Bollywood’s Alia Bhatt makes her Hollywood debut in Netflix’s ‘Heart of Stone’
The Associated Press Alia Bhatt had been weighing her Hollywood options for a few years. A popular star of Hindi films for over a decade with nearly 79…
August 2023
Recent Deaths 8/9/23
Jacob Eaton Rhoades, 21, of Emlenton, died Aug. 5, 2023. Vern C. Allen, 72, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 4, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 8/8/23
Meet the sweet and handsome Zuma! Zuma is an approximately 9-year-old German shorthaired pointer and Weimaraner mix. He was brought to us when his owner…
Southwest Quiche Muffins Bento Box
(Family Features) The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which…
National Defense Authorization Act Concerns
In comments regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, VFW Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci stated that housing for military families…
Jury selected for Wells trial; opening arguments are today
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Jurors were selected Monday for the murder trial of Oil City man Brandon Wells, and attorneys for both sides will…
Voting open through next week for ORA tourism awards
From staff reports Voting is open now through Friday, Aug. 18, for the 2023 Oil Region Tourism Awards, the third annual contest hosted by the…
US inflation has steadily cooled; Hitting Fed’s target rate will be toughest mile
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the…
Powerful storm kills 2, leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost…
Pirates hold off the Braves 7-6 after rain delay
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie infielder Liover Peguero had two hits in a six-run third inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Spencer Strider early before holding…
Recent Deaths 8/8/23
Thomas R. “Rich” Loomis, 84, of Oakland Township, died Aug. 5, 2023. Allan E. Wygant, 71, of Oil City, died Aug. 5, 2023. Marjorie J….
Emlenton burglary
Pet of the Day 8/7/23
Meet the handsome and sweet 2-year-old Clyde! Clyde was brought to us with a few other cats when their owner could no longer care for…
Mini Sweet Pepper Sheet Pan Nachos
(Family Features) The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which…
Beith honored during Taste of Talent weekend
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer During the Taste of Talent semi-finals and finals this weekend, Ronnie Beith, Franklin’s events and marketing coordinator and Taste of…
EPA’s plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticism
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic…
Rodriguez, Joe slug homers to power Pirates past Brewers 4-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Endy Rodriguez and Connor Joe homered to spoil the return of Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff after four months, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
The Associated Press Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past…
Recent Deaths 8/7/23
Arnold R. Fitzgerald, 90, of Titusville, died Aug. 4, 2023. Margaret J. “Peggy” Yonek, 84, formerly of Pleasantville, died Aug. 5, 2023. Janet C. Smith,…
Suzette’s memorial is taking shape; husband ‘very happy’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work is underway to transform the area along the West End bike trail behind Penelec in Oil City into a…
Volunteers have been signing up to help out in Reno
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer After the Venango Water Company sent out a notice to its Reno customers July 21 saying they were under a…
‘Monster hunters’ wanted in new search for the mythical Loch Ness beast
LONDON (AP) — The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for “budding monster hunters” and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest…
Perkins hits RBI single to lift Brewers to 3-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Perkins singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 victory…
Man facing charges after burn barrel fire spreads
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Rocky Grove man is facing charges, including arson, for leaving a fire unattended in his back yard Thursday, causing…
Titusville man busy this week sprucing up Oil City’s downtown
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Titusville man is on a mission to spruce up downtown Oil City one clean window at a time. Since…
Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they’re often focusing first on their own state…
Rivas, Reynolds have huge performances as Pirates beat Brewers 8-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Alfonso Rivas is wasting no time making a favorable impression on his new team. Rivas had a three-run homer and a triple…
Review: Spoiler alert! Statham jumps even bigger sharks in ‘Meg 2’
The Associated Press Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark,…
Recent Deaths 8/5/23
James B. “Jim” Huff, 79, of Oil City, died Aug. 1, 2023. Matthew J. Ruyechan, 69, died Aug. 1, 2023. Robert L. “Bob” Brenot, 87,…
Many Benefits of Green Roofs
Green roofs and vertical gardens are both becoming more popular as we attempt to create greener, cleaner buildings. In a Market Research Future report, it…
Pet of the Day 8/4/23
Meet Bagel, the sweetest little shepherd mix! Bagel originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about her life prior…
Keto Egg and Sausage Flatbread
(Family Features) For many looking to make healthy dietary changes, weight loss is a primary concern. Because the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 45-65% of…
Brice Turang, Sal Frelick hit 3-run homers in the Brewers’ 14-1 victory over the Pirates
Brice Turang, Sal Frelick hit 3-run homers in the Brewers’ 14-1 victory over the Pirates By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookies…
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports By The Associated Press undefined LONDON (AP) — Global prices for…
Pet of the Day 8/3/23
This sweet baby bird came to us as a stray, so we don’t know where she originally came from. Meet Birdie, the cutest little tiger…
Keto Enchilada Quesadilla
(Family Features) For many looking to make healthy dietary changes, weight loss is a primary concern. Because the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 45-65% of…
Franklin announces final paving schedule
From staff reports Crews from IA Construction Corp. will begin final top-coat paving on several sections of streets throughout Franklin beginning Friday. Parking and traffic…
Catholic Foundation awards grant to St. Stephen School
From staff reports Students at St. Stephen School in Oil City will have an opportunity to expand their use of STEM skills thanks to funding…
Trump is due in DC court over charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is due in federal court Thursday to answer to charges that he sought to overturn the results of the 2020…
6 months after East Palestine train derailment, Congress deadlocked on new safety rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm, holding a flurry of hearings about…
Tigers split 2-game series with 6-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Short tied a career-high with three RBIs, powering the Detroit Tigers to a split of a two-game series against the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 8/3/23
Joseph T. Law, 41, of Franklin, died Aug. 1, 2023 For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 8/2/23
Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about her before…
Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
(Family Features) The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking…
Garden Bugs: Friend or Foe?
Our gardens aren’t just full of tastes, colors, and smells – they are full of BUGS! Some of them are friends of the garden, and…
Man suspected of shooting New York officer found dead in Venango jail
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An inmate who was accused of shooting an off-duty police officer in New York City was found dead inside the…
Franklin church raises funds for UPMC Northwest patients
From staff reports Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin held a mission collection during its Vacation Bible School to raise funds for patient hardship needs…
Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election, block transfer of power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to…
Peugero’s homer, Oviedo’s strong pitching lead Pirates over Tigers 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Liover Peguero hit a two-run home run and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever
The Associated Press There are some good gags and clever innovations in the animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” but there is one brilliant idea: casting…