Normandy commemorates D-Day with small crowds, but big heart
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — When the sun rises over Omaha Beach, revealing vast stretches of wet sand extending toward distant cliffs, one starts to grasp…
June 2021
Stallings’ hit lifts Pirates, Marlins’ 8th loss in row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 on Saturday and extended…
Getting Hands-On in Anatomy
By ALEXIS DEHNER Student contributor In anatomy class, students were given the opportunity to perform a dissection on sheep hearts, eyes, and brains to further…
Vote tally turns up more write-in nominees in primary election
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Write-in candidates received enough votes in several Venango County municipalities for their names to appear on the general election ballots…
Valley Grove students stock up on books for summer reading
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove Elementary School students were given nearly 3,000 free books this week as a part of the school’s summer…
‘There is stuff’: Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blob, captured on distant, fuzzy video by Navy pilots, seems to skitter just above the ocean waves at improbable speed, with…
Rookie Hayes homers to lead Pirates to 9-2 win over Marlins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the second game in a row since being activated from the injured list and drove in three…
Johnny Gilbert, the voice of ‘Jeopardy!’, keeps going at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Gilbert, who decided to stick with “Jeopardy!” after Alex Trebek’s death, faced the wrenching question once again as production for…
Recent Deaths 6/5/21
Elizabeth M. Neely, 99, formerly of Knox, died June 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 6/4/21
Anyone looking for an over-grown small lap dog? Well, you’re in luck! Oscar is holding auditions for his new snuggle buddy and is testing all…
Mini Pecan Lemon Berry Tarts
(Family Features) Road trips, outdoor adventures, and relaxing by the pool are some of summer’s most popular activities, and all can be more enjoyable by…
Cranberry’s Choir Sings into the Open Air
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor It was a beautiful evening for sitting in a lawn chair listening to some great music. That is precisely what…
Inspiration from Our Younger Residents
Redevelopment work requires significant input and feedback from the community so that those of us pulling strings together to weave the tapestry of our future…
Cranberry Scouts Soar to Eagle Status
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Recently, two seniors at Cranberry High School, Bo Myers and Garret Riley, received their Eagle Scout due to their…
Organizers plan final sendoff for McGinty Scholarship outing
From staff reports This year marks the final year of the Thomas McGinty-Patrick Connelly Charity Golf Classic that provides scholarships to Venango Catholic High School…
Dinos visit Smedley school
Dinosaurs descended on Smedley Street Elementary School in Oil City on Thursday as part of the school’s theme week to round out what Smedley Principal…
US to swiftly boost global vaccine sharing, Biden announces
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Thursday the U.S. will swiftly donate an initial allotment of 25 million doses of surplus vaccine overseas through…
Stallings’ bases-loaded double rallies Pirates past Marlins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a three-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins…
After pandemic pause, Avengers swing, soar into Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Now that it’s getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are at last descending on Disneyland. A Spider-Man ride that lets visitors…
Recent Deaths 6/4/21
James C. Gramlich “Jim”, 85, died May 19, 2021. Norma Grace Karg Zacherl, 95, of Oil City, died June 2, 2021. David P. Zilafro, 66,…
Pet of the Day 6/3/21
Tiggy is a very sweet boy who loves attention and can be playful at times. He does have a tendency to be a bit grumpy…
Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls
(Family Features) For many parts of the country, warmer weather comes with more options for fresh produce, which is why it’s a perfect time to…
Rocky Grove playground in line for possible facelift next year
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer The Rocky Grove playground could get a facelift in 2022. The regular meeting of Sugarcreek Borough Council was held Wednesday…
Venango Relay for Life set for July 17
From staff reports The Venango County Relay For Life will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and the luminaria ceremony will…
Penguins GM Hextall committed to keeping core together
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall doesn’t sound like someone who’s ready to hit the reset button. The Pittsburgh Penguins general manager said Wednesday he believes…
Florida inmate says he killed 6 in Pennsylvania in 1970s
HARRISBURG (AP) — An inmate serving life in Florida has confessed to killing six people in Pennsylvania in the 1970s, state police said Wednesday. Pennsylvania…
Review: A familiar adventure story in ‘Edge of the World’
The Associated Press If the new adventure film “ Edge of the World,” about a British explorer and soldier in 1840s Borneo, seems suspiciously like “The…
Recent Deaths 6/3/21
Harold H. “Butch” Daum, Jr., 77, of Leeper, formerly of Butler, died May 29, 2021. Pastor Stephen Lester Henry, 43, of Victory Heights, died June…
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Pet of the Day 6/2/21
Mara is a very sweet girl who would do well with any type of home. She came to us with her 3 babies when her…
Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the world, but…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trial programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Man charged with endangering child as result of ATV accident
From staff reports An Oil City man faces charges after an April 25 ATV accident in the area of Reservoir and Beech streets on the…
Unemployment rate falls in most of tri-county area
From staff reports The tri-county area’s April seasonally adjusted unemployment rate – for the most part – was down from March, according to the state…
Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back online after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just…
Benintendi’s slam, Perez’s 2 HRs power Royals past Pirates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 victory…
Review: Third chapter of ‘The Conjuring’ franchise creaks
The Associated Press The universe of “The Conjuring” proves it may be reaching its spooky limits when a demon pops up in the latest film…
Recent Deaths 6/2/21
Maxine Berdessa Brown Bickel DeGerlando, 91, died May 29, 2021. Stephen Lester Henry, 43, of Victory Heights, died June 1, 2021. Helen Louise Irwin, 88,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/21
Holly is a girl who is going to need a special adopter. She is very sweet, but she has to be very comfortable with you…
Kids Charcuterie Snack Board
(Family Features) Summer sun means it’s time for warm-weather fun for kids of all ages, and all that activity and playing calls for snacks and…
VFW Participates in Toxic Exposure Events
On Tuesday, VFW Department of Montana Adjutant Tim Peters represented the VFW on a call with Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester to pledge…
Hasson Park rhododendrons in full bloom
From staff reports The Rhododendron Arboretum in Oil City’s Hasson Park, an extensive rhododendron planting on a hillside within the 48-acre public park, features a…
Youths in Titusville to clean up town of cigarette butts
From staff reports Titusville youths will celebrate World No Tobacco Day with a “Big Butt Clean-Up” on Wednesday. YWCA youth advocates and Titusville middle and…
Canada lowers flags after discovery of bodies at school site
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Sunday that flags at all federal buildings be flown at half-staff to honor more than 200…
Mondesi, Minor lead Royals to 7-3 win over Pirates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer before injuring his hamstring, Mike Minor pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City…
Fueling box office rebound, ‘Quiet Place’ opens with $58.5M
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing increasingly looks like it didn’t die during the pandemic. It just went into hibernation. John Krasinski’s thriller sequel “A Quiet Place…
Recent Deaths 6/1/21
James “Jim” Russell Colwell, 87, died May 28, 2021. Christine L. Daum, 59, of Shippenville, died May 27, 2021. Marsha Rue O’Neil, 74, of Knox,…