One Butler County lake prime for fishing, one not
The crowds are gone at this time of year. The crowds of fishermen, that is. But the crowds of bass remain. Harbar Acres Lake in…
2018
Pet of the day 6/20/18
Jay is a male kitten. Current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found at Tri- County Animal Rescue Center.
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…
Grove teachers say ‘zero progress’ in talks
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer A mediator-requested bargaining session Monday between the Valley Grove School Board and Valley Grove Education Association resulted in “zero progress”…
Taste of Talent gets underway tonight in Franklin
From staff reports Franklin’s popular Taste of Talent competition kicks off for its ninth year at 7 p.m. tonight in Bandstand Park. This year’s 12…
Divers search Indonesian lake for 192 missing after sinking
TIGARAS, Indonesia (AP) — Distraught relatives slammed Indonesia’s government for not enforcing basic safety measures on passenger boats and pleaded Wednesday for a bigger search…
Rookie Peralta leads Brewers by Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nerves weren’t quite so bad this time. The jitters, a touch less. The stuff? Well, that didn’t change a bit for…
Fans grieve as detectives search for XXXTentacion’s killers
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For hours, the fans came in a steady stream to mourn and pay their respects at the spot where rapper…
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.
Quinoa, black bean and mango salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 1/2 cups prewashed white quinoa 2 1/4 cups water Salt and pepper 5 tablespoons lime juice (3…
U.S. House candidate Boser to make swing through Venango County
The Democratic nominee for the 15th District seat in the U.S. House will make her first campaign swing through Venango County on Thursday. Susan Boser,…
PennDOT, safety partners to host bike rodeo in Franklin
PennDOT, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Franklin Alliance Church and the City of Franklin will hold a free children’s bicycle rodeo on June…
Twin brothers reunited 74 years after WWII death at Normandy
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — For decades, he was known only as Unknown X-9352 at a World War II American cemetery in Belgium where he was…
Bucs blank Brew Crew
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Trevor Williams pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and two Pittsburgh Pirates relievers closed out a two-hitter in a 1-0 victory over…
Bruce Springsteen performs at benefit at bowling ally
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen helped rock a refurbished 1960s bowling alley-turned music venue near the Asbury Park boardwalk. Actor Hugh Jackman was…
Recent Deaths 6/19/18
Betty Irene Buckley, 85, of Stoneboro, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Thomas Clark Maxwell died earlier this year, on Feb. 11, 2018. Frank Yurkanin,…
Pet of the day 6/18/18
Ian is a male tuxedo kitten. Current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Grill-roasted rack of lamb
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 2…
Flag Day celebrated
The United States just celebrated Flag Day on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened June 14,…
James Hansen wishes he wasn’t so right about global warming
NEW YORK (AP) — James Hansen wishes he was wrong. He wasn’t. NASA’s top climate scientist in 1988, Hansen warned the world on a record…
Koepka’s golf legacy secured after 2nd straight Open win
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — For a guy who has won all of three PGA Tour events, Brooks Koepka has a golf legacy that already is…
Thomas Markle wishes he had walked daughter down the aisle
LONDON (AP) — The father of the former Meghan Markle says he wishes he could have walked her down the aisle during her wedding to…
Recent Deaths 6/18/18
Peggy Elaine Tingley Cardy, 81, a well-known resident of 517 11th St., Franklin, died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018. Richard F. Terwilliger,…
Annual Heart of the Arts folk festival
TITUSVILLE — The annual Heart of the Arts folk festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Monday, July 13, 14 and 16, in Titusville and…
1 dead, 20 injured in shooting New Jersey arts festival
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Shooting broke out at an all-night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey, early Sunday, sending people stampeding from the scene and…
Woman convicted in OD death
A Clarion County jury on Thursday found a Clarion woman guilty for her role in delivering fentanyl to a man who died of a fentanyl…
Warner Bros. crackdown puts Dark Mark over Potter festivals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Warner Bros. is cracking down on local Harry Potter fan festivals around the country, saying it’s necessary to halt unauthorized commercial activity….
Pirates hit 3 homers, top listless Reds 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle insists he hasn’t been keeping close tabs of his team’s slide following a hot start. He wasn’t…
Sandy Lake Fun Days
Sandy Lake Community Fun Days are scheduled for Friday through Saturday, July 13-14. Events on Friday will include a fireman’s parade at 7 p.m., the…
Lisbon Road to be closed for bridge replacement
From staff reports Lisbon Road (Route 3007) in Scrubgrass Township will be closed beginning Monday for a bridge replacement project. The roadway will be closed…
‘Gotti’: John Travolta’s new one will remind you of other, better mob movies
In “Gotti,” we hear the title character praise his son for standing his ground in a bar brawl. “Never take a backward step,” declares John…
‘There was a future’: Past Hawaii eruptions provide lessons
HONOLULU (AP) — Lava pouring out of a Hawaii volcano burned down Mary Dressler’s home and her town 28 years ago. Now, watching creeping lobes…
Kuhl goes 6, snaps winless streak as Pirates beat Reds 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl was just happy his team got the win. His manager was thrilled that his right-hander got the credit for it….
Recent Deaths 6/16/18
Richard F. Terwilliger, 88, of Perry Township, Clarion County, died Friday June 15, 2018. Charles R. “Chuck” Beer, 78, of Parker, died Thursday, June 14,…
Oakland Twp. accident
pet of the day 6/15/18
Name: Maisy Breed: Border Collie/ Retriever, Lab Age: 3 Months Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Maisy can be found…
Grilled beef kabobs
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour and 15 minutes, plus 1 hour to marinate Marinade 1 onion, chopped 1/3 cup beef broth 1/3 cup…
2 juveniles arrested on firearms charges
From staff reports Oil City police have filed charges against two juveniles in connection with a June 9 incident in which a 16-year-old boy is…
OC Council meeting focuses on Glenview 50-year milestone, Country Fair expansion
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Two Oil City businesses – one celebrating longevity and the other planning a major expansion – figured in the…
Tough US tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a trade dispute between the…
Steelers LB Matakevich ready for starting shot
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Matakevich’s signature red beard is a jagged mess. All knots and snarls, a series of small mushroom clouds exploding from his…
Hawking’s ashes to be buried in Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — Stephen Hawking will take his place among Britain’s greatest scientists when his ashes are buried in Westminster Abbey, between the graves of…
Recent Deaths 6/15/18
Anna Mae Peck, 78, of Shippenville, died June 13, 2018. Terry D. Ortz, 70, of Templeton, died June 13, 2018. Lewis G. Shadle, 89, formerly…
Franklin retail theft
Rockland Twp. accident
Find the right Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day is an annual celebration of fathers and the contributions they make to their families. Dads get their due on Father’s Day, when sons,…
Pet of the day 6/14/18
Chip is a male kitten. Current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found out Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Open-faced radish tartine
Serving: 1 (but can be multiplied to make as many as you like) Start to finish: 40 minutes 1 thick slice of rustic bread 1…
OC woman held for court on forgery, theft charges
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City woman was held for court Wednesday at Venango County Central Court on charges related to a fraudulent…