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Franklin Man Jailed After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Up Oil City Business

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A 28-year-old Franklin man is in the Venango County Prison with bail denied after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at an Oil City business where he claimed to have a verbal kill list of workers. Court records show Andrew Jonathan Smrcka was...

Oil City, PA · 1d
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Oil City Man Accused of Stealing $540 from Employer’s Cash Drawers

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Venango County man has been charged with theft after Pennsylvania State Police say security footage showed him taking $540 from cash drawers at a Cranberry Township restaurant where he worked. A trooper with Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin filed a criminal complaint on...

Oil City, PA · 20h
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Pennsylvania Lottery Jackpot Worth $112K Lands at Small-Town Tobacco Shop

Big lottery payday lands at Spanky's Tobacco World, with a bonus for the store. FRANKLIN, PA – A $5 lottery ticket sold at a tobacco shop in Venango County has turned into a $112,887 payday after hitting the progressive top prize in a Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play game. The winning Win It All ticket was…

Franklin, PA · 13h
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Emlenton Woman, 66, Seriously Hurt in Rockland Township Crash on Route 38

A 66-year-old Emlenton woman suffered suspected serious injuries after a crash on Route 38 in Rockland Township two and a half weeks ago, and the 72-year-old driver walked away with only a written warning. Mariana Lazar was riding as a passenger when the crash happened around 1:11 p.m. on Oct. 26, roughly one-eighth of a mile south of the intersection with U.S. Route 322.

Emlenton, PA · 1d
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Driver Injured After SUV Rolls Multiple Times in Early Morning Crash

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 23-year-old Titusville woman suffered suspected minor injuries after her SUV went airborne and rolled multiple times in an early morning crash on Meadville Road in Plum Township on October 4, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report released November 9. The crash occurred...

Titusville, PA · 1d

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State Police Calls: Drug DUI Arrest, Untaxed Cigarettes, Alcohol-Related DUI Reported

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police investigated three incidents in recent days, including two suspected DUI arrests in Big Run Borough and a traffic stop in Forest County that led to a citation for possession of untaxed tobacco. On Monday, November 9, around 2:04 p.m., Punxsutawney-based State Police...

Forest County, PA · 1d

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Venango County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Forced Warden Job, $2,000 Raise

Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy has sued the county’s board of commissioners, arguing they had no legal authority to dissolve the county prison board and then saddle him with the warden’s job on top of his elected duties. Foy is not asking for money — he wants a judge to simply declare the commissioners’ move illegal.

Venango County, PA · 1d

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Twenty Years After Graduation, Navy Veteran Returns Home to Honor Franklin Veterans

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Twenty years after graduating from Franklin Area High School and enlisting in the U.S. Navy, John H. Mullen returned to his alma mater on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to headline the school’s Veterans Day program alongside 36 veteran family members. For Mullen, the morning marked...

Franklin, PA · 20h

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Driver Injured After Swerving to Avoid Deer, Striking Culvert and Guardrail

HICKORY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A pickup truck driver suffered suspected minor injuries after swerving to avoid a deer and crashing into a culvert and guardrail on Route 62 in Hickory Township on Sunday, October 25, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred around 5:44 p.m. on Route...

West Hickory, PA · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Outlet Mall Turns Holiday Shopping Into A Treasure Hunt

An official Pittsburgh Steelers team store sits inside an outlet center with wooden bridges and its own little wetland. That combo alone made me stop scrolling. Black and gold gear, bargain racks, and cattails all share one address. The deals run deep here, with everyday savings of 25 to 65...

Grove City, PA · 2d

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Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School Announces Honor Roll Students

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Principals Kris Miller Jr. and Thomas Holoman released the honor roll lists for Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School, recognizing students in grades six through 12 for their grades during the first nine-week grading period. Students must earn at least 93 percent in all classes during...

