Pet of the Day 5/8/20
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United Way achieves goal in annual campaign
From staff reports United Way of Venango County announced Thursday that it achieved its goal of $495,000 in its annual fundraising campaign. The agency raised…
Hutchinson backs lawsuit against business closures
From staff reports State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, (R-21) of Oil City, is one of four state senators who offered strong support for a lawsuit by…
State extends statewide stay-at-home order to June 4
HARRISBURG (AP) — The coronavirus death toll grew Thursday by more than 300 as Gov. Tom Wolf ordered most Pennsylvania residents to stay at home…
Sound of silence: Baseball thinking ahead to silent stadiums
The Associated Press Tom Murphy has become somewhat of an online sensation during baseball’s shutdown for the array of workouts the Seattle Mariners’ catcher posts on Instagram from his…
‘Let’s Make a Deal’ asks frontline staff to join its special
NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Brady and the folks at “Let’s Make a Deal” want to honor those fighting the coronavirus — and they don’t…
VTDC staff receives thanks
The Venango Training and Development Center received a delivery of donated bagels, donuts, pastries, muffins and jellies April 30 from Mays Insurance and Farmer’s Daughters…
Recent Deaths 5/8/20
William “Bill” Preston Rhodes, 84, of Shippensburg, died May 1, 2020. Lucille J. Culbertson, 89, of Franklin, died May 6, 2020. Mary Louise Brosius, 83,…
Orange Eggs Benedict
(Culinary.net) Skip the cereal and frozen foods for a spread like these Orange Eggs Benedict with a homemade hollandaise sauce. With six servings, it’s perfect…
Pet of the Day 5/7/20
Konnichiwa. I’m Hiro and I am all of the things my name says, dependent on the characters used. ? means “abundant”. Check. I’m abundant and…
Polk police still searching for mobile home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Polk police are still searching for a mobile home that went missing late last year. The owner of the 14-by-80-foot…
Goughler sworn in to fill vacancy as he rejoins Sugarcreek council
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council welcomed a familiar face back into the fold Wednesday with the appointment of former council president Bogan…
New cases below 1,000 for 4th straight day in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania on Wednesday reported below 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus for the fourth straight day, the longest such streak since the…
Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution
The Associated Press The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting Friday, with some very specific conditions and only…
Review: An out-of-this-world experiment in ‘Spaceship Earth’
The Associated Press During lockdown, have you taken a moment to appreciate that at least you’re not quarantined with eight free-thinking adventurers in a terrarium…
Recent Deaths 5/7/20
Roger Allen Hansen, 52, of Clarion, died May 5, 2020. Edward N. Hoffman, 72, of Polk, died May 5, 2020. Paul Eugene Goheen, 94, of…
Ospreys, America’s fish hawk, an iconic raptor species
There are a lot of anglers who wish they could be this successful. Imagine going to your favorite lake. Fifteen minutes or less after making…
Fiesta Snacks
(Culinary.net) Having fun in the kitchen can be an easy way to get kids involved for a family-friendly activity. These Fiesta Snacks call for flavors…
Pet of the Day 5/6/20
Please to make your acquaintance, I’m Darby. I’m a young boy and didn’t have the best start in life. I can be slow to warm…
Franklin manager tells council financial picture still clouded
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Despite certain financial numbers looking up, city manager Tracy Jamieson told Franklin City Council members Monday the bigger picture is…
Game Commission will reopen Franklin office on Friday
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Game Commission will reopen its Northwest Region office in Franklin on Friday. The commission will also reopen shooting ranges on…
State tops 3,000 virus deaths as data are reconciled
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania reported another 554 deaths from the coronavirus to pass 3,000 total, while Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he is not…
Planning normal season, NFL still forms ticket refund policy
The Associated Press While planning to play a full regular-season schedule, the NFL has formulated a ticket refund plan for canceled games or those held…
Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long…
Recent Deaths 5/6/20
Stacy Lynn Barton, 45, of Franklin, died May 3, 2020. Olive Geraldine (Gerry) Hood, 97, died May 4, 2020. William D. Kuhner, 86, of Dearborn,…
Breakfast Salad Bowl
(Family Features) The spring season brings to mind flowers blooming and plants springing back to life, making it the ideal time to enjoy fresh produce…
Pet of the Day 5/5/20
Bear is looking for a confidence booster, ie. you. He is a sweet and shy guy who loves cuddling on the couch and scarfing down…
Man charged with attempted murder in hospital incident
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Clintonville man is facing felony charges, including attempted murder, for strangling a UPMC Northwest employee on Saturday. A criminal…
CDC will reopen sites next week with strict protocols
From staff reports Child Development Centers has begun the process of reopening its Department of Human Services-licensed centers in Venango and Crawford counties. After careful…
State tops 50K with virus; rate of new cases declines
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania passed 50,000 reported coronavirus infections on Monday, but the rate of spread has slowed and health officials say the state should…
NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to US
The Associated Press The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the…
Nicolas Cage to star as Joe Exotic in limited TV series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Joe Exotic phenomenon keeps growing, with Nicolas Cage to star in a TV miniseries about the colorful wild animal owner…
Recent Deaths 5/5/20
Russell Barger, 88, of Washington Township, Butler County, died May 3, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Rotisserie Chicken-Biscuit Casserole
(Culinary.net) Almost nothing says comfort food quite like a freshly baked casserole. Next time your family asks for a warm, comforting meal, try this Rotisserie…
Pet of the Day 5/4/20
Sasha is a gentle, loving old girl who just wants a comfortable bed and someone to play ball with her. She has not shown much…
May 8 is the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Victory in Europe, generally known as VE Day, is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s…
State outlines plan for park, forest facilities
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has released a plan for a phased reopening of state park and forest…
Couple gets drive-by parade
From staff reports A vehicle parade celebrating the 50-year wedding anniversary of Franklin residents James and Susan Ring drove through the streets of Franklin Saturday…
COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of people are rolling up their sleeves in countries across the world to be injected with experimental vaccines that might stop…
Virus death toll tops 2,440 in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG (AP) — There were 26 new deaths associated with the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, bringing the total in the commonwealth to 2,444, state officials said…
McIlroy, Johnson headline charity match for COVID-19 relief
The Associated Press Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson headline a $3 million charity match for COVID-19 relief that will mark the first live golf on…
Recent Deaths 5/4/20
James C. Carone, 89, of Titusville, died May 3, 2020. Gay Eustice, 84, of Rimersburg, died May 2, 2020. Mary Jane (Spencer) Hook, 88, of…
County looks to get multimodal, Cornplanter work back on track
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Venango County construction projects in downtown Oil City – Cornplanter Square and the multimodal transportation hub – came to…
Community Services donations have increased
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Financial donations to help purchase food pantry items have picked up at the Community Services of Venango County agency…
PA deaths associated with coronavirus reach 2,418
HARRISBURG (AP) — State health officials are announcing 64 new deaths associated with the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, bringing the total in the commonwealth to 2,418….
Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby
The Associated Press Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race…
Legal drama ‘All Rise’ adapts to pandemic for season finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legal drama “All Rise” has become the first U.S. scripted television series to adapt the the pandemic by producing an…
OC employee Cook honored as he retires after 41 years
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A motorcade of honking cars and cheering riders snaked past Rick Cook’s house on Oil City’s Englewood Avenue on…
Virus restrictions to be eased in 24 counties
HARRISBURG (AP) — About 1.5 million Pennsylvania residents will be able to freely leave their homes next week, and retail shops and other businesses will…