Venango County News

Hard Work Pays Off for West Forest Gardeners

| October 1, 2023
Hard Work Pays Off for West Forest Gardeners

TIONESTA, Pa. (EYT) – It turns out that all of the hard work from last year paid off for some West Forest High School gardeners this fall.

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SPONSORED: Multiple Positions Available at Clarion Bathware

| October 1, 2023
SPONSORED: Multiple Positions Available at Clarion Bathware

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion Bathware offers a wide range of opportunities from manufacturing to operations with competitive salaries and benefits.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

| October 1, 2023
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Polk Man Accused of Sexual Abuse, Child Pornography

| September 30, 2023
Polk Man Accused of Sexual Abuse, Child Pornography

SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Polk man is facing sexual abuse and child pornography charges after incriminating messages were reportedly found on a Snapchat account that included nude photographs of a juvenile girl.

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SPONSORED: Check Out 4 Your Car Connection’s Weekly Featured Vehicle!

| September 30, 2023
SPONSORED: Check Out 4 Your Car Connection’s Weekly Featured Vehicle!

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – 4 Your Car Connection’s Weekly Featured Vehicle is a 2021 BMW X3.

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Suzette Nellis Memorial Work Nearing Completion

| September 30, 2023
Suzette Nellis Memorial Work Nearing Completion

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Work is nearly complete on the Suzette Nellis memorial located along the bike path between Osbourne and Mineral Street in Oil City.

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State Police See Jump in Cadet Applications Following Removal of College Credit Requirement

| September 30, 2023
State Police See Jump in Cadet Applications Following Removal of College Credit Requirement

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Thursday, September 28, that a total of 1,217 applicants have applied for the Academy since college credit requirements for the position of trooper were removed one month ago.

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Week 6 Football Scores Powered by Eric Shick Insurance

| September 30, 2023
Week 6 Football Scores Powered by Eric Shick Insurance

Friday, September 29, 2023, PIAA District 9 & 10 high school football scores. Powered by Eric Shick Insurance.

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WATCH: Kerle Tire Game of the Week: Redbank @ Union-AC Valley

| September 30, 2023
WATCH: Kerle Tire Game of the Week: Redbank @ Union-AC Valley

Watch the Kerle Tire Company Game of the week as Redbank Valley takes on Union-AC Valley. Mike Kalinowski and Dave Katis will have all of the actionfr om Rimersburg, Pa.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day: Basic Banana Muffins

| September 30, 2023
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Basic Banana Muffins

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Basic Banana Muffins – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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Claytoonz: Swifty Strikers

| September 30, 2023
Claytoonz: Swifty Strikers

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Swifty Strikers.

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Great Pa News Quiz: Amtrak Addition, Taylor Swift-Inspired Legislation, 2024 Bids, and Toy Riots

| September 29, 2023
Great Pa News Quiz: Amtrak Addition, Taylor Swift-Inspired Legislation, 2024 Bids, and Toy Riots

Test your knowledge of the week in news, from 2024 hopefuls, to jailbreak data and Temple’s newest president:

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Top Shapiro Staffer Was Accused of Sexual Harassment Before Resigning

| September 29, 2023
Top Shapiro Staffer Was Accused of Sexual Harassment Before Resigning

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A top official and longtime ally of Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week had been accused months earlier of sexually harassing a fellow administration employee.

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Oil City’s ‘Days Inn’ Purchase Expected to Close Within Weeks

| September 29, 2023
Oil City’s ‘Days Inn’ Purchase Expected to Close Within Weeks

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The purchase of the former Days Inn hotel by the City of Oil City is nearing completion according to the city’s Solicitor, Bob Varsek.

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Scenic Rivers YMCA Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO

| September 29, 2023
Scenic Rivers YMCA Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO

OIL CITY, Pa.  – The Scenic Rivers YMCA Board of Directors has announced the upcoming retirement of long-time CEO, Tom Spence.

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70th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

| September 29, 2023
70th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

CLARION, Pa. – Clarion’s 70th Annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival begins this weekend.

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Woman Stabs Local Man with Screwdriver to Escape Assault in Irwin Township

| September 29, 2023
Woman Stabs Local Man with Screwdriver to Escape Assault in Irwin Township

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Authorities say a local man was stabbed twice with a screwdriver while he was allegedly assaulting a woman in Irwin Township.

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Live Entertainment Set for Friday & Saturday at TrAils To Ales II

| September 29, 2023
Live Entertainment Set for Friday & Saturday at TrAils To Ales II

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Live music will take the stage this weekend at TrAils To Ales Brewery II in Franklin.

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Employment Contract Extension for City Manager of Oil City Approved

| September 29, 2023
Employment Contract Extension for City Manager of Oil City Approved

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Council approved an extension to City Manager Mark Schroyer’s employment contract during their council meeting Thursday night.

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Police: Man Attempts to Kidnap Juvenile Before Barricading Himself in Mercer County Residence with Several Loaded Firearms

| September 29, 2023
Police: Man Attempts to Kidnap Juvenile Before Barricading Himself in Mercer County Residence with Several Loaded Firearms

MERCER CO., Pa. (EYT) – Police say an area man allegedly attempted to kidnap a minor before barricading himself in his Mercer County residence with several loaded firearms on Thursday.

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