Recent Deaths 2/27/23
Linda (File) Emanuele, 81, of Oil City, died Feb. 25, 2023. Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm, 40, of Falls Creek, died Feb. 23, 2023. Shawn Patrick…
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Manager says deal still not finalized for mall
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The sale for the Cranberry Mall property still hasn’t closed. Mall manager Jeff Clark told the Cranberry Township Economic Development…
OC Council OKs junior baseball plan for Hasson softball field
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday gave their support to a plan by the Oil City Junior Baseball Association to…
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. Roughly…
EPA orders ‘pause’ of derailment contaminated waste removal
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery…
Rust’s overtime goal lifts Penguins to 3-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the winning goal 1:16 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis…
Building Hope and Resilience
Since 2014, the Blueprint Initiative has been the catalyst for projects throughout the Allegheny-Clarion River Valley Region (ACRVR). The Blueprint Core Team and subcommittees focused…
Franklin man accused of endangering young son
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for endangering his nine-month-old son when he and the child’s mother got into a…
OC teenager found safe
From staff reports An Oil City teenager who went missing Sunday evening has been found safe. Oil City police chief Dave Ragon confirmed Friday that…
Applications open for PennDOT college intern program
From staff reports PennDOT’s District 10, which includes Clarion and Jefferson counties, has announced the opening of the application period for the STAMPP Program. The…
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers,…
Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash
LONDON (AP) — Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for…
Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK
HARRISBURG (AP) — Victims would be able to sue over otherwise outdated claims of child sexual abuse under two pieces of legislation passed Friday by…
Recent Deaths 2/25/23
Beverly A. Lineman, 85, of Cranberry, died Feb. 23, 2023. Kenneth Orlo Williams, Jr., 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Feb. 22, 2023. Clyde J….
Pet of the Day 2/24/23
Meet Kylo, the affectionate and beautiful senior boy who has stolen the hearts of the staff here at the shelter. Kylo is a shining example…
Chick Cheese Balls
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle…
OC to begin surveys today on part of Hasson Avenue
From staff reports The City of Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys today for a street reconstruction project on a part of Hasson Avenue…
Monarch Park is focus of Historical Society program
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is sponsoring a program — “Bringing Back the Days of Monarch Park” — Saturday at the Franklin…
Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the…
US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
The Associated Press Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink —…
McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are running out of words to describe Connor McDavid. The Pittsburgh Penguins may be running out of time to…
Recent Deaths 2/24/23
Katherine M. Goreczny, 101, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 2/23/23
Meet Nola, the playful and beautiful husky with the most loving personality! This stunning girl is a prime example of the breeds natural intelligence and…
Apple Nachos
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
OC man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend’s father
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault, burglary and other charges for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s parents’ house and…
Hillman center offers cancer support group
From staff reports Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest will offer a free cancer support group from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The…
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 continues to rise as…
Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment site
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to tour the site where a train wrecked nearly three…
Inconsistent Penguins scrambling as stretch run looms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have changed over the years. Coaches have come and gone. General managers, a litany of players…
Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the…
Recent Deaths 2/23/23
Yvonne C. Niemetz, 70, of Lucinda, died Feb. 21, 2023. Donna G. Hart, 79, of Franklin, died Feb. 21, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/22/23
Kipper is a beloved husky known at the shelter for his gentle and affectionate nature. Despite his age, he is a lively and adventurous boy,…
Gimme S’mores Trail Mix
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
Police searching for missing Oil City teen
From staff reports Oil City police and Franklin state police are investigating the disappearance of an Oil City teenager. Sophia Steinman, 17, has been missing…
Oil City Elks donates to library
The Oil City Elks presented the Oil Region Library Association with $2,500 for the library’s Books on Wheels program. Pictured are Elks exalted ruler John…
Biden: Putin’s suspension of US arms treaty ‘big mistake’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin made a “big mistake” by suspending his country’s participation in the…
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up toxic derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern on Tuesday to pay for the cleanup of the East Palestine, Ohio,…
McCarthy gives Carlson access to 1/6 footage, raising alarms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are being made available to Fox…
‘Cocaine Bear’ is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an…
Recent Deaths 2/22/23
Jerry McMurdy, 82, of Harrisville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Sharon Joanne Kunselman, 61, of Mayport, died Feb. 11, 2023. William E. “Bill” Matesich, 85, of…
Minty Shake
(Culinary.net) St. Patrick’s Day may call to mind hearty meals and pots o’ gold, but that doesn’t mean sweets can’t be part of the equation,…
Pet of the Day 2/21/23
Meet Valerie, a calm and gentle girl who loves nothing more than to curl up in a sunny spot for a nap. With her soft…
Independent Budget Released
Leading veterans service organizations (VSOs) –– Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) –– have released The…
UPMC Northwest to host virtual better breathing clinic
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is sponsoring a better breathing clinic for people who often have trouble breathing or who have chronic lung conditions such…
Astronomical Society to hold virtual public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night, including a presentation on stars by Society president Dean Miskovich, at…
Putin ups tensions over Ukraine, suspending START nuke pact
The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the U.S., announcing the move Tuesday…
Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Islanders are running out of healthy bodies. They’re not running out of ways to stun the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bo…
Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship
LONDON (AP) — Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such…
Recent Deaths 2/21/23
Lois Marie Miller, 96, of Strattanville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Susan (Soborowski) Hanna, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 19, 2023. Betty Shriver, 91, of…
Pet of the Day 2/20/23
Meet Trail Babe! Trail Babe is a friendly and vocal feline who loves to communicate with her human friends. With her soft, plush fur and…