Richland Township man faces rape charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer A Richland Township man has been charged with raping a 14-year-old boy last Sunday in his home. Boyce Kendal…
4-H group Electrotechs will showcase robot at open house
From staff reports Members of the 4-H group Electrotechs will showcase their newest robot creation, “Panzer,” at an open house from 6 to 9 p.m….
SpaceX launches futuristic room, lands rocket at sea
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – SpaceX resumed station deliveries for NASA on Friday, and in a double triumph, successfully landed its booster rocket on an…
‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as the series ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The first “American Idol” finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with Kelly Clarkson the victor over Justin Guarini….
Penguins rolling without Malkin as Cullen steps it up
WASHINGTON (AP) – Do the Pittsburgh Penguins need Evgeni Malkin if they have Matt Cullen? Probably. But while the star Russian center has missed 14…
Cleveland to host Rock Hall induction ceremony every 2 years
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland will get to rock out even more often. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony…
Recent Deaths 4/9/16
Karen L. Monahan, 65, of Franklin, died April 7, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Bully Hill Road is open to traffic
TRAVEL ALERT: Bully Hill Road in Venango County is open to traffic, according to PennDOT. A portion of the road was closed due to work…
Student art show begins Saturday at Foxburg gallery
From staff reports FOXBURG – An Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School student art exhibit will open Saturday with a students artists reception from 11 a.m. to…
Movie Review: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ – Comedy big on family, annoying characters
By Timothy Hogg Family always sticks together in director Kirk Jones’ “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” a good-natured comedy that reunites the cast of…
Warriors get 70th victory by beating Spurs 112-101
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors became the second team to win 70 games in a season…
2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Texas Air Force base
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The fatal shooting of two people at an Air Force base in Texas appears to be a murder-suicide, authorities said Friday….
Cranberry Twp. stolen money
Porter Road stolen tool box
Tri County Industries theft
Union Twp. theft
Winter weather advisory
WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Clarion and Jefferson counties. The advisory…
Chronological timeline of the ‘Star Wars’ cinematic universe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everyone knows “Star Wars” is set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but with the Thursday release…
Woman arrested for stealing from relative’s trust
From staff reports An Ohio woman is facing felony theft and fraud charges for stealing $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law who had…
HOLeY Jeans celebrates 20 years
From staff reports HOLeY Jeans will mark its 20th year with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. And this…
Swedes invite world to call on new hotline
STOCKHOLM (AP) – Ever felt like calling up a complete stranger in Sweden? Now is your chance. The Swedish Tourist Association has set up a…
Pens make it eight straight
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored in overtime and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3…
‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as TV show ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent Harmon is the 15th and final “American Idol” winner. He was crowned Thursday as Fox TV’s singing contest ended its…
Recent Deaths 4/8/16
Wilson E. Summerville, 82, of Sligo, died April 6, 2016. Leona M. Greggs, 96, of Franklin, April 6, 2016. Angeline L. Lencer, 83, of Pittsburgh, died…
OC man accused of assault waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of assaulting a woman while she held two children waived his hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central…
Theft at Elk County Foods
Union of Joy info center lends support for workers
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global employees, current and former, wandered in and out of the Union of Joy information center Wednesday offering questions…
Franklin man held for court in sex assault case
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Franklin man accused of attempting to sexually assault a boy was held for court Wednesday after a preliminary…
Bike ‘n Brew Fest joins Oil Heritage lineup
From staff reports A new event is on tap for Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival in July. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and…
Bloomfield Twp. burglary
Harassment at Emlenton Truck Plaza Restaurant
Monroe Twp. criminal mischief
Plum Twp. act 64
Sandy Twp. accident
Franklin YMCA celebrating 125th year
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Jim Hedglin brought a box of old Franklin YMCA pictures to Wednesday evening’s open house and Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Business After…
Vehicle strikes fence in Oakland Twp.
Vehicle fire on Route 322
From staff reports Adam Peterson of Franklin said he was heading home Wednesday from a Scout meeting in Cochranton when the horn of his Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up…
Game Commission approves 2016-17 hunting seasons
From staff reports Hunting and trapping seasons for the 2016-17 license year have been finalized by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. Hunting licenses will go on sale in…
Officials sign unusual pact to tear down hydroelectric dams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Endangered salmon blocked for nearly a century from hundreds of miles of the Klamath River in Oregon and California are expected…
Nicasio hurls Bucs past Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Juan Nicasio pitched six dominant innings in his Pittsburgh debut and Francisco Cevelli hit a two-run double as the Pirates beat the…
India censors: ‘Jungle Book’ too scary for kids to see alone
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s censor board is requiring parents to accompany children under 12 at screenings of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” because the special…
Recent Deaths 4/7/16
Dorothy Ryczko, 87, of Oil City, April 5, 2016. Jeanne C. Duda, 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City, died April 3, 2016. Saralane Z….
Oil City YMCA to hold open house April 15
From staff reports OIL CITY – Oil City YMCA wellness director Katie Port, CEO Tom Spence and youth sports director Max Krepps prepare for the…
Laughter and mystery ahead this weekend
It will be a night for comedy at the Oil City Moose on Saturday when three raucous comedians headline the Oil City Moose Lodge event….
Concussions, hits to the head landed atop NHL agenda in 2007
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — During the 2006-07 season, a concussion sustained by Sabres co-captain Chris Drury — as a result of a blindside check by…
First Syrians leave for US under surge resettlement program
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The first Syrian family to be resettled in the U.S. under a speeded-up “surge operation” for refugees left Jordan on Wednesday…
Country legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 of pneumonia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country giant Merle Haggard, who celebrated outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as “Okie From Muskogee”…
Boston Marathon security: 5,000 cops, no drones or backpacks
BOSTON (AP) — Public safety officials have outlined a tight security plan for the Boston Marathon three years after two bombs inside backpacks exploded near…
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosts STEM Design Challenge
From staff reports CLARION – Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosted the regional STEM Design Challenge, with 76 students in fourth through eighth grade competing in…