December 2017


Penguins fall to Avalanche, 4-2

DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Tyson Barrie played heavy minutes in the absence of suspended teammate Erik Johnson. Barrie made the most of the extra ice time, too….



Recent Deaths 12/19/17

Louise E. Shreffler, 89, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2017. Timothy Wayne Sharrar, 51, of Cranberry, died Dec. 17, 2017. Edna Virginia Rowan Burford, 90, died Dec….












Recent Deaths 12/18/17

George M. Stewart, 96, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2017.   For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…













Recent Deaths 12/16/17

Elaine Z. Antonsen, 67, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, died Dec. 13, 2017. Evelyn M. Lauer, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 14, 2017. Becky E….






Be cautious of the cold

Residents are urged to pay a little more attention to their pets as cold weather settles in and area shelters have many adoptable animals available….










Recent Deaths 12/15/17

Wanda L. Thomas, 98, of Oil City, died Dec. 12, 2017. Lori Marwood Wheeler Burton, 54, of McKean, formerly of Fairview and Franklin, died Dec….










Recent Deaths 12/14/17

James C. “Jim” Alcorn, 53, of Franklin, died Dec. 13, 2017. Edward R. Pearsall, 63, of Austin, Texas, died Nov. 24, 2017. Robert “Bob” Macmaster, 68,…