Competition Style Pulled Pork
Beat the heat with smoked pulled pork! Outdoor cooking is a staple come the warmer weather. When the dog days of summer arrive, few…
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Recent Deaths 06/20/24
Nancy Ann Wallace, 87, of Tionesta, passed away on June 17, 2024. Rose M. Harmon, 89, of Lake Lucy passed away on June 18, 2024….
Clarion Summer Fest has ‘HomeGrown’ on tap
Clarion Summer Fest’s “HomeGrown” event will celebrate local culture with new activities such as a Walking History Tour, Artist-In-Residence, and Home Chef Bake-Off. On July…
Pet of the Day 06/19/24
Meet Jolly Jolly is a beautiful cat who has been at PAWS her whole life. Because of a large influx of kittens at the time…
Rabbit museum to hold open house
The American Rabbit Breeders Association at Wentlings Corners is inviting the community to an open house on Saturday. The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) is…
Briggs outlines Valley Grove’s prep work for district office move
Superintendent Kevin Briggs discussed plans to relocate the Valley Grove School District’s administrative offices to Valley Grove Elementary School during a school board work session….
Improve Vegetable Garden Soil with Cover Crops
Consider planting a cover crop in late summer or fall to improve your vegetable garden soil. This article describes their benefits and types of crops…
Community garden opens in Titusville
The United Way of the Titusville Region has reopened the David L. Weber Community Garden for the season. Established in 2020 in memory of local…
Sausage Stuffed Red Potatoes
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. One road block to healthy eating each January is…
Recent Deaths 06/19/24
William Frank Smead III, age 26, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2024. Gladys Mae Beck, age 98, of Knox, passed away…
2 men face multiple charges after leading police on chase
Two men, Julian James from the Bronx and Oluwakayode Ajayi from Moon Township, were charged with attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a bank in…
Pet of the Day 06/18/24
Meet Scout Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
New Bethlehem man dies in motorcycle crash
A New Bethlehem man died in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Route 899 in Jenks Township on Sunday afternoon,…
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…
One person dies in Cranberry crash
One person died as a result of a crash on Monday at the intersection of Route 322 and Van Road in Cranberry Township, according to…
Recent Deaths 06/18/24
Lawrence F. (Larry) Nalepa, 87, of Vero Beach, passed away on June 11, 2024. Dennis (Denny) Mark Powell, 78, of Sigel, passed away on Sunday,…
Silver Cornet Band to host meet the band night
The Franklin Silver Cornet Band will host a meet the band night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Franklin Area High School band…
Best Frosé Recipe
Cool off with a refreshing cocktail Few things beat sitting outdoors in the summer listening to the water lap the sides of the pool…
Recent Deaths 06/17/24
Julie Ann (Friggle) Arbuckle, 67, of Hadley, Deer Creek Township, passed away on June 16, 2024. Edna M. (Hartle) Gierlach, 87, of Oil City, passed…
Ground broken for St. Stephen playground
Students at St. Stephen School in Oil City will enjoy a new playground this fall, with construction started by Joe Klapec & Son Inc. The…
Pet of the Day 06/15/24
Meet Zuni. Zuni and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever…
Raspberry-Almond Lindzer Cookies
Sweet ending to patriotic parties Canadian citizens celebrate Canada Day every July 1, while their neighbors to the south commemorate Independence Day a few…
Cranberry Relay For Life scheduled
The 2024 Venango County Relay For Life will take place at Cranberry Area High School on June 21-22, celebrating cancer survivors and honoring those lost….
Beans were aplenty in Brookville
Around 100 people attended “Uncle Billy’s Bean Bake” by American Legion Post 102 in Brookville on Thursday, part of the Brookville Laurel Festival. This event,…
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…
Police searching for missing woman
Franklin state police say they are searching for 37-year-old Kathryn Sloan, an Oil City-area resident who has not been seen since late December. Police said…
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich
Sandwich ideal for picnic dinners Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when…
Pet of the Day 06/14/24
Meet Suds! Suds is a fun-loving, athletic, and loyal young male dog with lots of energy! He’s a friendly and playful pooch who loves to…
Titusville Hospital medical staff awards $6K in scholarships
The Titusville Area Hospital medical staff has awarded $6,000 in scholarship monies to local students. The recipients are: – Alexis Banner, a 2024 Titusville High…
Casey bill would protect savings of people with disabilities
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, co-introduced the bipartisan ENABLE Act, aiming to enhance the Achieving a Better Life…
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….
Pet of the Day 06/13/24
Meet Cora Cora is a 9 month old female that was dumped at a local farm. She is a calm girl that loves to nap…
Northwest Commission opens Little Free Library
A new Little Free Library at 395 Seneca St. in Oil City has joined the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities…
Local opera singer Bastello performs for state lawmakers
Local opera singer Jamie Bastello performed in the Capital Rotunda in Harrisburg on Tuesday after being invited by state Rep. R. Lee James, the House…
Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
Turn a backyard (or indoor) grill into a pizza oven. People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there…
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…
State launches redesigned online mail ballot application
Registered voters in Pennsylvania can now request mail ballots online for the upcoming November 5 presidential election through a newly redesigned, user-friendly application. The updated…
Pet of the Day 06/12/24
Meet Doc Like the 7 Dwarves! These babies came to us with their Beagle mama. We think dad may be a Staffy but no promises….
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,…
A Step-By-Step Guide for Growing Microgreens at Home
A Step-By-Step Guide for Growing Microgreens at Home A healthy lifestyle includes regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Due to increasing costs, going to…
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….
Pasta With Shrimp and Bacon
Guys can enjoy cooking indoors, too! The culinary arts sometimes do not necessarily come easily for men. While guys often look forward to grilling…
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…
Franklin’s Covington installed as Rotary district governor
Zachary Covington was installed as the new district governor for Rotary District 7280, taking over from outgoing governor John Marshall. The installation ceremony, hosted by…
Pet of the Day 06/11/24
Meet Twix Twix is a handsome cat but is just learning to accept people. He is looking for a patient and knowledgeable home that will…
Outdoor fitness station opens at UPMC Northwest
UPMC Northwest has introduced a new outdoor fitness station, as announced by the Northwest Hospital Foundation. This free facility aims to enhance community health and…
Beer-Battered Catfish with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Reel in a delicous catfish dinner tonight! There are many different ways to serve fish and an equally diverse array of fish to choose…
PennWest hosts speaker for Juneteenth Jubilee
PennWest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a higher-education leader, photographer and social justice worker to speak at the 22nd annual Juneteenth Jubilee…
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,…
Cranberry High School Honor Roll
The following students at Cranberry Area High School were named to the principal’s list or honor roll for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principals list Grade…