Meadville man faces charge of indecent assault
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Meadville man is facing assault charges after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a juvenile female last week. A…
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Camp Singing Hills closing ceremony
Girl Scout Troop 26242 members (from left) Paige Roess, Rilee Donahey, Kara Riley, Breann Clark, Alaina Franklin, Lauren Caralla and Audrey Frazier form the gates…
Officials: Russia subway blast was suicide attack
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A suicide bomber was behind a blast on the St. Petersburg subway that killed 14 people, Russian investigators said Tuesday,…
Red Sox rough up Pirates in opener
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox bid farewell to a legend at the end of last season. This season opened with a big day for…
‘Their Finest’ stylishly blends wit, romance in WWII
The Associated Press “Their Finest ” is a movie about making a movie, specifically a glossy propaganda film meant to bolster morale in Britain in…
Recent Deaths 4/4/17
Kenneth M. Woods, 84, of Franklin, died April 2, 2017. Nancy Emogene Oss, 76, of Widnoon, died April 2, 2017. Ethel W. Ford, 99, formerly of Pearl,…
Clearfield Borough fire investigation
Pet of the day 4/3/17
Name: Clyde Age: 1 year Color: Chestnut Weight: 30-35 lbs To meet Clyde contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org.
Grilled Chicken Ciabatta with Romesco and Baby Greens
Serves 4 2 loaves ciabatta or 4 ciabattini (ciabatta rolls), sliced in half lengthwise Olive oil, for brushing Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly…
Honoring families of those who served
Many important dates in the month of April Gold Star Wives Day – April 5, 2017, is a day that is dedicated to widows/widowers whose…
Russia subway blast kills 10, injures 50
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A bomb blast tore through a subway train in Russia’s second-largest city Monday, killing 10 people and injuring about 40…
Vice President to speak at college’s May commencement
GROVE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is to be the commencement speaker May 20 at Grove City College. The Grove City Collegian newspaper…
Chamber Orchestra plans concert to mark anniversary
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra is marking its 25th year. The group will present its annual spring concert Sunday, April 9, and will…
Storms take aim at Alabama after killing 2 in Louisiana
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (AP) — Powerful storms that killed two in Louisiana took aim at Alabama and other parts of the Southeast on Monday, bringing…
Penguins hold on late, edge Hurricanes 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan keeps insisting his team isn’t looking ahead. That the Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t let their eyes creep ahead to next week…
‘Boss Baby’ dethrones ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with $49M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — The taskmaster toddler of “The Boss Baby” dethroned Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the box office with a $49 million…
Recent Deaths 4/3/17
Paula Kay Hosey, 52, of Lexington, North Carolina, formerly of Clarion, died March 11, 2017. Joseph O. Fleming, 80, of Strattanville, formerly of Punxsutawney, died…
Easter events set for area communities
Several Easter egg hunts have been scheduled in the region. Information on Easter events may be sent to goodtimes.thederrick@gmail.com. Emlenton The Emlenton Echoes 4-H Club…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/31/17
Name: Flygirl Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Flygirl can…
Springing into things
As Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville preps for its Hoppy Easter event, it’s giving some seniors a second shot at a good life. Safehaven Small…
Franklin students to compete in state Future Business Leaders event
Franklin Area High School students Savanna Carr, Steven Barr and Paige Ferry, along with their advisor, Debra Grove, will attend the Future Business Leaders…
Roasted carrot hummus
Servings: 16 appetizer-sized portions Start to finish: 50 minutes 1/2 cup well-roasted carrots, cut into small pieces (about 6 small carrots) Juice of 2 lemons,…
OC bridge illumination project starting soon
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The first installation phase of the Center Street Bridge illumination project in Oil City is expected to be underway in…
Clarion jury convicts man who didn’t return for end of trial
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer CLARION – A Rimersburg man was convicted this week by a Clarion County jury of 47 of the 48…
Venango SEED members build home in Georgia
From staff reports Clarion University, Venango SEED club members recently participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge and went to Valdosta, Georgia, where they built…
‘Tremendous’ traffic impact expected after bridge collapse
ATLANTA (AP) — Many commuters in some of Atlanta’s densely populated northern suburbs will have to find alternate routes or ride public transit for the…
BASEBALL 2017: New digs in Atlanta, eggs on hot dogs in KC
NEW YORK (AP) — When Chris Archer throws the first pitch of the 2017 Major League Baseball season on Sunday, he’ll unleash all sorts of…
‘Alien: Covenant’ clips are the stuff nightmares are made of
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ridley Scott knows how to scare us. He’s been doing it for over 40 years. But the new footage from his…
Recent Deaths 3/31/17
Nina Joanne Raybuck, 80, of Shippenville, died March 30, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Crash on 15th Street hill
Local resident Jubal Kelly spotting this crash at about 4 p.m. today on 15th Street hill in Franklin. Drivers may want to seek an alternate route.
Findley Twp. theft
Springfield Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 3/30/17
Name: Oreo Breed: German Shepherd/ Collie Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oreo can be found at…
Boost energy at the office
Maintaining energy throughout the workday can sometimes be difficult. For busy professionals, compromised energy levels can be especially problematic, causing workers to fall behind and…
Dijon and sherry chicken tenders
Start to finish: 35 minutes, plus marinating time Servings: 4 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dry sherry (or other fortified wine, such as Marsala…
Babysitter charged with striking girl
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – A 25-year-old Clarion woman has been charged for allegedly spanking a five-year-old girl hard enough to…
Franklin students earn top honors at competition
Franklin Middle School K’Nex STE(A)M Design Challenge team members Erin Janidlo, Christine Chen, Joshua Brenan, Joe Martin, and Carson Hittle (not pictured) show off their…
Crews to investigate head-on crash that killed 13 in Texas
CONCAN, Texas (AP) — Federal investigators will get their first look Thursday at the scene of a head-on collision between a pickup truck and small…
Pirates Polanco to skip Canada trip
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will not travel with the team when it heads north on Thursday for two exhibition games in…
Evil Elsa? ‘Frozen’ producer reveals film’s original ending
The Associated Press Disney’s animated phenomenon, “Frozen,” may not have been a heartwarming tale of sisterly love if its creators stuck to the film’s original…
Recent Deaths 3/30/17
Donald R. Bickel Sr., 86, of Oil City, died March 27, 2017. Foster L. Lyles, 74, of Franklin, died March 28, 2017. John Grant Haylett,…
Dancing for Josie and a better future
I met a young man today who just got out of jail after 11 months. He was matter of fact about it. He said he…
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Emlenton Borough harassment
Pet of the day 3/29/17
Name: Beanie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Beanie…
Chocolate-banana panna cotta dessert
Start to finish: 8 hours (Active time: 1 hour) Servings: 12 Pecan Butter (recipe below) Chocolate-Banana Panna Cotta (recipe below) Roasted Pecan and Chocolate Shards…
Court tosses lawsuit over nursing home services
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state court is dismissing the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office lawsuit accusing the nursing home operator of failing to meet residents’…
Titusville Moose donates funds to first responders
From staff reports Titusville Moose Family Center No. 84 honored emergency first responders with a dinner and donations that totaled $32,000. The chicken-and-biscuits dinner was…
Grove students enjoy new lessons in week-long McKeever program
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Valley Grove School District students stepped outside their classroom wall boundaries last week to learn about and live among wildlife….