Posing with the posies
Sometimes all it takes is a colorful background to brighten up a photo. Buford and Sherman will sometimes “sit and stay” for a few photos in front of…
2016
Cherrytree Twp. criminal mischief
Franklin theft
Police are seeking help locating Clarion woman
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion Borough police are seeking the public’s help in locating Julie Ann Simpson, 32, of Clarion. Simpson has not appeared…
Center Street work underway
From staff reports Milling and paving work to improve Center Street in Oil City began Monday. The resurfacing work will extend from the intersection of…
Password breach could have effects beyond Yahoo
LONDON (AP) — As investors and investigators weigh the damage of Yahoo’s massive breach to the internet icon, information security experts worry that the record-breaking…
Cubs lambaste Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six…
Wee, weird heroes star in ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home’
The Associated Press Fall has officially just started, but there’s still one more superhero flick sneaking in just before all the summer heat vanishes completely….
Recent Deaths 9/27/16
Phyllis Aeleen Kluck, 83, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 26, 2016. Irene Whitling, 90, formerly of Blairs Corners, died Sept. 26, 2016. Kenneth Henry Yarnell,…
Pet of the day 9/26/16
Name: Butters Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Buff Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butters can be found at Venango…
Findley Twp. escape
Rayburn Twp. theft
Resource fair set for Oct. 11
* Veterans Resource Fair: Did you serve in the military? You may be eligible for services. All veterans and families are invited to attend the Venango…
Pirates fall again, playoff hopes dim with loss to Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A season that’s spiraled away from the Pittsburgh Pirates spilled into frustration Sunday. On the edge of elimination from the playoff race…
9 wounded in Houston shooting; suspect dead, was a lawyer
HOUSTON (AP) — Nine people were shot and wounded, one critically, in a Houston neighborhood Monday morning by a lawyer who had issues with his…
Creative Cookbook deadline is Friday
From staff reports With just five days left for people to submit recipes for the newspaper’s annual Creative Cookbook contest, we have made it easier…
Debate Night: Clinton, Trump set for high-stakes showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday…
Eagles clobber Steelers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Carson Wentz threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, a fierce defense shut down Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown and the Philadelphia…
‘Magnificent Seven’ rides Denzel’s star power to $35M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Antoine Fuqua’s “The Magnificent Seven” remake rode the star power of Denzel Washington to an estimated $35 million debut, topping North…
Recent Deaths 9/26/16
William K. Womer, 69, of Franklin, died Sept. 25, 2016. Mildred Audine “Deanie” McConnell, 85, of Rouseville, formerly of Lake City, died Sept. 23, 2016. John…
Franklin’s 34th annual Applefest
The 34th annual Applefest will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9, in Franklin. The event is hosted by the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. It features more…
Washington shooting suspect ‘zombie-like’ at arrest
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — The 20-year-old suspect in the deadly Washington state mall shooting said nothing and appeared “zombie-like” when he was arrested by authorities…
Rihanna, Kendrick, Metallica play at Global Citizen fest
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna ran through her pop and R&B hits, Eddie Vedder partnered with Chris Martin and Kendrick Lamar was enthusiastic and energetic…
Simple Assault
DUI Crash
Sloppy Pirates fall 6-1 to Nationals, who clinch NL East
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a night when the Washington Nationals clinched their third National League East title in five years, the Pittsburgh Pirates played like…
Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival
The Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival will feature a wide variety of artisans…
Man arrested for assault
An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday. Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…
Lady Gaga posts track list online for ‘Joanne’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is introducing “Joanne” to the world. The pop star posted the track list Friday for her forthcoming album online….
Butler County Crash
Police hunt gunman who killed 5 at Washington state mall
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Police searched Saturday for a gunman authorities said opened fire in the makeup department of a Macy’s store at a mall…
Stallings, last man left, lifts Pirates to 6-5 win over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even with expanded September roster, Jacob Stallings found himself as the last player on Pittsburgh’s bench. The rookie came through with a…
Recent Deaths 9/24/16
A. “Romayne” Conner, 79, of Brookville, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Man waives hearing on burglary charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Cooperstown man accused of stealing money from two homes in June waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…
Pet of the day 9/23/16
Name: Twinkie Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twinkie can be found at Venango…
Fox Twp. fatal crash
Polk Twp. DUI
To the rescue… again
Precious Paws puts the Oscar Fund to work. It’s a nuthouse at the Venango County Humane Society. Tri-County has a spay/neuter clinic scheduled. Clarion PAWS,…
NY authorities seize 33 kilos of heroin in record drug bust
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York state have made a record drug bust, seizing 33 kilograms of heroin and 2 kilograms of fentanyl….
Man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 15
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing charges that accuse him of having sex with a 15-year-old girl. A criminal complaint filed…
Autumn Leaf Festival starts Saturday in Clarion
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer CLARION – More than 250,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Autumn Leaf Festival, which begins Saturday. The nine-day…
Send in the clown complaints: Spate of reports raises alarm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are encouraging caution amid a rash of public complaints and social media reports in a number of states of people dressed…
Go 4 It: Unfazed Feldman plans return to ‘Today’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After being widely ridiculed for a music performance on the “Today” show last week, Corey Feldman didn’t seek solace from drugs…
Brewers avoid sweep
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high, and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two run homer to help…
Recent Deaths 9/23/16
Irene Virginia Krepp Allen, 86, a longtime resident of Reno, died peacefully at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 Tracey Lynn Krupitzer Bradybaugh, 51, of…
Why not a hug?
Where are those doves carrying olive branches of peace? We have people being shot followed by protests where more violence occurs, more potential for more…
Pet of the day 9/22/16
Missy Princess Pants was found on Old Route 8. She is a small kitten. If you want to give this wonderful kitten a new home…
PennDOT restricts Route 427 bridge to single lane
From staff reports A bridge on Route 427 over a tributary to Sugar Creek in Plum Township, Venango County, has been restricted to single-lane traffic…
Celebrating homecoming
Students may think that their proms and graduation ceremonies mark the last time they will spend time together on campus. But there will likely be…
Life is uncertain; Enjoy the moment
There is peace in uncertainty. New adventures, experiences, ideas or hope is often found in an uncertain outcome, in a decision based on the unknown….