Lamb Meatball and Veggie Skewers with Herb Sauce
(Family Features) When bright, sunny days offer opportunities to take it outside for a celebration or casual weeknight dinner, take advantage of the fresh flavors…
2021
OC man charged for threatening shootout
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for threatening a shootout Saturday in the South Side Country Fair in Oil City. Oil…
CATE to host vaccinations today
From staff reports Community-Accessible Testing and Education will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations and education from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Cornerstone…
US to review 9/11 records with eye toward making more public
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it would work toward providing families of 9/11 victims with more information about the run-up to…
Long-time Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange retires
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Mike Lange is stepping away from the booth. Lange announced his retirement from radio play-by-play duties on…
Review: Aretha Franklin bio ‘Respect’ maybe too respectful
The Associated Press The tag line for the latest biopic about an American icon reads: “Find out what it means.” Good luck with that. After…
Recent Deaths 8/10/21
Margaret Dendy Chickering, formerly of Jackson, Mississippi; Oil City; Houston, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and, The Woodlands, Texas, died July 25, 2021. James W. “Jim” Coull,…
Clarview’s vaccination rate exceeds averages
The Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is emerging from unprecedented challenges with unmatched success due to the COVID-19 vaccines. When the COVID-19 pandemic took effect…
Pet of the Day 8/9/21
Stella is a very sweet kitty. She doesn’t always like other cats, but it seems to depend on the cat and their temperament. She is…
Peanut Butter Grape Bites
(Family Features) Starting a new school year, whether in the classroom or online, brings excitement for kids of all ages. Opportunities to see friends, make…
VFW Elects New National Commander
Mathew M. “Fritz” Mihelcic, of Sparta, Illinois, was installed as the VFW’s 113th Commander-in-Chief at the organization’s 122nd national convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Mihelcic…
Taste of Franklin is a sweet success
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer People flocked to Fountain Park for Taste of Franklin on Sunday. “I feel like it was a good, family fun…
Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer…
‘Nowhere to run’: UN report says global warming nears limits
The Associated Press Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders…
Mahle, Reds beat Pirates 3-2, complete 4-game sweep
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Mahle struck out 10, Kyle Farmer delivered another key hit and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday for…
With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant…
Recent Deaths 8/9/21
Arminta “Minnie” Rhoads, 91, of Lamartine, died Aug. 8, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Property buyer has gone quiet
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer After generating quite a buzz in the region back in the winter, little has been heard the last few months…
Leaders reflect on rousing heritage festival comeback
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango Area Chamber of Commerce president Susan Williams said this year’s Oil Heritage Festival brought a large crowd to Oil…
Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with courage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a coronavirus-tarnished games with “moral courage” that made Americans’ “hearts…
Californians endure intense weekend of wildfire fears
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — After four years of homelessness, Kesia Studebaker thought she finally landed on her feet when she found a job cooking in…
Winker’s big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career high with six RBIs to lift the Cincinnati…
‘Reservation Dogs’ smashes stereotypes of Indigenous people
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Two Indigenous filmmakers are smashing the caricatures and stereotypes of Native Americans, who since the earliest days of film and TV…
Franklin man faces charges for fleeing police, having drugs
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for fleeing an officer Friday and having drugs in his possession. Sugarcreek Borough police said in…
Senate edges toward vote on Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Edging toward a vote, senators are convening for a rare weekend session on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which could wrap up swiftly…
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The Associated Press The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in…
Moustakas has big return, Reds easily handle Pirates 10-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs in his return from the injured list to spark the…
A waste coal-burning, crypto-mining pirate ship sets sail
KENNERDELL (AP) — In March 2017, Bill Spence got suddenly, catastrophically sick. A part of his pancreas died. His gall bladder failed. When he got…
Ed Sheeran to headline NFL’s kickoff concert next month
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month. The NFL announced Friday…
Recent Deaths 8/7/21
Barbara Shreffler Lynn, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, died July 19, 2021. Pauline L. Hazen, 90, of Franklin, died Aug. 5, 2021. Terry D. Bimber, 80,…
Pet of the Day 8/6/21
Say hello to Tuscany! Tuscany will certainly say hello back to you, she is a very vocal girl! She loves to be pet and enjoys…
Fresh Ginger Cookies
(Culinary.net) Sweet treats are a favorite food, especially when they have a unique or unusual twist that makes them stand out from the crowd. When…
Redevelopment: One Step at a Time
Happy August! If you’re like me, you’re wondering where the year has gone, as 2021 certainly has been a busy, event-filled year for many of…
2 people facing charges after incident in Franklin
From staff reports Two people are facing charges following an incident Thursday in Franklin in which a Polk man is accused of fleeing from police…
State Department of Corrections announces virus mitigation efforts
From staff reports The state Department of Corrections announced additional steps it is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, incarcerated…
Town burns to ashes in raging Northern California wildfire
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Eva Gorman says the little California mountain town of Greenville was a place of community and strong character, the kind of…
Suárez, Votto homer to help Reds beat Pirates 7-4
CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and Joey Votto hit three-run homers in Cincinnati’s six-run second inning, powering the Reds to a 7-4 victory over the…
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on…
Review: In ‘Free Guy,’ a videogame ‘Truman Show’
The Associated Press In upside-down simulations, time loops and videogames turned inside out, a growing body of movies trade on the feeling of living in…
Recent Deaths 8/6/21
Garrett M. Harbaugh, 71, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 5, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Fleeing police
Marbled Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies
(Family Features) Pregame festivities call for salty snacks and meaty morsels, but halftime eating and postgame celebrations are perfect for sweet treats. You can sweeten…
Pet of the Day 8/5/21
Meet Martina! This beautiful girl was brought to us with her four beautiful babies, two of which are still available! She is a super sweet…
Woman charged for role in Franklin robbery
From staff reports A second person has been charged in connection with a robbery in Franklin in March. Polk police said in a criminal complaint…
Oil Region Festival of the Book planned at Oil City Library
From staff reports The Oil Region Library Association will host the first Oil Region Festival of the Book from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,…
Biden seeks to boost fuel economy
DETROIT (AP) — The Biden administration wants automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution between now and model year 2026, and it has…
Don’t expect starters in Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this weekend….
Pinch-hit HR by Tellez gives Brewers 4-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez stayed calm long enough to deliver the kind of moment that produced bedlam from an adoring home crowd. Tellez connected on…
Review: In ‘Annette,’ an eccentric, tortured pop opera
The Associated Press “Annette” is a film that’s likely best experienced rather than described. Anyone familiar with the work of French director Leos Carax, best…
Recent Deaths 8/5/21
Charles “Charlie” H. Gifford, 68, of Franklin, died Aug. 3, 2021. Nelson C. Rudolph, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 3, 2021. Martha Autenrieth Sarver…