June 2018



Recent Deaths 6/25/18

Grace Salvo Kukla, 100, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City and Clarion, died June 21, 2018. Ralph E. Cotton, 83, of Franklin, died June 23,…



Dispensaries look to county

By JIM MEYER Medical marijuana may soon be available in Venango County. Since state legislation to allow legal access to medical marijuana was passed in…











Summer’s Splendor

Photos by Hannah Niederriter Glistening Waters Among the Vibrant Hues Travelling has always been a large portion of summer. Niagara Falls is a picture perfect spot…









Recent Deaths 6/22/18

Mary Lou Amsler Milford, 88, of Knox, died June 20, 2018. George B. McMasters, 92, of Franklin, died June 20, 2018.   For complete obituaries,…




Pet of the day 6/21/18

Timmy is a blind, male, senior Shetland Sheepdog mix that came to the rescue after a local sanctuary had closed. Timmy is quickly learning his…








Recent Deaths 6/21/18

Robert “Bob” Fenchak, 65, of Knox, died June 19, 2018. Duane H. Shull, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died June 17, 2018. Ronald L….







whoopie pies

Makes: 6 sandwich cookies Start to finish: 1 hour Cakes 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1…







Recent Deaths 6/20/18

Alvin E. Irwin Sr., 80, of Franklin, died June 19, 2018.   For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…


Pet of the day 6/19/18

Name: Tucker Breed: Schnauzer, Miniature Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Tucker can be found at Venango County Humane Society.