Pet of the Day 2/28/23
Josie is a young and affectionate girl who came to us when her owners could no longer care for her. She really loves to be…
February 2023
Protein Packed Sausage Breakfast Muffins
(Family Features) Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is…
House Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Claim Sharks
Reps. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (AS), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) have introduced the VFW-supported Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding…
Franklin woman accepts plea deal in child endangerment case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman who had been facing charges for abusing her infant son has taken a plea deal in the…
Water line leak in Franklin
The City of Franklin water department closed off part of the road around the intersection of 13th and Elk streets Monday night to repair a…
Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital…
Supreme Court weighs Biden student loan plan worth billions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans…
Review: Michael B. Jordan delivers a brawler in ‘Creed III’
The Associated Press It must be a daunting prospect to pick up a franchise on the third movie. Add in the pressure of following filmmakers…
Recent Deaths 2/28/23
Patricia Ann Black, 95, died Feb. 27, 2023. Sharon Ann Moore, 77, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 25, 2023. Ada A. Hogue, 101, of Oil City,…
Indecent exposure, drug possession
Pet of the Day 2/27/23
Meet Jasper, the friendly and handsome black cat who will steal your heart with his adorable charm and playful nature. With his silky black coat…
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pie
(Culinary.net) Some desserts deliver sweet taste that satisfies taste buds while others provide a rich flavor that lingers long after you’ve finished that last delicious…
UN chief points to ‘massive’ rights violations in Ukraine
GENEVA (AP) — Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today, the head of the…
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the…
Penguins score 6 in 2nd period, beat Lightning 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed a breakout night after a difficult week. Sidney Crosby started a second-period surge and the Penguins beat the…
‘Cocaine Bear’ gets high with $23.1M, ‘Ant-Man’ sinks fast
NEW YORK (AP) — The gonzo R-rated horror comedy “Cocaine Bear” sniffed up $23.1 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while…
Recent Deaths 2/27/23
Linda (File) Emanuele, 81, of Oil City, died Feb. 25, 2023. Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm, 40, of Falls Creek, died Feb. 23, 2023. Shawn Patrick…
Manager says deal still not finalized for mall
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The sale for the Cranberry Mall property still hasn’t closed. Mall manager Jeff Clark told the Cranberry Township Economic Development…
OC Council OKs junior baseball plan for Hasson softball field
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday gave their support to a plan by the Oil City Junior Baseball Association to…
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. Roughly…
EPA orders ‘pause’ of derailment contaminated waste removal
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery…
Rust’s overtime goal lifts Penguins to 3-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the winning goal 1:16 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis…
Building Hope and Resilience
Since 2014, the Blueprint Initiative has been the catalyst for projects throughout the Allegheny-Clarion River Valley Region (ACRVR). The Blueprint Core Team and subcommittees focused…
Franklin man accused of endangering young son
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for endangering his nine-month-old son when he and the child’s mother got into a…
OC teenager found safe
From staff reports An Oil City teenager who went missing Sunday evening has been found safe. Oil City police chief Dave Ragon confirmed Friday that…
Applications open for PennDOT college intern program
From staff reports PennDOT’s District 10, which includes Clarion and Jefferson counties, has announced the opening of the application period for the STAMPP Program. The…
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers,…
Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash
LONDON (AP) — Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for…
Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK
HARRISBURG (AP) — Victims would be able to sue over otherwise outdated claims of child sexual abuse under two pieces of legislation passed Friday by…
Recent Deaths 2/25/23
Beverly A. Lineman, 85, of Cranberry, died Feb. 23, 2023. Kenneth Orlo Williams, Jr., 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Feb. 22, 2023. Clyde J….
Pet of the Day 2/24/23
Meet Kylo, the affectionate and beautiful senior boy who has stolen the hearts of the staff here at the shelter. Kylo is a shining example…
Chick Cheese Balls
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle…
OC to begin surveys today on part of Hasson Avenue
From staff reports The City of Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys today for a street reconstruction project on a part of Hasson Avenue…
Monarch Park is focus of Historical Society program
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is sponsoring a program — “Bringing Back the Days of Monarch Park” — Saturday at the Franklin…
Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the…
US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
The Associated Press Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink —…
McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are running out of words to describe Connor McDavid. The Pittsburgh Penguins may be running out of time to…
Recent Deaths 2/24/23
Katherine M. Goreczny, 101, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 2/23/23
Meet Nola, the playful and beautiful husky with the most loving personality! This stunning girl is a prime example of the breeds natural intelligence and…
Apple Nachos
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
OC man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend’s father
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault, burglary and other charges for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s parents’ house and…
Hillman center offers cancer support group
From staff reports Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest will offer a free cancer support group from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The…
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 continues to rise as…
Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment site
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to tour the site where a train wrecked nearly three…
Inconsistent Penguins scrambling as stretch run looms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have changed over the years. Coaches have come and gone. General managers, a litany of players…
Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the…
Recent Deaths 2/23/23
Yvonne C. Niemetz, 70, of Lucinda, died Feb. 21, 2023. Donna G. Hart, 79, of Franklin, died Feb. 21, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/22/23
Kipper is a beloved husky known at the shelter for his gentle and affectionate nature. Despite his age, he is a lively and adventurous boy,…
Gimme S’mores Trail Mix
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
Police searching for missing Oil City teen
From staff reports Oil City police and Franklin state police are investigating the disappearance of an Oil City teenager. Sophia Steinman, 17, has been missing…