Christin Coon (right) of the PPC Violence Free Network helped with kids crafts Friday night inside Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City as Corbin Rock and his grandmother, Deb Williams, assembled a gingerbread house picture from a kit with glue. The crafts activities were part of Christmas Past festivities in Oil City. The Christmas Past celebration continues today on both sides of town. (By Richard Sayer)
Christmas Past underway in OC
OC man accused of sexual contact with minor
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges that include indecent assault for engaging in multiple sexual encounters with a minor….
UPMC laying off about 1,000 employees
From staff reports UPMC is laying off about 1,000 employees throughout its 40-hospital system. In a statement, UPMC chief communications officer Paul Wood said the…
More arrested in pro-Palestinian campus protests ahead of college graduation ceremonies
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country,…
Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night….
Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’
The Associated Press Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.” It’s an evocative memory piece,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/24
James R. Bowen, 98, of Franklin, died April 24, 2024. David G. Deets, 84, of Cooperstown, died April 24, 2024. Cory R. Osier, 46, of…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
Pet of the Day 4/24/24
Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high-energy, 4-year-old Australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would love an active home, that…
Spring is Tree Planting Season
Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and buds breaking are sure signs of the arrival…
Loll appointed to succeed Smith as Cranberry High School principal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Area School Board on Monday evening named a new principal, appointing Kayla Loll, who has served the past…
CLA sets registration, open house event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy will hold its annual spring open house, art exhibit and STEAM presentations from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. The…
Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
NEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists…
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in state’s high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as…
McCutchen leads off with home run for 2nd day, Pirates beat Brewers 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a…
Review: ‘Challengers’ is stylish, synthy tennis drama
The Associated Press “Challengers” is a bit of a tease. That’s what makes it fun. There is plenty of skin, sweat, close-ups of muscly thighs and…
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the…
Recent Deaths 4/23/24
Edwin M. “Ed” Lohr, 93, of Centerville, died April 21, 2024. Daniel James Ochs, Sr., 62, of Lucinda, died April 20, 2024. Julie Ann (Bower)…
Pet of the Day 4/22/24
Meet Oscar, super soft, super sweet and super ready to find a home of his own! Oscar is a nice young boy, aged at around…
Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
(Family Features) Warming weather brings with it plenty of opportunities to celebrate from holidays and birthdays to sunny afternoons offering an excuse to spend time…
Gearing up for Texas
By LILYAN CARTER Student contributor “This truly is ‘the world cup’ of robotics,” said Dan O’Brien, 8th grade robotics teacher and after-school robotics coach at…
Veteran Wins Supreme Court Case on VA Education Benefits
The Supreme Court sided with James Rudisill in the case Rudisill v. McDonough by a 7-2 ruling. This decision could impact up to 1.7 million…
Exhibit reveals horrors, context of WWII occupation
From staff reports One of the darkest periods in French history provides the context for an exhibit at Grove City College. “The Fruits of Hate:…
Prosecutors will make history with opening statements in Trump’s hush money criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury today…
Abreu drives in pair of runs as Red Sox complete sweep of Pirates, 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wilyer Abreu had three hits and drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Sunday…
‘Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to…
Recent Deaths 4/22/24
Carl R. Hepler, “Hep”, 86, of Clarion, died April 20, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Hearing scheduled next month regarding Adamovsky citations
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer New Jersey resident Milan Adamovsky and his legal counsel met last week with Oil City officials regarding the properties he…
Venango voting machines tested in lead-up to Tuesday’s primary
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County elections office held its public voting machine test Friday morning in the Courthouse Annex in preparation for…
Ukrainian, Western leaders laud US aid package while Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin warned…
Crawford works 6 solid innings, Red Sox deal struggling Pirates 5th straight loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kutter Crawford allowed one run in six strong innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday….
Artist exhibit planned Sunday at Transit Arts Gallery
Benefit dinner set for Clintonville boy
The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
Brayan Bello allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Red Sox breeze past Pirates 8-1
Recent Deaths 4/20/24
Pet of the Day 4/19/24
Easy as 1-2-3 Potato Salad
Sugarcreek bridge dedicated to local veteran
Students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
