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VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A local woman accused of repeatedly harassing a woman in Franklin is facing a hearing on Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 45-year-old Darla Marie Pitzarella, of Franklin, is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m., in Venango County Central Court in front of Magisterial District Judge Matthew T. Kirtland.

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The Clarion Borough Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications for developing an eligibility list for full-time police officers. Applications may be obtained at the Borough Offices, 1400 East Main Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants must pick up and return the application...

According to a report released by PSP Marienville on Tuesday, December 5, 66-year-old William McDonald, of Howe Township, Forest County, was found safely. No further details were released. McDonald was reported missing on Tuesday, November 28, and was not seen from Monday, November 27, until Tuesday, December 5. Copyright ©...

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A local woman accused of trespassing and disorderly conduct is facing a hearing on Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 34-year-old Jamie Marie Baker, of Cochranton, is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. in Venango County Central Court in front of Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey.

JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) – According to State Police in Marienville, wet roads caused a teen driver to lose control of his vehicle on State Route 66 in Jenks Township, Forest County, on Sunday afternoon. According to PSP Marienville, this crash occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Sunday, December 3,...

OIL CITY, Pa. — As of Monday, December 5, 2023, pizza lovers in Oil City can now rejoice as the renowned pizza chain, Domino’s, has officially opened its doors. The new Domino’s location, conveniently located 42 Seneca Street, is ready to serve the community with a variety of delicious pizza options, sides, and desserts. The opening of this branch comes as a response to a growing demand for quick, convenient, and high-quality meals in the area.

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – A motor vehicle accident closed portions of Routes 66 and 948 for eight hours Monday afternoon and evening. According to the Marienville VFD, responders were called to the intersection of Routes 66 and 948 at 1:39 p.m. for a 2-vehicle accident with entrapment. The collision was between an International and a pickup truck.

MARIENVILLE, Pa. — A teen driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 66 in Forest County, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash occurred on December 1, 2023, near the intersection with Bender Lane in Jenks Township. Authorities said the driver, whose name was not released, failed to negotiate a curve in the road during a rainstorm, causing the vehicle to cross into the southbound lane, off the road, and strike an embankment.

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning for an area man accused of beating a woman while they were traveling in a vehicle in Kingsley Township, Forest County. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 29-year-old Waylon McKinley Henderson, of Tidioute, is scheduled...

A four-space garage was destroyed after a fire broke out in Franklin Township Monday night. Several crews responded to the fire at 11513 Silverthorn Road. It took firefighters nearly an hour to get the blaze under control. Silverthorn Road is less than five miles from the I-79 Edinboro exit. There...

Police say two Summit Academy students are in custody after they allegedly broke into a local business. The incident happened Sunday morning, not long after Summit Academy sent out an alert that two students had left campus. Police say they arrived at Nutall Golf Carts on Freeport Road around 11...

FRANKLIN, Pa. – A Franklin woman is behind bars after she allegedly choked her juvenile daughter. According to a recently released criminal complaint, Melanie Margaret Gongo, 32, was arrested by the Franklin Police Department on November 13, 2023, on charges of misdemeanor simple assault and felony strangulation, court documents reveal.

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A local man accused of stealing a miter saw from a building in Knox Borough is due in court on Tuesday morning. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 45-year-old Anthony Joseph Berendt Sr., of Oil City, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, in front of Magisterial District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter.

Area state police responded to the following incidents:. The Pennsylvania State Police, Marienville Patrol Unit, is investigating a significant theft that took place in Farmington Township, Clarion County on December 3, 2023. The theft occurred at the intersection of Route 36 and Laurel Ln around 5:11 p.m., according to a...

The recent safe return of William McDonald, a 66-year-old resident of Howe Township, Forest County, reminds us of the critical role community plays in missing persons cases. McDonald's disappearance on November 27, 2023, sparked widespread concern in the local area. His absence was felt deeply by the community, which remained on edge until the State Police of Marienville announced his safe location on December 5, without revealing details of his disappearance or discovery.

Meet Gibbs, the handsome and affectionate 10-year-old tabby! Gibbs came to us when his owner was moving and could not take him. Gibbs is very sweet and loves attention. His previous owner says he enjoys the company of both cats and dogs, and loves kids. Gibbs enjoys spending his days snoozing on something cozy, cuddling up for a movie, and meal time of course! This handsome man is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. If you can give him the home he deserves, apply today! Visit Gibbs at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Information has surfaced regarding a two-vehicle crash that happened at an intersection in Cranberry Township. According to a release issued by PSP Franklin on Friday, December 1, the crash took place at 9:46 a.m. on Friday, November 24, at the intersection of State Route 257 and South Main Street in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

On a recent Monday afternoon in Marienville, Pennsylvania, a significant traffic collision occurred at the busy intersection of Routes 66 and 948. At approximately 1:39 p.m., two vehicles, an International truck and a pickup, collided, leading to entrapment and a call for emergency services. The Marienville Volunteer Fire Department, alongside responders from Highland, Kane, and Sheffield, worked vigorously at the scene. The roads were closed for about eight hours, with the scene finally clearing by 9:46 p.m. Details on the conditions or the extent of injuries sustained were not immediately released, highlighting the importance of road safety and efficient emergency services in local communities.

Relay for Life of Venango County teams are again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham of the Helping Hands relay team are coordinating sales for the 2024 Daffodil Days in Venango County. Businesses or individuals are welcome to sponsor the event. Three...