Caring Place to treat first responders to meals
From staff reports An appreciation day for area first responders will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at The Caring Place on…
2024
Shapiro eyes overhaul of state higher ed system that’s among the worst in affordability
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro plans next month to propose an overhaul of a higher education system in Pennsylvania that is among the worst…
Barkov, Reinhart score in the shootout to lift Panthers past Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winner in the shootout to help the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Jake…
Snoop Dogg leads a group of kids as a youth football coach in ‘The Underdoggs’ film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Snoop Dogg’s new film “The Underdoggs,” the use of cuss words are the norm between adults and children who find…
Recent Deaths 1/27/24
Howard E. “Toby” Davis, 89, of Stoneboro, died Jan. 26, 2024. Nancy Jane Sherman, 85, of Richland Township, died Jan. 23, 2024. Arnold A. “Arnie”…
Pet of the Day 1/26/24
Meet Boots. Boots came to us as a stray so we have no history for him. He is a sweet, loving boy, who loves all…
Seared Salmon with Apple Slaw
(Family Features) If you’re in search of a meatless meal – whether you’re observing Lent or simply adhering to your own dietary restrictions – remember…
RNC pulls resolution declaring Trump as ‘presumptive 2024 nominee’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican National Committee has pulled a resolution to consider declaring Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee” before he formally…
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court ordered Israel on Friday to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any…
Review: ‘Tótem’ is a masterful child’s-eye view of family and death
The Associated Press For a film about death, Lila Avilés’ “Tótem” is extraordinarily lived in. Avilés’ camera roams through the festive, cluttered gathering of an extended family…
Recent Deaths 1/26/24
Gordon R. Davis, 89, of Oil City, died Jan. 25, 2024. Richard D. “Rick” Smathers, Jr., 72, of Venus, died Jan. 24, 2024. R. David…
Pet of the Day 1/25/24
Baby Buttons was recently brought to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She is about 8 months old, and in desperate…
Lemon Garlic Tuna-Stuffed Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
(Family Features) Achieving your goals each day starts with your own health and well-being, both physically and mentally. To ensure you’ve got the energy needed…
Adamovsky cited for Grandview building neglect
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Milan Adamovsky has been cited again for neglecting to repair one of his five properties in Oil City. This time,…
Volunteers needed to help with project aiding veterans
From staff reports The Oil Valley Quilters Guild and Quilters Cupboard in Seneca will host a sewing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,…
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash that Moscow says involved Ukrainian POWs
The Associated Press Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Thursday over the crash of a military transport plane that Moscow said was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of…
US-flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
JERUSALEM (AP) — Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday, officials…
Review: ‘Miller’s Girl’ with Jenna Ortega is an airless, cold affair that fails to spark
The Associated Press Jenna Ortega’s stark rise as Gen Z’s goth-glam princess takes a pointless, awkward turn in “Miller’s Girl,” a new romantic horror movie about…
Recent Deaths 1/25/24
Eddie Ray Yard, 77, died Dec. 24, 2023. Arthur J. “Art” Klingler, 92, of Emlenton, died Jan. 24, 2024. Bruce Alan Thompson, 60, of Corsica,…
Protecting Your Roses through Pennsylvania Winters
Roses (Rosa spp.) have been one of the most beloved flowers throughout history. Their colors even have meaning: red for love, yellow for friendship, white…
Pet of the Day 1/24/24
Meet Juni! This wiggly little sweetheart came to us originally as a stray. Juni is approximately three years old and is a very petite little…
Sugar and Spice Popcorn
(Family Features) On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and…
Valley Grove receives clean audit report for 2022-23 school year
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members heard a report from certified public accountant Mark Turnley about the district’s financial records for…
CATA GO makes 10,000th trip in Titusville
From staff reports In less than three months since CATA GO of Titusville made its 5,000th trip, it made its 10,000th trip on Monday. In…
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump easily won New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday, seizing command of the race for the Republican nomination and…
Biden will speak at United Auto Workers forum as he woos blue-collar vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker Wednesday at a United Auto Workers’ political convention as he works to sway blue-collar…
Recent Deaths 1/24/24
Norman L. Kimes, Jr., 92, of Tarentum, died Jan. 20, 2024. Robert Martin Pilewski, 86, of Allison Park, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 22,…
Pet of the Day 1/23/24
Sweet baby Kuzza was recently found as a stray and is on the hunt for a new address! At just 3 pounds and 3 months…
Everything Bagel Salmon Brown Rice Bowl
(Family Features) Achieving your goals each day starts with your own health and well-being, both physically and mentally. To ensure you’ve got the energy needed…
Franklin pool league again looking to help child in need
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The League of Hope coed pool league is once again looking for nomination letters to help a Venango County child…
Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time since Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin established the international group to support Ukraine in April 2022, the United States…
US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and British militaries bombed multiple targets in eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Monday night, the…
Crouse scores bizarre goal, Coyotes end 11-game losing streak to Penguins with 5-2 win
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The official’s arm went up to signal a penalty, so the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled goalie Tristan Jarry for an extra attacker….
Recent Deaths 1/23/24
Lois Margret (Simpson) Wiles, 99, of Brookville, died Jan. 21, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
House Investigation on VA Revolving Funds
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on VA’s handling of revolving funds. A revolving fund is a business run by a…
Pet of the Day 1/22/24
Meet Batcat, the 7-year-old super kitty! This sweet boy recently came to us when his owner passed away. He is a big boy, who can…
Mocha Popcorn
(Family Features) On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and…
EU pushes for Palestinian statehood, rejecting Israeli leader’s insistence it’s off the table
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers argued Monday that the creation of a Palestinian state is the only credible way to achieve peace in…
DeSantis ends his presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Trump
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign on Sunday, ending his 2024 White House bid just before the New…
Trump may testify in sex abuse defamation trial, but the court has limited what he can say
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has told the public for years what he thinks of E. Jean Carroll, the writer who claims…
‘Mean Girls’ fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — On a quiet weekend in movie theaters, “Mean Girls” repeated atop the box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales, according…
Recent Deaths 1/22/24
Gregory M. Host, 43, of Knox, died Jan. 18, 2024. Shirley A. Barger, 85, of Perryville, died Jan. 19, 2024. Lawrence “Larry” Paul Beahan, 89,…
What’s next with Adamovsky’s OC buildings?
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Nature seems to have been the force chiefly at work during 2023 on five buildings in downtown Oil City owned…
OC native wants to blend old, new at 100 Seneca distillery
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work on the 100 Seneca project in downtown Oil City keeps pushing forward, and much of the first floor of…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian death toll from the war between Israel and Hamas has soared past 25,000, the Health Ministry in the…
Rookie Brisson’s 1st career goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over the Penguins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rookie Brendan Brisson grew up a huge fan of Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, two players he shared the…
Franklin man sentenced in firearms case
From staff reports A Franklin man was sentenced in federal court to 40 months in prison on his conviction of violating federal firearms laws, U.S….
Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. Astrobotic Technology said…
March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward November elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the…
Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie…