Bell ringing to show support for Orlando victims
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University will reflect on the tragedy in Orlando and show support for the victims by gathering at the bell…
Grove student raises close to $2,400 during Jump for a Cure
From staff reports A Rocky Grove High School student raised close to $2,400 during her Jump for a Cure pole vaulting fundraiser Sunday at Egbert…
Sandusky granted hearing in appeal of sex abuse conviction
HARRISBURG (AP) – A judge on Thursday ordered hearings to let former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky develop more information as he tries…
Pirates drop to .500 after 6-4 loss
NEW YORK (AP) – Neil Walker and Michael Conforto gave the Mets an immediate jolt in their return from nagging injuries, and Bartolo Colon pitched…
‘The Conjuring 2’ – Tense, forbidding atmosphere provides scares
A malevolent force can be innocently deceitful in director James Wan’s “The Conjuring 2,” an enjoyably frightful supernatural horror from New Line Cinema. Based on…
Recent Deaths 6/17/16
Jeffrey A. Kingsley, 64, of Clintonville, died June 16, 2016. Dorothy Joy Wagner, 94, of Tionesta, died June 12, 2016. For the complete article, please…
OC Street: Portrait of Randy Novak
Randy Novak lives in Cooperstown but comes down to Oil City to hang out at The Point. He didn’t want me to tell anyone what…
Can coffee cause cancer? Probably not, but make sure it isn’t very hot, WHO says
The Associated Press Some like it hot. But a new report from the World Health Organization suggests that when it comes to beverages such as…
Museum of the American Revolution sets 2017 opening date
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia has announced it will open on April 19 next year. It’s the anniversary of…
How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to…
Pet of the day 6/16/16
Name: Sheila Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Beige/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sheila can be found at…
Venango’s CASA program ‘desperately’ needs volunteers
From staff reports A court-based program that provides advocates for abused and neglected children in Venango County needs more volunteers. The non-profit Court Appointed Special…
Fredonia Borough stolen vehicle
Pine Twp. fatal crash
Expert with ATF ties says national gun laws needed
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The nation was rocked early Sunday morning when a gunman killed 49 people at a popular night club in Orlando,…
Hasson Heights spelling bee winners announced
Hasson Heights Elementary’s annual fourth grade spelling bee was held May 23. Winners were Kristen Carbaugh, first place; Derek Love, second; and Dylan Bly, third.
Father of Paris attacks victim sues social media companies
NEW YORK (AP) – The father of a young woman killed in the Paris massacre last November is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, claiming that…
Syndergaard, Mets whip Bucs, 11-2
NEW YORK (AP) – Noah Syndergaard struck out 11 and took a shutout into the ninth inning, Wilmer Flores homered and drove in four runs,…
‘Stairway to Heaven’ creator faces questions of song origin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page faces tough questioning in a trial over whether the band stole a riff for the opening…
Recent Deaths 6/16/16
Eugenia Sue Scott, 68, of Rimersburg, died June 14, 2016. Sara Mae Beveridge, 92, of Butler, died June 14, 2016. Ruth Maxine Whitesell Byrns, 87, of…
Cindi Power, Special Sections Editor
Hi. My name is Cindi Power. I’m an editor at The News-Herald and The Derrick. Notice I mentioned The News-Herald first. That’s because I’m a…
Confederate flag removed from PA Capitol display
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor had a Confederate flag removed from a Flag Day exhibit in the state Capitol on Wednesday after the chairwoman…
Missing man and son
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Boy snatched by gator is presumed dead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World closed beaches at its Florida resorts Wednesday while dozens of rescuers searched a lagoon for…
Pet of the day 6/15/16
Name: Joey Breed: Spaniel/ Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Joey can be found at Venango County…
Taillon terrific in Bucs’ win
NEW YORK (AP) – Jameson Taillon took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning of his second major league start, dominating the New York Mets…
Long-distance relationships: When to let go and travel on
Relationships. The one challenge in life where you either have it all figured out or have been and will forever be looking for the right…
Salem Twp. DUI
OC man struck by vehicle on Colbert Ave.
From staff reports A 28-year-old Oil City man was flown to an Erie hospital early Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle while walking…
Hawk and Grackle
A hawk perches on the radio tower up off Grandview Ave. in Oil City Tuesday as a Grackle harasses it by dive bombing the raptor….
Huge turnout expected at Pens victory parade today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A huge turnout is expected in downtown Pittsburgh for the 2016 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins victory parade. A parade after the…
Steelers’ Harrison back to win another Super Bowl
PITTSBURGH (AP) – James Harrison’s main motivation for returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is a third Super Bowl ring. The former NFL Defensive Player of…
Microsoft adding new ways for likeminded gamers to team up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Microsoft is making it easier for gamers who share the same passions or even gender to meet and play with each…
Recent Deaths 6/15/16
Wallace Dale “Mike” Snyder, 92, died June 14, 2016. Helen Mae Kellerman, 100, of Grove City, died June 13, 2016. Lillian Grayce Alworth, of Parker, died at birth June…
Jury to decide whether ‘Stairway to Heaven’ riff is lifted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury was selected Tuesday for a federal copyright trial over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” Guitarist Jimmy Page and singer…
US flag expert collects history, told in stars and stripes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Into battle and outer space, outside homes and on covered wagons, the American flag goes wherever Americans go. Their stories are…
Cook Forest Canoe Rental theft
Jenks Twp. drug possession
Heavenly Gaits plans new trails in memory of young rider
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center of Knox is creating new horse-riding trails to honor a young girl who died of…
Pet of the day 6/14/16
Name: Pearl Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Pearl can be…
Family of slain pregnant woman says alleged boy killer free
NEW CASTLE (AP) — The family of a pregnant Pennsylvania woman who was slain along with her unborn son in 2009 says the alleged killer,…
Beneficial bugs
While the insects that give bugs a bad name – mosquitoes, gnats and flies – are out and about, so are the beneficial bugs like…
Rockland Twp. accident
Vehicle strikes deer in Clarion
2 Sharpsville residents face nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges
From staff reports Two Sharpsville residents are facing nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges after being accused of abusing two minor girls for years. Court…
Franklin man had a picture taken with Ali
Glenn Means of Franklin had his picture taken with Muhammed Ali in Las Vegas when Ali was there celebrating his 45th birthday in 1987. Means…
Scientists turn chief global warming gas into harmless stone
WASHINGTON (AP) – Scientists have a found a quick way – but not a cheap one – to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless…
James, Irving each score 41, Cavs stay alive in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Booed every time he touched the ball, LeBron James cut through Golden State’s defense and made layups look easy. Dunks and…
Razing Riviera casino will level part of Vegas’ mobster past
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Riviera Hotel and Casino — the Las Vegas Strip’s first high-rise that was as famous for its mobster ties as…