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St. Patrick students work on service project
From staff reports Seventh- and eighth-grade students at St. Patrick School in Franklin worked with Mustard Seed Missions and Catholic Rural Ministries on a service…
DEP official’s private email had urged advocates for ‘pushback’
HARRISBURG (AP) – In an email that precipitated his resignation, Gov. Tom Wolf’s environmental protection secretary criticized environmental advocates for a lack of “pushback” against…
Penguins goaltending decision won’t be made until today
The Associated Press Coach Mike Sullivan offered little clarity to the team’s goaltending situation before the Penguins left Monday afternoon for Tampa, Fla., telling reporters…
Ginger Zee shines on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ despite injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ginger Zee’s ailing back didn’t seem to affect her much during the first half of the two-night season finale of ABC’s…
Recent Deaths 5/24/16
Betty K. Umstead, 71, of Franklin, died May 22, 2016. Rose M. Dunkle, 66, of Wallaceville Road, died May 23, 2016. John E. “Jack” Egan, 89,…
Officer acquitted on all charges in Freddie Gray case
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore officer was acquitted Monday of assault and other charges in the arrest of Freddie Gray, dealing prosecutors a second straight…
Center Twp. theft
Cranberry DUI
Pirates’ Vogelsong hit in head by pitch, leaves game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head by a pitch in the second inning and left the game against the…
Chewbacca Mom’s infectious laugh draws more than 135M views
NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas woman who spontaneously donned a Chewbacca mask she bought for a Facebook video says she “feels like she deserves…
Ridgway Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 5/23/16
Name: Pecan Breed: Doberman Pinscher mix Age: 5 years Sex: Female Size: Large Declawed: No House- Trained: Unknown Pecan can be found at Venango County…
Ex-Megadeth drummer Nick Menza collapses on stage, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Menza, former drummer for the influential metal band Megadeth, died after collapsing on stage during a performance of his progressive…
Obama lifts decades-old arms ban in visit to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government…
Golden years
Three adoptable dogs at the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca are looking to spent their golden years in a loving home. Yogi Bear, Bittles…
Fox Twp. criminal mischief
Ridgway Twp. public drunkenness
Pirates, Rockies postponed to today
PITTSBURGH (AP) – On the diamond, Juan Nicasio demonstrated part of the problem with Pittsburgh’s rotation, allowing a pair of quick extra-base hits Sunday. Off…
Police catch three escapees from Pathways
From staff reports Three juvenile males escaped from Pathways Adolescent Center Sunday afternoon. Oil City police said that the three of them were caught on…
Cranberry Elementary students get safety lesson
From staff reports Nearly 200 Cranberry Elementary School students spent a portion of Friday afternoon outside learning about summertime safety. The program was a reward…
No contamination found from pipeline explosion
GREENSBURG (AP) – Spectra Energy says third-party soil and water tests have turned up no contamination from a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in western…
Lightning stun Pens in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Tyler Johnson deflected Jason Garrison’s…
Madonna, Stevie Wonder pay tribute to Prince at Billboard
The Associated Press Madonna closed Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards paying tribute to Prince with the help of Stevie Wonder, ending the night with “Purple Rain.”…
Recent Deaths 5/23/16
Blair P. McCurdy Sr., died May 21, 2016. George M. Harris, 53, died May 22, 2016. Mary Joan Bagnato, 94, of Fredonia, formerly of Oil City, died May…
Official: Armed person shot by Secret Service officer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A uniformed Secret Service officer shot an armed person on a street outside the White House, a U.S. law enforcement official said…
Annin Twp. fire
Debris found from Egypt plane crash, no clue on cause
CAIRO (AP) — Search crews found human remains, luggage and seats Friday from the EgyptAir jetliner that fell out of the sky over the Mediterranean…
Jackson Twp. DUI crash
Pet of the day 5/20/16
Name: Outback Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White and black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Outback…
CDC: Violation found in 80 percent of pool inspections
ATLANTA (AP) — A government survey has found at least one violation in nearly 80 percent of public pool and hot tub inspections from 2013 in…
Racers revved up for Two Mile Run Regatta
From staff reports As racers rev up for the Two Mile Run Regatta, the event itself will help rev up the local economy. The regatta…
Penguins moving faster than ever
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Few NHL teams have the quickness, speed, skill and depth to overwhelm the Tampa Bay Lightning, which the Pittsburgh Penguins have…
Snyder Twp. theft
Vehicle strikes deer in Scrubgrass Twp.
OC man charged in two sexual harassment cases
From staff reports Multiple charges have been filed against an Oil City man who police say sexually harassed two women in separate incidents. George Ford,…
Schools take wait-and-see outlook on transgender restrooms
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Some local school districts are taking a cautious approach when it comes to deciding how to implement a policy regarding…
NASA’s Valkyrie robots set table for human life on Mars
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) – Four sister robots built by NASA could be pioneers in the colonization of Mars, part of an advance construction team that…
Buccos bury Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday…
‘Money Monster’ – Suspenseful financial thriller keeps audience engaged
Greed and corruption define the set of the modern stage in “Money Monster,” a captivating financial thriller directed by Jodie Foster. George Clooney stars as…
Recent Deaths 5/20/16
Kenneth D. Roach, 77, of Oil City, died May 14, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Post-recession higher ed funding hit hard, report says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has seen one of the nation’s largest reductions in state funding for public colleges and universities since the start of…
Hobby Hunting
Find a hobby that works for you Hobbies can serve many functions. Some men and women turn their hobbies into careers, while others rely on…
Titanic Living Museum
Students in Merissa Wenner’s reading classes recently studied passengers from the Titanic and presented oral presentations for fifth graders in the gymnasium. Students also created…
State police: Riot at youth treatment home injures staff
EMLENTON (AP) — Five youths will be charged with inciting a riot at a secure juvenile treatment center in western Pennsylvania that involved about 40…
Terrorism suspected in crash of Egyptian plane; 66 missing
CAIRO (AP) — An EgyptAir jetliner en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard swerved wildly in flight and crashed in the Mediterranean…
Greenville man arrested on felony kidnapping charges
From staff reports A Greenville man was arrested this week on felony kidnapping charges after police said he restrained a 16-year-old girl in the bedroom…
Bloomfield Twp. stolen truck
Pet of the day 5/19/16
Name: Gibbs Breed: Beagle/ Dachshund Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black, white, and brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gibbs can be found…
Teheran, Braves silence Bucs’ bats
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Julio Teheran allowed five hits in 7 2/3 crisp innings and the Atlanta Braves gave Brian Snitker his first victory as interim…