Pet of the Day 6/11/21
Emmie is a very sweet and loving girl. She loves attention and can be very playful at the right time. Emmie can be a bit…
June 2021
Pineapple Orange Smoothie
(Family Features) Fun in the summer sun can mean anything from poolside play and outdoor exercise to simply relaxing in the shade. While these activities…
Ideas Born from Conversations with Kids
Following on from last week’s topic of our children and their truly wonderful ideas, I’d like to share one of those ideas this week in…
Look closely. Those spots you spot could be a fawn
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Keep your eyes peeled among the rose bushes this week, and you might find a fawn hidden in them. That’s…
GEMS plans ‘Mentor and Me’ programs for girls
From staff reports GEMS will hold a series of “Mentor and Me” programs this summer for Venango County girls entering third through 12th grades. The…
G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to sharing at least 1…
Jane Doe found in 1991 identified 30 years later as Sharon woman
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A woman whose body was found 30 years ago in Mississippi has finally been identified thanks to DNA and the persistence…
Betts homers, Urias picks up 9th win as Dodgers top Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even amid a slow start, Dave Roberts didn’t need a reminder of all the things Mookie Betts can do to help the…
Review: Mark Wahlberg discovers he’s special in ‘Infinite’
The Associated Press The new Mark Wahlberg movie “ Infinite ” poses an intoxicating scenario for all down-on-their-luck know-it-alls: What if you’re actually a reincarnated…
Recent Deaths 6/11/21
Mary Joanne “Jo” Petulla, 83, of Lady Lake, Florida, died June 9, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 6/10/21
Russet is a super sweet boy who loves attention and cuddles. He does like to hide sometimes to find some peace, but he is super…
Oh-So-Berry Cobbler
(Culinary.net) This summer, get a little wild in the kitchen and make something different. It’s alright to mix up the seasonal menu now and again…
Venango OKs Second Amendment resolution
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners have approved a resolution that declares the county to be a Second Amendment county. In the resolution…
OC’s Music on the Square returns tonight
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s summer outdoor concert series, Music on the Square, returns tonight with a concert by Billy and…
Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in May — a 0.6% increase over April and 5% over the past year, the…
Lawmakers eye final steps to end declaration, extend waivers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature planned to return to session on Thursday to vote both to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic disaster emergency declaration…
Turner’s 2 HRs, strong bullpen lead Dodgers over Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Turner hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers got 7 1/3 scoreless innings from their bullpen in a rain-delayed…
Underwood wins at CMT Awards; Gladys Knight, H.E.R. perform
NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood has another reason to rejoice — she extended her record as the most decorated artist in the history of…
Recent Deaths 6/10/21
Becky Sue Lynn Caldwell, 31, of Franklin, died June 7, 2021. Nancy C. Knapp, of Clarion, died June 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick…
Oakland Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 6/9/21
Lily is a sweet little snuggle bug who was recently surrendered to us. She had an old leg injury so she is now a three-legged…
Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie
(Culinary.net) If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to…
Edible Landscapes: Herbs and Flowers
As people are forced to spend more time at home and existing concerns about the food supply chain grow, it is natural for homeowners to…
Edible Landscaping – Consider the Possibilities
Gardens can be beautiful and provide beneficial edibles in the same space. Learn the philosophy behind edible landscaping and specific suggestions of how to incorporate…
OC man pleads guilty in sexual exploitation case
From staff reports An Oil City resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation…
Franklin spruce-up work planned at Riverfront Park, boat launch
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Franklin Moving Forward group will be sprucing up seating and signs at Riverfront Park and the Franklin boat launch….
Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol found a broad intelligence breakdown across multiple agencies, along with…
House votes to end governor’s pandemic disaster declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted on party lines Tuesday to put an end to the governor’s pandemic disaster emergency declaration, less than…
Pirates’ Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA’s Buehler shuts down Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes kept his eyes on the ball — and in the process, the Pirates rookie forgot to touch ’em all. Hayes…
Gucci digitally outfits Gen-Z in metaverse foray with Roblox
MILAN (AP) — Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci…
Recent Deaths 6/9/21
Frederick W. Foster, 69, of Clarion, died June 8, 2021. Elizabeth Louise (McEntire) Kiser, 91, of Clarion, died June 8, 2021. Vickie L. Morris, 66,…
Pet of the Day 6/8/21
Holden (M) – DLH grey w/ white back toes Honor (M) – DSH grey Haven (F) – DSH dilute calico These three babies are full…
Tart Lime Smoothie
(Culinary.net) During the summer months, it’s common for many people to want to spend as much time outside enjoying the weather as possible. From the…
Alliance’s outdoor recreation business contest starts today
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance’s outdoor recreation business contest is starting today. The Alliance seeks to award up to $5,000 to a business…
Pipeline Alley concerts to start
Classic Rock band Touch of Grey Trio, featuring John Hyatt, Evan Andrea, and Richard Freysinger, will perform at Pipeline Alley in Oil City from 7…
Global glitch: Swaths of internet go down after cloud outage
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of websites briefly went offline around the globe Tuesday, including CNN, The New York Times, and Britain’s government home page, after…
Medical marijuana law changes get through PA House
HARRISBURG (AP) — The state House on Monday approved a set of revisions to Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law, seeking to make permanent some of the…
NBCUniversal will have 7,000 hours of Tokyo Games coverage
The Associated Press NBCUniversal will present 7,000 hours of coverage of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics across eight networks and multiple digital platforms from July 20…
Recent Deaths 6/8/21
Stanley R. Rathfon, 81, of Leeper, died June 7, 2021. William T. “Butch” Wiser, 78, of Sligo, died June 7, 2021. Diane R. Gilson, 82,…
Pet of the Day 6/7/21
Buddy is a sweet little guy who was previously rescued and then given up to us. He has dental issues that we are working on….
Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies
(Family Features) If feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your…
VFW & Humana Team Up with Feeding America
The VFW and Humana have teamed up with Feeding America to kick off the 2021 “Uniting to Combat Hunger” campaign. The campaign was created in…
Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will “test our resolve” as senators return Monday…
Lawmakers return for June with big agenda, sharp differences
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania state lawmakers are returning to session Monday with a big June agenda and sharp differences over the future of the state’s…
Alcantara, Marlins top Pirates 3-1 to end 8-game losing skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sandy Alcantara cruised through eight innings, ending the Miami Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years at eight games with a 3-1…
‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns
The Associated Press The domestic box office is getting back to normal, with moderate wins and sizable second-weekend drops. After its triumphant first weekend, “A…
Recent Deaths 6/7/21
Robert “Bob” William Lawrence, 79, of Oil City, died June 4, 2021. Barbara Anne Mason, 62, of Oil City, died June 4, 2021. Daniel J….
Nonprofits found ways to survive
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The COVID-19 pandemic has made things difficult for the region’s nonprofits for about the past 14 months. Some brick-and-mortar organizations…
Libraries open with more hours, resources
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The three libraries that make up the Oil Region Library Association are back in full swing and with more resources….
Protest erupts again over man killed by Minnesota deputies
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters faced off with officers in Minneapolis early Saturday over the shooting death of a Black man by members of a U.S….