FDA to re-evaluate definition of ‘healthy’ food
NEW YORK (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration will re-evaluate its definition of “healthy,” which could eventually change how a range of foods are…
May 2016
Pens close out Caps in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nick Bonino put a rebound past Braden Holtby 6:32 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Washington…
Fox orders series based on ‘Lethal Weapon,’ ‘Exorcist’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two TV series based on big-screen hits will be part of Fox’s new season. The network said Tuesday it has ordered…
Recent Deaths 5/11/16
LaRue C. Ireland, 46, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died May 10, 2016. Dorothy Mattern Bajorek, 91, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Titusville, died May 6, 2016. Laura B….
Report: Bullying is a serious public health problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in combating bullying, an independent government advisory group says in urging schools to take a more preventative approach…
I-80 fatal crash
Sandycreek Twp. DUI crash
Pet of the day 5/10/16
Name: Tiara Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Tiara can…
Teen accused in Franklin Regional attack to be tried as an adult
The Associated Press The teen accused in the April 2014 knife attack that left 20 classmates and a security guard injured at Franklin Regional High…
Stoneboro crash
Pair charged with stealing from local businessman
From staff reports An Oil City couple is facing felony theft charges for conspiring to steal nearly $20,000 from a local businessman. A criminal complaint…
What does ‘going viral’ mean?
I don’t know what constitutes ‘going viral’ on the internet, but last Friday as i went out to get something out of my car I…
Springing up
As the days get warmer, more animals are waking up and returning to the region. This week saw the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird, indigo bunting,…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Wolf Creek Twp. accident
No one hurt in Knox apartment fire; other buildings spared
By JON HAAG Staff writer Members of the Knox community were relieved Monday to find out that Knox volunteer firefighters, with the assistance of other…
Valley Grove gifted students head back to ancient Egypt
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Ancient Egypt will come alive tonight as Valley Grove Elementary School gifted students perform a production of “The Nile Network”…
Tornadoes hit Plains; 2 dead, homes destroyed in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tornadoes destroyed homes, overturned vehicles and stripped the bark from trees as they churned across Oklahoma, part of a strong…
Solo homers sink Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Tucker Barnhart hit the last of Cincinnati’s three solo homers off Jonathon Niese, and Reds relievers threw three scoreless innings – a…
Young guitarist from Maine jams with Pearl Jam
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A Maine boy’s guitar skills earned him a spot onstage with Pearl Jam. Ten-year-old Noah Keeley of Bar Harbor, Maine, was…
Recent Deaths 5/10/16
C. James (C.J. Jim) Swires, 70, of Reno, died May 8, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Bloomfield Twp. burglary
Vehicle strikes tree in Slippery Rock Twp.
Vehicle strikes sign in Brady Twp.
Oil Region Alliance Workshops
Two free workshops have been scheduled in conjunction with the Get-on-the-Trail entrepreneurial business plan contest. The first will take place from 6 to 8 p.m….
Pens sticking with rookie Murray in Game 6 vs. Caps
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with rookie goaltender Matt Murray. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday that Murray will remain in the net…
Union Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 5/9/16
Carter is calm and quiet in his kennel. This young fellow weighs in the 40 to 45 lb range. His coat is a pretty shade…
Pirates beat Cardinals, 10-5, to win series
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — John Jaso and Gregory Polanco homered and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, Sunday at Busch Stadium….
Pet First Aid class is planned
Precious Paws is sponsoring a Pet First Aid class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin. The cost…
Winslow Twp. criminal mischief
Falls Creek Borough DUI
Ashland Twp. accident
Students StandOut
From staff reports The Forest Area School District Student Councils organized and invited the high school student body to participate in StandOut, a movement designed…
Structure fire in Knox
From staff reports Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Knox on Sunday night, according to Knox residents and Clarion County 911. The structure fire…
OCHS team wins Venango Envirothon
From staff reports A team of students from Oil City High School won first place in the Venango Envirothon. The competition was held Tuesday at…
Students mix art with science on simulated Mars mission
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Three University of North Dakota graduate students emerged Friday from their simulated space mission to Mars tired, happy and longing…
Caps force Pens to a Game 6
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin’s teammates watched him turn his game up to a whole new level. Then the Washington Capitals followed him all the…
‘Captain America: Civil War’ nabs fifth best-opening ever
LOS ANGELES (AP) – What superhero fatigue? Disney and Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has strong-armed its…
Recent Deaths 5/9/16
Carole A. Shull, 77, of Franklin, died May 5, 2016. Larry L. Maloney, 63, of Oil City, died May 6, 2016. Mae E. Bailey, 92, formerly…
Fire in Knox
A large fire is being responded to now, Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Knox. It is located is an apartment building across from Rhea Lumber…
DA says aunt, uncle killed 5-year-old boy
RIDGWAY (AP) – The aunt and uncle of a 5-year-old Ridgway boy found beaten to death in their squalid apartment have been charged with killing…
Winning Powerball ticket worth $429M sold in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Someone is holding onto the sole winning Powerball ticket that was sold in New Jersey and is worth $429.6 million, lottery…
Ovechkin a force as Capitals beat Penguins to stay alive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin’s teammates watched him turn his game up to a whole new level. Then the Washington Capitals followed him all the…
Cruelty to Animals
Assault in Pine Twp.
Pine Twp. DUI
Stolen Money