Oil City boy’s venture is all in effort to help his big brother
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A 7-year-old Oil City entrepreneur is on a mission to make money, which is no different than that of anyone…
2024
Oneil Cruz’s RBI single in 11th inning lifts Pirates to 5-4 win over Orioles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz singled home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore…
CMT Awards return Sunday night with host Kelsea Ballerini and a tribute to the late Toby Keith
The Associates Press The CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos, are set to return on Sunday night live from Austin, Texas. Hosted…
Franklin street sweeping
From staff reports The City of Franklin Street Division has announced that it will be street sweeping on two shifts this spring. The schedule will…
US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage
NEW YORK (AP) — An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday,…
Grayson Rodriguez solid, Orioles hit 3 homers amid snow flurries to spoil Pirates’ home opener, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn, Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered, Grayson Rodriguez pitched 6 1/3 strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat Pittsburgh 5-2…
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ is a good reminder to talk to your elders while you still can
The Associated Press In Hulu’s limited-series “We Were the Lucky Ones,” the Kurc family in Poland is separated during World War II and spends years…
Recent Deaths 4/6/24
Fredrick L. Hasbrouck, 80, of Titusville, died April 4, 2024. Helen R. Goreczny, 87, of Oil City, died April 5, 2024. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 4/5/24
Miney came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. She weighs just under 50 pounds and is estimated…
Tuna and Rice Nicoise Salad
(Family Features) Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural…
4-H Wild Hogs club creates blankets for patients
From staff reports As part of Pennsylvania 4-H week which was celebrated last month, members of the Wild Hogs 4-H Club worked to purchase, make…
OC Community Clean-up Day set April 17
From staff reports The Oil City Community Clean-Up Day will be held Wednesday, April 17. There will be three shifts available — 9 a.m. to…
Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza…
Pirates use 4-run first inning to beat Nationals 7-4, improve to 6-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced right back from their first loss and lowest-scoring game of the season, producing a four-run first inning with…
New faces help Penguins beat Capitals 4-1 and move closer to playoff spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin carried the Pittsburgh Penguins back into contention with starring performances over the past couple of weeks. When…
Review: Ken Loach, longtime chronicler of social ills, seeks a hopeful note in ‘The Old Oak’
The Associated Press In so many ways, TJ Ballantyne is a classic Ken Loach hero: a working-class, middle-aged man trying to simply eke out a dignified living,…
Recent Deaths 4/5/24
Ruth Eileen Eakin, 92, of Franklin, died April 2, 2024. William C. “Boot” Edmonds, Sr., 91, of New Bethlehem, died April 3, 2024. Wanda Faye…
Pet of the Day 4/4/24
Looking for a fun-loving furry friend? Look no further than Moe! This pup is brimming with energy and is always up for a good time….
Bacon-Wrapped Egg Muffins
(Family Features) Don’t let Mother’s Day pass by as just another day on the calendar. Make this year’s celebration a true ode to the moms…
Earth Day celebration set at Venango recycling center
From staff reports The Venango County community recycling center will host an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at…
Franklin Council awards contracts for paving projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council awarded paving contracts for two projects at its meeting this week, including the city’s portion of the…
Prosecutors recommend at least 10 years in prison for parents of Michigan school shooter
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors in Michigan are recommending at least 10 years in prison next week for two parents who are the first in…
Gallo goes from 0-for-12 to 3 hits, Nationals beat Pirates 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Gallo emphatically ended an 0-for-12 season-opening drought with an upper-deck homer that traveled 447 feet and two other hits, and the…
Review: In ‘Girls State,’ Missouri teens start a mock government
The Associated Press What would an all-female government look like in the U.S.? Or even a majority female government? It’s something that remains a fantasy….
Recent Deaths 4/4/24
Harriett P. “Pat” Francisco, 99, of Marble, died April 1, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 4/3/24
Sweet Sabbath is now looking for a forever home, could that be yours? This one-year-old boy came to us as a stray, and is so…
Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf
(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a…
Vegetable Planting and Transplanting Guide
Listing of the major vegetables and the “best time” to plant. Cabbage Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks Germination time: 10-12…
2 accused of stealing cash, jewelry from couple
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman and Cooperstown man are facing charges for stealing cash and jewelry from a couple in Frenchcreek…
Venango Chamber Orchestra to hold first concert of 2024
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra will hold its first concert of the year at 3 p.m., Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre. Orchestra members,…
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
The Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and…
Malkin and Crosby each score twice as Penguins rally past Devils 6-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have combined for countless comebacks through 18 seasons together with the Pittsburgh Penguins and their third-period…
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists’ rights
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and J Balvin are just some of…
Recent Deaths 4/3/24
Howard Huston, Jr., 97, died Feb. 22, 2024. Ronald P. Delahunty, 87, formerly of Oil City, died April 1, 2024. David J. Hart, 70, of…
Pet of the Day 4/1/24
If you’re looking for a fun, loving and brave companion, look no further than Bruno! This special boy is a friendly, affectionate and loyal pooch…
Golden Beet and Rice Burger Sliders
(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a…
Congressional Watch Dog Calls for DOD to Improve Transition
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report titled “Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life: Agencies Can Improve Warm Handovers for Additional Assistance”….
Cochranton Community Fair to hold spring fundraiser
From staff reports The Cochranton Community Fair will hold its annual spring fundraiser on April 6. A turkey dinner with the trimmings, along with a…
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An appeals court ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states…
Tellez homers as Pirates beat Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings for 4-game series sweep
MIAMI (AP) — Oneil Cruz raced home on Jason Delay’s bunt in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on…
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars to an $80 million box office opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roared to an $80 million opening on…
Recent Deaths 4/1/24
Linda Suzanne Lerch, 71, of Meadville, died March 30, 2024. John Allen Chambers II, 21, of East Hickory, died March 26, 2024. For complete…
What you need to know for the primary election
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With the presidential primary election just under a month away, citizens have less than two weeks to register to vote…
Cranberry supervisors approve study for recreation center
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A feasibility study for the proposed Cranberry Township Recreation Center will soon be underway, after the Cranberry Township supervisors on…
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed…
Jones strikes out 10 to win major league debut, leading Pirates over Marlins 9-3
MIAMI (AP) — Jared Jones struck out 10 over 5 2/3 innings to win his major league debut and lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the…
Texier, Severson score shootout goals to lift Blue Jackets over Penguins 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alexandre Texier and Damon Severson scored in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets broke a six-game losing streak with a…
4-H leaders head to national contest
From staff reports Venango County 4-H announced Pennsylvania has chosen its two leaders, both from Venango County, to send to the 4-H Salute to Excellence…
Oil City e-waste recycling scheduled
From staff reports The City of Oil City annual e-waste recycling program is scheduled for May 17 at the city garage on Regan Drive in…
Canada’s Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — Ontario’s Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for…