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Local Woman Allegedly Caught Under-Scanning Items at Walmart Waives Hearing
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman facing charges for multiple retail theft incidents at Walmart in Cranberry Township waived her hearing on Wednesday. Court documents indicate the following criminal charge against 37-year-old Kimberly Anne Salvatore, of Rouseville, was waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, April 24, in Venango County Central Court:
Oil Region Alliance to Celebrate Historic Preservation Award Winners on May 16
OIL CITY, Pa. — The Oil Region Alliance will celebrate the winners of the Historic Preservation Awards in Titusville on Thursday, May 16. The in-person event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 216 N. Franklin Street, in Titusville. It is free and open to...
Sunset Drive-In opens for their 2024 season
It was opening night for a Waterford business that’s brings people from near and far to enjoy a night of family fun. The co-owner of Sunset Drive-In said he appreciates the support as the business opens for another season. “It’s really nice everybody comes out you meet a lot...
Additional Charges Filed Against Cooperstown Man Accused of Slamming Woman to Ground, Knocking Her Out at Franklin Bar
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Additional charges have been filed against a Cooperstown man who reportedly knocked out a woman at a bar in Franklin. According to court documents, the following additional criminal charges were filed against 44-year-old Ryan Sloan, of Cooperstown, in Venango County Central Court:. – Hinder...
Pennsylvania is the birthplace of the American oil industry
TITUSVILLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania is the birthplace of commercial oil production in the U.S. Edwin Drake drilled the first well specifically intended to produce oil in Titusville, which is in the northwestern part of the state. His success in 1859 launched a global industry. Drake Well. Drake traveled to...
Charges Against Oil City Man Accused of Stealing ATV Move Forward in Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Charges against an Oil City man who reportedly stole an ATV from a residence on Horsecreek Road in Cranberry Township moved forward in court on Wednesday. According to court records, the following charges against 32-year-old Joshua Robert Shawgo, of Oil City, were held for...
Seussical at Union City
Union City students presented "Seussical. On Friday night we were able to go behind the scenes of the play before the cast was set to go on. The performance features Dr. Seuss' characters such as, the Cat in the Hat, Getrude McFuzz and JoJo, a child with an imagination. The...
State Rep. Banta to Host Multiple Unclaimed Property Events
State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) will be hosting multiple unclaimed property events in May. The events are being held in an effort to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property. The Office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is partnering with Banta's office to assist residents who seek to find and recover property belonging to them at no cost.
Three Local Women Accused of Stealing Over $123,000 from Employer in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, Pa. (EYT) — Three local women are facing felony charges for an alleged theft scheme in which they stole over $123,000 from a Cooperstown business. According to court documents, on April 15, Franklin-based State Police filed the following criminal charges against 66-year-old Joyce M. Clark, 43-year-old Anna Marie Songer, both of Cooperstown, and 57-year-old Betty A. Baker, of Franklin, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office:
Police: Oil City Woman Faces Charges for Not Returning Over $500 Worth of Items Borrowed from Knox Library
KNOX BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local woman is accused of failing to return numerous items to a local library. Court records indicate the Knox Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 21-year-old Amy Nicole Dean, of Oil City, in District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter’s office on Wednesday, April 24.
State Police Calls: Local Man Allegedly Admits to Swallowing Fentanyl Before Traffic Stop
VENANGO/FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Local Man Allegedly Admits to Swallowing Fentanyl Before Traffic Stop. According to a report released on April 23, PSP Franklin conducted a traffic stop on a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt for multiple traffic violations on E Front Street, in Oil City, Venango County, around 1:12 p.m. on March 31.
Siblings help Fort LeBoeuf girls, McDowell boys win team titles at Trojans' meet
Nobody comes between McDowell brothers Benny and Leonardo Whitaker as far as good-natured trash talk about their sprint results. Nobody. Not even Ethen Knox, who’s weeks away from graduating as...
Fire Investigation in Oil City Leads to Felony Drug Charges for Transient Man
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A transient man is behind bars on felony drug charges for allegedly possessing multiple controlled substances during a fire investigation in Oil City. Court documents show the Oil City Police Department filed criminal charges against 30-year-old Joel Stuart Rinker Jr., listed as a transient — Oil City, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office.
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