Authorities: Man built bomb to warn about alien threat
MYERSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man who allegedly placed a homemade bomb in a parking lot behind a Pennsylvania hotel told them he…
June 2019
‘Jeopardy!’ champ out of debut World Series of Poker event
LAS VEGAS (AP) — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday,…
Recent Deaths 6/25/19
Chad Trinch, 40, of Erie, formerly of Franklin, died June 24, 2019. Gerald L. “Gerry” Garris, 77, of Franklin, died June 23, 2019. James L….
Summer Solstice
By Hannah Niederriter Cardinal Vitality Fresh fruit, ripe for the season, is a summer essential for most individuals. Raspberries are certainly not excluded. Essentially Essential…
Festivals and Fellowship
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor On Saturday, June 22, around two hundred people gathered to witness the 8th annual Strawberry Festival at Living Word Church…
National League of POW/MIA Families Turns 50
The VFW attended the National League of POW/MIA Families’ 50th annual meeting last week in Arlington, Va. The League originated on the West Coast in…
Pet of the day 6/24/19
Rosco is a 2.5 year old male, Beagle mix surrendered to the rescue when he apparently became aggressive with his food and toys with the…
Grilled Lamb Kofte with Yogurt Sauce
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes 1/2 cup pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, peeled 11/2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika 1 teaspoon salt…
Reno boy, 11, hurt in accident
From staff reports A Reno boy is in intensive care after family members said the bicycle he was riding collided with a vehicle at the…
‘Sky Weekend’ lights up Knox evening
An unusual sight lit up the night sky in Knox on Saturday night when two hot air balloons performed a “moon glow” at Wolfs Camping…
Pompeo in Saudi Arabia, Iran threatens more US drone attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks Monday with the Saudi king and crown prince after days of…
Newman’s walk caps off Pittsburgh rally
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman isn’t afraid of the big moment. Newman drew a game-winning walk in the 11th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Toy Story 4’ opens big but below expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — “Toy Story 4” brought the box office to life with a $118 million opening weekend after a three-week slump of underperforming…
Recent Deaths 6/24/19
John A. Stefanosky, 83, of Clarion, died June 22, 2019. Hazel I. Keister, 91, of Rimersburg, died June 22, 2019. Betty J. Hancox, 100, died…
Images, messages from OC will be headed to moon
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City is going to the moon, thanks to a $79.5 million NASA grant recently awarded to Astrobotic of Pittsburgh….
Zoning decisions up next in effort for recycling location
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County appears to have settled on a new site for a county-wide recycling center, but some zoning hurdles will…
Device to trap plastic waste in Pacific Ocean relaunches
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A floating device designed to catch plastic waste has been redeployed in second attempt to clean up a huge island of…
Frazier’s go-ahead hit in 8th sends Pirates over Padres 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer and Adam Frazier ended their struggles to keep the Pirates winning. Frazier hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth…
BET Awards to honor Nipsey Hussle; Cardi, Lil Nas to perform
The Associated Press Nipsey Hussle, the late rapper who was a respected and beloved community activist in South Los Angeles, will be honored at the…
2 Oil City men face theft charges
From staff reports Oil City police said two men are facing charges after being identified in a September theft case. In a criminal complaint, police…
Oil City Relay For Life raises nearly $100,000
From staff reports The Venango County Relay For Life raised $99,304 on June 1, with 34 teams participating in a walk at the Oil City…
Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes…
Musgrove pitches 7 solid innings, Pirates beat Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove endured a long eight days. He got tossed in the first inning of his start on June 10 and lasted…
District 12 of ‘The Hunger Games’ is now a historic place
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — What would the folks in the Capitol think? District 12 is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Henry…
Recent Deaths 6/22/19
Susan Greenawalt, 72, of Strattanville, died June 21, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase…
Pet of the day 6/21/19
Name: Onyx Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Onyx can be found at…
Punched Up Summer Side Ideas for Backyard Entertaining
(Family Features) Backyard barbecues and family picnics are plentiful during the summer months, so chances are good you’ll host (or attend) at least one event…
OC man arrested after high-speed chase
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for leading police on a high-speed chase from Franklin to Cochranton late Wednesday night. Franklin…
Bridge projects to start, another is finished
From staff reports A portion of Route 38 in Richland Township will be closed for a bridge deck replacement project starting next week. The bridge…
US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, a…
Rolling Stones return to stage, tour after Mick Jagger mends
CHICAGO (AP) — Please allow them to reintroduce themselves: The Rolling Stones are set to return to the stage. The band plays Friday night at…
Recent Deaths 6/21/19
Richard “Dick” A. Holmes, 98, of Franklin, died June 20, 2019. Robert L. Prichard, 85, of Franklin, died June 20, 2019. John C. “Jack” Lee,…
Pet of the day 6/20/19
Georgia is a petite ,female, Pit Bull brought to the rescue as a stray. It appeared that Georgia had recently had a litter of puppies,…
A Perfect Summer Pie
(Family Features) It wouldn’t be summer without a fresh fruit pie. Sink your teeth into sweetness with every bite of this Fresh Strawberry Pie. Find…
Man charged for reported sex assaults on girl
From staff reports A Cranberry Township man was jailed Tuesday on multiple felony charges stemming from reported sexual assaults on a 13-year-old girl. Terrance Richard…
Oberlander votes for package to strengthen agriculture industry
From staff reports To help ensure that agriculture remains one of Pennsylvania’s top industries, State Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) gave her support this week to…
Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear…
Reynolds caps comeback with 3-run blast, Pirates beat Tigers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming off a hitless night, Bryan Reynolds told teammate Corey Dickerson he felt pressure to produce. Dickerson told the rookie to write…
‘Toy Story’ lives on, but should it have?
NEW YORK (AP) — Like “Casablanca,” ”Toy Story 3″ concluded with the beginning of a beautiful friendship. It’s an ending that has very possibly produced…
Recent Deaths 6/20/19
Janet Kathleen Fleming, 90, of Meadville, died June 18, 2019. Shirley L. McIntire, 86, died June 19, 2019. Violet I. Smith, 92, of Emlenton, died…
Oil City criminal mischief
Franklin accident
Pet of the day 6/19/19
Flower is a friendly girl with beautiful amber eyes. She is a young adult who came to us pregnant. She has raised her babies and…
Release of chronic wasting disease plan delayed
It’s all about speed when it comes to controlling chronic wasting disease. And yet, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is delaying release of its disease…
Grilled Greek-Style Lamb Pita
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes 4 (8-inch) pita breads 1/2 onion, chopped coarse 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 4…
Demolition continuing at Cornplanter Square
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Renovations on Oil City’s Cornplanter Square building, the former Mellon Bank building, are continuing with demolition on the fourth floor….
Local teens participate in Camp Cadet
Seventeen youths representing Venango County are participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program this week at Allegheny College in Meadville. The camp is…
US Navy expert: Tanker attack mine resembles Iranian mines
U.S. NAVY 5TH FLEET BASE NEAR FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait…
Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christin Stewart’s sped his thinking up and slowed down his feet, helping the Detroit Tigers end a four-game losing streak in the…
Joy Harjo is first Native American named US poet laureate
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureate, has been ready for a long time. “I’ve been…