Pet of the Day 11/04/24
Meet Maybeline “Mama” “May”! You know those special people who have experienced the toughest things in life and continue to smile and show love to…
Meet Maybeline “Mama” “May”! You know those special people who have experienced the toughest things in life and continue to smile and show love to…
Aqua Pennsylvania issued a boil water advisory for Fryburg Water Co. customers after an electrical issue caused a loss of water pressure in the distribution…
Jude Wilber and James Borland were inducted into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame for their contributions to conservation and environmental awareness. Wilber, a…
Deborah L. (Caldwell) Vorse, 60, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. David P. Rembold, 71, of Rockmere, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024….
Meet Ruma! Ruma has been at the shelter for a while. She was not a friendly cat when she first arrived, but has slowly accepted…
As Pennsylvania’s Oil Region and other areas with industrial legacies begin to shift focus to cleaner energy, the role of sustainable energy storage becomes crucial….
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has begun its 13th annual pajama and book drive, providing new pajamas and an age-appropriate book to children in…
The Venango County Tea Party Patriots released a statement refuting comments made by County Commissioner Albert Abramovic, who claimed the group wanted election processes controlled…
Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….
Randall “Randy” Louis Griffith, 67, of Johnstown, passed away on October 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Meet Snickers! Snickers is a sweet and vocal boy looking for his forever family! He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. He can be…
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…
PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…
Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast rehearse a scene. The musical is a stage adaptation of the novel by Madeleine L’Engle….
Cheryl Hedglin, 78, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Phyllis Irene Tippery, 100, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on…
Meet Celestia! Celestia is a very friendly girl. She was used for breeding. She is not your basic black cat, Celestia has strips and spots…
The “Billy’s Has Karma” concert series in Oil City will start its eighth season on Nov. 7, featuring weekly Thursday performances from 7 to 9…
The Friends for Food campaign, a partnership between Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $15,557 to provide Thanksgiving meals to…
Valley Grove Elementary School’s pavilion is set to be completed, with only table placements left, creating a new outdoor learning and community space funded by…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently issued an update on the Interstate 80 North Fork Bridges Project near Brookville. PennDOT said in their release…
Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov. 5. In…
William H. “Bill” Bayle, 91, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Audrey M. Knight, 90, of Ligonier, passed away…
Meet Damian! Damian came to PAWS when he and his brother, Shadow II were surrendered. He is a little hissy and shy until he gets…
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools will present “Once Upon a Mattress” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Franklin Area High School…
Smoke billows out of a hole in the roof of the building at 607 North Seneca Street, located on the outskirts of Oil City, Tuesday…
The Franklin Area School District agreed to a $175,000 settlement with former teacher Marcy Brown, ending her third lawsuit against the district. Brown, who previously…
Gladys E. Hites, 91, formerly of Rouseville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Brenda Sue Youkers, 66, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday night,…
Indoor gardening activities can help children learn basic plant science while having fun. When winter seems far from over and the days are still too…
Meet Bingo! Looking for a new fur baby to add to your family? Look no further than Bingo! This young female pup is full of…
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has launched its 13th annual program to provide warm pajamas and age-appropriate books to children in need. Led by…
Pennsylvania’s Treasury Department is holding its largest unclaimed property auction from Wednesday to Friday, featuring jewelry, coins, currency, and collectibles. Managed by Pook & Pook…
The article celebrates Maryetta Waldman Dutko, born in 1934, as she approaches her 90th birthday. Raised in Reading, PA, Maryetta was the oldest of four…
Franklin’s city council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant application, directing $209,805 to street improvements in low-income areas and $41,975 for blight clearance, expected…
Timothy J. Mong, 64, formerly of Venango County, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Joseph M. Neely, 34, of Titusville, passed away on Sunday, October…
Meet Tai! Tai needs a quiet home where she can learn that people are good and loving. Tai was used for breeding and spent the…
East Forest High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which includes (from left) Dominik Mendola, Aletta Summers, Jacob Healy, Peighton Trout, Shaye Campbell and…
David W. Fagan Jr., of Shippenville, formerly of Miola, passed away October 26, 2024. Chester Reck, 69, passed away October 26, 2024. Barbara Lee Adams,…
Meet DiCatprio! DiCatprio is a little bit shy, but is a lovely boy with his huge eyes and sweet personality. You can visit and adopt…
Last week, we heard from Caleb Dawson of Advanced Power & Energy on the cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy storage solution found in nickel-zinc…
Loren D. Bowser, 80, of Parker, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Theresa Marie (Micale) Ward, 65, of Utica, passed away on October 24,…
Meet Presley! Presley is a young male dog with a heartwarming history of being a rescue dog, and he is now looking for a loving…
Seniors Abby Worley, center, of West Forest High School, and Aletta Summers, right, of East Forest High School, were chosen as winners for their essays…
During their meeting earlier this week, the Venango County Economic Development Authority set rates for rent on the fifth floor of 100 Seneca. On Tuesday,…
Randy Henry, 72, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Timothy J. Mong, 64, of Rouseville, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. …
Meet Leni! Leni is a 2-3 year old silver gray Bengal. He was used for breeding and when the owner died, he was given to…
The Friends for Food campaign has raised an additional $6,782, bringing the total to $12,357 for this year’s fundraising effort. A collaboration between Community Services…
Coston Cross, a former Rockland resident and local music scene favorite, is heading to Nashville for the 2024 Josie Music Awards, where he’s nominated in…
Bridgeway Capital, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit lender, is expanding its Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE) program to Oil City, offering support to creative entrepreneurs in…