Gala at VC raises more than $45,000
Venango Region Catholic School hosted its 2021 Heritage Gala with the theme “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Saturday at Venango Catholic High School. The evening…
2021
Biden eases trade friction with EU ahead of Putin summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday moved to end a long-running dispute with the European Union over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers, a major…
Schwarber goes deep again for Nats in 3-2 win over Pirates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered again to snap a seventh-inning tie and drove in two runs for the Washington Nationals in their 3-2 victory…
Review: ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ really misses the target
The Associated Press Toward the end of “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” there’s a scene where Ryan Reynolds is repeatedly smashing a man’s head into a jukebox aboard…
Recent Deaths 6/15/21
Thomas A. Collins, Sr., 71, of Titusville, died Aug. 11, 2020. Larry K. Dent, 72, of Oil City, died June 13, 2021. Dora “Pat” Ann…
Pet of the Day 6/14/21
Cubbie recently came to us as a stray. He is full of energy and loves attention. Cubbie doesn’t always love other dogs, but he may…
Annual Convention Set in Pittsburgh
The Department of Pennsylvania VFW and Auxiliary Annual Convention will be held in Pittsburgh. For the VFW, it is the 102nd Pennsylvania State Convention. It…
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….
First Forest County Bigfoot Festival draws hundreds of fans
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Bigfoot left a big impression in Marienville last weekend. The first Forest County Bigfoot Festival drew hundreds of fans of…
You’re Not Alone group is meeting again
From staff reports The NarAnon group called You’re Not Alone has restarted its regular weekly support group meetings. The group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays…
Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies
BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden made his entrance at the NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by…
García, Yelich help Brewers sweep Pirates with 5-2 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Avisaíl García hit a two-run homer, Christian Yelich added a pinch-hit sacrifice fly on his bobblehead day and the Milwaukee Brewers completed…
‘In the Heights’ makes muted debut, edged by ‘A Quiet Place’
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when a party was poised to break out in movie theaters, the below-expectation debut of “In the Heights” dampened Hollywood’s…
Recent Deaths 6/14/21
Dolores Hastings, 79, of Cochranton, died June 12, 2021. Everett L. Kerns, 88, of Tionesta, died June 12, 2021. Robert I. Moore, 90, of New…
Caregiver accused after autistic man found wandering
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after an autistic man he was supposed to be caring for was found…
County looks forward to getting recycling center up and running
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer After five years of planning, a new Venango County recycling center will open next month at the former Crawford Area…
As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises…
Yelich, Brewers bail out Burnes in victory over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers ace Corbin Burnes has made things easy for his teammates this season, shutting down opponents and working deep into games. When…
Review: A star-studded retirement home in ‘Queen Bees’
The Associated Press There are two genres I tend to approach with extra caution: Slashers and retirement home comedies. Both have found me covering my…
Ex-Butler Health System official, husband, sentenced in fraud case
From staff reports A former chief operating officer with Butler Health System and her husband were sentenced on Thursday in federal court on fraud and…
Justice Dept., Congress probing Trump seizures of Dems’ data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog launched an investigation Friday after revelations that former President Donald Trump’s administration secretly seized phone data from…
Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster
The Associated Press A critical Antarctic glacier is looking more vulnerable as satellite images show the ice shelf that blocks it from collapsing into the…
Brewers win 7-4 by capitalizing on Pirates’ control problems
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Patience paid off for the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. It helped that they were facing a Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen that couldn’t…
Vin Diesel says ‘Fast and Furious’ saga planning an ending
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vin Diesel made a mark as the street racer patriarch in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, but the storyline starring his…
Recent Deaths 6/12/21
James A. Bartley, 79, of West Monterey, Parker, died June 11, 2021. Jackie “Jack” DeWayne Schwab, 78, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Oil City, died…
Pet of the Day 6/11/21
Emmie is a very sweet and loving girl. She loves attention and can be very playful at the right time. Emmie can be a bit…
Pineapple Orange Smoothie
(Family Features) Fun in the summer sun can mean anything from poolside play and outdoor exercise to simply relaxing in the shade. While these activities…
Ideas Born from Conversations with Kids
Following on from last week’s topic of our children and their truly wonderful ideas, I’d like to share one of those ideas this week in…
Look closely. Those spots you spot could be a fawn
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Keep your eyes peeled among the rose bushes this week, and you might find a fawn hidden in them. That’s…
GEMS plans ‘Mentor and Me’ programs for girls
From staff reports GEMS will hold a series of “Mentor and Me” programs this summer for Venango County girls entering third through 12th grades. The…
G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to sharing at least 1…
Jane Doe found in 1991 identified 30 years later as Sharon woman
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A woman whose body was found 30 years ago in Mississippi has finally been identified thanks to DNA and the persistence…
Betts homers, Urias picks up 9th win as Dodgers top Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even amid a slow start, Dave Roberts didn’t need a reminder of all the things Mookie Betts can do to help the…
Review: Mark Wahlberg discovers he’s special in ‘Infinite’
The Associated Press The new Mark Wahlberg movie “ Infinite ” poses an intoxicating scenario for all down-on-their-luck know-it-alls: What if you’re actually a reincarnated…
Recent Deaths 6/11/21
Mary Joanne “Jo” Petulla, 83, of Lady Lake, Florida, died June 9, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 6/10/21
Russet is a super sweet boy who loves attention and cuddles. He does like to hide sometimes to find some peace, but he is super…
Oh-So-Berry Cobbler
(Culinary.net) This summer, get a little wild in the kitchen and make something different. It’s alright to mix up the seasonal menu now and again…
Venango OKs Second Amendment resolution
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners have approved a resolution that declares the county to be a Second Amendment county. In the resolution…
OC’s Music on the Square returns tonight
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s summer outdoor concert series, Music on the Square, returns tonight with a concert by Billy and…
Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in May — a 0.6% increase over April and 5% over the past year, the…
Lawmakers eye final steps to end declaration, extend waivers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature planned to return to session on Thursday to vote both to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic disaster emergency declaration…
Turner’s 2 HRs, strong bullpen lead Dodgers over Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Turner hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers got 7 1/3 scoreless innings from their bullpen in a rain-delayed…
Underwood wins at CMT Awards; Gladys Knight, H.E.R. perform
NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood has another reason to rejoice — she extended her record as the most decorated artist in the history of…
Recent Deaths 6/10/21
Becky Sue Lynn Caldwell, 31, of Franklin, died June 7, 2021. Nancy C. Knapp, of Clarion, died June 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick…
Oakland Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 6/9/21
Lily is a sweet little snuggle bug who was recently surrendered to us. She had an old leg injury so she is now a three-legged…
Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie
(Culinary.net) If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to…
Edible Landscapes: Herbs and Flowers
As people are forced to spend more time at home and existing concerns about the food supply chain grow, it is natural for homeowners to…
Edible Landscaping – Consider the Possibilities
Gardens can be beautiful and provide beneficial edibles in the same space. Learn the philosophy behind edible landscaping and specific suggestions of how to incorporate…
OC man pleads guilty in sexual exploitation case
From staff reports An Oil City resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation…