Pet of the Day 11/06/24
Meet Winchester! Winchester was born in April of 2021 and is a large brown tabby and white cat with striking golden eyes. He is feisty…
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Nifty at 90: OC man’s life filled with various careers, interests
Newcomer to join 3 local incumbents in state legislature
Farrell man sentenced for trafficking cocaine
New CATA Lifeline route connects Oil City, Titusville
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman has a lifelong love for dance
Recent Deaths 11/06/24
Pet of the Day 11/05/24
Pitt-Titusville employees recognized for milestone anniversaries
Dollar General adds produce to Franklin locations
Dollar General recently remodeled two stores in Franklin, adding fresh produce sections to locations on Pittsburgh Rd and Patchel Run Rd. This addition, featuring popular…
Burn ban in effect for Venango County
The Venango County Commissioners voted Monday to issue a burn ban for all of Venango County until further notice. Due to the lack of precipitation…
Oil cleanup on river continues
Since August, 40 to 60 gallons of oil per trip are being removed from the Allegheny River, near Sandycreek Township, though the exact source of…
Franklin couple charged with child endangerment, drug possession
A Franklin couple, Terry and Angelina McMunn, face charges of child endangerment after police found drugs within reach of their infant in their apartment on…
Winnifred Tonkin In-gathering collection packing event scheduled
The Winnifred Tonkin Guild’s annual service project is underway in Venango County, where volunteers are collecting new clothing, personal care items, and household essentials to…
Recent Deaths 11/05/24
Vergil F. Hulings, 78, of Warren, passed away Saturday evening, November 2, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 11/04/24
Meet Maybeline “Mama” “May”! You know those special people who have experienced the toughest things in life and continue to smile and show love to…
Fryburg Water customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania issued a boil water advisory for Fryburg Water Co. customers after an electrical issue caused a loss of water pressure in the distribution…
Wilber, Borland inducted into Conservation Hall
Jude Wilber and James Borland were inducted into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame for their contributions to conservation and environmental awareness. Wilber, a…
Recent Deaths 11/04/24
Deborah L. (Caldwell) Vorse, 60, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. David P. Rembold, 71, of Rockmere, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/02/24
Meet Ruma! Ruma has been at the shelter for a while. She was not a friendly cat when she first arrived, but has slowly accepted…
Innovative and Eco-Friendly Energy Storage Solutions
As Pennsylvania’s Oil Region and other areas with industrial legacies begin to shift focus to cleaner energy, the role of sustainable energy storage becomes crucial….
Christ Episcopal pajama collection underway
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has begun its 13th annual pajama and book drive, providing new pajamas and an age-appropriate book to children in…
Venango Tea Party vehemently denies Abramovic’s accusations
The Venango County Tea Party Patriots released a statement refuting comments made by County Commissioner Albert Abramovic, who claimed the group wanted election processes controlled…
Venango voting machine, ballot tabulator pass pre-election tests
Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….
Recent Deaths 11/02/24
Randall “Randy” Louis Griffith, 67, of Johnstown, passed away on October 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 11/01/24
Meet Snickers! Snickers is a sweet and vocal boy looking for his forever family! He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. He can be…
National Fuel adjusts rates
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…
Franklin, Rocky Grove schools perform musical
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…
Barkeyville gets new traffic signal
PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…
West Forest at FCCLA Regionals
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…
Cranberry High School to perform ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast rehearse a scene. The musical is a stage adaptation of the novel by Madeleine L’Engle….
Recent Deaths 11/01/24
Cheryl Hedglin, 78, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Phyllis Irene Tippery, 100, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 10/31/24
Meet Celestia! Celestia is a very friendly girl. She was used for breeding. She is not your basic black cat, Celestia has strips and spots…
Karma Concerts Series set to return in Oil City
The “Billy’s Has Karma” concert series in Oil City will start its eighth season on Nov. 7, featuring weekly Thursday performances from 7 to 9…
Friends for Food surpasses $15,500
The Friends for Food campaign, a partnership between Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $15,557 to provide Thanksgiving meals to…
Pavilion project at Valley Grove Elementary School completed
Valley Grove Elementary School’s pavilion is set to be completed, with only table placements left, creating a new outdoor learning and community space funded by…
Brookville bridge project update
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently issued an update on the Interstate 80 North Fork Bridges Project near Brookville. PennDOT said in their release…
CATA to provide free rides to voting polls
Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov. 5. In…
Recent Deaths 10/31/24
William H. “Bill” Bayle, 91, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Audrey M. Knight, 90, of Ligonier, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/30/24
Meet Damian! Damian came to PAWS when he and his brother, Shadow II were surrendered. He is a little hissy and shy until he gets…
Franklin, Rocky Grove students to present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools will present “Once Upon a Mattress” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Franklin Area High School…
Oil City structure fire
Smoke billows out of a hole in the roof of the building at 607 North Seneca Street, located on the outskirts of Oil City, Tuesday…
Franklin school district settles suit brought by former teacher
The Franklin Area School District agreed to a $175,000 settlement with former teacher Marcy Brown, ending her third lawsuit against the district. Brown, who previously…
Recent Deaths 10/30/24
Gladys E. Hites, 91, formerly of Rouseville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Brenda Sue Youkers, 66, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday night,…
Winter Gardening Activities for Children
Indoor gardening activities can help children learn basic plant science while having fun. When winter seems far from over and the days are still too…
Pet of the Day 10/29/24
Meet Bingo! Looking for a new fur baby to add to your family? Look no further than Bingo! This young female pup is full of…
Christ Episcopal pajama collection underway
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has launched its 13th annual program to provide warm pajamas and age-appropriate books to children in need. Led by…
State Treasury unclaimed property auction is this week
Pennsylvania’s Treasury Department is holding its largest unclaimed property auction from Wednesday to Friday, featuring jewelry, coins, currency, and collectibles. Managed by Pook & Pook…
Nifty at 90: Cooperstown woman enjoys many lifelong traditions
The article celebrates Maryetta Waldman Dutko, born in 1934, as she approaches her 90th birthday. Raised in Reading, PA, Maryetta was the oldest of four…
Franklin approves CDBG application; future dog park discussed
Franklin’s city council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant application, directing $209,805 to street improvements in low-income areas and $41,975 for blight clearance, expected…