Venango County News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
70th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

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