Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the…
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US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
The Associated Press Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink —…
McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are running out of words to describe Connor McDavid. The Pittsburgh Penguins may be running out of time to…
Recent Deaths 2/24/23
Katherine M. Goreczny, 101, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 2/23/23
Meet Nola, the playful and beautiful husky with the most loving personality! This stunning girl is a prime example of the breeds natural intelligence and…
Apple Nachos
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
OC man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend’s father
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault, burglary and other charges for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s parents’ house and…
Hillman center offers cancer support group
From staff reports Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest will offer a free cancer support group from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The…
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 continues to rise as…
Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment site
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to tour the site where a train wrecked nearly three…
Inconsistent Penguins scrambling as stretch run looms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have changed over the years. Coaches have come and gone. General managers, a litany of players…
Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the…
Recent Deaths 2/23/23
Yvonne C. Niemetz, 70, of Lucinda, died Feb. 21, 2023. Donna G. Hart, 79, of Franklin, died Feb. 21, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/22/23
Kipper is a beloved husky known at the shelter for his gentle and affectionate nature. Despite his age, he is a lively and adventurous boy,…
Gimme S’mores Trail Mix
(Family Features) School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell….
Police searching for missing Oil City teen
From staff reports Oil City police and Franklin state police are investigating the disappearance of an Oil City teenager. Sophia Steinman, 17, has been missing…
Oil City Elks donates to library
The Oil City Elks presented the Oil Region Library Association with $2,500 for the library’s Books on Wheels program. Pictured are Elks exalted ruler John…
Biden: Putin’s suspension of US arms treaty ‘big mistake’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin made a “big mistake” by suspending his country’s participation in the…
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up toxic derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern on Tuesday to pay for the cleanup of the East Palestine, Ohio,…
McCarthy gives Carlson access to 1/6 footage, raising alarms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are being made available to Fox…
‘Cocaine Bear’ is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an…
Recent Deaths 2/22/23
Jerry McMurdy, 82, of Harrisville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Sharon Joanne Kunselman, 61, of Mayport, died Feb. 11, 2023. William E. “Bill” Matesich, 85, of…
Minty Shake
(Culinary.net) St. Patrick’s Day may call to mind hearty meals and pots o’ gold, but that doesn’t mean sweets can’t be part of the equation,…
Pet of the Day 2/21/23
Meet Valerie, a calm and gentle girl who loves nothing more than to curl up in a sunny spot for a nap. With her soft…
Independent Budget Released
Leading veterans service organizations (VSOs) –– Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) –– have released The…
UPMC Northwest to host virtual better breathing clinic
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is sponsoring a better breathing clinic for people who often have trouble breathing or who have chronic lung conditions such…
Astronomical Society to hold virtual public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night, including a presentation on stars by Society president Dean Miskovich, at…
Putin ups tensions over Ukraine, suspending START nuke pact
The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the U.S., announcing the move Tuesday…
Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Islanders are running out of healthy bodies. They’re not running out of ways to stun the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bo…
Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship
LONDON (AP) — Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such…
Recent Deaths 2/21/23
Lois Marie Miller, 96, of Strattanville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Susan (Soborowski) Hanna, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 19, 2023. Betty Shriver, 91, of…
Pet of the Day 2/20/23
Meet Trail Babe! Trail Babe is a friendly and vocal feline who loves to communicate with her human friends. With her soft, plush fur and…
Sweetpotato Power Salad
(Family Features) Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the…
Women charged after being passed out in vehicle with child
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Two Oil City women are facing drug and child endangerment charges after they were found passed out in a vehicle…
Cole McMahon Award recipient announced
From staff reports Justen Dunkle, a junior at Oil City High School, has been selected as the recipient of the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of…
Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022
ATLANTA (AP) — The woman flying out of Philadelphia’s airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But…
Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley is swinging through Iowa this week fresh off announcing her presidential campaign. Her fellow South Carolinian Republican, Sen….
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display…
Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for ‘Quantumania’
NEW YORK (AP) — Phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have gotten off to a rocky start, but Ant-Man is bigger than ever…
Recent Deaths 2/20/23
Arthur “Bud” Harman died Feb. 16, 2023. Albert “Al” A. Jacks, 87, of Clarion, died Feb. 16, 2023. Alice Marie Askins, 91, of Rocky Grove,…
Employers still facing hurdles, but signs show an upward trend
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer COVID-19 has resulted in an unusual job market as it seems that windows in every business reveal a “now hiring”…
Franklin General Authority moving ahead on projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has been pushing ahead on several new projects over the last few months, including assembling a…
N. Korea makes fresh threats, US bombers fly after ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity…
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia,…
Nico Hischier leads Devils past weary Penguins, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils spent years staring up at the standings at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not so much anymore. The young Devils…
OC man facing 244 child pornography charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing 244 child pornography charges as well as other charges stemming from his involvement with an underage…
5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death…
Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices’ ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion…
Parise scores late, Nelson nets 2 as Islanders edge Penguins
NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaker late in the third period and Brock Nelson added two goals as the New York Islanders…
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and…