OC man facing corruption, unlawful contact charges
An Oil City man is facing charges in connection with an incident involving a 16-year-old girl. Sugarcreek Borough police said they received a call at…
2024
Here’s a look at VC’s vals and sals over the years
Here are the Venango Christian/Catholic valedictorians and salutatorians throughout the school’s history. More than two students were chosen in some years. 1963 — Daniel Callahan,…
Rockland Memorial Day service set
A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Rockland Cemetery. The speaker will be Bruce Switzer. Those attending are asked to…
OC Memorial Day event planned at Grove Hill Cemetery
The Oil City James M. Henderson American Legion Post 32 and Oil City VFW Post 464 will host the annual Memorial Day program Monday at…
Commencement speaker set at Clarion High School
Clarion Area High School has announced Clarion native Nate Cyphert — a singer, songwriter and musician — will be the commencement speaker at this year’s…
Recent Deaths 5/21/24
Debra “Debbie” L. Flick, 73, of Rimersburg, passed away Sunday morning, May 19, 2024. Deborah Anne Wagner, 73, of Oil City, died on Sunday, May…
Pet of the Day 5/20/24
Meet Fluff, the gorgeous dilute tortoiseshell! This pretty young girl came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for her. She…
Military collectibles show set June 1 in Brookville
From staff reports The Jefferson County Historical Society will hold its annual military collectibles show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at…
Tugboats escort ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse back to port
BALTIMORE (AP) — The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a significant milestone Monday as tugboats escorted the ill-fated container ship Dali back…
Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched six effective innings, Nick Gonzales hit a key two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2…
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
The Associated Press John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its…
Recent Deaths 5/18/24-5/20/24
Paul Edward Kilduff, 75, of Corsica, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Carrie D. Meier, 99, of Sligo, passed away on Saturday, May 11,…
Pet of the Day 5/17/24
Meet Gino! This handsome fella came to us as a stray with porcupine quills, so we are still getting to know him. With his quills…
Frosted Banana Cake
(Culinary.net) If you need a recipe idea for your ripened bananas, try this Frosted Banana Cake recipe. A moist but not overly sweet cake bursting…
Sandycreek students release rainbow trout at Two Mile Run
From staff reports Sixth-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary saw their hard work finally pay off this Wednesday as they released several rainbow trout into their…
House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks…
Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Olivares and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night. Olivares hit a two-run…
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
The Associated Press It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of…
Recent Deaths 5/17/24
Connell William “Bill” Salizzoni, 81, of Huey, died May 15, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 5/16/24
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
Sweetpotato Breakfast Bake
(Family Features) Starting a journey toward better health and wellness can begin the same way you can (and should) start each day: with a nutritious…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
OC Arts Council ‘Fam Jam’ scheduled Saturday
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council’s annual FAM JAM will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Central Avenue Plaza….
US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed…
Contreras leads the way as Brewers hit 5 homers off Martín Pérez in 10-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee’s five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers’…
Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends
The Associated Press How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals not only to the kids, but the adults sitting next to them? Most movies try…
Recent Deaths 5/16/24
Ruth M. Craig, 100, of Meadville, died May 14, 2024. Richard Valentine Ochs, Jr., 84, formerly of Lucinda, died May 15, 2024. William Dean “Bill”…
Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday fended off criticism that he is not planning for a postwar reality in the Gaza…
National Trails Day event to be held in Titusville
From staff reports The Titusville Area Trails Association (TATA) will be holding a National Trails Day event on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to…
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over…
Sal Frelick shines at the plate and in the field as Brewers beat Pirates 4-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick homered for the first time this season, Joe Ross and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, and the Milwaukee Brewers…
Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
NEW YORK (AP) — The video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic…
Recent Deaths 5/15/24
Bette J. Martin, 97, formerly of Dempseytown, died May 14, 2024. Fay J. Fink, 96, formerly of Oil City, died May 13, 2024. Frances V….
Pet of the Day 5/14/24
Max is an adult dog with lots of love to give! He is a friendly, smart and playful dog who loves to play with other…
Weekend Breakfast Grazing Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Man accused in Pleasantville shooting arrested in Virginia
From staff reports A Pleasantville man wanted on a felony warrant for a shooting that occurred May 1 in Pleasantville was arrested Monday in Virginia….
Education & Training Center breaks ground on $7M project
From staff reports The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville (ETC) started a building renovation to transform the current Student Union building into a multifunctional…
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment…
Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen awaits a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers on Tuesday after testimony that…
Bryan Reynolds’ bat, Mitch Keller’s arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryan Reynolds went 5 for 5 with a homer and two doubles, Mitch Keller threw six shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 5/14/24
Gary Moorhead, 82, of Carlton, died May 13, 2024. Genevieve “Jenny” J. Pugh, 75, of Dutch Hill, died May 12, 2024. John W. Roberts, 86,…
Pet of the Day 5/13/24
Meet Nelson, the super sweet orange tabby who is on the hunt for a new address! Nelson recently came to us as a stray, and…
Taco Tuesday Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Blinken delivers some of strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct…
Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago…
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according…
Recent Deaths 5/13/24
Candace (Candy) D. Kent, 58, of Seneca, died May 9, 2024. James Robert McMeans, 83, of Warren, died May 12, 2024. Leo Francis Schrecengost, 83,…
Jury selected in Bosley case; trial is this week
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Of the 113 Venango County residents who were called to report for jury duty Monday morning, 77 men and women,…
OC pool set to open June 8, but more lifeguards, new pump needed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The tentative opening date for the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Heights is June 8, but two things…
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
The Associated Press A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be…