December 2016



Biles is female athlete of year

NEW YORK (AP) – Simone Biles tried to treat the 2016 Summer Olympics like just your average ordinary gymnastics meet. So what if the stage…



Recent Deaths 12/27/16

Beryl T. Snyder, 83, of Clarion, died Dec. 24, 2016. Gary Albert Gustavson, 72, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2016. James L. Harkless Sr., 83, of…


Christmas sparkle

Christmas lights seem to shine a little brighter at night and several of the Applegate pets don their holiday hats. Merry Christmas and a Happy…





Steelers rally to clinch AFC North

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers rode Ben Roethlisberger’s right arm and Antonio Brown’s left arm to the AFC North title. Roethlisberger shook off a…



Recent Deaths 12/26/16

Geraldine “Jerry” Marguerite Glas Burdett, 82, formerly of Hendersonville, died Dec. 23, 2016. Douglas W. Keller, 80, of Franklin, died Dec. 22, 2016.   For…











Recent Deaths 12/24/16

Clair Junior Polliard, 83, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…






Hue chicken salad

Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 You can use either poached or roasted chicken to make this salad. If you can’t find rau ram,…


Police seek Titusville man

From staff reports Titusville police are asking for assistance in locating a city man facing charges. According to Titusville police, Todd Green is wanted on…




Jackets pounds Pens

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Scott Hartnell had his ninth career hat trick and the Columbus Blue Jackets scored four times in a head-spinning third-period flurry…



Recent Deaths 12/23/16

Carrol “Kay” Irene Gilmore, 78, of Lucinda, died Dec. 21, 2016. Harry “Ed” Edgar Neiswonger, 83, of Corsica, died Dec. 21, 2016. Henry L. Deeter,…


Pets are not presents

The Venango County Humane Society wants to make sure people do the right thing this holiday season when it comes to pet adoption. A column…






Pet of the day 12/22/16

Mini is an approximately 1 year old, super friendly, energetic, female Jack Russell mix surrendered to the rescue center by her owners. Mini is reportedly…








Recent Deaths 12/22/16

Lucille N. Rodgers, 89, of Oil City, died Dec. 16, 2016.   For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…





Pet of the day 12/21/16

Baxter is a male older kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. He is playful and fun. For more information on Baxter please contact…