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Komatsu to host STEM competition for local schools
From staff reports Komatsu Mining Corp. in Franklin will hold a Fluid Power Challenge for local middle school students on May 10. Six teams of…
How parents can create household budgets
Raising a family is no small feat. Along with the love and joy, there are some obstacles that must be surpassed, including the financial investment…
Pet of the day 4/12/18
Name: Marigold Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Marigold can…
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 Salad: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, stemmed and chopped 1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese toasted bread crumbs (recipe follows) Dressing: Makes…
Proposed county recycling center is response to public demand
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County’s recycling and solid waste coordinator says plans for a collection center in the county are in response to…
Motorists urged to use caution as farm vehicles return to roads
From staff reports Farmers across Pennsylvania are gearing up to return to the fields for spring planting, which means drivers should be on the lookout…
Ryan retirement sends new ripples of uncertainty through GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan’s abrupt announcement that he will retire rather than seek another term in Congress as the steady if reluctant…
Crosby’s hat trick pushes Penguins past Flyers 7-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sluggish opening three months. The so-so finish. The only occasional attention to detail on defense. None of it matters anymore. The…
House featured in ‘A Christmas Story’ plans to expand
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland house known for its appearance in the holiday classic “A Christmas Story” is planning to expand. The owners of the…
Recent Deaths 4/12/18
Ernest L. “Ernie” Stuck, 82, of Titusville, died April 9, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Statewide trout season to bring crowds of anglers, fish
Not every angler with a Pennsylvania fishing license will be on the water when the statewide trout season opens on April 14. But it might…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation of $1….
Pet of the day 4/11/18
Hugo is a friendly, adult Pug mix who is adjusting to shelter life now. When approached by strangers he’s not shy about coming to the…
Roasted radishes with green goddess dressing
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound radishes, about 15, cut in half, lengthwise 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4…
Night of A Cappella set for Friday night
Oil City High School Music Department presents its 8th Annual Night of A Cappella at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the high school auditorium. Featured groups…
Police looking for OC man accused of hurting girlfriend
From staff reports An Oil City man is wanted in connection with the assault of his girlfriend Saturday at their Plummer Street residence. A criminal…
County eyes building for recycling center in Cranberry Twp.
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners on Tuesday ratified an application for a Department of Environmental Protection grant for $350,000 that would be…
Algerian military plane crashes in field, killing 257 people
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A military plane carrying soldiers and their families crashed soon after takeoff in a farm field in northern Algeria on Wednesday,…
Nova pitches hot Pirates past Cubs 8-5
CHICAGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them. Ivan Nova pitched seven solid innings, Francisco Cervelli…
Police: Bank robbery suspect trying to impress Taylor Swift
ANSONIA, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut man with a crush on singer Taylor Swift robbed a bank then went to the pop star’s…
Recent Deaths 4/11/18
William “Bill” Edward Tarr, 85, of Rocky Grove, died April 9, 2018. Helen Marie Surrena, of Harrisville, 73, died April 9, 2018. Mary Louise Snyder, 95,…
Franklin simple assault
Oil City aggravated assault
Winslow Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 4/10/18
Name: Zelda Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Zelda can…
Bacon, sage and provolone chicken rolls with marsala sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 8 (about 1 ½ pounds) thinly sliced chicken cutlets Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper,…
Titusville Moose presents $34k to emergency responders
From staff reports Titusville Moose Family Center 84 presented $2,000 donations to 17 first response agencies during the center’s annual emergency night on Friday. The…
OCHS holds Family Fun Night
Jen McGarvie directs her son, Grayden, as he runs through the bouncy obstacle course Monday at the first Oil City High School Family Fun Night….
National Guard members start arriving at US-Mexico border
HOUSTON (AP) — Some National Guard members have started arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border with more expected as federal government officials continue to discuss what…
Dirty Work: Net-front guys play vital role in NHL playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s a bit of masochist in Patric Hornqvist. Has to be. How else to explain the thrill the Pittsburgh Penguins forward gets…
Not a rumor: Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac part ways
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsey Buckingham will have to go his own way. The singer-guitarist is out of Fleetwood Mac. The band said in a…
Recent Deaths 4/10/18
Ann Lois Henry, 73, of Tionesta, died April 7, 2018. David Michael Sabousky, 59, of Oil City, died April 9, 2018. Christine Harley Anderson 56, of…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Pet of the day 4/9/18
Name: Kenna Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Fawn Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Kenna can be found…
Sweet potato chorizo mole
Serves 4 to 6 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 ounces (about 2 links) chorizo sausage 1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)…
Air Force Reserve Celebrates 70 Years
Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation’s…
Israel blamed for missile strike in Syria; 14 reported dead
BEIRUT (AP) — Russia and the Syrian military blamed Israel for a pre-dawn missile attack Monday on a major air base in central Syria that…
Taillon tosses 1-hitter, Pirates top Reds 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clint Hurdle approached Jameson Taillon in Pittsburgh’s dugout after the top of the eighth inning and asked his team’s emerging ace for…
‘A Quiet Place’ roars at box office with $50M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” made a thunderous debut at the box office, opening with $50 million in ticket sales and…
Recent Deaths 4/9/18
William B. “Bill” Heeter, 91, of Rockland, died April 6, 2018. Dorothy Lois (Kerr) Turnbull, 90, of Upper Saint Clair, formerly of Bethel Park, Buffalo,…
OC& T’s Steam Weekend set for June 22-24
From staff reports Tickets are available for the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad’s Steam Weekend. The event is scheduled Friday through Sunday, June 22-24. The…
Dance group to perform
From staff reports Kotchegna will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Robert W. Rhoades Student Center at Clarion University-Venango, West First Street in Oil City….
Workshops scheduled at the Barrow
From staff reports The Barrow Theatre Institute will hold several spring workshops starting in mid to late April. Pre-registration is required for all courses except…
Exhibit to feature work of Allegheny-Clarion Valley students
From staff reports The work of several Allegheny-Clarion Valley students will go on display starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Red Brick Gallery, 17…
HeartStrings: East Meets West concert is Sunday
From staff reports Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will host a concert titled “HeartStrings: East Meets West” at 3 p.m. Sunday in Lincoln Hall…
Turnpike and PennDOT workers got their goats
The Associated Press If you’re working on 109-foot-tall bridges, you’d better not be afraid of heights. If you’re a goat wandering around on that bridge?…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
True treasures
Several area animal rescue groups and shelters are full of animals who wish to be truly treasured. Hidden treasure Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has Leslie…
Catholic diocese IDs priests, lay people accused of abuse
ERIE (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, has published a list of 34 priests and 17 lay people who have faced credible…