2020


Townships change tax due dates

From staff reports Oakland Township supervisors have changed the due dates for 2020 real estate taxes for township residents. Discount payments will be accepted through…






Recent Deaths 4/17/20

David V. Hovis, 51, of Oil City, died April 15, 2020.   For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…









Recent Deaths 4/16/20

Ann L. Cratty, 83, of Oil City, died April 14, 2020. Janet Dittman, 59, of Greenville, formerly of Emlenton, died April 8, 2020. Joyce Dunlap,…




Pet of the Day 4/15/20

Clarence is a big boy who was recently rescued from a feral colony. He is incredibly gentle but slightly nervous since he arrived at Clarion…







Recent Deaths 4/15/20

Chloe Jean Anastasia Acklin died April 11, 2020. Helen Best Bell, 97, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died April 14, 2020. James…



Pet of the Day 4/14/20

Artemis, a domestic medium hair, is a 9-month-old neutered male. He’s a white and grey tiger with hazel eyes. Artemis explored every level in the…








Recent Deaths 4/14/20

Dale A. Sloss, 70, of Franklin, died April 13, 2020. Betty J. Snyder, 98, of Butler, formerly of Oil City, died April 13, 2020. Emery…



Pet of the Day 4/13/20

Hi gang, Loki here! I’m a big ol’ dawg, a classic doggo, a scrapper but all around everyone’s favorite cool pal. I won’t lie though,…


State Flags Fly At Half-Staff

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order for state flags at half-staff in all state institutions, buildings, and public parks is still in effect until further notice….






Recent Deaths 4/13/20

Laurie L. Edmonds, 60, of Oak Ridge, died April 10, 2020. Gerald A. “Jake” Griebel, 89, of Statesville, died April 11, 2020. Lucy B. Hartzell,…


Face masks in demand

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The health directive urging Americans to cover their faces to stop the coronavirus contagion has sent individuals scurrying to…









Recent Deaths 4/11/20

Linda L. Hinkson, 76, of Franklin, died April 10, 2020. Ronald E. Comfort, 77, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died April 5, 2020. Virginia “Ginny” Birtcil, 89,…