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State to hike number of opioid-related treatment centers
From staff reports Twenty-five new centers aimed at treating opioid addiction are opening across the state. The centers, called Centers of Excellence, will be implemented…
Curb ramp work set on Liberty St. in Franklin
From staff reports Work on Liberty Street curb ramps in downtown Franklin will begin later this week. The safety and accessibility project includes the installation…
Funeral set for Amatrice after quake survivors rebel
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — Construction crews have worked through the night to build a tent complex to host an Italian state funeral in quake-devastated Amatrice…
Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke, Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance. Miguel Montero finished them off. Harrison hit a sacrifice…
Hundreds arrested during London carnival
LONDON (AP) — London police say they’ve made 454 arrests during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival as stabbings and drug offenses mar the Caribbean-inspired street…
Recent Deaths 8/30/16
B. Grace Stark, 79, of Clarion, died Aug. 28, 2016. Ethel Feltenberger, 96, of Oil City, died Aug. 29, 2016. Mafalda Marie Cherico, 90, of New Bethlehem,…
Actor Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The…
Erie VA opens new parking garage
* Grand Opening of VA Parking Garage: The Erie VA Medical Center held a grand opening of the new parking garage last Wednesday. One word…
Richland Twp. harassment
Sandycreek Twp. escape
Pet of the day 8/29/16
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
Woman ordered to trial in boyfriend’s beating death
GREENSBURG (AP) – A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial in the beating death of her boyfriend. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that…
It’s time to submit recipes to cookbook contest
If your family could benefit from $500 worth of free groceries, you should consider entering the The Derrick and The News-Herald’s Creative Cookbook contest. Each…
Mylan launching cheaper, generic version of EpiPen
The Associated Press Mylan will start selling a cheaper version of its EpiPen after absorbing waves of criticism over a list price for the…
Bucs bust out brooms
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are red hot heading to Chicago. But their postseason aspirations could hinge on medical examinations off the field over…
Beyonce slays at VMAs, Britney Spears does not
NEW YORK (AP) – Beyonce owned the MTV Video Music Awards – like she did in 2014 – with a 16-minute performance featuring her recent…
Recent Deaths 8/29/16
Betty L. McLaughlin, 87, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2016. Edna Philomena Foy, 100, of Oil City, died Aug. 24, 2016. Robert J. “Bob”…
Laugh and Play Playground ice cream social held
Southside Neighborhood Association delegate Robin Moon (left), hands Xavier “BaBa” Miller an ice cream T-shirt that he won Tuesday at the sixth annual ice cream…
For the love of dogs
Lately it seems that cats have taken the spotlight most probably due to the explosion in the kitten population. There are a lot of dogs…
‘Ben-Hur’: Remake is all flash and no emotion
The strength to forgive can conquer the greatest of hardships in director Timur Bekmambetov’s “Ben-Hur,” a remake that can’t overcome a lack of interesting characters….
Pet of the day 8/26/16
Name: Oakley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oakley can be found at…
A First Bite of Bologna
After the first initial thrust to the gut of culture shock wore off and my study abroad group landed in Bologna Airport, the primary thing…
Sugarcreek Borough harassment
OC man accused of indecent assault waives hearing
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who reportedly admitted having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl waived his preliminary hearing in…
Ridgeview Road is open to traffic
From staff reports Ridgeview Road, Route 4022, Plum Township, Venango County, is open to traffic, PennDOT announced Thursday. A section of the road between the…
SpaceX Dragon heads back to Earth with station science, gear
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX Dragon capsule headed back to Earth on Friday with a load of science experiments and gear from the…
‘Cutch stars as Bucs nip Brewers
MILWAUKEE (TNS) – The biggest puzzle for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year has been the way-below-average performance of former MVP and perennial All-Star Andrew McCutchen….
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes list of highest-paid actors
NEW YORK (AP) – Dwayne Johnson elbowed Robert Downey Jr. aside to become the highest-paid actor with a fast and furious income of $64.5 million,…
Recent Deaths 8/26/16
Clarissa Sue Myers, 83, died Aug. 23, 2016. Sharon K. Best, 59, of Rouseville, died Aug. 24, 2016. Floyd E. Dunlap Sr., 81, of Franklin, died Aug….
Man accused of hurting pregnant woman waives hearing
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of injuring a pregnant woman earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing in the case…
Pet of the day 8/25/16
Name: Lizzy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lizzy can be…
Ways to save on back-to-school clothing shopping
NEW YORK (AP) — Varsity-inspired cardigans. Preppy layers. Satin bomber jackets. There are plenty of fashion trends that experts say should help pique shoppers’ interest…
OC firefighters launch Coats For Kids effort
From staff reports The annual Coats For Kids drive sponsored by Oil City firefighters is underway. Oil City Firefighters Local 700 is now collecting tax…
Big Bend Road to close to through traffic
From staff reports Big Bend Road (Route 3016) in Scrubgrass Township is scheduled to be closed to through traffic beginning next week from the intersection…
Attack on American Univ. in Afghanistan leaves 13 dead
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A brazen, hours-long militant attack on the American University of Afghanistan ended early Thursday after at least 13 people were killed…
Astros top Pirates, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A solid road trip kept the Houston Astros on the right path toward a playoff spot. Evan Gattis hit his 20th home…
Paisley Park, home of Prince, opens for public tours Oct. 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Paisley Park, the private estate and studio complex of the late rock superstar Prince, will open for daily public tours starting Oct….
Recent Deaths 8/25/16
Charles Robert “Bob” Seelbach, 84, of Clarion, died Aug. 23, 2016. William L. Sousae, 87, of Seneca, formerly of California, died Aug. 24, 2016. Richard A….
Living in the moment
I haven’t had many moments when I just wanted to pause time, take a deep breathe and really absorb the moment I was in. Usually…
Pet of the day 8/24/16
Name: Annie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at…
Monroe Twp. sweepstakes scam
Coroner says couple died of single gunshot wounds
From staff reports The Venango County coroner confirmed Tuesday that the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found in their Mercer Road home were…
Safety program dealing with concealed carry rights set
From staff reports Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy will host a public safety program dealing with concealed carry rights from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
Italy earthquake kills dozens, reduces towns to rubble
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many…
Polanco, Nova power Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to…
Probe into Fetty Wap video shoot faults school principal
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — An investigation into how rapper Fetty Wap was allowed to record a music video that included drug references and a pole…
Recent Deaths 8/24/16
The Rev. Palmer Wilson “Pete” Manson, 98, of Waynesboro, died Aug. 19, 2016. Mary Lou “Lou” Harp, 73, of Parker, died Aug. 23, 2016. William John Barnes, 74, of…
The Money Shot
Assignment: A local kid (Seth Apel, who suffered from an accident that severed his arm in November, had it reattached, learned to throw with his…
Petals and peaches
This week more sunflowers stretched toward the sky much to the delight of some area bees; the peaches started to turn their peachy orange; and a few…