Richie Palacios has 3 hits as Cardinals beat Pirates to avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Richie Palacios had a career-best three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4…
August 2023
Recent Deaths 8/24/23
Shirley E. Wolbert died Aug. 4, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this day’s…
Pet of the Day 8/23/23
Welcome, Butterfly! Butterfly is in foster care with her two brothers, Sharkey and Frisbee. Like most kittens, she is playful and energetic, but she also…
Creamy Vegan Grape Ice Cream
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
End of Summer Gardening Ideas for a Healthy, Lush Garden
As the weather gears up for the summer months, you might be wondering what to do with your garden at the end of the summer…
Police urge safety with school year starting
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are reminding motorists that school starts next week and school zones will be active with a maximum speed limit…
Franklin looking at options to fund a preschool program
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While the Franklin School District hasn’t been approved to receive a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant, Franklin superintendent Eugene Thomas said…
Trump won’t be at GOP’s first presidential debate. But his presence will be felt
MILWAUKEE (AP) — He’ll be missing from the stage, but Donald Trump will still be a central figure at the first Republican presidential primary debate…
Fukushima nuclear plant will start releasing treated radioactive water
TOKYO (AP) — The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will start releasing treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean as early as Thursday…
McCutchen homers as Pirates beat Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen’s two-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning against struggling Adam Wainwright, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals…
Recent Deaths 8/23/23
Julia Reft, 100, formerly of Aliquippa, died Aug. 20, 2023. Paul N. Wright, Jr., “Bug Man”, 77, of Polk, died Aug. 17, 2023. Karl R….
Pet of the Day 8/22/23
Stella was recently brought back to us because the owner could no longer provide her with the attention that she deserves. Approximately 9 years old,…
Sweet and Tangy Pickled Grape Dogs
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
VA HealthCare Open Enrollment
As part of the PACT Act, VA has expanded health care eligibility for certain veterans who were discharged after Sept. 11, 2001, and before Oct….
2 OC men accused of seriously injuring another man
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Oil City men are facing charges for beating up and seriously injuring a third man in Oil City. Oil…
Two Mile will host back to school luau Friday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A tropical splash will brighten up the end of summer on Friday when Two Mile Run County Park hosts its…
Trump to report to Fulton County Jail on Thursday
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump plans to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday to face charges that he helped orchestrate a sweeping…
Palacios homers, drives in 5 RBIs in Pittsburgh victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run home run and had a career-high five RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 11-1…
Recent Deaths 8/22/23
Johnnie Allan Nulph, 77, of Rimersburg, died Aug. 19, 2023. Judith M. “Judi” Wenner, 77, of Mercer, formerly of Rockland, died Aug. 20, 2023. Tiffany…
Pet of the Day 8/21/23
Handsome Pepper came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him. Weighing in at just 30 pounds and about…
Honey-Lime Quinoa and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
Ecotourism and Redevelopment
If you were to Google “ecotourism” you would see that various organizations define the term slightly differently. For the sake of this article, we are…
Rock In River Fest competitor honored by his ‘skipping family’
BY HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A solemn note was sounded on Saturday during Franklin’s Rock In River Fest as competitors, tournament officials and spectators remembered…
Listening sessions set on master plan for seniors
From staff reports Venango County Older Adult Services will host listening sessions on the state Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older…
GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When Republican candidates for president gather for their first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee, the spotlight will not only be on them…
Keuchel has perfect game broken up in 7th as Twins beat Pirates 2-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dallas Keuchel carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before allowing a double to Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds, and Edouard Julien drove…
‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign
NEW YORK (AP) — The DC superhero film “Blue Beetle” led weekend ticket sales with a modest $25.4 million opening, according to studio estimates Sunday,…
Recent Deaths 8/21/23
Howard L. Schrock, 81, of Oil City, died Aug. 18, 2023 For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Consumable water for Reno might not be far off, official says
By LUKA KRNETA News editor It’s been about one month since Reno residents were advised to not consume their public water. Now, there could be…
Canadian firefighters wage epic battle to save communities after mass evacuations
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters battling wildfires in western Canada received help from reinforcements and milder weather Saturday, after the nation’s worst fire season…
Mitch Keller outpitches Sonny Gray as Pirates beat Twins 7-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out 12 in six innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates eventually got to Minnesota’s Sonny Gray in a 7-4 victory…
Former Franklin teacher files another suit against district
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer For the third time in 15 years, a former Franklin High School teacher has filed a lawsuit against the district….
Kids coat drive by OC firefighters underway
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…
Hurricane Hilary threatens Mexico and California
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico’s Baja California Saturday as the U.S, National Hurricane Center predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding”…
Taylor homers as Twins beat Pirates 5-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López pitched six scoreless innings, Michael A. Taylor hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1…
Recent Deaths 8/19/23
Melissa M. Gadsby, 43, of Rocky Grove, died Aug. 13, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 8/18/23
Meet Luther, the friendly and silly tiger kitten! Luther came to us at just one week old with several of his siblings. Luther spent the…
Game Day Chicken Wings
(Family Features) Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap…
US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says
US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S….
Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm
Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Hilary has grown rapidly to…
‘Complete betrayal of trust:’ Neonatal nurse in a British hospital found guilty of killing 7 babies
‘Complete betrayal of trust:’ Neonatal nurse in a British hospital found guilty of killing 7 babies By PAN PYLAS and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON…
Pet of the Day 8/17/23
Sweet and fluffy Ruby is part of our gemstone litter and, after spending the past few weeks in foster, is ready to find to her…
Game Day Taco Dip
(Family Features) One of the best ways to take tailgating to the next level this season is by making healthier versions of classic game day…
Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis
Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just…
‘Blue Beetle’ director Ángel Manuel Soto says the DC film is a ‘love letter to our ancestors’
‘Blue Beetle’ director Ángel Manuel Soto says the DC film is a ‘love letter to our ancestors’ By LESLIE AMBRIZ Asssociated Press WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif…..
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years By ALEX VEIGA and MATT OTT AP…
Pet of the Day 8/16/23
Meet the sweet and handsome little Moonstone! Moonstone was brought to us as a stray with the rest of his siblings and is a part…
Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip
(Family Features) Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip…
England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer SYDNEY (AP) — England has…
Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal-human transplants
Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal-human transplants By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP)…