Franklin, PA · 18h

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Cochranton advances, Cathedral Prep falls in PIAA girls volleyball

Avonworth was a big problem for District 10 during the 2025 postseason as the Antelopes knocked out Cathedral Prep and Corry on their way to the PIAA Class 2A title. The Lopes (19-4) continued to be a nuisance on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as they held off Cathedral Prep (14-2) 25-20, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-9 in the PIAA Class 3A first round. More: Cochranton beats Erie First for the D-10 1A girls volleyball title More: Cathedral Prep girls volleyball ends 41-year drought, wins District 10 3A title All-state star and Rice commit Avery Cernich had a big match for the Lopes in a battle against Canisius recruit Colette Speros for Prep. Kamryn Resurreccion led the Ramblers with 38 assists and 14 digs, while Speros had 19 kills, 16 digs and five aces, Kharys Nickson had eight kills and five blocks, Nora Marsh had 11 kills, 10 digs, Taylor Benacci had six kills, Ellen Hutchinson had seven digs and Paige Patsy had 22 digs. Cardinals sweep WPIAL powerhouse COCHRANTON – Riley Gibbons had 17 digs as Cochranton rolled to a 25-19, 25-21, 25-17 win over Aquinas Academy in the PIAA Class 1A girls volleyball first round on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Cochranton

Cochranton, PA · 2d

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PSP provides update on skill games seizure

Nearly a month after skill games were banned, pending future legislation, Pennsylvania State Police are reporting a 99% compliance rate for their removal from establishments across the Commonwealth. According to PSP, since October 14, more than 12,200 establishments were visited, looking for skill games. In total, 12,134 locations no longer had the games. 14 machines […]

Meadville, PA · 2d

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The Arc to Host Inclusive Holiday Variety Show in Clarion

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The Arc of Clarion and Venango Counties will host a Holiday Variety Show at Hope Rising Church in Clarion on November 19 and November 20, bringing community members of all abilities together on stage, according to organizers. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. both evenings,...

Clarion, PA · 1d

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UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mercer County, PA · 1d

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Veterans honored at Meadville assisted living facility

In Meadville this Veterans Day, veterans were honored at Juniper Village Assisted Living Facility. The ceremony recognized the service of those in the community with a Quilts of Valor presentation, a flag folding ceremony, and a local student writing contest in appreciation of the veterans. Organizers said 10 veterans at the home were nominated to […]

Meadville, PA · 1d

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Tidioute Water Boil Advisory Lifted

Tidioute, PA — Residents in the Borough of Tidioute are no longer under a water boil advisory after the Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority lifted the notice November 9th, following months of work to address issues with the community's water system. The authority worked with the Pennsylvania Department of...

Tidioute, PA · 1d

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Gray, gloomy, and wet: A wintry end to the week expected

Get those umbrellas, rain jackets, and even rain boots as you head out the door, as widespread showers have been moving across the Valley since early this morning. With its showers, today’s conditions will truly start the drearier, gloomier half of our work week. After widespread rain tapers off early, skies will stay cloudy. A cold front’s passage in the morning will mean thermometers won’t move too much. Highs will stay somewhere around the upper 40s, with gusts ramping up towards the end of the day. Thermometers will fall all the way to the mid-30s.

Mercer County, PA · 22h

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Clarion Football Game Notes: Week 11 vs. Millersville

Millersville Marauders (1-9, 0-6 PSAC East) at Clarion Golden Eagles (5-5, 3-4 PSAC West) Clarion, Pa. // Al Jacks Field at Memorial Stadium. Live Stats // Live Video // Get Tickets // Clarion Game Notes (PDF) Senior Day Celebration. Prior to the start of the game, the Golden Eagles will...

Clarion, PA · 1d

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AAA: National Average Falls 16 Cents in One Week

PITTSBURGH – Gas prices are nine cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.532 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average price: Western Pennsylvania Average $4.624. Average price during the week of Nov. 4, 2026, $4.624. Average price during the...

Western Pennsylvania, PA · 23h