California faces historic power outage due to fire danger
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Millions of people were poised to lose electricity throughout northern and central California after Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Tuesday…
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Heinola, inexperienced D lead Jets past Penguins, 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The youngest member of an inexperienced Winnipeg Jets defensive unit led the way to a big win. Ville Heinola scored his first…
Review: In ‘The King,’ Chalamet inherits the throne
The Associated Press A Shakespeare adaptation without all that Shakespeare stuff, David Michôd’s “The King” goes once more unto the breach only to come up short. “The…
Recent Deaths 10/9/19
Patricia A. Voloshin, 80, of Franklin, died Oct. 6, 2019. John J. Riley, Jr., 74, of Seneca, died Oct. 7, 2019. Robert C. “Bob” Schreck,…
Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables
(Family Features) The holiday season means it’s time for gathering family and friends for food and celebration. To make the process easier, incorporate recipes that…
Pet of the Day 10/8/19
Calvin, a young American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a neutered male. He has a short, white coat and pale green eyes. Calvin is a…
Man charged with killing stepmother, brother
MEADVILLE (AP) — A man has been charged with criminal homicide in the shooting deaths of his stepmother and his brother in Guys Mills. Twenty-one-year-old…
Army interactive exhibit at OCHS
From staff reports About 230 Oil City High School students went through the U.S. Army’s interactive exhibit, “Adventure Semi 8”, last week. The exhibit, which…
Atlantic Avenue to be closed
From staff reports Atlantic Avenue in Franklin will be closed to through traffic during the day Wednesday through Friday so PennDOT can do paving work,…
Turkey says it won’t bow to US threat over its Syria plans
BEIRUT (AP) — Turkey will not bow to threats over its Syria plans, the Turkish vice president said Tuesday in an apparent response to President…
Iffy path ahead for Steelers with Rudolph’s status uncertain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph ambled through the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room on Monday, a welcome sight less than 24 hours removed from a harrowing…
Former champ Mike Tyson takes a swing at MMA coverage
The Associated Press Mike Tyson is ready to talk your ears off about MMA. The former heavyweight champion is set to join the Professional Fighters…
Recent Deaths 10/8/19
Janet Ruth Smith, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 6, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Trick-or-Treat Times 2019
Brookville – 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 Canal Twp. – 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31 Clarion Borough – 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 Cranberry – 6-8…
Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp
(Family Features) For those who are always on the go, it can be difficult to find time to whip up meals and snacks that are…
Pet of the Day 10/7/19
Lucy, a domestic short hair, is a 6 1/2 year old spayed female. She’s a dilute calico with green eyes and a pink nose. Lucy…
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VA Partners Offer Flu Shot
Veterans enrolled in VA and in need of a flu shot can receive it for free at their nearest VA health care facility or at…
Kaneville gas leak prompts evacuation
From staff reports A natural gas leak on Saturday morning led to an evacuation that affected 118 people and 40 homes in the area of…
US troops start pullout from along Turkey’s border in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic…
Rudolph exits after scary hit, Ravens edge Steelers in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Earl Thomas saw Mason Rudolph step up in the pocket and took aim at what the Baltimore Ravens safety considered Pittsburgh quarterback’s…
Madcap confetti-throwing comic Rip Taylor has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rip Taylor, the madcap mustached comedian with a fondness for confetti-throwing who became a television game show mainstay in the 1970s,…
Recent Deaths 10/7/19
James E. Kuivinen, 90, of Meadville, died Oct. 4, 2019. D. George Ream, 63, of Tionesta, died Oct. 6, 2019. Virginia J. Beatty, 99, of…
Suit against Wenner hasn’t moved toward resolution
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An Oil City man whose life was turned upside down as a result of what he claims was being…
OC panel forced to reluctantly reject zoning request
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Zoning Hearing Board faced a quandary at a session Monday as an Oil City couple asked…
North Korea decries breakdown of talks US says were ‘good’
HELSINKI (AP) — North Korea and Washington had two different takes on their nuclear talks, with North Korea’s negotiator saying the talks had broken down…
McCann, second-period burst leads Pens past Blue Jackets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a season-opening dud. Jared McCann scored twice as the Penguins had five goals in the second period…
Security, NY incident leave some unsettled after ‘Joker’
The Associated Press Extra layers of security, intense on-screen action and a frightening incident inside a New York theater combined to create an unsettling experience…
Community celebrates launch of Pitt-Titusville training hub
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Boldness, transformation, commitment to community and hope were some of the key themes that ran through the speeches Friday at…
Leaf pick-ups to start in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will begin to pick up leaves in paper biodegradable bags on Friday. Residents may put their…
Governor signs new restrictions on robocalls in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania law is ending a requirement that telephone customers who want to remain on the state’s do-not-call registry have had to…
‘Joker’ sets October box-office record for Thursday showings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Joker” is getting the first laugh on its debut weekend, scoring an October box-office record with $13.3 million earned in Thursday…
Recent Deaths 10/5/19
JoAnn Welton, 68, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 4, 2019. William Joseph Mohr, Jr., 62, of Oil City, died Oct. 2, 2019. Todd E. Gilbert, 56,…
Burglary
Vaping: what you may not know
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor Paula DiGregory, a tobacco prevention and support specialist working in Crawford and Venango Counties, visited Cranberry High School on Oct….
Scary Sweet Cemetery
(Family Features) When it comes to family fun, it’s hard to beat Halloween, and with all the candy flying around, it’s an opportunity to add…
Pet of the Day 10/4/19
If you are someone who checks our adoption sites regularly then you may already be familiar with Leon. Leon arrived in the early days of…
Terroristic threats
Sugarcreek crash, fleeing
Non-reportable crash turns DUI
Man whose body was found in garage identified
From staff reports Butler state police have identified the man whose remains were discovered Monday after a fire had been extinguished at a garage in…
PennDOT displaying plans for major Route 8 project
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans for a $30 million roadway project on Route 8 in Irwin, Victory and Sandycreek…
Grove team wins youth retreat
From staff reports Rocky Grove Middle/High School sent two teams last week to the 16th annual Venango County Youth Retreat at Camp Coffman, and one…
US-Europe dispute threatens main artery of world trade
BRUSSELS (AP) — The trade wars threatening to push the global economy into recession are entering a new phase, with the United States and European…
Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Conor Sheary took it personally when Pittsburgh traded him to Buffalo in June 2018. Sheary scored twice and Carter Hutton stopped 26…
Wrestlers, start your smackdowns!: WWE big show goes to Fox
The Associated Press The Rock says this: know your role and set the “Smackdown” station to Fox. WWE is ready to lace up its boots…