Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol surrendered to law enforcement…
August 2021
Roethlisberger gets first chance to run new Steelers offense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited to run the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense. Roethlisberger, who was held out of Pittsburgh’s first two preseason…
Review: ‘The Protege’ is a sleek and derivative diversion
The Associated Press Maggie Q should really be the star of “The Protege.” She’s in virtually every scene, whether covered in blood or couture. But…
Recent Deaths 8/20/21
Tommy Allen Thompson, Jr., 76, of Cochranton, died Aug. 18, 2021. Dorothy L. King, 91, of Oak Ridge, died Aug. 18, 2021. Ward E. Kiser,…
Pet of the Day 8/19/21
Atlas is a super friendly boy. He loves head rubs and chin scratches especially, but he will take any pets that he can get! He…
Build-Your-Own Sausage Foil Packet Dinner
(Family Features) Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events, and more. Squeezing in dinner…
Vehicle break-ins
Chamber’s Leadership Venango gears up for start of fourth year
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its fourth year of Leadership Venango, a leadership training program…
PennDOT workers pitch in with roadside clean-up efforts
From staff reports PennDOT’s northwest region is urging motorists and residents to help reduce litter along roads by taking preventive actions and assist department employees…
PA teachers unions: Schools should require masks
The Associated Press Pennsylvania’s two statewide teachers unions on Wednesday urged K-12 schools to require masks in school buildings, a measure that state officials are…
Dodgers pummel Pirates 9-0 for 6th straight win, gain on SF
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chants of “MVP! MVP!” rose up from the sellout crowd as Max Muncy approached the plate. He had to stifle…
Son of Mr. Rogers’ mailman brings his real route to screen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mister Rogers’ deliveryman’s son, who’s now a real-life mail carrier, briefly appeared this week on an episode of a children’s show based…
Recent Deaths 8/19/21
Philip Andrew Krisko, 87, of Stoneboro, died Aug. 18, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 8/18/21
Shadow is a sweet gentle boy whose original owners could no longer care for him due to health issues. Another family tried to take him…
Veal Tex Mex Stuffed Shells
(Family Features) Ease and convenience can go a long way toward creating weeknight meals that bring the entire family together, which is why it’s helpful…
Water Saving Tips
Water-efficient gardening includes seven basic principles that are easy to employ while they increase the value of your home, plus save you time, water and…
OC man killed in Halyday Run crash
From staff reports An Oil City man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday along Halyday Run Road in Cornplanter Township. Franklin state police said…
OC library group needs volunteers for book sales
From staff reports The Friends of the Oil City Library will hold a used book sale Saturday at the library while the Oil Region Festival…
Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US airlift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban have agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians struggling to join a U.S.-directed airlift from the capital, President…
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past…
Review: Rebecca Hall shines in eerie ‘The Night House’
The Associated Press Rebecca Hall occupies nearly every fame of the elegant psychological thriller “The Night House” and you still leave wanting more of her…
Recent Deaths 8/18/21
Marie Adams, 89, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 15, 2021. Harry Theodore “Ted” Heller, 89, of Franklin, died Aug. 16, 2021. Mark “Alex” King, 34,…
Pet of the Day 8/17/21
Meet Lucky! He is the sweetest boy you could ask for. He loves attention and will lean into your hand to get the most pets…
Daddy’s Birthday Flan
(Family Features) Family traditions and in-person connections are important parts of gatherings of loved ones, and many of those get-togethers are centered on food. The…
Vaccinations can restore consumer confidence
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) stands in favor of vaccination and supports our medical community in its efforts to offer vaccines to all…
Grove will seek board approval regarding masking, cyber options
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Masking requirements, cyber options, and personnel assignment approvals will be sought at next week’s Valley Grove School Board meeting ahead…
OC firefighters launch Coats for Kids drive
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is now accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City…
Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden rejected blame for chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to U.S. military planes in Kabul in a desperate…
Pennsylvania to offer weekly COVID-19 testing for schools
The Associated Press Pennsylvania will offer voluntary COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools, state health and education officials announced Monday, promoting the effort as a way…
Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple of newcomers helped produce a fourth straight victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home…
Kidman leads ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ on quite a trip
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune in to catch “Nine Perfect Strangers” and you’ll find drama and suspense. But underneath the hood you might also see…
Recent Deaths 8/17/21
Patricia Ann Wolfe, 86, of Emlenton, died Aug. 15, 2021. Nancy J. Tock, 63, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 13, 2021. Howard L. “Cork” Hunter, 90,…
Pet of the Day 8/16/21
Emilio is a very sweet boy. He can be a bit shy at first, but he warms up pretty quickly. He loves to play, and…
Green Curry
(Family Features) Family traditions and in-person connections are important parts of gatherings of loved ones, and many of those get-togethers are centered on food. The…
Congress Passes Dog Training Pilot Program
The Senate passed VFW-supported H.R.1448, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program on dog training therapy for veterans diagnosed…
Oil City man dies in Bredinsburg Road crash
From staff reports Franklin state police late Friday evening reported an Oil City man died in an accident on Bredinsburg Road in Cranberry Township earlier…
Franklin a buzz with downtown bee swarm
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A buzz in downtown Franklin drew a crowd on Saturday as a swarm of bees took shelter on a tree…
Quake injured wait for help as new disaster overwhelms Haiti
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — Under Haiti’s burning heat, Jennie Auguste lies with a lost, thousand-yard stare on a flimsy foam mattress placed on an…
Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes…
Adames scores twice as Brewers take series from Pirates, 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames scored twice, Christian Yelich had two hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday. Adames…
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
NEW YORK (AP) — “Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the…
Recent Deaths 8/16/21
Sally J. Dorrion, 86, of Clarendon, died Aug. 15, 2021. Bonnie Lee Klem, 75, of Oil City, formerly of Stowe Township, died Aug. 12, 2021….
Emergency workers honored for saving man in cardiac arrest
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Every seat was filled Thursday in Oil City Council chambers as friends and family of six EMTs and paramedics from…
OC paving planned next month
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans are moving forward for paving work on several Oil City streets. Oil City manager Mark Schroyer said at Thursday’s…
Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again
MIAMI (AP) — A young mother had just celebrated her first wedding anniversary and was one of six members of a Jacksonville church to die…
Ashby, Brewers beat Pirates 6-0 to split doubleheader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat…
‘South Park’ creators buying quirky Colorado restaurant
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The creators of the irreverent animated television series “South Park” are buying Casa Bonita, a quirky restaurant in suburban Denver that…
Fatal crash
Jeeps group raises more than $4,500 for Two Mile improvements
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer The Oil Valley Jeeps presented a check for $4,569.71 to Two Mile Run County Park’s capital improvement fund on Wednesday….
State Game Commission says it’s OK to feed birds again
From staff reports With decreasing reports of sick and dead wild birds, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the recommendation to cease feeding birds. Much…