Oil City man accused of strangulation waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of strangling and hitting a woman during a domestic dispute earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing…
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First Night marks 20 years
From staff reports There will be some old faces and some new faces performing at First Night Oil City. The event which will be held…
Poll: Most say sex misconduct victims are underprotected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say sexual misconduct is a major problem and that too little is being done to protect victims, according to a…
Pens top Blue Jackets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan doesn’t want to see Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang drop the gloves every game. But…
Facebook signs deal with music label Universal Music
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook and record label Universal Music Group have signed a multiyear deal that will let Facebook users share videos that have…
Recent Deaths 12/22/17
Ronald W. McDonald, 82, of Marienville, died Dec. 21, 2017. Kirk Alan Dailey, 48, of Cooksburg, died Dec. 20, 2017. Robert Kenneth “Ken” Weeter, 83,…
Holiday travel tips
Millions of people travel to visit family and friends each holiday season. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, during the Christmas and New Year’s…
Pet of the day 12/21/17
Biggie is an approximately 7 year old , male, JRT that initially came to the rescue as a stray. He is active and playful and…
Spanish-style crispy potatoes
Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (35 active) Servings: 6 For the potatoes: 2 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick 1/2…
Centerville man accused of Galloway Church break-in
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Crawford County man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into the Galloway Church in September. A criminal complaint…
School holiday project
Brooks McFall (right) asks if he could eat this piece of candy instead of putting it on his gingerbread house made of graham crackers as…
Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne; 19 injured
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police said there is no evidence of a terrorist link to a car ramming attack Thursday in central Melbourne that left…
Steelers veterans Haden, Gilbert return to full practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For vastly different reasons, two of the Steelers veteran starters were prevented from practicing fully or playing in games during December. That…
‘Downsizing,’ a big-picture film about little people
The Associated Press It’s hard to say what’s better about the first half of Alexander Payne’s wonderfully weird — or is it weirdly wonderful? —…
Recent Deaths 12/21/17
William Ben Bickel, 80, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2017. Ardythe (Tiny) Keith Jacoby, 91, of Galloway, died Dec. 15, 2017. Donald L. Wirt, 87, of…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Paint Twp. theft
Pet of the day 12/20/17
Kyle is an adorable male kitten. He likes to play and attention, although a little shyer than his brothers. He is current on vaccines, negative…
Almond and flax crackers with a smoked almond spread
Servings: 12 Start to finish: Active time: 25 minutes. Cooking time as much as 15 hours. 1 cup almonds 1 cup smoked almonds 1/2 cup…
Oil City student accused of threats to ‘shoot up’ school
From staff reports An Oil City High School student is facing charges after he allegedly made a gun threat at the school Tuesday morning. Oil…
Franklin students win first place in tournament
From staff reports Twenty-six Franklin students participated in the LinguiSHTIK tournament at Slippery Rock University. They competed across four divisions and represented all classes from…
8 Steelers, 6 Eagles and Saints highlight Pro Bowl squads
NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the NFL in one category this season: most Pro Bowl players. Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell and Ben…
Fox’s version of ‘Christmas Story’ fails to excite viewers
NEW YORK (AP) — To judge by the collective shrug that viewers greeted Fox’s performance of “A Christmas Story Live!,” the fascination with live theater…
Recent Deaths 12/20/17
Kurtis Brian Loughner, 64, of Polk, died Dec. 16, 2017. William L. Huber, 76, of Oil City, died Dec. 18, 2017. Louise L. Gathers, 91, of…
Jackson Twp. accident
Washington Twp. criminal mischief
Point of view
Whether or not folks like snow depends on their point of view. A new fallen fluffy snow that outlines bare tree branches and coats what…
Pet of the day 12/19/17
Maisie appears to be a young, petite ( no more than 30lbs ), female, Boxer mix that came to the rescue center as a stray….
Carrot and chickpea salad
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 15 minutes Salad: 3 cups shredded carrots 1 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained if canned, about…
Tionesta man arrested for growing marijuana in home
From staff reports A Tionesta man is facing charges after police recovered 71 marijuana plants and paraphernalia from his basement earlier this month. A criminal…
Cranberry students show ‘a lot of giving of the heart’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer After handling a short list of routine business matters, the Cranberry School Board turned its attention to its top…
Airlines inch back to normal flow after Atlanta airport fire
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines and other carriers that operate out of Atlanta’s busy airport said they expected to be running normally Tuesday after…
Penguins fall to Avalanche, 4-2
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Tyson Barrie played heavy minutes in the absence of suspended teammate Erik Johnson. Barrie made the most of the extra ice time, too….
Twitter suspends white nationalists as it enforces new rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly to enforce its new rules aimed at reducing what it…
Recent Deaths 12/19/17
Louise E. Shreffler, 89, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2017. Timothy Wayne Sharrar, 51, of Cranberry, died Dec. 17, 2017. Edna Virginia Rowan Burford, 90, died Dec….
Body recovered after fisherman falls through ice into lake
PROSPECT, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews have recovered the body of a fisherman who fell through the ice on a lake in western Pennsylvania….
VFW Sets the Record Straight on Decision Ready Claims
On Dec. 14, VA sent veterans an email promising they would receive claim decisions in 30 days by working with organizations like the VFW through…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI
Jackson Twp. Crash
Megan’s Law Violation
Retail Theft
PennDOT employees donate items to 3 county agencies
From staff reports Employees at PennDOT’s Northwest district office in Oil City donated items to three Venango County agencies. More than $3,300 worth of wrapped…
Flames threaten coastal communities as firefighters mourn
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of the biggest wildfires in California history while a funeral…
Patriots ride Gronkowski to 9th straight AFC East title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers still can’t figure out how to cover Rob Gronkowski. The AFC East still can’t figure out how to catch…
‘The Last Jedi’ opens with $220M, 2nd best weekend all-time
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” will happily settle for second. Rian Johnson’s second installment in the third “Star Wars” trilogy rocketed…
Recent Deaths 12/18/17
George M. Stewart, 96, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Fourth suspect charged in OC stolen jewelry case
From staff reports Oil City police have charged a fourth person in connection with the reported theft of $50,000 in jewelry from an Oil City…
New MRI technology at UPMC Northwest
From staff reports UPMC Northwest in Seneca is using new equipment that provides a more relaxing experience for patients undergoing a non-invasive MRI test. The…
Flames threaten rich California enclave, residents flee
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters trying to prevent one of the biggest fires in California’s history from consuming homes in Santa Barbara and the nearby…
Police: Child, 12, sent threat that closed school district
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 12-year-old has been arrested in a threat on social media that prompted cancellation of classes at a Pennsylvania…