Drug defendant arrested on more charges after incident at jail
From staff reports An Oil City man who was arrested nearly two weeks ago for 20 drug-related offenses is facing more charges following an incident…
Popular Oil Creek fishing tourney returns next month
From staff reports The Oil Creek Classic fishing tournament has turned into quite the catch. Entering its third year, the fly fishing competition will bring…
95 Mississippi authors call for repeal of anti-LGBT law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former U.S. poet laureate, winners of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize, and best-selling authors including John Grisham are…
Surging Pens set for playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Matt Cullen can’t quite find the right words to describe it. Maybe because the seemingly ageless Pittsburgh Penguins center has never experienced…
Paramount teases ‘Baywatch,’ confirms ‘Fences’ at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — From the bodacious bodies of “Baywatch” to the literary credentials of August Wilson’s “Fences,” Paramount Pictures has a diverse slate of…
Recent Deaths 4/12/16
Mary Ann Hawk, 73, of Clarion, died April 11, 2016. Norman E. Heasley, 84, of Leeper, died April 11, 2016. Billie Owen Sanner Jr., 42, of…
Missing person found
Marienville money scam
Pet of the day 4/11/16
DJ is a typical Pitbull. Happy, Loves attention and to play but has not had much training and will need worked with. He needs a…
Holy Bible on list of ‘challenged’ books at libraries
NEW YORK (AP) — On the latest list of books most objected to at public schools and libraries, one title has been targeted nationwide, at…
Why you might soon text robots as often as your friends
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The robots are coming — to help run your life or sell you stuff — at an online texting service near…
Bruce’s triple propels Reds past Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Jay Bruce hit an RBI triple in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds capped a strong season-opening homestand, beating the Pittsburgh…
Assault at Venango County Jail
Vehicle strikes embankment in New Vernon Twp.
Wilmington Twp. theft
Vehicle hits tree in Redbank Twp.
Plain Grove Twp. accident
Coolspring Twp. harassment
Tri-County introduces some ‘Young At Heart’ senior adoptees
Beagle likes belly rubs Say “Hi!” to Odie, a spunky beagle mix who has no idea he’s a senior! After faithfully loving his owners all…
Clarion Walmart theft
Clarion Twp. harassment
Clarion Twp. drug possession
Audubon societies set bird presentations
From staff reports Sarah Sargent, program manager for Bird Conservation at Audubon Pennsylvania, will present a program on how to help the birds of our…
Students work to stop hunger
Koen Carnahan, Kayden Carnahan, Matthew Raymond, Eva Raymond and Matthew Raymond were part of a group that met Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Clarion…
Two injured in plow truck crash
From staff reports An accident in Irwin Township sent two people to the hospital at 1:45 p.m. April 8, Franklin state police said. Paul J….
Friends of Clarion Free Library celebrating National Library Week
Members of the Friends of Clarion Free Library are celebrating National Library Week, which is April 10-16, in the Book Cellar, the library’s used book…
World’s wild tiger count rising for the first time in a century
NEW DELHI (AP) – The world’s count of wild tigers roaming forests from Russia to Vietnam has gone up for the first time in more…
Pens drop season finale
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Wayne Simmonds scored two goals, Steve Mason stopped 18 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers clinched a playoff berth with a 3-1 win…
McCarthy, Smith honored at MTV Movie Awards
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) – “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” took the top prize at the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards. The audience at Warner Bros….
Recent Deaths 4/11/16
David W. Webb, 60, of Grove City, died April 9, 2016. Daphne Grace Richter, 90, died April 9, 2016. Charles L. “Charlie” Holowell Jr., 67, of…
Suspicious person
From staff reports A suspicious person approached a student Thursday afternoon in the North Clarion Elementary School parking lot. Marienville state police said the student…
Fraud Alert
‘The Force Awakens’ wins top honors at MTV Movie Awards
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” took the top prize at the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards. The audience at Warner Bros….
Oil City seeks qualified lifeguards to work at pool this summer
Oil City is looking for qualified lifeguards to work at the municipal swimming pool this summer. Anyone interested can apply by picking up an application…
Cost of mailing a letter drops to 47 cents beginning today
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of mailing a letter is going down. Starting today, the price of a first-class stamp drops two cents, to 47 cents….
Former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot and killed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed early Sunday after a traffic accident. An emailed statement from…
Crawford County Crash
Butler DUI
Polk Accident
Clinton Township Crash
Crash on Rt. 257
Stolen Purse
Richland Township man faces rape charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer A Richland Township man has been charged with raping a 14-year-old boy last Sunday in his home. Boyce Kendal…
4-H group Electrotechs will showcase robot at open house
From staff reports Members of the 4-H group Electrotechs will showcase their newest robot creation, “Panzer,” at an open house from 6 to 9 p.m….
SpaceX launches futuristic room, lands rocket at sea
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – SpaceX resumed station deliveries for NASA on Friday, and in a double triumph, successfully landed its booster rocket on an…
‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as the series ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The first “American Idol” finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with Kelly Clarkson the victor over Justin Guarini….
Penguins rolling without Malkin as Cullen steps it up
WASHINGTON (AP) – Do the Pittsburgh Penguins need Evgeni Malkin if they have Matt Cullen? Probably. But while the star Russian center has missed 14…
Cleveland to host Rock Hall induction ceremony every 2 years
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland will get to rock out even more often. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony…
Recent Deaths 4/9/16
Karen L. Monahan, 65, of Franklin, died April 7, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Bully Hill Road is open to traffic
TRAVEL ALERT: Bully Hill Road in Venango County is open to traffic, according to PennDOT. A portion of the road was closed due to work…