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…

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.

Corry volleyball among local teams to advance in PIAA state first round fall sports matchups

High school state first round of postseason: Girls volleyball: Corry 3 – Greensburg Salem 0 Maplewood 3 – Northern Cambria 1 OLSH 3 – Seneca 0 Oakland Catholic 3 – Warren 1 Girls soccer: Cathedral Prep 4 – South Park 1 North Allegheny 8 – McDowell 0 Boys soccer: Fairview 4 – Ambridge 1

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

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 […]

DEP Cites Six Violations Following Warren Oil Spill

WARREN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection documented six violations following Thursday’s crude oil spill near Warren’s Department of Public Works garage, according to a Nov. 5 inspection report. Inspectors also observed an oil sheen as far downstream as Starbrick, according to the report. The...

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...

Lighting Up Warren Through Community Spirit

Warren, PA — A little holiday spirit is returning to Crescent Park in Warren, as Kope Services and the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry prepare for the second annual community Christmas light display overlooking the Allegheny River. This year, organizers are working to expand the display with...

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 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...

Fort LeBoeuf students package thousands of meals to fight hunger

Elementary school students in Waterford took the fight against hunger into their own hands on Thursday. With the help of the Kiwanis Club of Fort LeBoeuf, more than 200 students helped package and seal 10,000 meals for children and communities facing hunger all over the world. Those students are from the Fort LeBoeuf School District’s […]

First at 4: Waterford Holiday Weekend

Corry High School girls basketball pre-season

The Corry girls basketball team will open their season with their first game on December 8 against Edgewood at home. The Corry girls basketball team has been around for 54 years. They have won two District 10 titles. Last season they went overall 14-12 and with their conference games they went 5-3.

Collegiate Academy students sign to play sports at next level

A pair of Collegiate Academy students have made their college choices official at a signing day ceremony Wednesday morning. Taking their next steps towards the future, Ava McMannus has signed to play softball at Edinboro and Elizabeth Borczon will compete in tennis at Shippensburg.

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 […]

WCSD Teacher Named Pennsylvania's Gifted Educator of the Year

Youngsville, PA — A Warren County School District educator is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to gifted education and the students she has served throughout her career. Pamela Brown has been named the recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education's 2026 Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing her contributions...

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...

Warren Community Comes Together to Honor Veterans

Warren, PA — Local veterans and their families gathered Wednesday, November 11th as American Legion Post 135 hosted a Veterans Day service and ceremony to recognize those who have served the country. The event welcomed members of the community to come together and celebrate local veterans, with a ceremony...

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,...

Dan Flaherty Recognized as PA Humanities Window Keeper

Dan Flaherty, leader of the Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) and chair of the Venango Chamber Board of Directors, has been named a Window Keeper by PA Humanities in recognition of his contributions to the community and his work strengthening connections through local libraries. Dan was among 125 new honorees...