August 2018
Review: ‘Operation Finale’ is color-by-numbers political thriller
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) There’s something very familiar about “Operation Finale,” written by debut screenwriter Matthew Orton and directed by Chris Weitz….
School is Back in Session
Sunlit Sayonaras The first day of school may be dreaded or happily anticipated, but the ride home is almost always bittersweet. At least there are…
Pet of the day 8/31/18
Sneeches is a medium haired tabby kitten. She is very friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Sneeches can be found at…
Ultimate seven layer dip
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 45 minutes 4 large tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine 2 jalapeno chilis, stemmed, seeded, and minced 3 tablespoons minced…
Erie bishop calls for creation of comp fund for abuse victims
From staff reports Erie Catholic Diocese Bishop Lawrence Persico wants to work with the Pennsylvania Legislature “to develop an acceptable and appropriate program to make…
Family safely returns to ranch after getting lost overnight in woods
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Four adults and three children were located Thursday morning after being lost in the woods overnight during a trail ride…
At least 7 killed in head-on bus crash in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A blown tire on a semi-truck may be to blame for a deadly head-on crash with a commercial passenger bus along…
Dobbs shines, Steelers roll by Panthers 39-24
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Dobbs has never been cut from a team in his life, no matter the sport. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback understands the…
New Illinois roller coaster to reach 78 mph in 2 seconds
GURNEE, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago-area theme park says it will open a new roller coaster that will accelerate from 0 to 78 miles per…
Recent Deaths 8/31/18
Charles Henry “Charlie” Troup, 86, of Clarion, died Aug. 29, 2018. Barry L. Doverspike, 62, of Brookville, died Aug. 27, 2018. Villard Wayne “Bugs” Byers,…
How to manage cooking for a crowd
Hosting family and friends for special occasions requires a lot of hosts, who must prepare their homes for guests or find establishments capable of catering…
Justice Park criminal mischief
Oil City theft
Pet of the day 8/30/18
Luna is all heart and knows what it takes to be your wonderful friend. She’s that special edition breed of dog that we reserve for…
Basic ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 10 hours 25 Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 pint strawberry ice cream 1…
Man waives in 3 cases; charges include DUI, drugs, fraud
From staff reports An Oil City man facing charges in three separate cases waived his preliminary hearings Wednesday in Venango County Central Court. Scott O’Neil,…
Storms cause some damage
From staff reports A dispatcher with Venango County 911 said Wednesday evening’s storms led to at least nine fallen trees, four accidents, traffic light outages…
Allegheny Boulevard retaining wall work remains on schedule
From staff reports Work to rebuild more than 500 feet of the Route 62/Route 8 (Allegheny Boulevard) retaining wall in Sugarcreek Borough is on schedule…
Victim’s family calls ex-cop’s 15-year sentence too short
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas jury gave a white former police officer too lenient of a punishment when sentencing him to 15 years for the…
Williams, Marte lead Pirates to 2-0 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Trevor Williams figured he might be in for a long night. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-hander surrendered a walk and a double…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ pushed, ‘A Quiet Place’ sequel sets date
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Top Gun” sequel is going to take a little longer to land in theaters. Paramount Pictures says Wednesday that “Top…
Recent Deaths 8/30/18
Charles J. Daley Jr., 73, of Franklin, died Aug. 27, 2018. Edward L. Silvis Jr., 75, of Oil City, died Aug. 29, 2018. Verna Lou…
Dept. of Corrections orders lockdown of all state prisons
From staff reports Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced the immediate lockdown of all state correctional institutions because of reports of multiple staff…
Float tube fishing a joy not to be overlooked
Believe it nor not, it’s already late summer – we’ve got less than a month left, officially – and for many anglers, that means one…
Tariffs on imported newsprint nixed in win for US newspapers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday nullified tariffs put into place for imported newsprint by finding that American producers weren’t harmed…
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…
Pet of the day 8/29/18
Elliot is a very handsome and sweet young adult male. He is negative for FIV and leukemia , current on vaccines and neutered. Elliot can…
Cucumber salad with creamy roasted garlic dressing
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced very thin 3/4 cup of Creamy Roasted Garlic and Miso…
Man accused of trying to smuggle drugs into jail
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to smuggle heroin into the Venango County jail around 11:40 a.m. Friday….
Oil City firefighters provide schools with emergency kits
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City Fire Department Captain Derek Long knows all too well the needs of emergency responders during a crisis. That’s…
Final farewells to Sen. John McCain begin at Arizona Capitol
PHOENIX (AP) — Family, friends and constituents will gather Wednesday at Arizona’s Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two…
Martinez, O’Neill HR, Shildt a winner as Cards beat Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The month of August has been great for rookie pitcher Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals. Flaherty allowed just one…
Harry and Meghan’s wedding outfits to go on public display
LONDON (AP) — The outfits Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wore at their wedding are to go on public display later this year at the…
Recent Deaths 8/29/18
Irvin “Pat” L. Tarr, 78, of Kaneville/Cherrytree, died Aug. 26, 2018. Rosemary Straub-Fulmer, 80, of Rouseville, and Largo, Florida, died Aug. 27, 2018. Kenneth Lawrence…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 8/28/18
Finnley is a 5 year old Pug/Beagle mix with baby doll eyes and a curlicue tail. Finnley was surrendered to the shelter along with 3…
Burger with pimento cheese
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes (this doesn’t include the minimum one day of refrigeration for the pimento cheese) Pimento Cheese Spread: 1/2 cup…
Wanted Clarion man captured in Latrobe
From staff reports A Clarion man accused of strangling a woman during a domestic dispute last week in Clarion County was apprehended Monday in Latrobe,…
The Franklin has ceased operations
From staff reports The Franklin, located at 1340 Liberty St. in Franklin, ceased operations last Thursday. In a letter sent out to groups and individuals…
Tropical Storm Lane damage assessment under way
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lane ranks as the second-biggest rainmaker from a tropical cyclone in the United States since 1950. Lane dumped 52.02 inches…
New coordinator Bates brings swagger to Pittsburgh defense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s a professorial aspect to new Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Randy Bates. Maybe it’s the glasses. Maybe it’s the tidy haircut. Maybe it’s…
From ‘Venom’ to ‘Roma,’ the movies coming this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s a look at the films coming to theaters through December: SEPTEMBER “The Nun” (Sept. 7) — A gothic supernatural horror…
Recent Deaths 8/28/18
Ruth Elizabeth Sibley, 73, died Aug. 25, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this…
Logging competition makes the cut at county fair
The Associated Press MEADVILLE (AP) — As spectators approached the grandstand at the Crawford County Fair, they were greeted by the unmistakable — and inescapable…
Pet of the day 8/27/18
Brooke is a sweet affectionate girl. She is a young adult 1-2 years old. Current on vaccines and spayed. She tested negative for fiv and…
Pan-fried sole with lemon-caper pan sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 4 (6-ounce) skinless sole fillets Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Friday
Their are only a few days left for veterans of the Persian Gulf War to apply for the cash bonus money – $75 for each…
Altomare steps down from Titusville chamber
From staff reports After serving five years as the executive director of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, Emily Altomare has announced her resignation. She…
Shooting at esports event raises calls for more security
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition — killing two people and wounding nine others…