Grilled shrimp with spicy lemon-garlic sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes To fit all the shrimp on the cooking grate at once, you will need three 14-inch metal skewers….
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Epilepsy Foundation seeks protection of charitable assets
From staff reports The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania, a former affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, filed a proceeding Tuesday in the Court of…
Chamber mixer, United Way kickoff set Thursday
From staff reports The Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Venango Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint chamber mixer and the United Way 2018…
Presumed US war remains heading home from S. Korea
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — Decades after the end of the Korean War in 1953, the remains of dozens of presumed U.S. war dead began…
Pirates cap deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jameson Taillon spent the hours before the trade deadline doing some detective work. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher scoured Twitter for updates, asked…
Faced with losses, MoviePass service hikes fee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MoviePass, the discount service for movie tickets, is raising prices by 50 percent and barring viewings of most major releases during…
Recent Deaths 8/1/18
Robert M. Yard, 77, of Franklin, died July 27, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Oil City theft
Oil City theft by deception
Pet of the day 7/31/18
Mira is a beautiful 5 year old, female, Husky mix that was originally adopted out from a local animal sanctuary that was closing but unfortunately…
Frozen yogurt
Servings: 8 (Makes 1 quart) Start to finish: 2 hours and 40 minutes, plus 8-12 hours to strain yogurt 1 quart plain whole-milk yogurt 1…
Roadways closed for repairs
From staff reports Route 8 in Barkeyville The bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville Borough will be closed…
Soapbox derby winners announced
From staff reports The Venango Fatherhood Initiative held a soapbox derby Saturday on Rocky Grove Avenue in Rocky Grove. Seventeen children participated in the event,…
Twin wildfires threatening 10,000 California homes
LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — Twin wildfires tearing through vineyards and brushy hills threatened some 10,000 homes in Northern California Tuesday — yet another front in…
Pirates get closer Keone Kela from Rangers for 2 prospects
PHOENIX (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired hard-throwing closer Keone Kela from the Texas Rangers for minor league starter Taylor Hearn and a player…
Huge sea-life sculptures made from ocean’s plastic trash
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Huge sculptures of sea life are dotted about New Orleans’ aquarium and zoo , all of them made from plastic trash that washed ashore. There’s…
Recent Deaths 7/31/18
Charles Edward “Ed” Murray, 88, formerly of Shippenville, died June 24, 2018. Judith Ann (Malone) Megnin died July 28, 2018. David E. Shull, 70, of…
Rouseville Borough criminal mischief
Winslow Twp. accident
VFW 119th National Convention held in Kansas City
VFW national election results are in. Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence, from Alamogordo, N.M., was elected Wednesday as the new VFW national commander by delegates attending the…
Pet of the day 7/30/18
Name: Scarlette Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Scarlette can be found at…
Chicken tikka masala
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2…
Free open house set at Tarbell House
From staff reports The historic Tarbell House, located at 324 E. Main St. in Titusville, will host a free open house from 12-4 p.m. Saturday,…
Getting ready for the fair
Brad Deeter, president of the Venango County Fair Board (left) works with his brother-in-law Jarrett Findley and several other volunteers Saturday to prepare for the…
Company agrees to block 3D downloadable guns in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — State officials say they’ve successfully stopped a company that makes 3D downloadable guns from making them internet-accessible in Pennsylvania and from uploading…
Wheeler goes 6 and doubles in lone run, Mets top Pirates 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Wheeler didn’t receive much help from the New York Mets on offense. Luckily for the Mets, Wheeler was prepared to help…
Emma Stone, Jonah Hill star in new ‘fever dream’ comedy
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jonah Hill and Emma Stone are starring in a new TV series that tackles sensitive issues of mental illness and…
Recent Deaths 7/30/18
Judith Ann “Judy” Megnin, 70, of Mayport, died July 28, 2018. Judy P. Wensel, 75, of Curllsville, died July 28, 2018. Mary Esther Sliker, 84,…
More indecent assault charges filed against Polk man
From staff reports A Polk man accused of the indecent assault of a 13-year-old girl last month is facing 40 additional charges in a separate…
Pet of the day 7/27/18
Leo is a 4 year old, male, Maltese that was brought to the rescue after being removed from a hoarding situation. Leo is very sweet…
Cranberry Sheetz renovation moving forward
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Renovation work at the Sheetz gas station and convenience store at the intersection of routes 322 and 257 in…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Friday
From staff reports Here is today’s Oil Heritage Festival schedule: Friends of the Library book sale – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal…
Grill-roasted prime rib
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 6 1/2 hours First-cut beef rib roast is also known as prime rib, loin end, or small end. If your…
US government: Over 1,800 migrant kids reunited by deadline
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shy children were given a meal and a plane or bus ticket to locations around the U.S. as non-profit groups tried…
Cabrera drives in 4, Mets pummel sloppy Pirates 12-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera is well versed in what can happen at the trade deadline. He found himself on the move four years ago…
Kristen Stewart to lead Elizabeth Banks’ ‘Charlie’s Angels’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristen Stewart is set to star in Elizabeth Banks’ reboot of “Charlie’s Angels.” Sony Pictures on Thursday says Stewart’s fellow Angels…
Recent Deaths 7/27/18
Walter J. Kellogg, 97,of Asheville, North Carolina, formerly of Clarion, died July 16, 2018. Helen Mae Smith, 90, of Shippenville, died July 25, 2018. Richard…
Smart ways to keep kids safe in crowded areas
Amusement parks, beaches, tourist attractions, concerts, and local fairs attract families each year. Such outings can be exciting and enjoyable excursions, but panic sets in…
Fox Twp. burglary
Richland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 7/26/18
Chickadee is a sweet, orange, female kitten. She is playful and loving. Chickadee is current on vaccines and will be spayed. She can be found…
Strawberry shortcake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours Shortcakes: 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons (2 1/4 ounces) sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder…
Charges withdrawn against OC man
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of pointing a gun at another man during an altercation at an East Third Street residence last…
Oil Heritage Festival schedule for Thursday
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule for the first official day of the Oil Heritage Festival: Junior Olympics – 9 a.m. at Oil City…
Arson wildfire forces entire California town to evacuate
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire — believed to have been sparked by arson — tore through trees, burned five homes and forced evacuation…
Indians top Pirates 4-0, end Pittsburgh’s 11-game win streak
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer, Adam Cimber and Brad Hand combined for an emphatic end to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 11-game winning streak. Bauer struck out…
Smile, pardner: ‘Deadwood’ movie gets HBO greenlight
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting…
Recent Deaths 7/26/18
Kimberly R. “Kim” Seamon, 53, of Meadville, formerly of Emlenton, died July 25, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The…
White tails on whitetails predict the future
It’s the developing headgear on white-tailed deer that get all of the attention at this time of year. Look what people write when posting trail…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…