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Expired Tags Lead to Drug Charges for Two in Oil City

January 28, 2025

A routine check of an expired registration resulted in drug charges for two local residents, state police said.

Venus Woman Pleads Guilty to DUI After Allegedly Fleeing Scene of Crash in Cranberry Township

November 26, 2024 | Jen Russell

Police say the defendant was found nearby a crash scene holding a beer with mud on her clothes and face.

Driver Crashes into Electric Substation in Venango County

November 11, 2024

A Venus woman drove her vehicle into a Central Electric substation in Pinegrove Township, causing significant damage but no injuries.

Local Chef Embraces Food Truck Dream at Autumn Leaf Festival

October 4, 2024 | Gavin Fish

Cranberry graduate Scott Jordan debuts his family-run food truck, Jordan’s Kitchen, at Autumn Leaf Festival, offering his signature poutine and culinary creativity.

Hearing for Venus Woman Accused of Smashing Vehicle With Aluminum Bat Rescheduled

September 17, 2024 | Jen Russell

Police say the woman confessed to damaging the front headlights, back window, and causing dents on the hood area.

Venus Woman Accused of Smashing Vehicle With Aluminum Bat, Wreaking Over $4,500 in Damages

August 22, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the woman confessed to damaging the front headlights, back window, and causing dents on the hood area.

Charges Against Venus Resident Accused of Stalking, Assaulting Victim Held for Court

July 18, 2024 | Jen Russell

Police say the defendant also allegedly threatened to hunt the victim down like a dog.

Police: Venus Man Distracted by Cell Phone Prior to Rollover Crash in Cranberry Township

July 16, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the man lost control of a 2016 Nissan Rogue due to being distracted by his cell phone.

Local Man Arrested After Police Find 11 Bags of Marijuana in His Car During Traffic Stop

July 9, 2024 | Jen Russell

The marijuana was discovered during a traffic stop along Route 66 in Jenks Township, Forest County.

Venus Man Taken to Hospital Following Two-Vehicle Crash

June 25, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The crash occurred around 5:11 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at the intersection of State Route 68 and Kane Drive, in Monroe Township, Clarion County.

Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Collision at Intersection in Pinegrove Township

May 22, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the crash occurred around 7:09 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, on Sharrar Road in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.

Two Local Women Seriously Injured After Driver Failed to Stop at Stop Sign in Cranberry Township

May 20, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the crash occurred at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the intersection of Hill City Road and Tarklin Road, in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

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