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I-79 going back to two lanes, PennDOT offers update on project

(WJET/WFXP)– Interstate 79 will be going back to two lanes in both directions across Erie County, with PennDOT removing the long-term lane closures Thursday until next year as other work continues on the two-year project. PennDOT said the northbound and southbound closures in Washington, Franklin, McKean, and Summit townships were slated for removal Thursday as […]

Erie County, PA · 1d

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Head-on crash closes Route 8 intersection early Friday

Some drivers needed to take another route this morning, after a head-on collision closed a portion of a main road in Erie County. The accident took place east of Waterford at the intersection of Route 8 and Union Amity Road. At around 6:20 a.m., two vehicles crashed, causing heavy damage to the front ends of […]

Erie County, PA · 7h

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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 · 2d

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State Police Investigate Venango County Assaults, Harassment, and Hayfield Damage

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Troopers from the Franklin barracks filed a harassment charge in Sugarcreek Borough, opened a child welfare assault investigation in Pinegrove Township, and are seeking tips after an all-terrain vehicle damaged a Canal Township hayfield, according to Pennsylvania State Police reports. Man Charged Following Sugarcreek...

Venango County, PA · 7h

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State Police Seek Help Identifying Person Suspected of Taking Cash at Walmart

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a person who took $20 in cash back from a Walmart self-checkout and lied to the victim about it on Oct. 21, according to troopers. Troopers from the Franklin barracks responded to Walmart...

Franklin, PA · 7h

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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 · 2d

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Area Man Jailed After Allegedly Threatening Father With Gun Violence and Arson in Plum Township

PLUM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Titusville man is in the Venango County Prison after Pennsylvania State Police say he threatened to assault and shoot his father and burn down a neighboring residence during a dispute at a Plum Township home on November 2. Troopers from the Franklin barracks...

Titusville, PA · 7h

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Warren YMCA Powerhouse Gymnasts Compete at Meadville Invitational

MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Warren YMCA Powerhouse Gymnastics Team recently competed against 9 other teams in the YMCA Meadville Invitational on Nov. 7-8, 2026. There were 249 gymnasts from eastern Pennsylvania and New York. “Congratulations to our Powerhouse gymnasts who earned Top Three finishes in their individual events,” YMCA...

Meadville, 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 · 1d

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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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Rock football caps off perfect regular season

The Slippery Rock University football team defeated Edinboro University, 50-17, on Saturday to cap off its perfect regular season. SRU finishes the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, marking the third time in program history the team has achieved the feat, and the third time since 2019. The Rock also finished atop the PSAC West standings with a perfect 7-0 conference record.

Slippery Rock, PA · 19h

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$3.8 Million Project to Repair Route 208 Bridge in Scrubgrass Township Starts Next Week

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Work is scheduled to begin Monday on a $3.8 million project to repair a bridge on Route 208 in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, which is rated in poor condition, according to state officials. The bridge sits on Route 208, also known as Emlenton Clintonville...

Venango County, PA · 8h

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Pennsylvania Family Took Over a Historic Drive-In Theater Just as Its Previous Owners Prepared to Retire

Few things feel more nostalgic than watching a movie through your windshield while the soundtrack plays on your car radio. At one Pennsylvania drive-in, that experience nearly faced an uncertain future when its longtime operators decided it was time to retire. Then another family stepped in. Rather than letting a...

Transfer, 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 · 2d

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Matric Limited: Built to Last. Secured for the Future.

For more than 50 years, Matric Limited has been part of Venango County’s manufacturing landscape, providing advanced electronics manufacturing services to industries across the country. As technology evolves and customer expectations grow, the Seneca-based company continues to invest in the capabilities needed to remain competitive. Most recently, Matric achieved...

Venango County, PA · 1d

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Burghill man arrested by Niles police indicted on felony drug charges

Daniel Prince, 45, faces charges of aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony, and possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

Niles, OH · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Lancers, Ramblers set for D-10 4A football championship, Friday Night Lights game of the week

In local high school football, Cathedral Prep and General McLane are set to take the field Friday night for the District 10 4A football finals. It’s this week’s JET-Action Sports Friday Night Lights game of the week, set to kick off at seven oh clock at Fairview high school’s Keck Field at Bestwick Stadium. General […]

Erie, PA · 18h

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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 […]

Waterford, PA · 1d

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Lottery Player Hits $112K Jackpot in Venango County

A Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket worth $112,887 was sold in Venango County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Pennsylvania Lottery said the winning ticket carried the progressive top prize in the $5 Win It All game and was sold Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Spanky's Tobacco World Inc., 1219 Liberty St., Franklin. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.

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