Man Attacks Firefighter
Polk – A Venango County man is charged with multiple crimes after allegedly attacking a firefighter who was responding to an emergency call in November. 71-year-old Charles McCutcheon of Polk was charged with aggravated assault of a designated individual, obstructing emergency services, and other crimes by the Pennsylvania State Police after allegedly using a flag pole to attack an assistant chief of the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, November 25th. Court records show McCutcheon posted a $7,500 bond on Monday.

Snowfall Decreases Amid School Delays
NWPA – A Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. tonight, but the National Weather Service reports that the worst is over and PennDOT has dropped all restrictions on Interstates 79, 80, 86, and 90. However, Counties affected by the warning may still see an additional inch or three of snowfall both during the day and night, and with high winds, several inches or in some cases, feet of snow across the region could still cause whiteouts and snow drifts that travelers should treat with caution. There are a number of school closings and two-hour delays in place in yesterday’s aftermath that can be viewed at Operation Weather Alert.