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Man Seriously Injured After Losing Control of Dirt Bike on Rock Pit Road
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Clarion released the details of a dirt bike crash in Monroe Township on Sunday evening that left an area man seriously injured. The crash took place around 5:13 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, on Rock Pit Road, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, involving 29-year-old Michael R. Koegler, of Butler.
School District budget not yet balanced
The Titusville Area School District is wrestling with a stubborn $285,000 proposed budget deficit, as work continues ahead of a June budget deadline. District Business Manager Shawn Sampson provided an update on the current condition of the in-progress budget proposal during the monthly committee meeting of the board of school directors, Monday. The proposal in its current form calls for tax increases for district residents in Crawford and Warren counties, paired with a tax decrease for northern Venango County.
Police: Emlenton Man Faces 11 Counts of Assault Following Domestic Altercation Involving Ceramic Lamp
EMLENTON BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton man is in jail with bail denied after he allegedly assaulted a woman with a ceramic lamp in Emlenton Borough on Thursday afternoon. Court documents indicate Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 60-year-old George Wilson Willis Jr., of Emlenton, in District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office on Thursday, May 9.
District track and field will test Titusville Rockets’ mettle
The Rockets head to Slippery Rock University Saturday in hopes of making a top two impression to stamp their ticket to states. The event begins at 10 a.m. “The state standards are very difficult to achieve, but the top 2 in each event get to progress to states,” said girls head coach Stacey McDonald. She said the 4X800 relay squad has a legitimate shot, though knows some injuries are also playing a role at the trend of the season. “We hope they can be resolved by next Saturday,” she said.
Distance-running power couple shatters records at WPIAL championships
There’s probably not much that makes Butler’s Drew Griffith too nervous at a track meet nowadays, but watching Mt. Lebanon’s Logan St. John Kletter run could be on that list. “Honestly, I probably get more nervous for her than me,” he said with a laugh. Kletter...
After rain halts WPIAL meet, Butler’s Drew Griffith doesn’t mind waiting to make more history
Butler’s Drew Griffith ran the 1,600 meters in record time at the WPIAL track and field championships and then waited around for hours as it rained off and on. He’s one of the fastest seniors in the country, but wasn’t too bothered by the slow down. “We...
Mt. Pleasant’s Garn, Hempfield’s Prola take WPIAL silver
SLIPPERY ROCK — Mt. Pleasant junior Jarret Garn and Hempfield senior Caleb Prola would have rather run Wednesday at the WPIAL track and field championships. But Mother Nature wouldn’t cooperate. So the meet resumed Thursday at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium at Slippery Rock University, and the duo earned trips to...
District 10 track and field: 26 athletes to watch at Saturday's championship meet
Northwestern Pennsylvania's top track and field athletes will gather at Slippery Rock University on Saturday to chase records and PIAA meet berths at the District 10 championships. At least one of the D-10 records set at last year's meet is in jeopardy if Anne-Catherine Brown has her way. ...
Pennsylvania man connected to attempted homicide case arrested in Virginia
According to a release, 31-year-old Anthony Martinez Young, of Pleasantville, Pa., was taken into custody after he allegedly shot at a Pennsylvania man on May 1 along Shamburg Road in Oil Creek Township, Venango County.
Sligo Pool Opening Delayed Due to Search for a Weekend Manager
SLIGO, Pa. (EYT) – The opening date of May 25 for the Sligo Poll has been delayed as the Sligo Borough Council searches for a weekend manager. According to a post on Union Area COG Pool Park Facebook page on Wednesday, “due to being unable to find a second manager who can work weekends, the Sligo Pool will not be opening on May 25, and it may not open at all if no manager is found.”
Police: Local Man Threatened by Unknown Person After Refusing to Pay for Escort Services
PLEASANTVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — PPolice say a local man was threatened by a person posing as a worker for an online escort service. According to a report released on Saturday, May 11, Franklin-based State Police received a report of terroristic threats from a known victim in Pleasantville Borough, Venango County.
Clarion Man Accused of Allegedly Kicking Woman in Head Multiple Times During Domestic Dispute Waives Hearing
CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man who allegedly kicked a woman in the head multiple times during a domestic assault, waived his hearing on Tuesday morning. According to court documents, the following criminal charges against 25-year-old Semaj Eeloni Garnes, of Clarion, were waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 14, with District Judge Timothy Schill presiding:
Police: Oil City Man Grabs Woman, Pushes Her Over Dog Kennel During Domestic Dispute
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say an Oil City man injured a woman during a domestic assault on Saturday evening. According to court records, the Oil City Police Department on Saturday, May 11, filed criminal charges against 33-year-old James Michael Atkins, of Oil City, in District Judge Andrew F. Fish’s office.
Defending District 9 and PIAA Class A Champion Clarion Top Seed as District Baseball Playoff Schedule Released
CLARION, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Surging defending District 9 and PIAA Class A champion Clarion earned the No. 1 seed in the D9 baseball playoffs, which will begin next week. The Bobcats (16-2), winners of 25 of their last 27 dating back to their late-season run in 2023, received a first-round bye in the six-team Class A bracket.
Police: Man Accused of Urinating in Public in Clarion Borough, Giving False Name
CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a local man charged with false report and DUI offenses in 2020 is moving through the system. According to court documents, the following criminal charges against 67-year-old Ronald James Thompson, of Irwin, were waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Clarion County Central Court:
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