Strawberry shortcake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours Shortcakes: 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons (2 1/4 ounces) sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder…
July 2018
Charges withdrawn against OC man
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of pointing a gun at another man during an altercation at an East Third Street residence last…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Thursday
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule for the first official day of the Oil Heritage Festival: Junior Olympics – 9 a.m. at Oil City…
Arson wildfire forces entire California town to evacuate
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire — believed to have been sparked by arson — tore through trees, burned five homes and forced evacuation…
Indians top Pirates 4-0, end Pittsburgh’s 11-game win streak
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer, Adam Cimber and Brad Hand combined for an emphatic end to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 11-game winning streak. Bauer struck out…
Smile, pardner: ‘Deadwood’ movie gets HBO greenlight
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting…
Recent Deaths 7/26/18
Kimberly R. “Kim” Seamon, 53, of Meadville, formerly of Emlenton, died July 25, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The…
White tails on whitetails predict the future
It’s the developing headgear on white-tailed deer that get all of the attention at this time of year. Look what people write when posting trail…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Pet of the day 7/25/18
Name: Burt Breed: Hound Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Burt can be found at Venango County…
Summer’s Last Fling
With summer drawing to its inevitable end (and school starting Aug. 28), many people, including myself, are making an effort to experience this season’s last…
New England lobster roll
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour To boil lobster: 4 (1 1/4-pound) live lobsters (yields 1 pound of meat) 1/3 cup salt Lobster Roll…
Summit focused on shale industry set Sept. 11
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The shale revolution is underway and it may have the power to revitalize the entire region, according to Lance Hummer,…
School board honors Grove baseball champs
From staff reports The Rocky Grove High School state championship baseball team was formally recognized at Monday’s Valley Grove School Board meeting. High school principal…
Rescue crews search for missing in Greek wildfires; 79 dead
MATI, Greece (AP) — Rescue crews were searching Wednesday through charred homes and cars for those still missing after the deadliest wildfires to hit Greece…
Marte, Polanco, Bell HR; Bucs beat Indians for 11th straight
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has a simple philosophy when it comes to hot streaks. “I have a saying that I use…
Rep: Pop star Demi Lovato awake and recovering with family
NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Demi Lovato says she is awake and recovering with her family after the pop singer was reportedly hospitalized…
Recent Deaths 7/25/18
William A. “Bill” Phillips, 81, of Tionesta, died July 23, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Cranberry OKs school security upgrades
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer Cranberry Area School District will have two upgraded security-related programs in place when students return for the fall semester….
Pet of the day 7/24/18
Name: Yucie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yucie can be found at Venango County Humane…
Southwestern black bean and corn salad
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 20 minutes Dressing: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Coarse…
Inspectors on scene at Hirsch’s; trickle effects of blaze being felt
By JIM MEYER Staff writer While the landmark Hirsch’s Meats market on Route 322 in Kossuth remains open for business, meat production is at a…
PennDOT seeks input on highway safety through survey
From staff reports PennDOT is seeking public input on highway topics such as traffic safety improvements and driving behaviors through its annual online highway safety…
Police seek clues to gunman’s Toronto rampage
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian investigators are digging into the life of a 29-year-old man, seeking to explain what prompted him to fire a handgun into…
Harrison, Polanco power Pirates past Indians, Kluber 7-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber struggled in his return while the Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot streak showed no signs of letting up. Josh Harrison hit a…
Titanic director Cameron backs bid for 5,500 items from ship
LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker James Cameron and Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard are backing a bid by a group of British museums to acquire a collection…
Recent Deaths 7/24/18
Harry Leroy Lutz, 81, of Strattanville, died July 22, 2018. Darlene (Brown) King, 66, of Coraopolis, formerly of Franklin, died July 17, 2018. Robert Allan…
Oil City terroristic threats
Pet of the day 7/23/18
Name: Toby Breed: Terrier Mix Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Toby can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
VFW Attends Congressional Roundtable on Burn Pit Exposure
On Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Director Carlos Fuentes participated in a roundtable discussion with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members to discuss the importance…
Stuffed fried zucchini blossoms
Start to finish: 50 minutes Servings: 4 80 grams (2/3rds cup) all-purpose flour, plus extra for coating the zucchini 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup…
Barkeyville bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 79-year old bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville will start…
Applications being accepted for Heritage parade
From staff reports Applications are still being accepted for the 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade on Saturday. The parade steps off at 5 p.m….
Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 2
TORONTO (AP) — A man walked along a Toronto street firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes, shooting 14 people and killing two before dying…
From ‘stalker’ to ‘walker’: Woman gets dream job as zombie
ATLANTA (AP) — When she’s not spending time with her grandchildren, Terrie Hamrick is likely dressed as a zombie. Hamrick’s dream of being a “walker”…
Recent Deaths 7/23/18
Eugene E. Carroll, 95, of Clarion, died July 22, 2018. Charles (Chuck, Charlie, Dave, Scratch) David Richey, 77, of Franklin, died July 21, 2018. Bonnie…
Open house planned at Venango VA clinic
From staff reports Veterans and their families may attend an open house at the Venango Veterans Affairs clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug….
Cash found at Home Depot
Route 157 crash
Police release details on crash into Rocky Grove home
From staff reports An 11-year-old boy remained in a Pittsburgh hospital Friday morning with injuries he suffered after a car crashed into a Rocky Grove…
‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Shazam!” thrill Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Warner Bros. brought out all the stops Saturday at Comic-Con with an army of stars, surprises and new footage from films…
1 dead, dozens of hostages freed after Los Angeles standoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman was shot and killed when a gunman ran into a busy Los Angeles supermarket where he held dozens of…
Dickerson hits 2 HRs, Pirates beat Reds for 8th straight win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Corey Dickerson led off the game by plunking the top of Cincinnati pitcher Anthony DeSclafani’s left foot with a sharp grounder. Then…
Barkeyville bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 79-year old bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville will start…
Man accused of aggravated assault
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot another man at an East Third Street…
Statue honoring Chris Cornell to be erected in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — The late grunge pioneer Chris Cornell will be remembered in the city where he was born. Cornell’s wife on Friday announced a…
Hundreds at vigils mourn victims of Branson boat accident
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri town known for its country shows and entertainment mourned Friday after 17 people — including nine from one family…
Rodriguez, Marte power Pirates past Reds 12-1 after delay
CINCINNATI (AP) — Time on the disabled list did as much for Sean Rodriguez’s bat as it did for his leg. Rodriguez homered and drove…
Recent Deaths 7/21/18
Frances Louise Wolbert Schmader, 91, of Clarion, died Friday, July 20, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the day 7/20/18
Name: Sophie Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Sophie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.