April 2017








Recent Deaths 4/17/17

Eleanor M. Dilley, 75, of Franklin, died April 10, 2017. Charles “Dick” Richard Hoff, 85, of Meadville, died April 14, 2017. John “Bill” Propst , 76, of…









Franklin woman arrested after fight

A Franklin woman was taken into custody Thursday after she was allegedly involved in a physical altercation. Franklin police said officers were dispatched to the…





Recent Deaths 4/15/17

Frederick K. Clark, 55, of Brookville, died Thursday, April 13, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…


That old rugged cross

“On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross” Things that you cling to over time through memory and sensation are amazing. For instance,…





Water…from elephants

With assist from its mahouts, elephants blow water from its trunk to tourists on motor-tricycle or Tuk Tuk, ahead of the Buddhist New Year, known…



Teddy bear gas mask?

In this Thursday, April 13, 2017 photo, a demonstrator wearing a makeshift gas mask fashioned with the head of a teddy bear, takes part in…








Recent Deaths 4/14/17

Brian “Beave” K. Forsell, 47, of Franklin, died April 12, 2017. Frederick K. Clark, 55, of Brookville, died April 13, 2017.   For complete obituaries, please pick…



Downtown OC streets reopen

From staff reports Duncomb Street between Seneca Street and Elm Street in Oil City has reopened.  Also, lane restrictions on Seneca Street and Elm Street…





Pet of the day 4/13/17

Name: Cadbury Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Cadbury can be found at Venango…



Meadville man held for court

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Meadville man accused of having inappropriate contact with a female juvenile last month was held for court Wednesday. Decoda…




Penguins rush by Blue Jackets 3-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury spent the regular season saying all the right things — and just as importantly, doing all the right things —…



Recent Deaths 4/13/17

Helen (Irwin) Grettler, 103, died April 7, 2017. Clair E. Wade Sr., 80, of Franklin, died April 11, 2017. Patricia F. O’Neill Beers, 76, of…


Cranberry uses music to motivate

“You’re working out what?” asked Cranberry Phys ed teacher Ernest Keller. “HEART!” yelled back the gym full of fourth graders. “Our heart muscle, EXACTLY!” he…