Water line work set Thursday in Franklin
From staff reports Franklin city water crews will be doing water valve and line replacement work in the area of Liberty and Eighth streets starting…
April 2021
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and…
Rangers blast Penguins 8-4 with goals from 8 players
NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, Adam Fox had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers…
Rodgers gets surprise during ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint
The Associated Press Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got quite the surprise in his first episode as a guest host of “Jeopardy!” Contestant Scott…
Recent Deaths 4/7/21
Deborah Louise Bauer, 66, of Leeper, died April 3, 2021. Helen P. Foster (Moyar), 90, of Hudson, Ohio, formerly of Rouseville, died March 12, 2021….
Pet of the Day 4/6/21
I once was a mom and, boy, am I glad those 4 kittens flew the coop and aren’t living with me anymore. I mean, I…
Breakfast Burrito
(Family Features) A well-rounded brunch calls for a multitude of dishes and beverages, but it wouldn’t be complete without a protein-packed recipe to get the…
Beginning a Vegetable Garden
With some planning, you can grow your own vegetables at home. This article describes how to start a vegetable garden. Have you resolved to start…
Poison Prevention Awareness
Penn State Master Gardeners of Venango County would like to make everyone aware of the importance of preventing poisoning in our homes and community. We…
Penn State Master Gardeners of Venango County
This educational blog is a series of informative articles from the Penn State Master Gardeners volunteers plus news concerning our group and their activities. Master…
Another charge filed against Franklin man in drug case
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing an additional criminal charge in connection with a “corrupt organization” distributing heroin and fentanyl in Venango County…
Food safety class scheduled May 8
From staff reports The ServSafe Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by the Penn State Extension, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
Official: Biden moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was set to announce Tuesday that he is shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states…
Baylor wins title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There was another team out there that was marching through the season undefeated, that looked unstoppable at times, that had all arrows…
A new ‘Kung Fu’ debuts at a crucial time for Asian Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — Up-and-coming actors will sometimes claim to know a variety of skills to be considered for roles, but Olivia Liang set a…
Recent Deaths 4/6/21
Jackie R. Burk, 83, of Oil City, died April 4, 2021. Alan Dale Heckathorn, 67, of Franklin, died April 4, 2021. Nancy J. Hartle Voisin,…
Pet of the Day 4/5/21
Looking for a sweet and loving kitty who doesn’t cause trouble and goes about her day like no one is watching? Then Opal is the…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
(Family Features) Next time hunger calls in your home, turn to a filling family favorite: pasta. With a nearly endless variety of pasta types, sauce…
COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement
Due to the American Rescue Plan Act and other COVID-19-related legislation recently passed into law, FEMA will be able to provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related…
Venango, Clarion add 16 combined cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced a combined 16 additional cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion…
With new aid, schools seek solutions to problems new and old
The Associated Press With a massive infusion of federal aid coming their way, schools across the U.S. are weighing how to use the windfall to…
Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies worked quickly. He moved the ball around the plate. He made a couple of big pitches at key moments. It…
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stomps to pandemic-best $48.5M opening
NEW YORK (AP) — With the help of a few old friends, the box office rekindled some of its old might over the weekend. “Godzilla…
Recent Deaths 4/5/21
Daniel Bruce Hovis, 68, of Oil City, died March 29, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Cranberry Mall site will be regional vaccine clinic
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer UPMC Northwest’s vaccination clinic at the Cranberry Mall will serve as a regional clinic for a 10-county area, the state…
Oil City celebration taking shape
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Finishing touches are coming together for Oil City’s big 150-year anniversary party. Celebrations are planned April 11 at both Justus…
Singing hymns through masks, Christians mark pandemic Easter
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through…
Arrieta makes triumphant return as Cubs beat Pirates 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched six solid innings in a triumphant return to the Cubs, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward homered, and Chicago beat…
Rapper DMX on life support after heart attack, lawyer says
The Associated Press DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital. “He had…
Man charged for leading deputy on chase in Clintonville area
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Parker man is facing charges for leading a Venango County sheriff’s deputy on a vehicle chase in the southern…
Street sweeping set for Oil City
From staff reports Crews in Oil City will sweep city streets next week in the following areas: Monday -Beech, West Fifth, West Sixth, West Eighth…
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer has died after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol…
Unique 4/3/21 date draws lines for Vegas wedding licenses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas on Friday, ahead of a unique…
Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for $660,000
DALLAS (AP) — An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has…
Recent Deaths 4/3/21
Donald E. “Red” Winslow, 84, of Franklin, died April 1, 2021. Fred E. Rosenberg, 80, of Cheyenne, WY, died March 31, 2021. Norman C. Dunkle,…
Pet of the Day 4/2/21
Leroy is a big kitty with an even bigger heart! This handsome boy is super friendly and full of affection. He adores being petted and…
California Queso Fresco Fish Tacos
(Family Features) While there are many ways to enhance the taste and texture of your family’s favorite dishes, perhaps one of the simplest and most…
Statewide trout season opens on Saturday
From staff reports With the opening of trout season to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, anglers are being reminded the state has consolidated the 2021…
Street sweeping scheduled in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: – Monday – Third shift: business district…
Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering virus woes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down, with religious sites…
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
CHICAGO (AP) — It was breezy and chilly — but not nearly cold enough to contain Ke’Bryan Hayes. The rookie slugger hit a two-run homer…
Penguins end long winless drought in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Matheson scored a highlight-reel goal after a lengthy rush, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins ended a long winless drought in Boston…
With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Once again, mayhem and mass destruction is back at the box office. It’s almost like old times. “Godzilla vs. Kong,” one…
Recent Deaths 4/2/21
Denise M. Puleo Felmlee, 60, of Oil City, died March 31, 2021. Michel Germain Ossesia, 91, died March 30, 2021. Ric Ernest Crowther, 40, of…
Carrots-in-a-Blanket
(StatePoint) To celebrate spring, Carla Hall, renowned chef, author, and television host, offers two delicious recipes that make carrots the star ingredient of the season….
Pet of the Day 4/1/21
Eve came to us as a pregnant stray and on the day she was going to be spayed, she had two small kittens. To say…
Project will restrict travel on part of I-80
From staff reports Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound travel will be restricted to one lane from Exit 35 (Route 308, Clintonville) to the Venango-Mercer County…
Easter bunny to visit OC Saturday
From staff reports The Easter bunny will visit Oil City’s North and South Side neighborhoods between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. The bunny’s visit will…
Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to ‘win the future’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden outlined a huge $2.3 trillion plan Wednesday to reengineer the nation’s infrastructure in what he billed as “a once-in-a-generation…
Surging Penguins thriving by keeping it simple
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan spent a decade in the NHL carving out a niche as a defense-minded forward more intent on blocking shots than…