2024






Recent Deaths 06/15/24

Ray Edwin Webb, age 93 of Lamartine, passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2024. Chauncey R. “Dick” West, 91, of Oil City, died early…







Recent Deaths 06/14/24

Bradley Scott Wescoat, 67, of Titusville, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Edward James Freer, 77, of Polk, passed away on June 13, 2024….






Recent Deaths 06/13/24

Vernon Webster Flinchbaugh, II, 83, of Victory Heights, died on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2024. Barbara J. Eakin, 96, of Utica, passed away on June…




8 graduate from CLA

Eight seniors graduated from Christian Life Academy during its 2024 commencement on Saturday, June 1. The CLA graduates are, front row, from left: Macayla Heim,…



East Forest High School awards

The following at East Forest High School were presented with awards during Awards Day on May 31: Valedictorian — Kaylie Rooke Salutatorian — Kendra Carroll Katie M….



Recent Deaths 06/12/24

Lois K. Brandenstein, 95, of Fisher, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…







Oil City High School Honor Roll

Principal’s List Grade 9 — Ciera Bisbee, Christopher Boal, Jr., Abigail Copley, Madelyn Garland, Ariana Griffin, Allie Harton, Brooklynn Holowell, Tanner Krepp, Gregory Peina, Samantha Rekiel,…



Recent Deaths 06/11/24

Rev. Lyle L. Langdon, 100, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. Robert Mark Weaver, 89, of Clarion, passed away late Saturday evening, June 8, 2024….





Lemon-Ginger Scones

Treat overnight guests to a morning treat!   Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast and brunch foods…


Recent Deaths 06/10/24

H. Forest Potter, age 87, a lifetime resident of Rockland Township, died Friday afternoon, June 7, 2024. Jeremy Kyle Haupt, 41, of Oil City, passed…




Franklin High School Honor Roll

The following students have been added to the principal’s list and achievement list for the fourth-quarter grading period at Franklin High School: Principal’s list Grade…


Venison Burgers

Expand your hamburger horizons!   Hamburgers are a beloved food that are perhaps most popular during summer, when grillmasters fire up their grills to feed…


Recent Deaths 06/08/24

Reverend William M. Kuba, 87, of East Brady died Saturday, June 1, 2024. Verne F. Bliss, 68, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024….








Recent Deaths 06/07/24

Shannon L. Gilbert, 52, of Fryburg, passed away on June 5, 2024. Robert “Bob” L. Stoltz, 86, of Oil City, native of St. Benedict, passed…