Landscaping to Attract and Conserve Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects are those that consume or parasitize insect pests. They include wasps, flies, beetles, true bugs, thrips (who knew!), spiders and mites. The good…
2022
House Passes Amended Pact Act
The Senate-amended Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the Honoring our PACT Act. passed…
Economic panel hears update on 100 Seneca project
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority heard a brief update on the 100 Seneca project in downtown Oil City during…
Titusville police probe suspected arsons
From staff reports The Titusville Police Department is investigating incidents of suspected arson in two sections of Titusville. Police are seeking video surveillance from citizens…
Bike rodeo planned in conjunction with festival
From staff reports PennDOT will partner with the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, the Venango County Sheriff’s Department and the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA),…
Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is becoming increasingly brazen in his willingness to counter former President Donald Trump. The two will…
House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe…
Luria, Kinzinger put careers on line in Jan. 6 investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reps. Elaine Luria and Adam Kinzinger, who will lead questioning in the closing summer hearing of the Jan. 6 committee on Thursday…
Review: ‘Gray Man’ spares no expense — but feels oddly gray
The Associated Press Sometimes a title just doesn’t help a movie. Not that directors Anthony and Joe Russo had much choice in titling “The Gray Man,” their…
Recent Deaths 7/20/22
Norman P. Breene, 68, of Oil City, died July 13, 2022. Michael P. McMahon, 75, of Oil City, died July 16, 2022. Faye E. Sherrow,…
Pet of the Day 7/19/22
Tiny recently came to us with another dog, Goose, because their owners could no longer care for them. Tiny wasn’t too sure about us at…
Greek Chicken Fried Rice
(Family Features) Taking the stress out of family meals at home can be as simple as turning your attention toward recipes that pack plenty of…
Philadelphia cops seek man accused of rape in subway station
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police are looking for a man they say raped a woman on a subway platform while holding her boyfriend at gunpoint…
Newman, Chavis lead Pirates over Rockies, 8-3
DENVER (AP) — Kyle Newman and Michael Chavis had three hits apiece, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their 12-game road trip with a 8-3 win…
Fire, explosion reported at Hoover Dam
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Police in Boulder City, Nevada say they are headed to the Hoover Dam after reports of an explosion Tuesday morning….
Pet of the Day 7/18/22
Spencer is a very sweet senior boy looking for his forever home. He still has plenty of love to give even with his age. Spencer…
Popcorn Party Pizza
(Family Features) The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen…
DNA advances credited in arrest in 1975 cold-case murder
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have announced an arrest in the stabbing death of a 19-year-old woman in Pennsylvania almost a half-century ago, crediting advances…
Artist Claes Oldenburg, maker of huge urban sculptures, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, who turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin…
Amid Russia shelling, Ukraine aims to strengthen government
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With Russian shelling across the country showing no signs of easing, Ukraine’s leaders on Monday looked to strengthen their own ranks…
Residential burglary
Stubler’s Beverage new ownership has familiar face
By MARK OLIVER City editor An Oil City business that has operated here since 1878 and spans four generations of one family has been turned…
Groundbreaking held for Cranberry VA clinic
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer About 50 people, including many veterans and officials, turned out Wednesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Veterans…
Biden’s realism approach runs head-on into liberal pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — On restoring access to abortion, President Joe Biden says his hands are tied without more Democratic senators. Declaring a public health emergency…
Bryant has 3 hits, Rockies beat Bucs 2-0 in 5th straight win
DENVER (AP) — Kris Bryant had three hits and an RBI, Charlie Blackmon extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI single, and…
From the end of the world to your town, Elton John’s goodbye
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — I think it’s gonna be a long, long time until we see another songwriter and performer like Elton John. Wrapping up a…
Biden vowing ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is promising “strong executive action” to combat climate change, despite dual setbacks in recent weeks that have restricted his…
Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine’s north, east, south
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities across the country reported new Russian missile strikes and shelling Saturday that killed at least 16 more civilians, deaths…
House votes to restore abortion rights, Senate odds dim
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe…
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack subpoenaed the Secret Service on Friday night for text messages agents reportedly deleted around…
Rockies rout Pirates 13-2, extend win streak to 4 games
DENVER (AP) — Brendan Rodgers homered and drove in four runs, C.J. Cron hit his 21st home run and German Marquez became the second Colorado…
Recent Deaths 7/16/22
John Paul Myers, 88, of Franklin, formerly of Corsica, died July 14, 2022. Harvey R. Cricks, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio, died July 14, 2022. Beverly…
Pet of the Day 7/15/22
Molly has the sweetest personality. She was brought in to us because her owner could no longer care for her. They said she is good…
S’mores Skillet
(Family Features) Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean forgetting the fun of warm weather treats. Once the homework is done and you’ve enjoyed…
Franklin man charged after drugs found in home
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after drugs were found in his home. Pennsylvania State Police said in a criminal complaint that…
Oil Valley Film Festival will feature Oscar winners
From staff reports The seventh annual Oil Valley Film Festival is returning to its full pre-pandemic form with events taking place at the Oil City…
House to vote on restoring abortion rights, but law unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Friday is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide as Democrats make…
Russian missiles kill at least 23 in Ukraine, wound over 100
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others…
Anderson’s two-run triple in 11th lifts Marlins past Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — Brian Anderson atoned for a costly error with a two-run triple in the 11th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 7/15/22
Debra Sue Green, 69, of Franklin, died July 14, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 7/14/22
Eevee has been a wonderful mama to 7 beautiful babies, but she is ready to retire from motherhood and find her forever home. She is…
Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne
(Family Features) Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments…
Pro-choice backers stage protest in Franklin
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Nearly 100 people gathered in downtown Franklin late Wednesday afternoon to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that overturned…
Franklin council approves HARB certificates
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council members approved several Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB) certificates of appropriateness, including one retroactively for residents…
US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets…
Marlins score 3 in 10th to rally past Pirates 5-4
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Aguilar hit a tying single and scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Miami Marlins rallied for three…
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ with dreams of owning Dior gown
The Associated Press In “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” a middle-aged woman of very limited means in post-World War II London dreams of owning a…
Pet of the Day 7/13/22
Nelli came to us recently as a stray found near the Allegheny National Forest so her history is a mystery. Here at the shelter, Nelli…
Cheeseburger Turnovers
(Family Features) There’s a lot to remember when sending your student off to school each morning, from backpacks and school supplies to last night’s homework….
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost is a term for organic matter that has decomposed into a form that plants can use. Compost can be used in potting mixes or…