Ambulance Crash in Erie County
Habor Creek – On Groundhog’s Day in Erie County, two EMTs were hospitalized by a crash caused by a vehicle cutting in front of an ambulance. Police say that shortly before 1 p.m., an ambulance with emergency lights and sirens was approaching the intersection of Bayfront Parkway and Station Road when 62-year-old Mark Corey of Harborcreek attempted a left turn into the emergency vehicle’s path, resulting in a collision. Both EMTs aboard the ambulance were injured; investigators suspect Corey was also injured in the crash, but he refused medical treatment.
Police are still investigating the incident, but Corey has been charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. The ambulance passenger was taken to their destination by another EMS service.

Awardees Named for Chamber Dinner
Franklin – The Venango County Chamber of Commerce announced its winners for the 2024 Citizen, Business, and Partner of the Year on Wednesday. Citizen of the Year was awarded to Klapec Trucking President Cindy Urban for her decades of service to the community and business advocacy. Business of the Year was awarded to Core Goods, whose owner/operator Ashley Sheperd has made a model for small business success since 2018. Community Services of Venango County was named Partner of the Year for its efforts to provide a strong foundation for residents in need. Awardees will be honored at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Wednesday, February 19th; for tickets to the event visit VenangoChamber.org/events.