Portions of Two Mile closed to public
From staff reports Portions of Venango County’s Two Mile Run Park are closed to the public as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Luke Kauffman,…
2020
Stay-at-home order expands as overflow facilities get ready
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf put another 2.5 million Pennsylvania residents under an order that restricts people from leaving home Friday, as his administration…
Happy Homecoming: Wisniewski thrilled to join Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six months ago, Stefen Wisniewski’s Sundays consisted of spending the afternoon watching the NFL on TV wondering if his phone was ever…
Kotb cries on ‘Today’ show; Baby Shark takes on hand-washing
The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways…
Recent Deaths 3/28/20
Mabel Bryant, 93, of Sligo, died March 26, 2020. Orren “Zeke” Hepler, 75, of Franklin, and Winterhaven, Florida, died March 19, 2020. Leon Clair Smith,…
Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos
(Family Features) Make dinner a cinch with these Slow Cooker Tacos. Seasoned with chili powder and ground cumin then slow-cooked for four hours with picante…
Pet of the Day 3/27/20
Meet Lady Kiki! This energetic girl certainly lives up to her name, a little country- a little bit rock and roll. She’s a happy, fun…
Criminal mischief
93 tests conducted at Clarion Hospital
From staff reports Butler Health System said Thursday it had conducted 680 tests for the coronavirus at Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals as of Wednesday….
Cranberry officials creating plan for studies
From staff reports Students in Cranberry Area School District have been advised that school officials are creating a plan for educational studies while the schools…
Jobless claims swamp PA amid rise in virus cases
HARRISBURG (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania rose by 50% to more than 1,600 cases, while record numbers of state residents…
Ovechkin, Crosby favor NHL going directly into playoffs
The Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby prefers the NHL skip the rest of the regular season and head directly to the playoffs if…
Englund ready to see someone up the ante with Freddy Krueger
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Englund, the actor who turned Freddy Krueger into a fearsome household name, say he’s looking forward to someone else taking…
Recent Deaths 3/27/20
Harry Allen “Has” Spence, 76, of Corry, formerly of Oil City, died March 26, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The…
DUI crash
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
With the rise in popularity of plant-based diets and dishes, combining them with dairy products can create a superfood power couple. For example, the cheddar…
Pet of the Day 3/26/20
Huey, a domestic short hair, is a 2 1/2 year old neutered male. He has a soft black coat and almond-shaped yellow eyes. Huey is…
Businesses can apply for low-interest state loans
From staff reports Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to state Sen. Scott Hutchinson….
OC, Venango Catholic teachers post videos for students
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Teachers at Oil City’s South Side elementary schools and at Venango Region Catholic School are sending videos to their students….
State lawmakers vote to delay primary election
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the state’s primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the…
Steelers make it official, sign FB Watt, OL Wisniewski
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stefen Wisniewski is finally home. And the Pittsburgh Steelers now have the most Watts per capita of any team in the NFL….
Elton John to host TV, radio concert as coronavirus antidote
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John is hosting a “living room” concert aimed at bolstering American spirits during the coronavirus crisis and saluting those countering…
Recent Deaths 3/26/20
Patricia A. Hynes, 88, of Titusville, formerly of Oil City, died March 25, 2020. Betty L. Jolley, 77, of Franklin, died March 25, 2020. Dorothy…
Virus prompts changes to PA trout stocking, trout season
Opening day of Pennsylvania’s 2020 trout season is going to be unlike any other. There will be trout aplenty at the start. More than any…
No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
(Culinary.net) Add the rich flavor of caramel to your dessert table with a recipe like this No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake for a tempting, tasty…
Pet of the Day 3/25/20
Willow is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Raven. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Franklin board updated about school plans if shutdown lingers
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer School will be in session for Franklin School District students by April 13 even if the statewide shutdown hasn’t ended….
Cranberry announces student meal program
From staff reports Cranberry School District has announced it has received approval to implement student meal service during the school closure. Beginning Thursday, families will…
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush…
Wolf reopens gun shops, orders more residents to stay home
HARRISBURG (AP) — Even as he ordered residents of another county to stay at home, Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday quietly allowed gun shops to…
Once booming concert industry goes quiet after coronavirus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Inside a warehouse for MooTV, a live video production company in Nashville, Tennessee, the floor-to-ceiling shelves are lined with row after…
Recent Deaths 3/25/20
Harvey H. McDonough, 77, of Oil City, died March 24, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 3/24/20
LInden is a young male tabby available for adoption at Clarion PAWS. He is super affectionate and loves to be petted. He is very friendly…
Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole
5 pounds red potatoes, cubed 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 yellow onion, chopped…
OC crews dealing with several clogged sanitary sewer lines
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The scarcity of toilet paper supplies, a dilemma revved up by fears of the coronavirus spread, has eased somewhat….
Blood drive scheduled Thursday at Franklin VFW
From staff reports The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to…
Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional and White House officials say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at…
Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled…
Netflix’s ‘Self Made’ tells of first female millionaire
NEW YORK (AP) — Madam C.J. Walker may be one of America’s most successful “pull yourself up by your own bootstrap” stories, but many have…
Recent Deaths 3/24/20
Glenn Robert Foster, 70, of Oil City, died Feb. 15, 2020. Gerald “Jerry” Evan Hughes, 78, of Whiteville, North Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died March…
Legislation Introduced to add New Presumptive Diseases for Agent Orange Exposure
Last week, Sen. Tester (D-MT) introduced VFW-supported S. 3444, the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020. This important legislation would expand the list…
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
(Family Features) With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids…
Pet of the Day 03-23-20
Meet Blakely, a black, domestic short hair. She’s rather shy, but loves to be affectionate. We make it easy for you to do the right…
Area school districts’ SAT scores run nearly parallel
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The 2019 Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) show Venango County’s four school districts with relatively closely-aligned scores, while scores from Clarion…
Water line split closes OC street
East First Street in Oil City between Central Avenue and State Street was closed for almost seven hours Saturday while crews worked to fix a…
Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and…
As coronavirus cases grow, PA eyes later primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania saw another big increase in confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, as well as another death, as lawmakers speed legislation to delay the…
Michelle Obama, Oprah, more joined an epic (virtual) party
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hottest party in town Saturday night was on DJ D-Nice’s Instagram, where over 100,000 accounts tuned in during his epic…
Recent Deaths 3/23/20
Sherry Lou Ann Sliker, 55, of Clarion, died March 20, 2020. Calvin Clark “Mick” Ross, 75, of Franklin, died March 21, 2020. For complete…