Mark Oliver
Hi,
My name is Mark Oliver and I am a long-time editor at The Derrick and The News-Herald.
I am a 1975 graduate of Venango Christian High School and a 1979 graduate of St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York.
I have lived in Oil City all my life, and many of you in the community are familiar with me, so feel free to send ideas to markoliver.thederrick@gmail.com
From staff reports The Transit Art Gallery & Gifts in Oil City’s National Transit Building will host a spring artists exhibit, Art of the Garden,…
From staff reports A donation only benefit dinner will be held for Luka McDonald, an 11-year-old boy from Clintonville who is a heart-transplant patient, from…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S….
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red…
Virginia Pearl Clevenger, 86, of Cochranton, died April 17, 2024. Robert Alan Lauer, 63, of Titusville, died April 17, 2024. Lynnda K. Shaffer, 83, of…
Meet the fantastic Fancy! Fancy is a lovely 3-year-old girl looking for her new family! She is outgoing, social and oh so sweet! Fancy likes…
(Family Features) From everyday weeknight dinners to picnics in the park, warmer weather and longer days mean families want to spend more time together and…
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer As the newly named Staff Sgt. Richard James Mulholland Memorial Bridge was being dedicated, the flow of emotion and sentiment…
DENVER (AP) — The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An apparent Israeli drone attack on a major air base early near the central city of Isfahan activated Iranian…
The Associated Press The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job…
The Associated Press If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for…
Inez Tucker, 85, of Warren, died April 14, 2024. Stephen George Santus, of Clarion, died April 17, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Meet Moon, the 7-month old kitten looking for a new address! Moon is a sweet girl who came to us as a stray, so we…
Looking for a new bud? Look no further than Bandit, the 3-year-old all-around good boy! Bandit is a smart, funny, loyal and curious pup who…
(Family Features) There’s perhaps no better occasion to show off your kitchen skills than Mother’s Day, a perfect opportunity to turn the tables on mom…
Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables and ornamentals, and are especially injurious to seedlings. Moreover, they get into cellars, on walks, and similar places around the…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer On Saturday, the DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin will mark not one, but two anniversaries, and is inviting the…
J.J. Karg of Clarion Monuments finishes adding several names to the Vietnam War Memorial in Bandstand Park in Franklin on Tuesday. The names added to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East as the Biden administration…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader…
NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York…
Steven W. Hawk, of Clarion, died April 15, 2024. Shirley Jean Himes, 94, died April 13, 2024. Lena C. Masson, 75, of Franklin, formerly of…
Shiloh is a gentle, loyal and affectionate soul hoping for his forever home! Shiloh is about three years old and weighs under 50 pounds. He…
(Family Features) There’s perhaps no better occasion to show off your kitchen skills than Mother’s Day, a perfect opportunity to turn the tables on mom…
From staff reports The Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance has completed its fundraising efforts for the rehabilitation of Oil City’s Lyric Theatre with a $40,000 grant…
From staff reports Franklin School District has scheduled kindergarten registration makeup dates for the 2024-25 school year. The dates are June 4 for Central Elementary…
CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are playing like a playoff team. They’re only too aware it still might not be enough to reach the…
