Tigers-Pirates opener postponed because of weather
DETROIT (AP) — The season opener between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of bad weather. The game has been pushed…
2018
Utility plans to close nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A power company says it plans to close its two Ohio nuclear plants and another in Pennsylvania within the next three…
OC couple waive hearings on drug, endangerment charges
From staff reports An Oil City couple accused of possessing drugs and a firearm at their Manning Street residence where two young children also live…
Students lend a hand for Empty Bowls
Henry Jiang, right, and Seth Mellring, sixth graders at Cranberry Elementary School, work on glazing ceramic bowls for the seventh annual Community Services of Venango…
Good Friday closings
Courthouses in Venango and Clarion counties, as well as city hall buildings in Oil City and Franklin, will be closed Friday. The Oil City, Franklin…
Study: Armed security officers are on the rise in US schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — Armed security officers are becoming more prevalent at America’s schools, according to a federal study released Thursday amid a heated debate over…
Tigers, Pirates must move on from last year’s aces
DETROIT (AP) — For a decade, opening day for the Detroit Tigers belonged almost exclusively to Justin Verlander. Times have changed. Verlander is with Houston…
Chrissy Metz calls focus on her stepdad’s abuse ‘clickbait’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrissy Metz calls news stories focusing on abusive behavior by her stepfather while growing up mere “clickbait.” Metz is one of…
Recent Deaths 3/29/18
Bruce Norman Krepp, 81, of Franklin, died March 28, 2018. Dennis E. Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, died Jan. 15, 2018. Betty Lou Gilbert, 85,…
Franklin students earn STEM design award
From staff reports On March 26, Franklin Area Junior High students Ryleigh Henry, Amanda Buterbaugh, Joe Martin, and Josh Brenan participated in the 2018 K’Nex…
Pet of the day 3/28/18
Sasha is a sweet and affectionate young girl. She is spayed and current on vaccines. Sasha can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Brisket and barley soup
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup pearl barley…
Rent The Chicken provides backyard birds for eggs, down-home fun
If you’ve ever thought about raising hens, but chickened out, Jenn and Phil Tompkins have an eggsellent solution. The Armstrong County, Pennsylvania couple incubated their company, Rent The…
Edinboro president resigning following uproar over comments
EDINBORO (AP) — The embattled president of a small northwestern Pennsylvania college is resigning following an uproar over his comments on problems at the financially…
Social services resource fair slated April 18
From staff reports Venango County Human Services will host a social services resource fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Rocky Grove…
Facebook revamps privacy tools as tighter EU rules draw near
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover as it reels from criticisms over its data practices and faces tighter European…
Glendening scores twice to lift Red Wings over Penguins 5-2
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings are a team in transition, and that was evident Tuesday night. Veteran defenseman Niklas Kronwall scored a goal…
‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller moved to halfway house
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller has been transferred from prison to a halfway house as she prepares for…
Recent Deaths 3/28/18
Billie Lou Solle, 89, of Franklin, died March 23, 2018. Mary Ann Booth, 79, of Clarion, died March 26, 2018. Elizabeth L. Crooks, 100, of…
Venango County theft
Hawthorne Borough accident
Getting wet
While things are warming up in the region, it seems the sun may not shine for a few days. As the temperatures climb so does…
Pet of the day 3/27/18
Name: Wilma Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wilma can be found at Venango…
Carrot cake pancakes
Serves about 4 Pancake Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp…
OC school board renews district food service contract
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Oil City School Board members on Monday approved the renewal of the district’s food service contract with The Nutrition Group…
Clarion state police seek assault, DUI suspect
From staff reports Clarion state police have issued a felony arrest warrant for a Rimersburg man. Dennis Horner, 61, is wanted on felony counts of…
Crews will be inspecting poles starting Monday for Central Electric
From staff reports Crews will be inspecting poles on Central Electric Cooperative circuits originating from Nectarine, Mineral and Sandy Creek substations in Venango County. The…
How Facebook was able to siphon off phone call, text logs
The Associated Press The news that Facebook’s Android app has been collecting call and text histories is yet another black eye for the social media giant. But…
NFL weighing changes to catch rule
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — That’s a catch. Mention the names Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant, Zach Miller and Jesse James , and what looked, sounded and felt like…
LL Cool J to launch new SiriusXM classic hip-hop channel
ATLANTA (AP) — LL Cool J wants to make old-school hip-hop music relevant for today’s listeners with a new SiriusXM channel. The two-time Grammy-winning rapper…
Recent Deaths 3/27/18
Richard William “Bill” Hawkins, of Oil City, died March 23, 2018. Ruth Ella Martz, 89, of Vowinckel, died March 24, 2018. Robert G. Holquist, 89,…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam…
Pet of the day 3/26/18
Name: Yeller Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yeller can be found at…
Oven-baked jerk spareribs
Start to finish: 20 hours, 40 minutes (30 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped scallions (white and green…
Here are this week’s Easter events
From staff reports Easter events have been scheduled in the area. Event information may be emailed to goodtimes.thederrick@gmail.com. Clarion An Easter party for children ages 1…
Russian shopping mall fire kills 64; no alarms reported
MOSCOW (AP) — With the fire alarms silent and staff reportedly nowhere to be seen, a fire at a shopping mall packed with children and…
Rust’s OT winner gives Penguins season sweep of Flyers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby crystallized the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hot run against the Philadelphia Flyers with the kind of goal that he and few others…
‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ dethrones ‘Black Panther’
NEW YORK (AP) — It took six weeks but “Black Panther” has finally been unseated as the top film at the North American box office….
Recent Deaths 3/26/18
Dorinda A. Swineford, 68, of Summerville, died March 24, 2018. Robert G. Holquist, 89, of Oil City, died March 24, 2018. Billie Lou Solle, 89,…
Taste of Talent registration packets available
Registration packets are being accepted for the ninth annual Taste of Talent vocal competition. The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the competition which begins…
Man accused of forging medical excuses for daughter
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man is facing 40 charges after he allegedly forged medical excuses for his daughter who attends…
Soderbergh’s ‘Unsane’ is pulp seen through an iPhone
Steven Soderbergh, who briefly retired from Hollywood after lamenting its timid small-mindedness, has shot his second post-hiatus film entirely on an iPhone. “Unsane,” a pulpy…
Heartbroken by gun violence: Rallies across US demand change
WASHINGTON (AP) — They came from a place of heartbreak to claim their spot in history: Hundreds of thousands of teenagers and supporters, rallying across…
PennDOT traveling workers memorial on display in Franklin
From staff reports PennDOT’s traveling workers memorial is on display at PennDOT’s Venango County maintenance building at 1460 Pittsburgh Road in Franklin. The memorial will…
Rocky Grove Ave. crash
‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is cheer-at-the-screen fun
At the end of the monsters-versus-robots flick “Pacific Rim,” a breach at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is closed, plugging a hole that allowed…
A swan-song for Toys R Us, the going-out-of-business sale
NEW YORK (AP) — Toys R Us opened its doors Friday with a going-out-of-business sale, offering clearance discounts at all 735 U.S. stores, including Babies…
Hall’s winner lifts Devils past Penguins 4-3 in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils and their roster stuffed with speed and youth haven’t made the playoffs in six years. The drought for…
Recent Deaths 3/24/18
Derek Carll Hileman, 30, of Oil City, died Thursday, March 22, 2018. Richard William “Bill” Hawkins, 73, of Oil City, died Friday, March 23, 2018….