UPMC Northwest Stroke Program members are seen here, left to right, Dr. Siva Kedarnath, LeAnne Polley, Dr. Ralph Meloro, Chantel Olson, Shanna Peterson, Heidi Boitnott, Liz Kearns, Kari Kinney, Kaylynn Ross, Niccole Peters, Rebekah Stebbins, Rudy Drumm, Kristen Maguire and Dr. Mohamed Ali. The American Heart Association has recognized UPMC Northwest with the Get With the Guidelines® — Stroke Award Gold Plus. UPMC Northwest received the honor for following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, resulting in more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions.
UPMC Northwest recognized for stroke care program
Pet of the Day 08/06/25
Meet Gwendolyn! Gwendolyn is a very friendly kitty looking for a forever family to share her affection with. She is very playful and loves to…
Fundraiser to be held for teen fighting cancer
A pasta dinner fundraiser for a local teen who has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer will be held from 2 to 6 p.m….
UPMC Northwest recognized for stroke care program
UPMC Northwest Stroke Program members are seen here, left to right, Dr. Siva Kedarnath, LeAnne Polley, Dr. Ralph Meloro, Chantel Olson, Shanna Peterson, Heidi Boitnott,…
National Night Out events bring responders together with the public to have some fun
Across the region, communities came together Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out with block parties and events that honored law enforcement, first responders, and community…
Recent Deaths 08/06/25
Mary Alice Schmader, 82, of Lucinda, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/05/25
Meet Cookie! Cookie is 10-12 years old and has lost her home because her owner passed away. We would like to help her find a…
OC schools orientations, open houses scheduled
Registrations will be held at Oil City Area School District’s central office, 825 Grandview Road. All students should be accompanied by parents or guardians and…
Recent Deaths 08/05/25
Sherry Lynn Hunsberger, 64, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025. William C. “Bill” Spangler, 66, of Titusville, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 08/04/25
Meet Tinfurter “Tin”! Tinfurter, aka “Tin,” came to PAWS with 3 other kittens and a momma cat. The kittens were definitely from different litters and…
Wildfire smoke to affect local area
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Venango, Forest, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties due to…
“The Arts” draw them in at Clarion Summer Fest
Clarion wrapped up its final Summer Fest of the season this weekend with a celebration of “The Arts.” Highlights included a live painting demo by…
Recent Deaths 08/04/25
William G. “Jerry” Bowser, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Franklin P. Fultz, 83, of Oil City, died Sunday, August 3,…
Pet of the Day 08/02/25
Meet Miss Panda! Miss Panda is a friendly young feline looking for her forever family! She can be a bit shy at first but warms…
Two Grove students named PA Grand Representatives
Franklin Assembly #19, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, has announced that Lauren McGill and Isabella Miranda have been named Pennsylvania Grand Representatives to…
Recent Deaths 08/02/25
Tyson and Mallory Adams, 45 and 41, passed away on July 30, 2025. Jason R. Crusan, 51, of Emlenton, passed away on July 30, 2025….
Farrell man pleads guilty in drugs, firearms case
Daniel George, 36, of Farrell pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearm offenses stemming from a July 7, 2022 incident. He admitted…
PennDOT workers memorial on display
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) statewide Traveling Workers Memorial is on display at its Venango County Maintenance Office 1460 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, now through…
Harvesting and Curing Onions
Knowing when your onions are ready for harvest and how to prepare them for storage are important steps toward having a successful crop. A common…
Recent Deaths 07/30/25
Joan McClimans, 73, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Doris E. Palmer, 76, of Marienville, passed away on Sunday, July 27,…
Pet of the Day 07/29/25
Meet Mango! Mango is a very playful boy. He is about 10 weeks old (7/23/2025) and would be great in a home with other animals…
Festival Tiny Tots royalty
Maren Dunkle and Callen Schoettle were this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Tiny Tots contest princess and prince. They were crowned on Friday night in Justus…
Marble woman celebrating 101st birthday Wednesday
Kate Aaron of Marble is celebrating her 101st birthday on Wednesday. Born July 30, 1924, she has spent her entire life in Marble and is…
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant Amish woman in Crawford County
A Crawford County man, Shawn Cranston, 53, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole — plus an additional life sentence — for the…
Recent Deaths 07/29/25
Kimberly Ann Miller, 71, of Leeper, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Forest “Woody” McMeans, 80, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025….
Pet of the Day 07/28/25
Meet Pretty Kitty! Pretty Kitty was born in January of 2020. She and Shadow Kitty came in together and would love to stay together if…
Simple Summer Snacks
Sweet, easy recipes to solve warm-weather hunger From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with…
Recent Deaths 07/28/25
Jamie Alyssa (Ahrens) nevel, 44, of Emlenton, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Robert L. “Bob” Cotherman, 76, of Nickleville, Community Rd., Emlenton, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/26/25
Meet Bubba! Bubba is a sweet and gentle boy who is looking for a quiet home. This loyal pup is shy and was a stray,…
Demolition derby to close out a successful fair week in Clarion
By all reports from both the fair board and those in attendance, the Clarion County Fair is having a great year. “We have been blessed…
Recent Deaths 07/26/25
Jacquelyn L. Foster, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Larry G. Hartle, 80, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on July 22,…
Pet of the Day 07/25/25
Book store opens for test run in Oil City; grand opening slotted for next month
Recent Deaths 07/25/25
Pet of the Day 07/24/25
Franklin Retail to host Christmas in July
Oil Heritage Junior Olympics is success
White Cat Out to perform Friday
