Twitter risks fraying as engineers exit over Musk upheaval
The Associated Press Elon Musk’s managerial bomb-throwing at Twitter has so thinned the ranks of software engineers who keep the world’s de-facto public square up…
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Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the…
Recent Deaths 11/19/22
Carol Ossesia, 87, of Sligo, died Nov. 17, 2022. Faith E. (Vargason) Sager, 66, of Tionesta, died Nov. 17, 2022. Kathleen A. “Kathy” Schmader, 78,…
Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Pet of the Day 11/18/22
Forest is a shy boy who needs a little extra time to warm up. But once he does, look out! He is very affectionate and…
Greenways block grant money available
From staff reports Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Round B of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant Program. Eligible projects must be within…
Early registration due today for Jingle Bell Run
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual Jingle Bell Run 5K will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. The run/walk event is being…
Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint
WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political…
Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota…
Dangerous lake-effect snowstorm blankets Buffalo, western NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York, with more than a foot of snow already on…
Review: ‘She Said’ chronicles the scoop that fed a movement
The Associated Press Those old Hollywood newspaper flicks are great, but today’s journalists don’t run around newsrooms yelling “Get me rewrite!” Nor do they sprint…
Recent Deaths 11/18/22
Beverly Jean Wells, 81, of Distant, died Nov. 15, 2022. Judith A. Allaman, 79, of Clarion, died Nov. 15, 2022. Mona L. Messer, 89, of…
Pet of the Day 11/17/22
Chance is a sweetheart who came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him. He is a little shy…
Classic Beef Wellington
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Buffalo, western NY brace for potentially dangerous storm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a…
Venango dairy princess raises more than $1,000 in ‘milked’ campaign
From staff reports Back in June, Venango County Dairy Princess Kaylee Knapp asked the community for its help with her “You’ve Been Milked” campaign, which…
Fire association urges caution when cooking Thanksgiving meal
From staff reports The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging added caution when preparing this year’s turkey feast as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading…
Survey starts today for Oak Street residents in OC
From staff reports The City of Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys today for a street reconstruction project on the entire length of Oak…
Nancy Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ after GOP wins House
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to address her plans with colleagues on Thursday in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control…
Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step…
Republicans win back control of House with narrow majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt…
Shake it off? Parents come up short for Taylor Swift tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — They were supposed to be birthday presents. They were supposed to be Christmas presents. They were supposed to be the most…
Recent Deaths 11/18/22
Deborah A. McGraw, 70, of Meadville, died Nov. 16, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 11/16/22
Callie is a sweet girl who is looking for a forever home to call her own. She is on a special diet and some daily…
Mini Turkey Sloppy Joes
(Family Features) Work, school, extracurricular activities, social events and more can make the winter months feel frantic and it can often seem like you’re running…
23 Seed Catalogs You Can Request For Free
Are you getting tired of the dreary, long, cold, snowy winter? Then it’s time to break out the seed and plant catalogs and start planning…
Tri-county gas prices stay above regional average
From staff reports The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the tri-county area this week is again above the western Pennsylvania average, which…
Online voting open for ‘Paint the Plow’ program
From staff reports PennDOT’s Northwest region has opened the voting for the 11 plows decorated by Venango, Forest, Mercer and Warren County high school students…
Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack
PRZEWODOW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed…
Same-sex marriage faces Senate test with GOP votes uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down the prospect of divided government in the next Congress, Senate Democrats are moving forward with legislation this week to protect…
After years of construction, Shell ethane cracker starts up
MONACA (AP) — Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania fed by the vast natural gas reservoir underneath Appalachia became fully…
Murray shines in return to Pittsburgh as Leafs top Pens 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray helped the Pittsburgh Penguins raise the Stanley Cup in 2016 and again in 2017 as a young goaltender whose steadiness…
‘Rogue Heroes’ offers thrilling war adventure in the desert
NEW YORK (AP) — Think of a military unit and you’ll likely get an image of fresh-pressed uniforms, crisp saluting and a strong sense of…
Pet of the Day 11/15/22
Amalfi is a funny guy looking for a family to keep entertained. He can be a bit of a nibbler when he gets playful but…
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Fettuccine
(Family Features) Work, school, extracurricular activities, social events and more can make the winter months feel frantic and it can often seem like you’re running…
Case of OC man accused of murder continuing through court system
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The case of an Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend at their Mineral Street home and then putting…
Cranberry food pantry distribution dates changed
From staff reports Dates for upcoming food distributions at the Cranberry Area Food Pantry have been changed to Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19….
Franklin’s Christmas tree to arrive today
From staff reports The wait for the Franklin community Christmas tree will be over today with its scheduled arrival to the Venango County Courthouse. This…
Trump prepares to launch 3rd campaign for the White House
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move…
Shapiro to take office with mandate from Pennsylvania voters
HARRISBURG (AP) — Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will take office with a decisive mandate from voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive…
R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Heart and The Doobie Brothers are among the nominees for the 2023 Songwriters…
Recent Deaths 11/15/22
Kevin Weise, 54, of Erie, died Nov. 10, 2022. Patricia L. Groves, 58, of Franklin, died Nov. 13, 2022. Louis H. Swab, Sr., 75, of…
Pet of the Day 11/14/22
Beanz is a super friendly guy looking for a home to call his own. He is pretty playful but he also loves his afternoon naps!…
3-Bean Tortellini Minestrone
(Family Features) Cool winter days and their cold, crisp air call for a quick warmup in the form of a classic combo: soup and sandwich….
VFW, Bergmann & Moore Collaborate to Assist with Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
Section 804 of the VFW-championed Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 authorizes veterans and military families who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune…
Cranberry’s Hogue Signs to Fredonia University
By KAITLYN MOORE Student contributor On Nov. 7, Cranberry High School senior Alania Hogue committed to Fredonia University of New York to continue her softball…
Promise Keepers donates to Bridge Studios
A $1,000 donation was given to Bridge Studios in Titusville from the local chapter of Promise Keepers-Men of Integrity in memory of Jerome “Jerry” F….
Franklin Chamber Wine Walk is Friday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Wine Walk is returning to downtown Franklin from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday….
Congress faces leaders in flux, big to-do list post-election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is returning to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with control of the House still undecided, party leadership in flux and a…
3 dead in University of Virginia shooting; suspect sought
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a parking garage at the University of…