2020





Recent Deaths 8/13/20

Rita Marie Winkler, 57, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Emlenton, died Aug. 10, 2020. Paul Edward Wittreich, of Franklin, died Aug. 12, 2020.   For…




Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon

(Family Features) With more time spent in the kitchen, people are increasingly looking to different ingredients for inspiration. That includes seafood – sales of canned…


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Venango, Clarion add to virus totals

From staff reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday announced Venango County reported one additional confirmed COVID-19 case and Clarion County reported one new…






Recent Deaths 8/12/20

Naomi Laurie Burris, 87, of Cranberry, died Aug. 11, 2020. Audrey Kathryn (Huff) Henderson, 85, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, formerly of Florida, and Pennsylvania,…



Pet of the Day 8/11/20

Sophie is a darling mature adult dog. She loves attention and may need a refresher on house training. Sophie seems okay with other dogs but…







Recent Deaths 8/11/20

Thelma B. Gilmore, 90, of Oil City, died Aug. 9, 2020. Leonard Joseph Goughler, 75, of Tionesta, formerly of Rimersburg, died Aug. 10, 2020. Jeffrey…






Grand champion steer

Coltin Cross, 12, of Rockland, won the grand champion title with his market steer at the Venango County Round-Up. Coltin’s parents, Matt and Taresa Cross,…





Recent Deaths 8/10/20

Richard “Rick” A. Clark, 62, of Shippenville, died Aug. 7, 2020. Thomas L. Fulmer, 77, of Maple Heights, Ohio, died Aug. 7, 2020. Brenda S….


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Franklin finances a concern

By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin city manager Tracy Jamieson painted yet another bleak picture of the city’s financial situation at Monday’s city council meeting….


Teaming up for success

By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Bicycle, walking and water trails are an economic draw to the Oil Region, providing a path for tourism and businesses…










Recent Deaths 8/8/20

Wilbur “John” Hickman, 63, of Johnstown died Aug. 6, 2020.   For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…









Recent Deaths 8/7/20

Kenneth N. “Ken” Beach, 70, of Franklin, died Aug. 5, 2020. John Thomas Freeberg, 78, of Houtzdale, died Aug. 5, 2020. Charles Lowell Gahagen died…