Greek Life stereotypes are profoundly wrong
Rush week. Bid day. Big and Little. These were terms at the beginning of the summer that I had little to no familiarity with. Sigma…
Pet of the day 9/14/16
Name: Aphrodite Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Aphrodite can be found at…
Pine Twp. attempted robbery
Findley Twp. accident
OC man charged with assault
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges following a domestic incident Monday night at a home on Plummer Street. A…
Registration open for ColorUsUnited race
From staff reports Officials at the United Way of Venango County are gearing up for the second annual ColorUsUnited 5K run/walk Sunday at Two Mile…
Police: Clowns trying to talk to kids reported in Georgia
LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — Police in west Georgia say they’ve received several calls about clowns trying to talk to children and are investigating an online…
Pirates snap out of rut
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday…
Lil Wayne: There’s ‘no such thing as racism’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Wayne says the racial makeup of the crowd at one of his shows was “clearly a message that there was…
Recent Deaths 9/14/16
Shevy Lynn McGiffin, 13, of Clarion, died Sept. 9, 2016. Janet M. Chambers, 77, of Emlenton, died Sept. 13, 2016. Michael “Mike” Todd Brunson, of Capon Bridge, West…
OC firefighters to hit the streets for Coats for Kids
From staff reports Members of Oil City Firefighters Local 700 will collect donations along city streets Thursday for the annual Coats For Kids drive to…
The morning dew
Now that the mornings are cooler, area plants and posies sport countless tiny dewdrops. The small droplets of moisture sparkle like diamonds in the morning…
Pet of the day 9/13/16
Name: Bitzy Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bitzy can be found at Venango…
DukeFest is a doggone good event
DukeFest organizers reported that attendees gave $7,600 on Saturday, Sept. 10. Organizers said that amount, added to donations and fundraisers throughout the year, brings the…
Mineral Twp. burglary
Allegheny Twp. theft
Police accuse OC man of assault
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident Saturday evening in the 700…
Dukefest brings in $10K for rescues
Miss Pinky Sprinkles, the pig, and her canine groom, Mr. Stash Bandit, participated in a “muttrimony” ceremony Saturday afternoon during DukeFest in Franklin. DukeFest organizers…
US flies bombers over SKorea in show of force against North
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States on Tuesday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show…
Steelers claim opener
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger recovered his own fumble at a pivotal moment and didn’t look back, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the…
Lochte feels ‘hurt’ after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ incident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Lochte says he feels “a little hurt” after two men were arrested for allegedly rushing the stage following his performance…
Recent Deaths 9/13/16
Tracy Marie Lauer, 42, of Shippenville, died Sept. 11, 2016. William Orner Jr., 70, of Oil City, died Sept. 11, 2016. Nancy J. Colgrove, 78,…
Venango County youths attend camp
From staff reports On July 31, several buses were loaded up with 129 Venango County youths as they said goodbye to their families for a…
Pet of the day 9/12/16
Name: Apollo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Apollo can be found at…
POW/MIA ceremony will be held in Erie
* Erie VA to Hold POW/MIA Ceremony: The Erie VAMC will hold their annual POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony to honor our nation’s most revered heroes, those…
Kingsley Twp. criminal mischief
Go online to submit recipes for cookbook contest
From staff reports The Derrick is gearing up for its annual Creative Cookbook contest, and has made it easy for readers to send in their favorite…
WHY IT MATTERS: Child Care and Pay Equity
WASHINGTON (AP) — THE ISSUE: In much of the U.S., families spend more on child care for two kids than on housing. And if you’re…
Pirates’ playoff hopes continue to dwindle
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are running out of time. It may already be too late. Ryan Vogelsong pitched four shaky innings in Pittsburgh’s…
Adult audiences drive ‘Sully’s’ big $35.5 million landing
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adult audiences turned out in droves to take the plunge with “Sully,” director Clint Eastwood’s dramatization of the Miracle on the…
Recent Deaths 9/12/16
Paul E. “Red” Russell, 88, of Utica, died Sept. 9, 2016. Joan M. Marsteller, 85, of Franklin, died Sept. 8, 2016. Pauline L. Jamison, 88, formerly of…
Vendors sought for flea markets
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department is looking for vendors for various flea markets it has scheduled. Flea markets are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
Fey, Poehler share creative arts Emmy gold as ‘SNL’ hosts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are sharing Emmy gold as “Saturday Night Live” hosts. They were honored jointly in the best…
Experts wary of potent opioids
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Carfentanil, a large animal tranquilizer that is being linked with heroin overdose deaths, has not hit local streets – yet,…
DUI Crash
Woman in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — The woman in an iconic photo shown kissing an ecstatic sailor in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II…
Reeling Pirates blow early four-run lead, lose 8-7 to Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A rainy Saturday night was dreary for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they lost another game as well as more ground in the…
“The Amazing Monarch Butterfly” program at Oil Creek State Park
A program titled “The Amazing Monarch Butterfly” will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, September, 11th at Oil Creek State Park. Attendees should meet at the Egbert Area…
DiCaprio unveils climate change film ‘Before the Flood’
TORONTO (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio has unveiled his climate change documentary “Before the Flood” at the Toronto International Film Festival, saying the film is intended…
Oil City police investigating reports of windshields being smashed
From staff reports The Oil City police department is investigating multiple reports of car windshields being smashed on the South Side early Friday morning. Police…
Clearfield County Crash
Apple is shifting the focus of its secret car project
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple may not become an automaker, but it still wants to develop its own self-driving technology. The iPhone-maker’s automotive project, long…
Fading Pirates fall 5-4 to Reds for 9th loss in 11 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Harrison swung at the first pitch with the game on the line and popped out. Yet he refused to second-guess himself….
Recent Deaths 9/10/16
Edward A. Miller, 75, of Knox died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. Thelma McKown, 94, of Franklin died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. For the complete article,…
North Dakota tribe’s request to stop work on pipeline denied
NEAR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION, N.D. (AP) — The Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s attempt to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline near…
Rep. James to hold shredder event Saturday
From staff reports State Rep. Lee James will host a shredder event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at his district office in Seneca. “Identity…
Pet of the day 9/9/16
Name: Sadie Breed: Spaniel, American Cocker Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sadie can be found at…
A legacy of love
DukeFest is finally here and Tri-County Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have some pretty kitties up for adoption. DukeFest is Saturday It’s a tale of…
Car vs. school bus