men’s Golf Five Strokes Off Lead After First Day at Vulcan Fire Classic

| March 26, 2024
Clarion Men’s Golf Five Strokes Off Lead After First Day at Vulcan Fire Classic

WASHINGTON, Pa. — The Golden Eagle men’s golf team kicked things off at the Vulcan Fire Classic on Monday, ranking eighth in the field after 18 holes of action.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cherry Crumb Dessert

| March 26, 2024
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cherry Crumb Dessert

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Cherry Crumb Dessert – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Comically Incorrect: Moving Up

| March 26, 2024
Comically Incorrect: Moving Up

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Moving Up.

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Claytoonz: Kiss From A Rose

| March 26, 2024
Claytoonz: Kiss From A Rose

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Kiss From A Rose.

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Featured Local Job: Construction Surveyor

| March 25, 2024
Featured Local Job: Construction Surveyor

Francis J. Palo, Inc has an opening for a Construction Surveyor.

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Tour Clarion Hospital’s Newly Renovated Emergency Department

| March 25, 2024
Tour Clarion Hospital’s Newly Renovated Emergency Department

CLARION, Pa. –Take a short tour of the Clarion Hospital emergency department!

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GET THE RECORDS: How We’re Tracking More Than $100M in Opioid Settlement Money in Pa.

| March 25, 2024
GET THE RECORDS: How We’re Tracking More Than $100M in Opioid Settlement Money in Pa.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA provide a first-of-its-kind, wide-ranging look at how Pennsylvania county officials spent or are planning to spend tens of millions of dollars they received in opioid settlement money.

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Venango County Native Zach Bowler Competing for Team USA in UCI World Championships

| March 25, 2024
Venango County Native Zach Bowler Competing for Team USA in UCI World Championships

PARKER, Pa. (EYT) – Anytime there’s an opportunity to represent yourself on the national stage, there has certainly been something noteworthy going on. But, even bigger than representing yourself on the national stage is representing yourself internationally.

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Outside Group Hires Pricey Design Firm to Refurbish Pa. Governor’s Residence but Declines to Reveal Donors, Costs

| March 25, 2024
Outside Group Hires Pricey Design Firm to Refurbish Pa. Governor’s Residence but Declines to Reveal Donors, Costs

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bel Air, Beverly Hills, and the Bahamas. New York, Greenwich, and London.

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Polk Man Accused of Illegally Operating Makeshift Kennel With 25 Dogs

| March 25, 2024
Polk Man Accused of Illegally Operating Makeshift Kennel With 25 Dogs

POLK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing charges for reportedly operating a dog kennel illegally in Polk Borough.

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Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Route 8

| March 25, 2024
Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Route 8

VICTORY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin released the details of a hit-and-run crash in Victory Township that injured a 33-year-old woman.

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Local Woman Allegedly Slams into Parked Vehicle, Flees Scene in Emlenton Borough

| March 25, 2024
Local Woman Allegedly Slams into Parked Vehicle, Flees Scene in Emlenton Borough

EMLENTON BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local woman reportedly crashed into a parked vehicle and fled the scene in Emlenton Borough on Friday morning.

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Police Launch Investigation into Burglary in Oil Creek Township

| March 25, 2024
Police Launch Investigation into Burglary in Oil Creek Township

OIL CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have launched an investigation into a burglary at a residential garage that reportedly took place last year in Oil Creek Township.

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Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Briar

| March 25, 2024
Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Briar

Franklin’s Adoptable Furry Friend of the Day: Meet Briar! Sponsored by Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union.

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State Police Calls: Individual Arrested for Aggravated Assault, Suspicion of DUI After UTV Crash

| March 25, 2024
State Police Calls: Individual Arrested for Aggravated Assault, Suspicion of DUI After UTV Crash

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents, according to reports released on Sunday, March 24:

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Clarion Softball Sweeps Dramatic Doubleheader with Edinboro

| March 25, 2024
Clarion Softball Sweeps Dramatic Doubleheader with Edinboro

DUBOIS, Pa. — The Golden Eagle softball team opened conference action with a doubleheader sweep over Edinboro on Sunday afternoon, taking both ends of the twinbill at Heindl Field in exciting fashion.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Sausage Egg Squares

| March 25, 2024
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Sausage Egg Squares

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Sausage Egg Squares – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Comically Incorrect: Threat To the Republic

| March 25, 2024
Comically Incorrect: Threat To the Republic

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Threat To the Republic.

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Claytoonz: Glitter and Baby Oil

| March 25, 2024
Claytoonz: Glitter and Baby Oil

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Glitter and Baby Oil.

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Featured Local Job: Venue Manager at The Haskell House

| March 24, 2024
Featured Local Job: Venue Manager at The Haskell House

The Haskell House, an event venue in Clarion, Pa., is seeking a full-time Venue Manager.

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SHOP LOCAL: Invest in the Community – Check Out Deals Offered at Local Businesses … New Items Added

| March 24, 2024
SHOP LOCAL: Invest in the Community – Check Out Deals Offered at Local Businesses … New Items Added

When you spend money locally, those dollars tend to stay in the community and circulate through the local economy. This, in turn, creates more local jobs and helps support the foundation of the area.

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OH SO CLOSE: Franklin’s Rally in Fourth Quarter Falls Just Short in 60-56 Loss to Devon Prep in PIAA Class 3A Championship Game

| March 24, 2024
OH SO CLOSE: Franklin’s Rally in Fourth Quarter Falls Just Short in 60-56 Loss to Devon Prep in PIAA Class 3A Championship Game

HERSHEY, Pa. (EYT) — The Franklin Boys basketball team was just a couple of 3-pointers that did not fall away from a very different ending on Saturday in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game in the Giant Center.

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All American Custom Apparel & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Carole Marie Cunningham

| March 24, 2024
All American Custom Apparel & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Carole Marie Cunningham

Carole Cunningham served our country in the United States Navy.

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Clarion Swimming & Diving: Kelley to Enter Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame

| March 24, 2024
Clarion Swimming & Diving: Kelley to Enter Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame

WHITFIELD, Pa. – The Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame announced on Saturday, March 23, that Golden Eagle head swimming & diving coach Bree Kelley will be among those inducted as part of the Class of 2024.

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