Newfoundland death triggers air bag probes in U.S., Canada
DETROIT (AP) – Auto safety regulators in two countries are investigating another deadly air bag problem that could affect up to 8 million vehicles. Investigators…
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Pirates’ struggles continue
ATLANTA (AP) – Adonis Garcia scored from second on an improbable stolen base attempt in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping…
Sutherland’s next act; ‘black-ish’ aims for everyone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from Thursday’s sessions of the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming…
Recent Deaths 8/5/16
Richard “Dick” M. Webb, 84, of Shippenville, died Aug. 3, 2016. Louie Duke DeLoe, 44, of Clarion, died Aug. 1, 2016. Sigismund F. Andres, 98, of…
Critters in crisis
Clarion PAWS helps a three-legged kitty get back on its feet, Tri-County has several animals that have required veterinary care and Precious Paws is caring for…
Simplify vacations and savor the fun
Vacations are a great opportunity for families or individuals to recharge. But especially active vacationers often return from their trips in need of rest, as…
Cochranton grad dies after falling from abandoned plant
From staff reports A Cochranton High School graduate died Tuesday after he fell from the roof of an abandoned munitions plant in Crawford County. Crawford…
Pet of the day 8/4/16
Name: Captain America Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Captain American can be…
Cornplanter Twp. theft
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Man facing assault charges for injuring 3 people
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing felony assault charges for causing serious injuries to three people during a confrontation in…
Vendors and Crafters Day
Vendor Ellie Telesz (back right) shows her handmade braclets to customers looking for gifts Saturday at the seventh annual Vendors and Crafters Day at Scotch…
Scammers, companies capitalizing on Zika fears
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Worried you might catch the Zika virus? Scammers and bug spray companies are counting on it. Marketers know this is the…
Braves double-up Bucs, 8-4
ATLANTA (AP) – Ender Inciarte broke a tie with an RBI single in the fifth inning and the offensively challenged Atlanta Braves had 15 hits…
Leto puts his own spin on The Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In portraying The Joker, a man who lives in a world without rules, Jared Leto had only one very specific rule…
Recent Deaths 8/4/16
Christie Donaldson, 23, formerly of Harrisville, died Aug. 1, 2016. Elaine G. Standley, 88, of Oil City, died Aug. 3, 2016. Mark Edward Boring, 58, of Franklin,…
Stewart makes surprise visit to Tri-City Raceway Park
From staff reports A surprise guest made an appearance Sunday night as Tri-City Raceway Park hosted the finale of the inaugural running of the Arctic…
Chicago: In the Eyes of a Tourist
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad, let alone travel to the third largest city in the United States and…
Pet of the day 8/3/16
Name: Firecracker Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Firecracker can be found…
Maker’s Camp will focus on STEM to fight ‘summer slide’
NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Oil City Library will fight the “summer slide” with a week-long Maker’s Camp starting Monday. The summer slide is the tendency…
Mineral Twp. hit and run crash
Emlenton harassment
Vehicle fire in Cranberry
Seneca Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire in a yard near Cranberry on Route 322 Tuesday afternoon. The truck was reported…
Silver Cornet Band to mark 160th anniversary
From staff reports The Silver Cornet Band of Franklin will present its 160th anniversary concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bandstand Park in Franklin. The…
Several Western states battling raging wildfires
The Associated Press Wildfires are raging in several Western states, with some fueled by wind and dry conditions. The fires have forced evacuations as they…
Pirates hold off Braves, 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) – Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates past…
Video shows DiCaprio’s street prank of Jonah Hill
NEW YORK (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio has given good friend Jonah Hill a scare on a New York City street. Video posted online by E!…
A concerned chief
Yesterday I had to cover a meeting. I don’t mind covering meetings because generally they are real and the participants are far more engaged with…
Tionesta robbery
Film camp works with kids, adults with autism
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When he was 3 years old, Tristan Wainwright stopped speaking to his parents. His father, Jeff Wainwright, 44, said Tristan would only…
Man charged with assault after fights in OC
By JON HAAG Staff writer An Oil City man is facing several charges following confrontations with four people Saturday night in Oil City. A criminal…
Pet of the day 8/2/16
Name: Tux Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Female Size: Medium Tux can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Of webs and wings
The hummingbird feeders remain a hotbed of activity despite a blooming garden. Misty mornings reveal hundreds of spider webs not normally noticed. …
Franklin theft
Franklin DUI
OC man arrested for badly injuring another man
By JON HAAG Staff writer An Oil City man is facing several assault charges stemming from an incident earlier this month that sent one man…
Lemonade and popcorn stand
Ava Shouey and Natalie Saragian try to get the attention of drivers along Liberty Street in Franklin on Monday for the lemonade and popcorn stand…
Space tourism license issued
MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) – Virgin Galactic says it has received an operating license for its space tourism rocket from the Federal Aviation Administration. Virgin Galactic…
Brown wants contract, but won’t hold out
LATROBE (AP) – Antonio Brown made it clear that he wants a new contract, but never considered holding out despite greatly outperforming his current deal…
NY parole authorities to bar sex offenders from ‘Pokemon Go’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday directed state authorities to prevent nearly 3,000 registered sex offenders now on parole from…
Recent Deaths 8/2/16
Pamela Sue Daugherty Dancer, 49, of Killeen, Texas, died July 24, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Desert Storm vet named VFW national commander
* VFW Elects First Desert Storm Vet as National Commander: Air Force veteran Brian Duffy of Louisville, Ky., was elected Wednesday as the Commander-in-Chief of…
Cedar Point closing Mean Streak coaster
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park says it’s shutting down what was once the world’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster after…
Pet of the day 8/1/16
Name: Damian Breed: Terrier/ mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Damian can be found at Venango…
Rome Twp. resisting arrest
Canal Twp. harassment
Literary journal draws readers to Franklin
Amy Sue Marchetta reads her contribution to “The Bridge Literary Arts Journal.” The journal was released Saturday at a reading party at the Neverending Stories…
Skydiver first person to jump, land without chute
LOS ANGELES (AP) – After leaping from an airplane, Luke Aikins rocketed toward earth for two minutes, and then calmly flipped onto his back at…
Pirates swept by Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) – From winning a division title and a playoff series to making two All-Star teams, Jonathan Lucroy has enjoyed plenty of positive moments…
Timberlake, Alba bring seriousness to Teen Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The rowdy revelry of the Teen Choice Awards momentarily took on a somber tone Sunday when Jessica Alba, Ne-Yo and…