Venango County News
Driver Involved in Deadly Amish Buggy Crash Charged With Homicide by Vehicle
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A truck driver involved in a fatal Amish buggy crash that occurred earlier this year has been charged with homicide by vehicle.
Pa. Lawmaker Claims Capitol Unsafe After Fifth Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A state lawmaker has filed a formal complaint against the Pennsylvania House alleging unsafe working conditions, citing potential exposure risks after another member tested positive for the coronavirus.
Venango Catholic Releases Statement on Former Principal Accused of Raping Young Girl
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Venango Regional Catholic School released the following statement regarding a former principal at St. Stephen School who is facing felony rape and sexual abuse charges.
SPONSORED: Have Wanango Country Club Help With Your Thanksgiving Meal This Year!
RENO, Pa. (EYT) – Need a little help with Thanksgiving prep this year? Give Wanango Country Club a call!
Parole Check Leads to Child Endangerment, Drug Charges for Franklin Woman
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A parole check recently led to felony child endangerment charges, as well as drug charges for a Franklin woman.
Pa. Budget Doesn’t Raise Taxes or Bail Out Industries Hit by the Coronavirus
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a spending plan that avoids tax increases and major cuts, and relies on about $1.3 billion in coronavirus relief aid to balance the books.
Man Accused of Burglarizing Local School Behind Bars
CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Titusville man accused of burglarizing a Cornplanter Township school is behind bars.
DCNR Requires Out-Of-State Visitors to Have Negative COVID-19 Test or Quarantine Before Visiting Parks
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced changes to operating procedures for state park and forest facilities that will require out-of-state visitors to comply with orders intended to prevent the spread and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
Department of Health to Distribute New COVID-19 Therapy to Healthcare Systems Across the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced the federal government will be distributing monoclonal antibodies to healthcare systems throughout the commonwealth. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins built in a laboratory that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful antigens, like the COVID-19 virus.
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 7.3 Percent in October
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for October 2020.
Man Behind Bars After Threatening Woman, Police Officers
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A man is behind bars after he reportedly shoved and threatened a woman, then threatened police officers in New Bethlehem.
Oilers Fall to Thomas Jefferson in PIAA Semifinals
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. – The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars used a 49 point first half to rout visiting Oil City 62-0 in the PIAA Class 4A Semifinals.
Pa. Dept. of Health: 23 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death Reported in Venango County, 20 New Cases Reported in Forest County
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 20, that there were 6,808 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 295,786.
Franklin Area School District to Continue Remote/Hybrid Learning Model Until December 7
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin Area School District has announced they will continue to utilize the current Remote/Hybrid Learning model until December 7.
Oilers to Battle Thomas Jefferson With Trip to State Title Game on the Line
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. – The Oil City Oilers are set to battle the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars in the PIAA Class 4A State Semifinals on Friday, with a trip to the championship game on the line.
Man Arrested for Alleged Rape, Sexual Abuse of 16-Year-Old Girl in Pinegrove Township
PINEGROVE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A man was jailed on Thursday afternoon for the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl in Pinegrove Township.
Remaining $1.3 Billion in Coronavirus Cash to Prop Up Pa. State Budget Rather Than Help Ailing Industries
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Against the pleas of restaurant owners, service providers, and other industries, Republican leaders in the legislature are moving forward with a plan to use all $1.3 billion in remaining coronavirus relief aid to pay for the state budget.
Tionesta Man Accused of Breaking into Residence, Threatening Man
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Tionesta man is facing felony charges related to an incident where he allegedly broke into a house and threatened to harm another man.
Two Injured After Icy Roadway Leads to Crash on Route 322
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say two people were injured in a crash that was caused by an ice patch on U.S. 322 early Wednesday morning.
Free Pizza Friday a Hit Among Local Residents
Villa Italia Ristorante and exploreVenango.com have teamed up to offer Venango County residents a weekly giveaway – Free Pizza Friday!
Oil City Man Charged With Statutory Sexual Assault Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Oil City man charged with having sexual relations with a juvenile at a residence in Knox pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Wednesday.
State Police Release Details of Suspected DUI Crash on Route 62
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Franklin-based State Police have released the details of a suspected DUI crash that occurred on State Route 62 earlier this month.
Emlenton Man Charged With Assaulting Woman, Fleeing in Her Vehicle Held for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – An Emlenton man was held for court on Wednesday on charges from an incident where he allegedly assaulted a woman, then fled the scene in her vehicle.
Pa. Department of Health Encourages Food Safety, COVID-19 Precautions for Thanksgiving Holiday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today urged Pennsylvanians to take COVID-19 and food safety precautions as they plan Thanksgiving celebrations during the holiday.
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