By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township will allocate more coronavirus relief money toward rent and mortgage assistance for low to moderate-income households. Township supervisors…
From staff reports Cranberry Township will host a car cruise and free bluegrass concert Saturday, Aug. 21, in Morrison Park. The car, jeep, and motorcycle…
The Associated Press The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dwayne Haskins got advice from his QB coach to play like a jazz player. Smooth. “Jazz is real smooth. The blues. You…
The Associated Press They say silence is golden. It’s a silly phrase, really, but it takes on an urgent poignancy for three stunning minutes in…
Karen Biltz, 72, of Polk, died Aug. 6, 2021. Shirley I. Solinger, 91, of Titusville, died Aug. 9, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Harriott is ready to relax. She had three babies when she came to us, and the mom life was nice, but she’s ready to retire!…
(Culinary.net) Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. You’re moving slow and cuddled up warm under the blankets. However, your stomach…
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing more than 300 charges, including 10 counts of rape, in one case, and several counts in…
From staff reports Students in Venango County school districts can once again receive free haircuts during the United Way of Venango County’s third annual Back…
The Associated Press Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright extended his dominance of Pittsburgh with a complete game, two-hit shutout, and helped himself with a pair of hits as…
The Associated Press More than three decades after “Field of Dreams” seeped into the country’s cultural consciousness, with a one-year delay caused by the pandemic, one…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports, and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose…
Richard “Ritchie” Allen Bussard died Aug. 5, 2021. Robert K. Heckathorne, Jr., 73, of Oil City, died Aug. 10, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick…
Meet Minerva! This lovely lady came to us with her 8 babies a few months ago. She is super affectionate and friendly. She can be…
(Family Features) When bright, sunny days offer opportunities to take it outside for a celebration or casual weeknight dinner, take advantage of the fresh flavors…
Birds can be found everywhere – parks, lakes, forests, cities, even your own backyard; however, birds are finding our homes less and less appealing. The…
From staff reports An Oil City man has been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Rocky Grove. The girl told police Eric Sharp, 21,…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Ronnie Beith, the beloved Franklin events and marketing coordinator, was honored for her tireless work for the city on Sunday….
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate early Wednesday, advancing President Joe…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Some 25,000 employees of Pennsylvania’s prisons and state health care and congregate care facilities have about a month to get vaccinated against…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — J.A. Happ combined with a trio of relievers on a one-hitter, Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong homered early and the St. Louis…
NEW YORK (AP) — Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas says joining forces with Global Citizen to help headline its upcoming daylong global concert aimed…
Nyall A. Sharrar, 87, of Oil City, died Aug. 9, 2021. Raymond A. Bickel, 83, formerly of Seneca, died Aug. 9, 2021. Belinda “Lindy” “Mimi”…
Say hello to Cersei! She is very affectionate and friendly with everyone she meets. She loves her naps, but she is also pretty playful once…
(Family Features) When bright, sunny days offer opportunities to take it outside for a celebration or casual weeknight dinner, take advantage of the fresh flavors…
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for threatening a shootout Saturday in the South Side Country Fair in Oil City. Oil…
From staff reports Community-Accessible Testing and Education will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations and education from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Cornerstone…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it would work toward providing families of 9/11 victims with more information about the run-up to…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Mike Lange is stepping away from the booth. Lange announced his retirement from radio play-by-play duties on…
The Associated Press The tag line for the latest biopic about an American icon reads: “Find out what it means.” Good luck with that. After…
Margaret Dendy Chickering, formerly of Jackson, Mississippi; Oil City; Houston, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and, The Woodlands, Texas, died July 25, 2021. James W. “Jim” Coull,…
The Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is emerging from unprecedented challenges with unmatched success due to the COVID-19 vaccines. When the COVID-19 pandemic took effect…
Stella is a very sweet kitty. She doesn’t always like other cats, but it seems to depend on the cat and their temperament. She is…
(Family Features) Starting a new school year, whether in the classroom or online, brings excitement for kids of all ages. Opportunities to see friends, make…
Mathew M. “Fritz” Mihelcic, of Sparta, Illinois, was installed as the VFW’s 113th Commander-in-Chief at the organization’s 122nd national convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Mihelcic…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer People flocked to Fountain Park for Taste of Franklin on Sunday. “I feel like it was a good, family fun…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer…
The Associated Press Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Mahle struck out 10, Kyle Farmer delivered another key hit and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday for…
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant…
Arminta “Minnie” Rhoads, 91, of Lamartine, died Aug. 8, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer After generating quite a buzz in the region back in the winter, little has been heard the last few months…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango Area Chamber of Commerce president Susan Williams said this year’s Oil Heritage Festival brought a large crowd to Oil…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a coronavirus-tarnished games with “moral courage” that made Americans’ “hearts…
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — After four years of homelessness, Kesia Studebaker thought she finally landed on her feet when she found a job cooking in…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career high with six RBIs to lift the Cincinnati…