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Route 257 crash
100-mile bike ride fundraiser set for Saturday
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer A team of about 12 cyclists will set out next weekend on a 100-mile bike ride from Oil City to…
Census numbers fall sharply here
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Venango, Clarion and Forest counties have all shown significant population declines over the past decade, according to the latest U.S….
Henri weakens to tropical storm ahead of Northeast landfall
The Associated Press Henri weakened slightly to a tropical storm early Sunday as it was slated to pummel a long stretch of northeastern coastline, where…
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a perfect preseason debut. Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the…
Tsutsugo, Newman homer in Pirates 5-4 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory…
DaCosta, Peele dare a new generation to summon ‘Candyman’
The Associated Press “Candyman” was always more than a surface level horror film. The 1992 film dealt with class, race and trauma. But almost 30…
Venango’s new Veterans Affairs director has ideas for programs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County’s new Veterans Affairs director has been on the job for a few weeks. Harry Whittemore, of Oil City,…
Car cruise wil raise money for Team Dylan
From staff reports A car cruise will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Farmer In the Dell Restaurant at…
Henri to have dangerous effects as hurricane over Northeast
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Parts of the Northeast could begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Henri as soon as late Saturday, as the…
Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced…
Recent Deaths 8/21/21
Rodney A. Bullman, 61 of Franklin, died Aug. 18, 2021. Michael T. Fedorek, 69, of Oil City, died Aug. 20, 2021. Sherman C. Hall, Jr.,…
Barber’s Orchard burglary
Apple Pie Stuffed Pitas
(Family Features) Filling the kitchen with plant-based ingredients is an easy way to nudge kids toward nutritious after-school snacks and make busy weeknight dinners as…
Pet of the Day 8/20/21
Harvey was recently brought to us as a stray. He is a big boy and LOVES to play fetch with tennis balls, frisbees, you name…
Art Studio Open House Brings Community Together
The summer has certainly been abuzz with happenings celebrating our local connections, and on Wednesday, July 28, Emlenton’s own local art cooperative joined in with…
Pipeline Alley concert to feature The Band Hanna
From staff reports The Band Hanna will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pipeline Alley, Oil City. The program is part of the…
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol surrendered to law enforcement…
Roethlisberger gets first chance to run new Steelers offense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited to run the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense. Roethlisberger, who was held out of Pittsburgh’s first two preseason…
Review: ‘The Protege’ is a sleek and derivative diversion
The Associated Press Maggie Q should really be the star of “The Protege.” She’s in virtually every scene, whether covered in blood or couture. But…
Recent Deaths 8/20/21
Tommy Allen Thompson, Jr., 76, of Cochranton, died Aug. 18, 2021. Dorothy L. King, 91, of Oak Ridge, died Aug. 18, 2021. Ward E. Kiser,…
Pet of the Day 8/19/21
Atlas is a super friendly boy. He loves head rubs and chin scratches especially, but he will take any pets that he can get! He…
Build-Your-Own Sausage Foil Packet Dinner
(Family Features) Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events, and more. Squeezing in dinner…
Vehicle break-ins
Chamber’s Leadership Venango gears up for start of fourth year
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its fourth year of Leadership Venango, a leadership training program…
PennDOT workers pitch in with roadside clean-up efforts
From staff reports PennDOT’s northwest region is urging motorists and residents to help reduce litter along roads by taking preventive actions and assist department employees…
PA teachers unions: Schools should require masks
The Associated Press Pennsylvania’s two statewide teachers unions on Wednesday urged K-12 schools to require masks in school buildings, a measure that state officials are…
Dodgers pummel Pirates 9-0 for 6th straight win, gain on SF
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chants of “MVP! MVP!” rose up from the sellout crowd as Max Muncy approached the plate. He had to stifle…
Son of Mr. Rogers’ mailman brings his real route to screen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mister Rogers’ deliveryman’s son, who’s now a real-life mail carrier, briefly appeared this week on an episode of a children’s show based…
Recent Deaths 8/19/21
Philip Andrew Krisko, 87, of Stoneboro, died Aug. 18, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 8/18/21
Shadow is a sweet gentle boy whose original owners could no longer care for him due to health issues. Another family tried to take him…
Veal Tex Mex Stuffed Shells
(Family Features) Ease and convenience can go a long way toward creating weeknight meals that bring the entire family together, which is why it’s helpful…
Water Saving Tips
Water-efficient gardening includes seven basic principles that are easy to employ while they increase the value of your home, plus save you time, water and…
OC man killed in Halyday Run crash
From staff reports An Oil City man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday along Halyday Run Road in Cornplanter Township. Franklin state police said…
OC library group needs volunteers for book sales
From staff reports The Friends of the Oil City Library will hold a used book sale Saturday at the library while the Oil Region Festival…
Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US airlift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban have agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians struggling to join a U.S.-directed airlift from the capital, President…
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past…
Review: Rebecca Hall shines in eerie ‘The Night House’
The Associated Press Rebecca Hall occupies nearly every fame of the elegant psychological thriller “The Night House” and you still leave wanting more of her…
Recent Deaths 8/18/21
Marie Adams, 89, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 15, 2021. Harry Theodore “Ted” Heller, 89, of Franklin, died Aug. 16, 2021. Mark “Alex” King, 34,…
Pet of the Day 8/17/21
Meet Lucky! He is the sweetest boy you could ask for. He loves attention and will lean into your hand to get the most pets…
Daddy’s Birthday Flan
(Family Features) Family traditions and in-person connections are important parts of gatherings of loved ones, and many of those get-togethers are centered on food. The…
Vaccinations can restore consumer confidence
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) stands in favor of vaccination and supports our medical community in its efforts to offer vaccines to all…
Grove will seek board approval regarding masking, cyber options
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Masking requirements, cyber options, and personnel assignment approvals will be sought at next week’s Valley Grove School Board meeting ahead…
OC firefighters launch Coats for Kids drive
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is now accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City…
Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden rejected blame for chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to U.S. military planes in Kabul in a desperate…
Pennsylvania to offer weekly COVID-19 testing for schools
The Associated Press Pennsylvania will offer voluntary COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools, state health and education officials announced Monday, promoting the effort as a way…
Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple of newcomers helped produce a fourth straight victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home…
Kidman leads ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ on quite a trip
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune in to catch “Nine Perfect Strangers” and you’ll find drama and suspense. But underneath the hood you might also see…