Pet of the day 4/19/17
Name: Lilly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lilly can…
Letter carriers food drive set May 13
From staff reports Local letter carriers are gearing up for their annual food drive May 13. This year marks the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
Roasted asparagus with lemon dressing
Serves 6 to 8 Start to finish: 25 minutes Roasted Asparagus: 2 pounds medium-thick asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper…
Man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 15
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Greenville man is facing felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 15-year-old girl. Trooper…
Multimodal hub plans would bring additional parking to OC
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Proposed plans for the Oil City multimodal hub would bring some additional public parking spaces to downtown Oil City. The…
McDonald’s order trips up Facebook slaying suspect
ERIE (AP) – Facebook slaying suspect Steve Stephens was undone by a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets and an order of fries. The man who police say…
Blue Jackets beat Penguins 5-4 to avoid sweep
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus coach John Tortorella hates the kind of music his players often blare in the dressing room. Still, he really wanted…
Fowler, Leake lead Cardinals past Marte-less Pirates 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Leake doesn’t have too many secrets on the mound. For the Cardinals right-hander, location is everything. Leake owned the strike…
Ex-NFL star Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell
BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction and just days ago was acquitted of…
Recent Deaths 4/19/17
Mae Belle Manners, 77, of Oil City, died April 17, 2017. James Joseph “Jim” Logan II, 71, of Franklin, died April 17, 2017. Donald R….
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Fox Twp. retail theft
New and upcoming
Warming temps and sunshine brought some new arrivals to both flora and fauna. Spring birds are starting to filter in as more buds preview…
Pet of the day 4/18/17
Name: Chica Breed: Chihuahua/ Pug Mix Gender: Female Size: Small Age: Adult Color: Brindle Chica can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Suspect in Facebook video killing shoots himself to death
CLEVELAND (AP) — The man who randomly killed a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook shot himself to death on Tuesday…
Clothing and More Swap scheduled May 12 in OC
From staff reports Area residents will have a chance to trade their unwanted clothing and household items next month. Dee Armagost, organizer of the Clothing…
Broiled chili-Lime-crusted tilapia
Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon chili powder…
Complaint details threats, strangulation charges against man
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged in the case against a Cooperstown man who is accused of threatening a woman’s father while…
Renovation work in full swing at Franklin Pizza Hut
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Renovation work at the Franklin Pizza Hut on Atlantic Avenue is well underway. The building, located at 136 Atlantic Ave.,…
Videos show desperation of suspect in Facebook video killing
CLEVELAND (AP) — The suspect in the random killing of a retiree posted on Facebook made his living mentoring teens in Cleveland, but his life…
Bucs’ offense sputters against Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lance Lynn pitched seven shutout innings, Kolten Wong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped a three-game losing streak, beating the…
Prince William speaks with Lady Gaga on mental health
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga onboard in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and…
Recent Deaths 4/18/17
Eileen R. Love, 84, of Clarion, died April 16, 2017. Lewis Keith Stright, 86, of Franklin, died April 16, 2017. Susan M. Almes, (Exley), 54,…
Hundreds dress up as Chaplin’s ‘Tramp’ at star’s Swiss home
BERLIN (AP) — Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin fans dressed as his “Tramp” character have gathered at the silent film star’s former home in Switzerland, marking…
The anatomy of the approach
There is a great book called “The Great Picture Hunt” by Dave LaBelle, a terrific feature photographer. I saw a copy years ago and finally…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Rockland Twp. theft
Pet of the day 4/17/17
Name: Babbles Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Babbles can be…
109 Years of the U.S. Army Reserve
The United States Army Reserve will be celebrating their 109th birthday on March 23. The reserve began in 1908 when Congress created the Medical Reserve…
Mini mocha baked Alaska
Start to finish: 2 hours, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 4 Eight 1½-inch squares chewy brownies (about ½-inch thick) 1 cup coffee ice cream 3…
Multi-state search targets suspect in Facebook video murder
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities in several states were on the lookout Monday for a man police say shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans and…
Man accused of fleeing during traffic stop
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing fleeing charges in connection with an incident early Friday morning along Seely Avenue. Oil City police…
Pence warns N Korea ‘era of strategic patience is over’
PANMUNJOM, South Korea (AP) — In a trip full of Cold War symbolism, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the tense zone dividing North…
Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-4 in OT to take 3-0 series lead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With help from Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of sweeping their opening…
‘Fast and the Furious’ on road to record global debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The eighth installment in the “Fast and the Furious” is on the path to becoming the biggest worldwide debut of all…
Recent Deaths 4/17/17
Eleanor M. Dilley, 75, of Franklin, died April 10, 2017. Charles “Dick” Richard Hoff, 85, of Meadville, died April 14, 2017. John “Bill” Propst , 76, of…
Quilt-A-Thon will be held April 21-22 at Franklin library
Sewing together a love of quilting and raising money for a good cause, the Quilt-A-Thon at the Franklin Public Library is entering its 22nd year….
Graffiti in the sky: NY artists make skyscraper their studio
NEW YORK (AP) — On one of the highest floors of a Lower Manhattan office tower, New York street artists have spent the past year…
Terroristic Threats/Simple Assault
Fleeing & Eluding
Wait is over for April the giraffe, YouTube star and new mom
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The wait is over for April the giraffe and the legions of fans who watched a New York zoo’s livestream for…
McCutchen’s 3-run homer 7th helps Pirates beat Cubs 8-7
CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew McCutchen got to Wrigley Field on Saturday and was happy to see a 24 mph wind. “You definitely have quite the…
Historian to tell colorful tales from Oil Region’s past
Local author and historian, Margo Mong, will present a program Thursday about the halcyon days and colorful personalities of the Pennsylvania Oil Region. Sponsored by…
Franklin woman arrested after fight
A Franklin woman was taken into custody Thursday after she was allegedly involved in a physical altercation. Franklin police said officers were dispatched to the…
Afghan official: Massive US bomb death toll rises to 94
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military…
Rian Johnson debuts teaser trailer for ‘The Last Jedi’
NEW YORK (AP) — Is the Force still strong with Luke Skywalker? The first trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” dropped on Friday, showcasing…
Crosby, Penguins edge Blue Jackets 4-1 for 2-0 series lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan’s decision to throw together Sidney Crosby, Conor Sheary and Jake Guentzel was two parts pragmatism and one part experimentation. The…
Recent Deaths 4/15/17
Frederick K. Clark, 55, of Brookville, died Thursday, April 13, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
That old rugged cross
“On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross” Things that you cling to over time through memory and sensation are amazing. For instance,…
