Nobody was injured in a back porch fire that broke out at 6 p.m. Monday at 254 Park Ave. in Cornplanter Township. Cornplanter fire chief Ben Schwab said the blaze was an “accidental fire due to smoking,” and that some cardboard boxes and a small portion of the wood of the back porch were aflame when firefighters arrived. The flames were extinguished quickly and damage was minimal, as “there was a fast response time from everybody involved and the homeowner caught it quick,” Schwab said. The scene cleared by about 6:55 p.m., according to Venango County 911. In addition to Cornplanter, firefighters from Seneca, Rouseville, Oil City and Reno responded as well as Community Ambulance Service, 911 said. (By Helen Fielding)
No one hurt in Cornplanter fire
3 store workers accused of theft; nearly $124K lost
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer Three employees at Nancy’s Country Store in Cooperstown are facing multiple felony charges of theft, which resulted in a combined…
All 4 OC students will join council as junior members
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Council voted to appoint all four Oil City High School students who applied to the junior council…
Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action
NEW YORK (AP) — From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to…
Reynolds, Hayes hit back-to-back homers in 10th, Pirates beat Giants 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates outlast the San Francisco…
Man captured, charged after leading police on chase in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man who had warrants out for his arrest in four counties led state police on a vehicle…
OC High School club holds Cultural Day
From staff reports Oil City High School’s Diversity Club recently hosted its inaugural Cultural Day in the school gymnasium, where displays of 12 countries were…
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a…
Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh…
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
The Associated Press “Barbenheimer” is a hard act to follow. But as Hollywood enters another summer movie season, armed with fewer superheroes and a landscape…
Recent Deaths 4/27/24
Teresa Kay Whitman, 69, of Meadville, died April 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 4/26/24
Trooper is a young and handsome orange tabby that came to us as a stray, so we have no history for him. He is a…
Southwest Ranch Taco Salad
(Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole…
Work to resume next week on Cranberry, Rockland roadways
From staff reports Work will resume next week on a project to improve more than 10 miles of roadway in Rockland and Cranberry townships. The…
Planting at Suzette memorial
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Students from the applied horticulture and natural resources program at Venango Technology Center in Oil City planted shrubs Thursday at…
USC cancels graduation ceremony, dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow
The Associated Press The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony and dozens more college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide Thursday…
Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night….
Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’
The Associated Press Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.” It’s an evocative memory piece,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/24
James R. Bowen, 98, of Franklin, died April 24, 2024. David G. Deets, 84, of Cooperstown, died April 24, 2024. Cory R. Osier, 46, of…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
Pet of the Day 4/24/24
Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high-energy, 4-year-old Australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would love an active home, that…
Spring is Tree Planting Season
Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and buds breaking are sure signs of the arrival…
Loll appointed to succeed Smith as Cranberry High School principal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Area School Board on Monday evening named a new principal, appointing Kayla Loll, who has served the past…
CLA sets registration, open house event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy will hold its annual spring open house, art exhibit and STEAM presentations from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. The…
Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
NEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists…
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in state’s high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as…
McCutchen leads off with home run for 2nd day, Pirates beat Brewers 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a…
Review: ‘Challengers’ is stylish, synthy tennis drama
The Associated Press “Challengers” is a bit of a tease. That’s what makes it fun. There is plenty of skin, sweat, close-ups of muscly thighs and…
Recent Deaths 4/24/24
James Albert Hartle, 85, of Marble, died April 22, 2024. Joseph H. Drozdo, 84, of Seneca, died April 22, 2024. Benny Bagnato, 71, of Sugarcreek,…
Serving Families in Need
By JACIE REAGLE Student contributor Cranberry High School received astounding results from the 2nd annual volleyball benefit tournament held on April 17th. The students raised…
Pet of the Day 4/23/24
Meet Abby, the gorgeous 2-year-old medium-haired kitty! Abby came to us as a stray, so we don’t know her history. What we do know is…
Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas
OC named Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Drake Well to hold Arbor Day tree planting event
Cruz breaks slump with 3 hits, Jones cruises as Pirates beat Brewers 4-2 to end 6-game skid
Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
Recent Deaths 4/23/24
