Cheesy Black Bean Toast with Pico de Gallo
(Family Features) As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining…
OC man charged for stealing tattoo business equipment
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for breaking into the Austin Ink tattoo business in Oil City and stealing…
Heritage festival art show is on but with some changes
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer As Oil Heritage Festival organizers scurry to figure out how to reconfigure the celebration because of coronavirus-related directives, one…
Report slams drilling oversight, tells of fracking’s impact
HARRISBURG (AP) — State regulators have failed to prevent Pennsylvania’s natural gas drilling industry from sickening people and poisoning air and water, a grand jury…
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The Associated Press The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies…
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The band’s…
Recent Deaths 6/26/20
Sally Jean Britt, 71, of Rouseville, died June 24, 2020. Cora Ann MacKinlay, 17, of Rimersburg, died June 24, 2020. Marianne Hall, 90, of Cooperstown,…
Pet of the Day 6/25/20
I am a singer. And my parents used to tell me how wonderful I was- “I could sing opera” kinda awesome. Sadly, they aren’t hiring….
Pasta in a Pinch
(Family Features) Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with…
Trooper helped woman whose car was on fire
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin state police trooper helped a woman whose car was on fire while she was driving the vehicle earlier…
CVS Health will assist with virus response in nursing homes
From staff reports The state Department of Health and state Emergency Management Agency will partner with CVS Health to offer COVID-19 testing services to skilled…
State lawmakers begin passing police reform bills
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House and Senate began passing legislation Wednesday spurred by widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, including…
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK (AP) — So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium…
Review: In ‘Athlete A,’ an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics
The Associated Press One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes…
Recent Deaths 6/25/20
Tracie L. Uzelac Kalkhof, 53, of Summerville, died June 23, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Grandview Road Crash
5 Tips to Reduce Your Pet’s Environmental Pawprint
(Family Features) There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by…
Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa
(Family Features) Grilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face…
Pet of the Day 6/24/20
Briar is a quite shy at first, but warms up over time. She loves to lay in other cats’ cages. She likes to wander around…
No tax hike in final Grove budget, but plan has nearly $2M deficit
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s 2020-21 budget, which has no tax increase. The budget shows…
Middle school team describes winning video for board
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard from the Oil City Middle School News team during Monday’s board meeting. The team’s…
US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they…
Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wants his players to feel comfortable speaking out about social justice in any way they see fit,…
‘World’s Toughest Race’ in Fiji to debut Aug. 14 on Amazon
LONDON (AP) — Bear Grylls said he was brought to tears by the determination of competitors on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” as they raced…
Recent Deaths 6/24/20
Margaret Sherman (Havens) Durrua Johnson, 103, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died June 5, 2020. David Edward “Smitty” Smith, of Tionesta, died June 21, 2020. Donald L….
Sizzling Shrimp Fajita Stir-Fry
(Family Features) A distinctive and unexpected ingredient like rice vinegar is an easy way to bring faraway flavors to your favorite summer dishes. This pantry…
Pet of the Day 6/23/20
Amory is a young cat who had a litter of kittens right before a snowstorm. She decided that they were done nursing and is ready…
OC man charged after drugs found in vehicle
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for having various illegal drugs in his vehicle Saturday in Oil City. Oil City police…
OC OKs budget, hires elementary principal
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members on Monday unanimously approved the district’s budget for the 2020-2021 school year and hired an…
Infections exceed 82,000, as new reported deaths slow
HARRISBURG (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 82,000, while new reports of coronavirus-related deaths have slowed significantly in the past couple days,…
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward….
Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the…
Recent Deaths 6/23/20
Jesse R. Copenhaver, 86, of Shippenville, died June 21, 2020. Jude “Judd” Lukasiak, 71, of Georgia, died June 20, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
VFW Participates in SVAC Roundtable on Toxic Exposure
Last Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Matthew Doyle participated in a round-table hosted by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The purpose of the…
Grilled Greek Kebabs
(Family Features) Make summer grilling easy and delicious by cooking your side dish and main dish together so you can spend more time outdoors and…
Pet of the Day 6/22/20
Ninja is a very sweet boy that has the hearts of all of us who work with him. He has a condition called “cerebellar ataxia,”…
Harassment
Golf course gets patriotic look
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer River Ridge Golf Course has received some patriotic new paint jobs. Patrick Hughes spent most of last week spray painting…
WHO reports largest single-day increase in virus cases
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new…
NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace garage at Alabama race
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver…
Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
NEW YORK (AP) — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music…
Recent Deaths 6/22/20
Jesse R. Copenhaver died June 21, 2020. David R. Gravatt, 55, of Warren, Ohio, died June 20, 2020. Philip G. Hedrick, 60, of Helen Furnace,…
Bank takes over OC Days Inn
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A Texas bank is the new owner of the Days Inn hotel in Oil City as a result of…
Applefest in limbo, but 2020 plans move forward
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer As many events are canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and crowd restrictions, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and…
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco park to the writer of…
Haley wins at Talladega for first Xfinity Series victory
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Justin Haley took the lead on the final lap — with help from Kaulig Racing teammate Ross Chastain — and held…
Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar sells for sky-high $6 million
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Grunge became gold Saturday as the guitar Kurt Cobain played on Nirvana’s 1993 “MTV Unplugged” performance months before his death…
Fireworks collection in OC
Oil City firefighter Scott Attenborough collects a donation at the corner of Petroleum and First streets Friday for the Jolly July 3rd fireworks display over…
State seeks $301 million grant for virus response
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday applied for a $301 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…
Wolf loosens restrictions in last of counties except Lebanon
HARRISBURG (AP) — Heavily populated regions of Pennsylvania that were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic will move next week into the “green”…