September 2016

Resource fair set for Oct. 11

* Veterans Resource Fair: Did you serve in the military? You may be eligible for services. All veterans and families are invited to attend the Venango…






Eagles clobber Steelers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Carson Wentz threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, a fierce defense shut down Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown and the Philadelphia…



Recent Deaths 9/26/16

William K. Womer, 69, of Franklin, died Sept. 25, 2016. Mildred Audine “Deanie” McConnell, 85, of Rouseville, formerly of Lake City, died Sept. 23, 2016. John…









Man arrested for assault

An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday.  Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…






Recent Deaths 9/24/16

A. “Romayne” Conner, 79, of Brookville, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…



Pet of the day 9/23/16

Name: Twinkie Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twinkie can be found at Venango…




To the rescue… again

Precious Paws puts the Oscar Fund to work. It’s a nuthouse at the Venango County Humane Society. Tri-County has a spay/neuter clinic scheduled. Clarion PAWS,…







Brewers avoid sweep

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high, and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two run homer to help…


Recent Deaths 9/23/16

Irene Virginia Krepp Allen, 86, a longtime resident of Reno, died peacefully at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 Tracey Lynn Krupitzer Bradybaugh, 51, of…


Why not a hug?

Where are those doves carrying olive branches of peace? We have people being shot followed by protests where more violence occurs, more potential for more…




Celebrating homecoming

Students may think that their proms and graduation ceremonies mark the last time they will spend time together on campus. But there will likely be…







Bucs climb back over .500

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Sean Rodriguez hit a home run and a two-run single, Andrew McCutchen went deep, rookie Chad Kuhl pitched six strong innings and…



Recent Deaths 9/22/16

Maxine S. Platt, 82, of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 20, 2016. Marjorie P. Clark, 82, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2016. Frederick W. Brady Sr.,…




Pet of the day 9/21/16

Name: Bull Dozer Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bull Dozer can be found…