Richland trailer ‘total loss’ after fire
From staff reports There were no reported injuries in a trailer fire that broke out a little before 7 a.m. Monday on Community Road in…
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Relay team setting up at mall vendor event
From staff reports A “spring into spring” vendor event is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cranberry Mall. The…
Takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court win: He stays on ballot, but his legal peril is just starting
DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump gained a clear win at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, which unanimously ruled that states don’t have…
Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden, Trump closer to November rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party’s nominations during the biggest…
‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut
The Associated Press Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the…
Recent Deaths 3/5/24
George William Hack, 73, of Mercer, died March 1, 2024. Sally M. Kadylak died March 1, 2024. Nelrose Lenore (Shirey) Mahoney, 90, died Feb. 13,…
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California By BROOKE HESS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) —…
Pet of the Day 3/4/24
This handsome boy is approximately 3 years old, and looking to find a new best friend! He came to us when his owner unfortunately passed…
Stilton Cheese Pizza
(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…
Suzette memorial walk set March 27 to mark one year since death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A walk in remembrance of Oil City woman Suzette Nellis has been planned for March 27, one year to the…
Will community support recreation center?
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The plan for the proposed Cranberry Township Recreation Center has reached a crossroad. To move forward, the proposal will need…
Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll rose to 10 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern…
US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military C-130 cargo planes dropped food in pallets over Gaza on Saturday in the opening stage of an emergency humanitarian assistance…
Sharangovich scores twice as Flames rally to beat Penguins 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 50 seconds left, and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down…
Woman accused of aggravated assault, DUI
From staff reports A Centerville woman is facing charges of aggravated assault by vehicle and DUI in connection with a multi-vehicle crash in Pinegrove Township…
New-look Taste of Franklin is returning next weekend
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Taste of Franklin is back this year with a slightly different flavor. The popular restaurant-sampling event in Franklin, which has…
Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
The Associated Press A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol…
CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
BOSTON (AP) — Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like…
Recent Deaths 3/2/24
Graydon D. Thomas, 80, of Tionesta, died March 1, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Importance of Ecological Buffers
Ecological or riparian buffers or greenways are the areas along the edge of a development project that are put in place to protect sensitive surrounding…
Pet of the Day 3/1/24
Meet the funny and friendly Coby! Coby came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him. Estimated to be…
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…
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…