Pleasantville man accused of attempted homicide held for court
Anthony Martinez Young, 31, of Pleasantville, has been held for court on charges including attempted homicide and aggravated assault in connection with a May 1…
August 2024
Pet of the Day 08/31/24
Meet Chance! Hi there! I’m Chance, a friendly, playful, and affectionate adult dog. I love spending my days lounging on the couch, but I also…
Oil City woman charged with aggravated assault
An Oil City woman, Rachael Renee Knight, 36, is facing multiple charges, including eight counts of aggravated assault, after causing a disturbance in Cranberry Township….
Recent Deaths 08/31/24
LeRoy E. “Spark” Armagost, 85, of Lucinda, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Ralph Eugene Kapp, 91, a resident of Knox, passed away Friday…
What is a Microgrid and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve heard us talk about the exciting new LEAP grant project coming to Venango County, you’ve probably heard us say that a microgrid is…
Pet of the Day 08/30/24
Meet Silver! Silver was used by a breeder and was recently neutered. He is looking for a home with Bengal experience, he would like to…
Farrell man sentenced in drug trafficking case
Quinton Pinkins, a 39-year-old resident of Farrell, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation in Mercer…
Court activity ongoing in former teacher’s suit against Franklin district
Marcy Brown, a former teacher at Franklin High School, has filed a lawsuit against the Franklin School District and three administrators, alleging age discrimination, a…
Recent Deaths 08/30/24
Georgia (Linnan) Watkins, 86, formerly of Elkland and more recently of Addison, NY, passed away on August 25, 2024. Carolyn L. Lineman, 83, of Ahrensville,…
Franklin board approves items related to start of school year
The Franklin School Board approved several key items for the 2024-25 school year, including revisions to student handbooks and funding for a preschool program in…
Pet of the Day 08/29/24
Meet George! Hello, George here! I’m a young, male dog with lots of energy and love to give. I’m an affectionate, friendly, and playful dog,…
Ronnie Beith tribute concert tonight will wrap up music series
A tribute concert for Ronnie Beith will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in Franklin’s Bandstand Park, closing out the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s summer…
Recent Deaths 08/29/24
Reva K. McClellan, 90, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Shirley Lucille Blauser Pearce, 89, of Oneida Valley Rd., Emlenton, Allegheny Twp.,…
Can I harvest garden vegetables after a frost?
You can delay your garden harvest of some root crops and greens until after a frost and still have a bountiful harvest. As fall begins,…
Pet of the Day 08/28/24
Meet Amaretto! Amaretto is a little bit shy at first, then she loves to be loved. She has beautiful markings, super-soft fur and the sweetest…
Man facing charges for attacking 3 nurses at UPMC Northwest
An Oil City man, Robert Beggs, 67, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting three nurses at the UPMC Northwest emergency room. The incident occurred around…
Fertigs Old Home Day celebration set Monday
The Fertigs Community Center’s annual Labor Day event, Old Home Day, is returning on Monday with a full day of activities starting at 11 a.m….
Oil City milling work underway
Oil City has started its 2024 street paving program, beginning with milling on several streets, including Lincoln, Reed, West Fourth, West Front, and Smedley. The…
Recent Deaths 08/28/24
Stella V. “Snook” Siverling, 85, of Seneca, passed away Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024. Alice Marie Weingard, 83, formerly of Guitonville, passed away on Friday,…
Pet of the Day 08/27/24
Meet Carrie! 6 puppies were surrendered to Precious Paws from a local Amish Farm, and Carrie is one of them! The mom is a Golden…
Man accused of assaulting 2 OC firefighters
A man from Oil City, Thomas Butryn, 54, is facing charges after allegedly attacking two firefighters who were responding to a call about his seizures…
Recent Deaths 08/27/24
Don A. Slagle Sr., 91, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Myrtle M. Skiba, 90, of Mayville, NY, passed away on Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 08/26/24
Meet Aries! Meet Aries- the gorgeous 5 year old mini panther who is on a mission to find a new address! Aries is a sweet…
Hone weakens to tropical storm while sweeping past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears
HONOLULU (AP) — Hone passed south of Hawaii and weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday, dumping so much rain that the…
Spicy Soy Chicken Wings
Slow cook some spicy wings for the big game! The games garner the bulk of fans’ attention when football season kicks off each year at…
Recent Deaths 08/26/24
Mary C Myers, 79, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Ronald L. Schell, 72, of Utica, passed away on August 23,…
Pet of the Day 08/24/24
Meet Gilmore! Gilmore was brought to us recently by the dog warden. He had some wounds which were treated. He is the best boy! Gilmore…
DeBence releases concert schedule
The DeBence Antique Music World has announced its summer/fall 2024 concert series, featuring a variety of free performances supported by the Phillips Trust. The events…
Recent Deaths 08/24/24
Joseph R. Ewing Sr., 77, of Lucinda, died Thursday, August 22, 2024. Suzanne (Suzi) Sandrock Siegel, 76, a resident of Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab and…
Agrivoltaics, what’s that?
