Bell, Dickerson lead Pirates to 14-2 rout of Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to give rookie Dario Agrazal a little early run support against Houston in his second career start….
2019
Review: ‘Yesterday’ takes great idea, adds too much sugar
The Associated Press Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a soulful if brooding young man, with a very pleasant singing voice. But when we meet him,…
Recent Deaths 6/27/19
Melvin C. Sandrock, 95, of Marienville, died June 25, 2019. Eva Kathleen Rogers, 84, of Marienville, formerly of Lucedale, Mississippi, died June 24, 2019. Kenneth…
Wildlife watching from the water a real treat
There’s no official name, so far as I know, for the portal that took us into another world. But it hides behind a tricky entrance….
Pet of the day 6/26/19
Name: Fuzzy Breed: Terrier Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Fuzzy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Spicy Brown Rice Edamame Burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 25 minutes 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1 cup baby spinach 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame beans, thawed…
Strattanville man to stand trial in child-rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Charges against a Strattanville man accused of raping a young girl were bound over to court after his brief hearing…
Venango Blind Association Vision Bowl planned Aug. 1
From staff reports The annual Vision Bowl fundraiser to benefit the Venango County Association for the Blind will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at Seneca…
Work planned on West First Street
From staff reports Lane restrictions will be in place Monday on West First Street in Oil City as repairs are made to the roadway. Work…
Mueller to testify publicly before House committees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to…
Gurriel, Cole help Astros to 5-1 win over Pirates
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Gerrit Cole tried not to think too much about what it would be like to face his former team leading up…
Review: In latest ‘Annabelle,’ a babysitting gig goes awry
The Associated Press What a spell for sentient toys. A week after the child-crafted plaything Forky found life in “Toy Story 4” and Chucky was…
Recent Deaths 6/26/19
Dorothy A. Wolbert, 93, of Oil City, died June 25, 2019. Diane M. Ochs, 67, of Lucinda, died June 24, 2019. Cindy S. Shepanski-Dietrich, 40,…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 6/25/19
Edison is a sweet and playful male kitten. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Edison can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Smoked Haddock on a Nest of Potatoes
Serves 2 1/2 pound potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled 2 pinches paprika Oil water spray (see below) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pieces smoked…
Police continue search for missing Seneca man
From staff reports State police in Franklin are searching for a Seneca man who has been missing for nearly two years. Police describe William J….
Website provides genealogical, historical info about Titusville
From staff reports Started almost three years ago as a partnership between the Benson Memorial Library, Drake Well Museum, Titusville High School Alumni Association and…
Government moves migrant kids after AP exposes bad treatment
The Associated Press The U.S. government has removed most of the children from a remote Border Patrol station in Texas following reports that more than…
Authorities: Man built bomb to warn about alien threat
MYERSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man who allegedly placed a homemade bomb in a parking lot behind a Pennsylvania hotel told them he…
‘Jeopardy!’ champ out of debut World Series of Poker event
LAS VEGAS (AP) — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday,…
Recent Deaths 6/25/19
Chad Trinch, 40, of Erie, formerly of Franklin, died June 24, 2019. Gerald L. “Gerry” Garris, 77, of Franklin, died June 23, 2019. James L….
Summer Solstice
By Hannah Niederriter Cardinal Vitality Fresh fruit, ripe for the season, is a summer essential for most individuals. Raspberries are certainly not excluded. Essentially Essential…
Festivals and Fellowship
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor On Saturday, June 22, around two hundred people gathered to witness the 8th annual Strawberry Festival at Living Word Church…
National League of POW/MIA Families Turns 50
The VFW attended the National League of POW/MIA Families’ 50th annual meeting last week in Arlington, Va. The League originated on the West Coast in…
Pet of the day 6/24/19
Rosco is a 2.5 year old male, Beagle mix surrendered to the rescue when he apparently became aggressive with his food and toys with the…
Grilled Lamb Kofte with Yogurt Sauce
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes 1/2 cup pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, peeled 11/2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika 1 teaspoon salt…
Reno boy, 11, hurt in accident
From staff reports A Reno boy is in intensive care after family members said the bicycle he was riding collided with a vehicle at the…
‘Sky Weekend’ lights up Knox evening
An unusual sight lit up the night sky in Knox on Saturday night when two hot air balloons performed a “moon glow” at Wolfs Camping…
Pompeo in Saudi Arabia, Iran threatens more US drone attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks Monday with the Saudi king and crown prince after days of…
Newman’s walk caps off Pittsburgh rally
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman isn’t afraid of the big moment. Newman drew a game-winning walk in the 11th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Toy Story 4’ opens big but below expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — “Toy Story 4” brought the box office to life with a $118 million opening weekend after a three-week slump of underperforming…
Recent Deaths 6/24/19
John A. Stefanosky, 83, of Clarion, died June 22, 2019. Hazel I. Keister, 91, of Rimersburg, died June 22, 2019. Betty J. Hancox, 100, died…
Images, messages from OC will be headed to moon
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City is going to the moon, thanks to a $79.5 million NASA grant recently awarded to Astrobotic of Pittsburgh….
Zoning decisions up next in effort for recycling location
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County appears to have settled on a new site for a county-wide recycling center, but some zoning hurdles will…
Device to trap plastic waste in Pacific Ocean relaunches
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A floating device designed to catch plastic waste has been redeployed in second attempt to clean up a huge island of…
Frazier’s go-ahead hit in 8th sends Pirates over Padres 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer and Adam Frazier ended their struggles to keep the Pirates winning. Frazier hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth…
BET Awards to honor Nipsey Hussle; Cardi, Lil Nas to perform
The Associated Press Nipsey Hussle, the late rapper who was a respected and beloved community activist in South Los Angeles, will be honored at the…
2 Oil City men face theft charges
From staff reports Oil City police said two men are facing charges after being identified in a September theft case. In a criminal complaint, police…
Oil City Relay For Life raises nearly $100,000
From staff reports The Venango County Relay For Life raised $99,304 on June 1, with 34 teams participating in a walk at the Oil City…
Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes…
Musgrove pitches 7 solid innings, Pirates beat Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove endured a long eight days. He got tossed in the first inning of his start on June 10 and lasted…
District 12 of ‘The Hunger Games’ is now a historic place
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — What would the folks in the Capitol think? District 12 is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Henry…
Recent Deaths 6/22/19
Susan Greenawalt, 72, of Strattanville, died June 21, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase…
Pet of the day 6/21/19
Name: Onyx Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Onyx can be found at…
Punched Up Summer Side Ideas for Backyard Entertaining
(Family Features) Backyard barbecues and family picnics are plentiful during the summer months, so chances are good you’ll host (or attend) at least one event…
OC man arrested after high-speed chase
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for leading police on a high-speed chase from Franklin to Cochranton late Wednesday night. Franklin…
Bridge projects to start, another is finished
From staff reports A portion of Route 38 in Richland Township will be closed for a bridge deck replacement project starting next week. The bridge…
US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, a…
Rolling Stones return to stage, tour after Mick Jagger mends
CHICAGO (AP) — Please allow them to reintroduce themselves: The Rolling Stones are set to return to the stage. The band plays Friday night at…