2017








Recent Deaths 1/14/17

Katherine F. “Kate” Flaherty, 62, of Oil City, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…




Pet of the day 1/13/17

Rex is approximately 3-4 years old. He is super affectionate and loves to give head boinks with his big “tom” head. He is neutered, current…



Gearing up for the new year

Tri-county Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville has posted its spay and neuter clinic dates. The DukeFest team lists some of its activities for the year….







A lousy night in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario (TNS) – Suppose it had to end sometime, much like all good things. Although that’s not going to lessen the sting of this…



Recent Deaths 1/13/17

Helen L. Smith, 98, of Jamestown, New York, died Jan. 10, 2017. Edward Calvin Wetzel, 74, of Knox, died Jan. 12, 2017. Shawn C. Schillinger, 44, of…





Pet of the day 1/12/17

Name: Kahlua Breed: Boxer Gender: Female Size: Medium Age: 8 years House-trained: Yes Color: Brindle Kahlua can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.





6 VW employees indicted; VW fined $4.3B

WASHINGTON (AP) – Six high-level Volkswagen employees from Germany were indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday in the VW emissions-cheating scandal, while the company itself…


Capitals torch Penguins

WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach and exceed the 1,000-point plateau, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh…



Recent Deaths 1/12/17

William Walker III, 72, of Oil City, died Jan. 10, 2017. D. Jean Rumbaugh, 90, of Emlenton, died Jan. 10, 2017. Ida R. Schell, 90, formerly…











Dylann Roof sentenced to death

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – An unrepentant Dylann Roof was sentenced to death Tuesday for fatally shooting nine black church members during a Bible study session,…


Sid, Geno named All-Stars

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Even though John Scott won’t be playing, the rosters for the NHL All-Star Game are still brimming with talent. Rookies Auston…



Recent Deaths 1/11/17

Doris J. Rowan, 82, of Shippenville, died Jan. 10, 2017. Mary “Miss Mary” Elizabeth Stoltz Krug, 77, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 6, 2017. Bernie…




Pet of the day 1/10/17

Name: Fred Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Fred can be found at Venango…



Winter birds

It is often said that bad weather leads to good birding or at least better sightings of birds. Winter weather often makes birds flock to…