Whenever solar comes up in conversation, something that I often hear is the concern about putting solar arrays on land that could be used for…
Pet of the Day 08/23/24
Meet Nelson! Nelson was found with a major injury that required his tail to be amputated but he doesn’t mind at all. This boy is…
Nifty at 90: Oil City woman loves baking, knitting, crocheting
The article celebrates Janet Wice of Oil City, who was born on August 23, 1934, in Wild Cat Hollow and is turning 90 years old….
Welcome Weekend begins at PennWest Clarion
PennWest Clarion’s Welcome Weekend 2024 kicks off today and runs through Sunday, featuring a mix of new and returning events for students and families. The…
Recent Deaths 08/23/24
Brian J. Jenkins, 81, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. Arthur John Slocum, 92, of Franklin, passed away on August 21, 2024…
Pet of the Day 08/22/24
Meet Lola! Lola is a friendly and loyal female dog who is quiet and gentle. Lola was brought back to us because her owner was…
Four men charged in I-80 drug bust
Four men, three from Philadelphia and one from Butler, were arrested after a traffic stop on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township led to the discovery of…
Justus Park drainage project in full swing
Crews in Oil City’s Justus Park are working on a $120,000 drainage improvement project set to finish by early September. The park, originally built 50…
Recent Deaths 08/22/24
Donald Courtney McGinnis Jr., 66, of Brighton, Michigan, formerly of Oil City, passed away August 20, 2024. Margo Marie (Alvey) Mason, 85, of Brookville, passed…
Pet of the Day 08/21/24
Meet Hennessy! Hennessey is a lover. He is a tad-bit shy when you first meet him, but when you pick him up, he just can’t…
OC board receives unexpected amount of grant funding
The Oil City School Board received significantly more state funding than expected, reducing this year’s projected deficit from $1.9 million to $1.2 million. The increase…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman loved buying, selling antiques
Joyce M. (Ghering) McKain, born in Franklin on August 21, 1934, has lived a rich life filled with community involvement and a love for antiques….
Thomas: State budget ‘wasn’t as good as we had hoped’
The Franklin Area School Board faced a $2.9 million deficit when passing its budget in June, hoping for relief from state funding. However, the governor’s…
Recent Deaths 08/21/24
Robert C. “Bob” McGregor, 88, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 08/20/24
Meet Coco! Coco is a senior shih tzu mix. She weighs about 8-9 pounds and is around 10 years old. She is still feisty. She…
After months of intense hearings, final report on Lewiston mass shooting to be released
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — After more than a dozen public meetings, scores of witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence, a special commission created to…
Baby Back Ribs
The following recipe for “Baby Back Ribs” with homemade “Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce” from Will Budiaman’s “The Essential Kamado Grill Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) will make…
Recent Deaths 08/20/24
Darryl N. “Duke” Fiscus, 76, of Warren, formerly of Marienville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Michael P. Porter, 67, of Franklin, died Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 08/19/24
Meet Mistletoe! This handsome big guy was brought to us as a stray right around Christmas time, and is now ready to find a home…
Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic draws crowd despite weather
The Clarion County Veteran’s Picnic drew a strong crowd despite the cloudy weather, with around 125 veterans and 75 guests attending. The event featured food…
Recent Deaths 08/19/24
William R. Spence, 99, of Fertigs, died Friday, August 16, 2024. Nancy L. Murray, 75, of Oil City, passed away August 17, 2024. Richard Catanzaro,…