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…
Crash in Utica
I-80 Accident
Solar-powered plane lands in Ohio after flight from Oklahoma
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A solar-powered airplane has touched down in the Ohio hometown of two of America’s most well-known aviation pioneers on the latest…
Billboard Awards to be an emotional night with performances
The Billboard Music Awards will feature a mix of emotional and explosive performances. Madonna will pay tribute to Prince, who died last month; Kesha will…
3 charged for arson in mobile home fire
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Three men are facing felony arson charges for their alleged roles in a fire that destroyed a mobile home Sunday…
Game commission: Don’t disturb young wildlife
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of…
Closer Melancon takes first loss as Pirates fall to Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Melancon was philosophical after his first loss of the season. Rookie infielder Cristhian Adames’ first career home run capped a four-run…
Harassment at Home Depot
Lancaster Twp. DUI
‘The Lobster’ finds Colin Farrell vs. the clock in surreal quest for a mate
A long way from Tinder, the entrancingly strange black comedy “The Lobster” imagines single life not as an array of swipe-right options, but rather as…
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
Theft at Boscov’s
Solar-powered plane’s latest leg: Oklahoma to Ohio
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A solar-powered airplane that landed in Oklahoma last week is headed to Ohio on the latest leg of its around-the-world journey….
Winners announced in Feldman competition
From staff reports Winners in the 24th annual Margaret Feldman Competition for Excellence in Writing were announced Thursday at a ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal…
Wayne Twp. DUI
Vehicle lands in creek
From staff reports A vehicle driven by a Franklin man landed in a creek early Friday morning in Jackson Township. Franklin state police said Matthew…
Trucks Collide in Butler County
Lightning beat Penguins 4-3, even Eastern Conference finals
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ninety minutes before the opening faceoff, Jon Cooper talked about what the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to do to get back…
Recent Deaths 5/21/16
Homer Ivan Tarr, 90, of Rocky Grove, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. John Edward “Ed” Klingensmith, 73, of Franklin, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. Danielle…
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…