Franklin Edible Arrangements closing at end of August
After nearly a decade on Liberty Street in Franklin, Edible Arrangements will close permanently on August 31. The closure is due to franchise owners Deborah…
2024
Flag boxes donated to Vietnam honor guard
Bear Edmonds, the new owner of Clarion Wood Products, stands by six flag boxes that were donated to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862…
Recent Deaths 07/08/24
Leonard E. “Frenchie” Avoy, 79, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mary J. “Tip” Hargenrader Lutz, age 83, of Marble, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 07/06/24
Meet Harriet Harriet is an absolutely beautiful Torbie. She has a light gray coat, with a huge white cravat under her chin and beautiful dilute…
Police have suspect in death of Sharon teen
Mercer state police have identified DaShawn Watkins, a 29-year-old Sharon resident, as a suspect in the homicide of 14-year-old Paul A. Likens Jr., whose dismembered…
OC Catholic pastor celebrating last Masses here this weekend
The Rev. John L. Miller will celebrate his final Masses as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Oil City today and Sunday before moving to…
Smoked Gouda and Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as…
Students honored by Franklin CDA chapter
Several students were recognized at a recent picnic for their winning entries in an education contest sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St….
Recent Deaths 07/06/24
Donald John Biondi, 72, of Franklin, passed away on July 4, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 07/05/24
Meet Maggie! Miss Maggie recently came to us because she wasn’t a good fit for the family that had her. She is super friendly and…
Wenner wants number of police hours increased
Police Chief Bob Wenner has requested an additional 30 hours per week for his force, bringing the total to 190 hours. Wenner cited the current…
Grilled Diver Scallops and Fall Vegetable Shish Kababs with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Grilling is a passion shared by millions of people across the globe. For some, there’s simply no better way to prepare meals in summertime than…
Allegheny Gnar prepares second race
Allegheny Gnar is hosting the second race in the USA Cycling Downhill State Championship Series in President from today through Sunday. The event features three…
Community Playhouse to present ‘Almost Maine’
Community Playhouse Inc. will present the play “Almost Maine” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at the Oil City Moose Lodge. Tickets…
Pet of the Day 07/03/24
Meet Violet Violet is gentle and friendly and is the cat “most likely to groom the other cats”. She is from a feral colony and…
Job fair planned at SCI Forest prison
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections will hold a job fair on Thursday, July 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at SCI Forest state prison in…
Cochranton fair music acts, parade details announced
The Cochranton Community Fair, set for August 6-10, will have a soft opening on August 5 due to a high number of performers. The entertainment…
Sugarcreek Mr. Bookman closing
New and used bookstore Mr. Bookman has announced it will be closing its Sugarcreek Borough location at 316 Allegheny Blvd., and the venue’s last day…
Plans announced for Heritage Festival art show
The Oil City Arts Council will host its annual Oil Heritage Festival Art Show from Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28, at two locations:…
Fourth of July Cookie Cups
Offer a sweet ending to July 4th celebrations! July 4th celebrations are much anticipated each year. Whether they include an intimate barbecue with a…
Recent Deaths 07/03/24
Jean Marie Shinn, age 93, of Santa Maria, CA, formerly of Oil City, passed away on June 20, 2024. Joseph H. Eisenman Sr., 79, of…
Franklin man gets prison time for Halloween party assault
Shawn Michael Latchaw, a 29-year-old man from Franklin, has been sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for aggravated indecent assault and an additional…
Small aircraft competition holds initial Clarion event
The Clarion County Airport hosted its first Appalachian STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) event, drawing around 14 pilots who practiced on Friday under clear…
Pet of the Day 07/02/24
Meet Bundy Just over 40 pounds and 2 years old, this handsome man is in search of a new address! Bundy recently came to us…
Kirtland Foundation awards scholarships
The Kirtland Cancer Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to nine Venango County college students this year. The students met several requirements including academic, residency and that…
OC woman accused of biting girl, kicking officer
