Apple and Date Muffins
(Family Features) Whether your favorite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying…
2024
3 face drug charges after traffic stop in Oil City
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Three Oil City residents are facing drug charges, and one of them is additionally facing charges of resisting arrest, after…
Pack the Plaza rally will celebrate women, YWCA anniversary
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Celebrating and empowering women is the theme of the free Pack the Plaza 2 rally scheduled Sunday, March 10, at…
On the Rio Grande, 300 miles apart, Biden, Trump try to use immigration to election advantage
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — On the banks of the same Rio Grande but 300 miles apart, President Joe Biden and GOP challenger Donald Trump on…
Slain pregnant Amish woman had cuts to her head and neck, state police say
SPARTANSBURG (AP) — Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish woman was killed this week said she appeared to have suffered…
Grubauer posts first shutout of season as Kraken topple Penguins 2-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Philipp Grubauer wasn’t kidding when he noted it had been a while since his last shutout. Almost two years to be exact….
Review: The colossal melancholy of Ceylan’s ‘About Dry Grasses’
The Associated Press Nuri Bilge Ceylan makes long films, by movie standards, but short ones by Russian literature standards. There may be no filmmaker more consciously…
Recent Deaths 3/1/24
Edward “Ed” F. Craft, 72, of Chapmanville, died Feb. 29, 2024. Ronda R. Smith, 60, of Franklin, died Feb. 28, 2024. Fred A. Ziegler, 81,…
Pet of the Day 2/29/24
Meet Mulligan, the one-year-old domestic short hair who is the definition of affection! Mulligan LOVES to be pet, and will follow you around wherever you…
Classic Apple Lattice Tart
(Family Features) Whether your favorite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying…
2 OC residents face drug, child endangerment charges
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Two Oil City residents are facing drug charges and charges of endangering the welfare of children after a welfare check…
United Way’s Impact Grants to open Friday
From staff reports United Way of Venango County’s Impact Grant enrollment period will run from March 1-31. These grants are accessible to any registered 501(c)3…
Firefighters race to corral Texas wildfires before a weekend of hot, windy weather
CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped, but the…
State sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators have begun meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate how they will identify and fight…
Review: It’s lonely out in space for Adam Sandler in pensive sci-fi psychodrama ‘Spaceman’
The Associated Press David Bowie’s Major Tom, sitting in his tin can. Elton John’s Rocket Man, missing Earth and his wife. Matt Damon in “The…
Recent Deaths 2/29/24
James Brian Keith, 60, of Cherrytree, died Feb. 27, 2024. Linda M. Bowser, 76, of Rimersburg, died Feb. 27, 2024. Dorothy “Duke” A. Fornof, 87,…
Pet of the Day 2/28/24
Sweet little Tee recently came to us as a stray, so we have no background information for her. She is approximately 6 months old and…
Overnight Oats
(Family Features) If you’re in need of a quick breakfast, consider starting your day with this tasty breakfast ideas. Overnight Oats can be made the…
Early Spring Blooming Native Trees, A Delight to Us and to Pollinators
Early blooming native trees provide many benefits to the landscape and our native pollinators. The unfolding of spring after a long winter can make us…
Valley Grove revises school calendar for Veterans Day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Valley Grove School Board this week approved the tentative 2024-25 school year calendar, but there is a revision. Students…
Fly fishing supply store to open
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A new store carrying fly fishing supplies, at the convergence of Route 257 and Innis Street Extension in Seneca, is…
Trump, Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the…
Karlsson scores in overtime to give Penguins 4-3 win over Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored the winning goal at 1:42 of overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third consecutive victory,…
Review: Writer-director Julio Torres proves a storyteller to cheer with awesome ‘Problemista’
The Associated Press The hero of “Problemista” sees the world differently. He’s an aspiring toy designer named Alejandro who thinks today’s toys are too fun….
Recent Deaths 2/28/24
Cynthia Louise Addleman Painter, 66, of Licking Township, died Feb. 26, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 2/27/24
Licorice is sweet young boy who was recently brought to us as a stray. He is about 8 months old, and we are still getting…
Blueberry Crumble
(Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t…
Coroner: Drowning cause of man’s death
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh said tentative results of an autopsy on Oil City resident Michael Austin, who was found in Sage…
Oil City man accused of fleeing from police
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges of fleeing an officer and evading arrest on foot, as well as several…
Biden will urge congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was meeting Tuesday with the top four leaders of Congress to press them to act quickly to avoid a…
Biden, Trump marching toward nominations, but Michigan could reveal perils
WASHINGTON (AP) — While Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective presidential nominations, Michigan’s primary on Tuesday could reveal significant political perils…
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms…
Pet of the Day 2/26/24
Putter is a 6-month-old kitten who was recently brought to us as a stray with some other cats, and we are still getting to know…
Refrigerator Rolls
(Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t…
Erie VA Medical Center holds 20th Annual Home Town Heroes Bowling Tournament
The Erie VA Medical Center held its 20th annual Home Town Heroes Bowling Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 25, at East Way Lanes in Erie. All…
Body found in Sage Run
From staff reports A body was found at about 11 a.m. Saturday in Sage Run, near Pumphouse Road in Oil City, according to a news…
New restaurant coming to Franklin Quality Inn
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Another restaurant will soon be moving in to take the place of the Liberty Street Ale House in Franklin, which…
Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.,…
Crosby collects 4 points as Penguins hold off rival Philadelphia in wild 7-6 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby can’t explain what it is about the Philadelphia Flyers that seems to bring out a little something extra in him….
‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1…
Singhs say rooms weren’t rented to illegal immigrants
By LUKA KRNETA News editor For about the past three months, word had spread that both Franklin and Cranberry Township had seen an influx of…
OC Council updated on time frames for work on bridge, crossings
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members heard an update at their meeting Thursday on work scheduled this summer on the railroad crossings…
Ukraine’s defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately…
US, British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia…
VRCS Heritage Gala scheduled
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School will celebrate its eighth annual Heritage Gala, “A Starry Night,” on Saturday, March 16, at the junior-senior high…
Franklin Domino’s will open Monday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The pieces of the pie are in place for the new Domino’s Pizza in Franklin to hold its grand opening…
Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks, child support for fetuses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that…
All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller finalizes $77 million, 5-year deal. Pirates say he will start opener
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller and Pittsburgh finalized a $77 million, five-year contract on Friday, and the Pirates said he will be…
Recent Deaths 2/24/24
Dennis K. Paden, Sr., 81, of Franklin, died February 23, 2024. John H. Brown, 85, of Cochranton, died Feb. 22, 2024. Ken Bickel died Feb….
Pet of the Day 2/23/24
Sweet little Birdie was recently brought to us as a stray with some other cats. Birdie is about 6 months old and weighs just over…