August 2018

Pet of the day 8/21/18

Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…









Recent Deaths 8/21/18

Doris E. (Whitten) Van Wormer, 85, of Cranberry, died Aug. 20, 2018. Laverne C. Laing, 91, of Franklin, died Aug. 18, 2018. Ruth Anne Alcorn…




Pet of the day 8/20/18

Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…








Recent Deaths 8/20/18

Delores Early Smith, 75, of Sligo, formerly of Foxburg, died Aug. 17, 2018. Edward Devere Rhodes, 82, died Aug. 17, 2018. Daryol G. Proper, 69,…


A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…



Heritage Area bill introduced

By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Legislation to reauthorize federal designation of the Oil Region National Heritage Area was introduced on the very soil it’s…












Recent Deaths 8/18/18

Mr. Kenneth W. “Bill” Loney II, 71, of Titusville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…



Healthy Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups fresh, seedless watermelon chunks (about half a watermelon) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4-1/2 cup water, room temperature 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)…


Pet of the Day 8/17/18

Animal ID 38021507 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 9 years 5 months 8 days Gender Male Size Medium Color Green Spayed/Neutered   Declawed No…


Bridges to close for festival

From staff reports Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Oil City will be closed to vehicles beginning at 1 p.m. today through the evening for BridgeFest. Seneca Street will…







Recent Deaths 8/17/18

Sandra M. McClellan, 80, of Meadville, formerly of President Township, died Aug. 15, 2018. Tanner Jerome Eisenman, 26, of Clarion, died Aug. 15, 2018. Helen…



Fire destroys home, cars

By JIM MEYER Staff writer A fire destroyed a home, garage and several cars at 500 Carnes School Road in Cranberry Township late Wednesday morning….






Recent Deaths 8/16/18

Catherine “June” Henshaw, 91, of Rocky Grove, died Aug. 14, 2018. Dearald W. Shuffstall Sr., 82, of Franklin, died Aug. 9, 2018. Donald H. Webb,…