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Recent Deaths 12/4/23

Garnet M. (Aikins) Haggerty, 90, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2023.   For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…












Recent Deaths 12/2/23

Linda C. Bixler, 76, of Irwin Township, died Nov. 30, 2023. Frederick H. Doyle, 76, of Polk, died Nov. 30, 2023. John Louis Bauer, 84,…


Pet of the Day 12/1/23

Meet Fritz, the gorgeous 7-year-old long-haired German shepherd! Fritz is a big boy, weighing in at over 80 pounds! He is very gentle and sweet,…


Jingle Balls

(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring…







Recent Deaths 12/1/23

Shannon Marie Beers, 40, of Franklin, died Nov. 24, 2023. Paul Allen Miller, 86, of Cochranton, died Nov. 28, 2023. Janice R. Guilinger, 87, of…



Tomato-Tortellini Soup

When the weather is frightfully cold and you need something quick to warm you up, try this recipe for Tomato-Tortellini soup. With only 4 ingredients,…







Recent Deaths 11/30/23

Rosella M. Aites, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2023. Dorothy J. Brown, 99, of Franklin, died Nov. 28, 2023. Kay Kelly Guyton, 67,…



Arkansas Possum Pie

(Culinary.net) The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate…






Recent Deaths 11/29/23

Helen “Darlene” Wade, 76, of Seneca, died Nov. 27, 2023. Donald G. Klingensmith, 87, of Seneca, died Nov. 26, 2023.   For complete obituaries, pick…


Pet of the Day 11/28/23

Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Betty Boop, the sweetest little black kitten who is looking for a new address. Betty…


Caramelized Bananas

(Culinary.net) Satisfying your craving for dessert just got a lot easier. These Caramelized Bananas are a delicious combination of crunchy caramel on the outside and…







Recent Deaths 11/28/23

Janet E. (Bobrosky) Gipe, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 27, 2023. Mildred Kathleen “Kathy” Whitmore, 72, of Knox, died Nov. 26, 2023. Pearl M….



Apple Cake

(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…


DEP: Little headway in Reno cleanup

By DAVID HESS Contributing writer Inspection reports from the state Department of Environmental Protection show Petro Erie has made little progress in the last four…