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KENNERDELL, Pa. (EYT) — Classic cars, motorcycles, and community spirit will converge in Venango County on Saturday, September 5, as the 6th Annual Ma & Pas Cars for a Cure brings crucial support to rare cancer research. The annual family-friendly, alcohol-free event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 164 Rockland Cranberry Road in Kennerdell. In the event of rain, a backup date is set for Sunday, September 6.

JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Cambria County woman is facing felony firearm charges after state police reportedly found a loaded ghost gun and drugs following an August traffic stop in Jenks Township, Forest County. According to a criminal complaint, a state trooper was patrolling near Cherry Street and Oak Lane in Jenks Township, Forest County, when he observed a gray 2026 Jeep Wrangler bearing a New York registration.

MOUNT JEWETT, Pa. (EYT) — The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park has reopened to the public for fall leaf viewing, with the nearby Kinzua Creek Trail set to reopen on September 5. Both areas will remain open through October 31. On November 1, contractors will resume rehabilitation work on the viaduct structure. DCNR expects to complete the full rehabilitation project in time for the 2027 fall foliage season.

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Golden Eagles football team withstood chaotic weather conditions and a determined opponent to earn a season-opening win on Thursday night, defeating West Virginia Wesleyan 52-14 at Memorial Stadium. It was an evening beset by foul weather that bordered on biblical proportions. Pregame warm-ups were twice delayed by lightning in the area, and a third storm cell halted action late in the first quarter.

RIDGWAY, Pa. (EYT) — Redbank Valley knew Ridgway wanted to run the football. Knowing it was coming didn’t make it any easier to stop. The Elkers pounded away for 322 yards on 34 carries, averaging nearly 9.5 yards every time they handed off, and Jace Zimmerman did most of the damage in a 42-6 win over the Bulldogs on Friday night.

Judith R. Hoffman, 89, of Oil City, formerly of Seneca, passed away Thursday night, September 3, 2026, at Avalon Springs in Mercer. She was born in Van, Pennsylvania on October 13, 1936, to the late Paul R. and Ethel (Boyer) Rumberger. She was a 1954 graduate of Emlenton High School. She married Robert Hoffman in 1963, and he preceded her in death in 2007. She was a member of the Oil City Moose Lodge and did volunteer work there.

SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Sweet Basil Restaurant’s New York Strip Steak Special is available today, Saturday, September 5th. New York Strip Steak includes Garden Salad, Vegetable, and a choice of Potato 10 oz. steak for $21.50 Seared to your favorite temperature. Available after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The restaurant is not taking reservations. Carry-out and curbside services are also available.

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — All week, Central Clarion football coach Dave Eggleton talked to his players about what had happened seven days earlier. They had worn down. This time, Eggleton wanted the Wildcats to be the ones doing the wearing. So there were reminders about conditioning. About taking care of their bodies. About drinking enough water and electrolytes. About staying away from the energy drinks that weren’t going to do them much good on a hot and sticky Friday night. The players listened.

KARNS CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A week ago, Cole Johnston ran for 14 yards. That was enough. Karns City didn’t need its senior quarterback’s legs in a season-opening win over Moniteau. The Gremlins needed his arm, his decisions and mostly for him to stay out of harm’s way. Friday night was different. Before Karns City faced Keystone, coach Joe Sherwin delivered a message to Johnston that sounded less like strategy and more like permission.

Watch the Kerle Tire Company Game of the week as the Central Clarion Wildcats take on the Union/A-C Valley Falcon Knights. Mike Kalinowski and Bob “The Governor” Dunkle will have all of the action from Wiser Field. Pre-game starts at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.