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Pet of the Day 5/17/24
Meet Gino! This handsome fella came to us as a stray with porcupine quills, so we are still getting to know him. With his quills…
Frosted Banana Cake
(Culinary.net) If you need a recipe idea for your ripened bananas, try this Frosted Banana Cake recipe. A moist but not overly sweet cake bursting…
Sandycreek students release rainbow trout at Two Mile Run
From staff reports Sixth-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary saw their hard work finally pay off this Wednesday as they released several rainbow trout into their…
House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks…
Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Olivares and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night. Olivares hit a two-run…
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
The Associated Press It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of…
Recent Deaths 5/17/24
Connell William “Bill” Salizzoni, 81, of Huey, died May 15, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 5/16/24
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
Sweetpotato Breakfast Bake
(Family Features) Starting a journey toward better health and wellness can begin the same way you can (and should) start each day: with a nutritious…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
OC Arts Council ‘Fam Jam’ scheduled Saturday
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council’s annual FAM JAM will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Central Avenue Plaza….
US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed…
Contreras leads the way as Brewers hit 5 homers off Martín Pérez in 10-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee’s five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers’…
Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends
The Associated Press How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals not only to the kids, but the adults sitting next to them? Most movies try…
Recent Deaths 5/16/24
Ruth M. Craig, 100, of Meadville, died May 14, 2024. Richard Valentine Ochs, Jr., 84, formerly of Lucinda, died May 15, 2024. William Dean “Bill”…
Man accused in Pleasantville shooting arrested in Virginia
From staff reports A Pleasantville man wanted on a felony warrant for a shooting that occurred May 1 in Pleasantville was arrested Monday in Virginia….
Education & Training Center breaks ground on $7M project
From staff reports The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville (ETC) started a building renovation to transform the current Student Union building into a multifunctional…
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment…
Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen awaits a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers on Tuesday after testimony that…
Bryan Reynolds’ bat, Mitch Keller’s arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryan Reynolds went 5 for 5 with a homer and two doubles, Mitch Keller threw six shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 5/14/24
Gary Moorhead, 82, of Carlton, died May 13, 2024. Genevieve “Jenny” J. Pugh, 75, of Dutch Hill, died May 12, 2024. John W. Roberts, 86,…
Pet of the Day 5/13/24
Meet Nelson, the super sweet orange tabby who is on the hunt for a new address! Nelson recently came to us as a stray, and…
Taco Tuesday Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Blinken delivers some of strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct…
Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago…
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according…
Recent Deaths 5/13/24
Candace (Candy) D. Kent, 58, of Seneca, died May 9, 2024. James Robert McMeans, 83, of Warren, died May 12, 2024. Leo Francis Schrecengost, 83,…
Jury selected in Bosley case; trial is this week
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Of the 113 Venango County residents who were called to report for jury duty Monday morning, 77 men and women,…
OC pool set to open June 8, but more lifeguards, new pump needed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The tentative opening date for the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Heights is June 8, but two things…
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
The Associated Press A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be…
Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at bridge collapse site
Skenes strikes out 7 in debut, Pirates hit 5 homers in 10-9 victory over the Cubs
Heath Oil to hold grand re-opening later this month
Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run returns in July
Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2
Recent Deaths 5/11/24