Nicole Jones, a 41-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, for attacking and biting a teenage girl, and kicking a…
Sesame Chicken Fingers with Honey Dip
Chicken fingers make picnics fun! Picnics are a fun way to bring people together to enjoy food and conversation. While there are no limitations…
Franklin parade winners announced
Float winners have been announced for Saturday’s Liberty Fest parade in Franklin. King of Spades Landscaping was chosen as the first-place float, followed by Jeannes…
Recent Deaths 07/02/24
Dolores L. “Lori” Heath, 94, of Oil City, passed away June 29, 2024. Donna D. Taylor, 92, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, June 30,…
Pet of the Day 07/01/24
Meet Peanut Meet Peanut, the gorgeous two-year-old tortoiseshell who is looking for her purrfect family! Peanut was surrendered to us when her owner could no…
Wolf’s Corner Fair opens for 83rd year
The 83rd Wolf’s Corners fair began Sunday with vendors, food booths, and rides from Bartlebaugh Amusement Company. The fair features a variety of events throughout…
Despite postponement, Clarion County Recycling Day is a hit
The annual Clarion County Recycling Day was delayed by weather but saw strong turnout despite the postponement. Volunteers, including county employees, assisted in managing the…
Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfaits
Bountiful blueberries make treats even better! There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and…
Recent Deaths 07/01/24
Larry D. McFadden, 80, of Cooksburg, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Gary T. Say, age 71, of Hillsdale and formerly of Emlenton, passed away…
Pet of the Day 06/29/24
Meet Sassy Sweet Sassy came to us with a litter of her puppies, and now that they have all been adopted and she is spayed-…
July 4th celebration planned at Lucinda St. Joseph Church
The annual Lucinda St. Joseph Church July 4th celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, featuring all-you-can-eat chicken and ham…
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Impress July Fourth guests with smoked short ribs! Smoked foods are wildly popular. The unique flavor that smoking imparts to anything from beef to…
Resident’s demographics study paints gloomy job market picture
Venango County is facing a demographic shift as many residents reach retirement age, with insufficient young people to replace them in the job market. Gordon…
Sugarcreek lane restrictions to begin
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to be alert for lane restrictions along Route 62 (Route 8, Allegheny Boulevard) in Sugarcreek next week…
Thompson bill focuses on health care workers
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson co-introduced the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act to exempt health care workers and first responders from Social Security’s…
Recent Deaths 06/29/24
Dennis L. Divins, age 77, of Clarion, passed away early Friday morning, June 28, 2024. George Montana, 87, of Clarion, passed away early Friday morning,…
Man facing charges for pointing loaded revolver at neighbors
Thomas Cain, 82, from Franklin, is facing charges after pointing a cocked, loaded revolver at his neighbors and threatening them during a visit at his…
Pet of the Day 06/28/24
Meet Jeb Jeb is part of the cool club. He has been here for over a year and would love to find a home of…
Lots planned at OC’s Jolly July 3rd at new location
The Oil City Arts Council’s annual Jolly July 3rd festival will be held from to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the James A. Nelles Memorial Swimming…
Cranberry Township Supervisors discuss bridge project, CDBG funds
The Cranberry Township Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing focused on delays with FY-2022 funds for the Meadow Church Road bridge rehabilitation. Supervisor Mike…
Man facing assault, resisting arrest, DUI charges after crash
John Beighle, 34, from Butler, faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and DUI, after crashing his vehicle into a ditch in Irwin Township….
Fruit-Studded Cornmeal Pudding
Old-fashioned dessert gets a kick from fruit. While the focus of a tasty recipe is often on the finished product, no delicious dish could…
One-day archaeological dig at Pithole unearths some items
Staff from Drake Well Museum and the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission conducted an archaeological dig at Pithole, a former oil boom town, as a…
Franklin will receive more McElhattan funding for tuition program
Franklin School District will receive a $100,000 grant from the McElhattan Foundation over five years to support its dual enrollment tuition assistance program, with $20,000…
Recent Deaths 06/28/24
Barbara “Peggy” Connor Kagle, 97, of Seneca, passed away on June 27, 2024. Jean R. Davison, 92, of Chapmanville, passed away on June 24, 2024….