World leaders, stars unite at event aimed at fighting virus
LONDON (AP) — A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees…
LONDON (AP) — A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees…
From staff reports A former employee at the IGA in Emlenton is facing charges for stealing almost $16,000 from the business over six years. A…
From staff reports The Oil City Catholic Community festival that was scheduled July 23-25 during the Oil Heritage Festival has been canceled. This year’s event…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook said Friday that it will flag all “newsworthy” posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald…
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — The billboard at the entrance to Pocono Raceway has photos of Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch and “First-Ever NASCAR Doubleheader”…
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s hopes for salvaging its summer season have effectively ended after the releases of both Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” and the Walt…
David J. Myers, 66, of Oil City, died June 24, 2020. Joan Mae Anderson, 92, of Franklin, died June 26, 2020. Wanda W. Hendershot, 75,…
Franny gets along with her roommates and can get along with other cats but will need time, she doesn’t like change. Franny enjoys all of…
(Family Features) As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for breaking into the Austin Ink tattoo business in Oil City and stealing…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer As Oil Heritage Festival organizers scurry to figure out how to reconfigure the celebration because of coronavirus-related directives, one…
HARRISBURG (AP) — State regulators have failed to prevent Pennsylvania’s natural gas drilling industry from sickening people and poisoning air and water, a grand jury…
The Associated Press The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The band’s…
Sally Jean Britt, 71, of Rouseville, died June 24, 2020. Cora Ann MacKinlay, 17, of Rimersburg, died June 24, 2020. Marianne Hall, 90, of Cooperstown,…
I am a singer. And my parents used to tell me how wonderful I was- “I could sing opera” kinda awesome. Sadly, they aren’t hiring….
(Family Features) Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin state police trooper helped a woman whose car was on fire while she was driving the vehicle earlier…
From staff reports The state Department of Health and state Emergency Management Agency will partner with CVS Health to offer COVID-19 testing services to skilled…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House and Senate began passing legislation Wednesday spurred by widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, including…
NEW YORK (AP) — So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium…
The Associated Press One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes…
Tracie L. Uzelac Kalkhof, 53, of Summerville, died June 23, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
(Family Features) There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by…
(Family Features) Grilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face…
Briar is a quite shy at first, but warms up over time. She loves to lay in other cats’ cages. She likes to wander around…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s 2020-21 budget, which has no tax increase. The budget shows…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard from the Oil City Middle School News team during Monday’s board meeting. The team’s…
BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wants his players to feel comfortable speaking out about social justice in any way they see fit,…
LONDON (AP) — Bear Grylls said he was brought to tears by the determination of competitors on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” as they raced…
Margaret Sherman (Havens) Durrua Johnson, 103, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died June 5, 2020. David Edward “Smitty” Smith, of Tionesta, died June 21, 2020. Donald L….
(Family Features) A distinctive and unexpected ingredient like rice vinegar is an easy way to bring faraway flavors to your favorite summer dishes. This pantry…
Amory is a young cat who had a litter of kittens right before a snowstorm. She decided that they were done nursing and is ready…
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for having various illegal drugs in his vehicle Saturday in Oil City. Oil City police…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members on Monday unanimously approved the district’s budget for the 2020-2021 school year and hired an…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 82,000, while new reports of coronavirus-related deaths have slowed significantly in the past couple days,…
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward….
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the…
Jesse R. Copenhaver, 86, of Shippenville, died June 21, 2020. Jude “Judd” Lukasiak, 71, of Georgia, died June 20, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Last Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Matthew Doyle participated in a round-table hosted by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The purpose of the…
(Family Features) Make summer grilling easy and delicious by cooking your side dish and main dish together so you can spend more time outdoors and…
Ninja is a very sweet boy that has the hearts of all of us who work with him. He has a condition called “cerebellar ataxia,”…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer River Ridge Golf Course has received some patriotic new paint jobs. Patrick Hughes spent most of last week spray painting…
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new…
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music…
Jesse R. Copenhaver died June 21, 2020. David R. Gravatt, 55, of Warren, Ohio, died June 20, 2020. Philip G. Hedrick, 60, of Helen Furnace,…