Venango’s CASA program ‘desperately’ needs volunteers
From staff reports A court-based program that provides advocates for abused and neglected children in Venango County needs more volunteers. The non-profit Court Appointed Special…
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Fredonia Borough stolen vehicle
Pine Twp. fatal crash
Expert with ATF ties says national gun laws needed
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The nation was rocked early Sunday morning when a gunman killed 49 people at a popular night club in Orlando,…
Hasson Heights spelling bee winners announced
Hasson Heights Elementary’s annual fourth grade spelling bee was held May 23. Winners were Kristen Carbaugh, first place; Derek Love, second; and Dylan Bly, third.
Father of Paris attacks victim sues social media companies
NEW YORK (AP) – The father of a young woman killed in the Paris massacre last November is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, claiming that…
Syndergaard, Mets whip Bucs, 11-2
NEW YORK (AP) – Noah Syndergaard struck out 11 and took a shutout into the ninth inning, Wilmer Flores homered and drove in four runs,…
‘Stairway to Heaven’ creator faces questions of song origin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page faces tough questioning in a trial over whether the band stole a riff for the opening…
Recent Deaths 6/16/16
Eugenia Sue Scott, 68, of Rimersburg, died June 14, 2016. Sara Mae Beveridge, 92, of Butler, died June 14, 2016. Ruth Maxine Whitesell Byrns, 87, of…
Cindi Power, Special Sections Editor
Hi. My name is Cindi Power. I’m an editor at The News-Herald and The Derrick. Notice I mentioned The News-Herald first. That’s because I’m a…
Confederate flag removed from PA Capitol display
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor had a Confederate flag removed from a Flag Day exhibit in the state Capitol on Wednesday after the chairwoman…
Missing man and son
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Boy snatched by gator is presumed dead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World closed beaches at its Florida resorts Wednesday while dozens of rescuers searched a lagoon for…
Pet of the day 6/15/16
Name: Joey Breed: Spaniel/ Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Joey can be found at Venango County…
Taillon terrific in Bucs’ win
NEW YORK (AP) – Jameson Taillon took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning of his second major league start, dominating the New York Mets…
Long-distance relationships: When to let go and travel on
Relationships. The one challenge in life where you either have it all figured out or have been and will forever be looking for the right…
Salem Twp. DUI
OC man struck by vehicle on Colbert Ave.
From staff reports A 28-year-old Oil City man was flown to an Erie hospital early Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle while walking…
Hawk and Grackle
A hawk perches on the radio tower up off Grandview Ave. in Oil City Tuesday as a Grackle harasses it by dive bombing the raptor….
Huge turnout expected at Pens victory parade today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A huge turnout is expected in downtown Pittsburgh for the 2016 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins victory parade. A parade after the…
Steelers’ Harrison back to win another Super Bowl
PITTSBURGH (AP) – James Harrison’s main motivation for returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is a third Super Bowl ring. The former NFL Defensive Player of…
Microsoft adding new ways for likeminded gamers to team up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Microsoft is making it easier for gamers who share the same passions or even gender to meet and play with each…
Recent Deaths 6/15/16
Wallace Dale “Mike” Snyder, 92, died June 14, 2016. Helen Mae Kellerman, 100, of Grove City, died June 13, 2016. Lillian Grayce Alworth, of Parker, died at birth June…
Jury to decide whether ‘Stairway to Heaven’ riff is lifted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury was selected Tuesday for a federal copyright trial over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” Guitarist Jimmy Page and singer…
US flag expert collects history, told in stars and stripes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Into battle and outer space, outside homes and on covered wagons, the American flag goes wherever Americans go. Their stories are…
Cook Forest Canoe Rental theft
Jenks Twp. drug possession
Heavenly Gaits plans new trails in memory of young rider
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center of Knox is creating new horse-riding trails to honor a young girl who died of…
Pet of the day 6/14/16
Name: Pearl Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Pearl can be…
Family of slain pregnant woman says alleged boy killer free
NEW CASTLE (AP) — The family of a pregnant Pennsylvania woman who was slain along with her unborn son in 2009 says the alleged killer,…
Beneficial bugs
While the insects that give bugs a bad name – mosquitoes, gnats and flies – are out and about, so are the beneficial bugs like…
Rockland Twp. accident
Vehicle strikes deer in Clarion
2 Sharpsville residents face nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges
From staff reports Two Sharpsville residents are facing nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges after being accused of abusing two minor girls for years. Court…
Franklin man had a picture taken with Ali
Glenn Means of Franklin had his picture taken with Muhammed Ali in Las Vegas when Ali was there celebrating his 45th birthday in 1987. Means…
Scientists turn chief global warming gas into harmless stone
WASHINGTON (AP) – Scientists have a found a quick way – but not a cheap one – to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless…
James, Irving each score 41, Cavs stay alive in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Booed every time he touched the ball, LeBron James cut through Golden State’s defense and made layups look easy. Dunks and…
Razing Riviera casino will level part of Vegas’ mobster past
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Riviera Hotel and Casino — the Las Vegas Strip’s first high-rise that was as famous for its mobster ties as…
Recent Deaths 6/14/16
Janet Ross, 88, of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of Kennerdell, died May 25, 2016. June Yvonne Ladebue Asche, 80, of Fertigs, died June 13, 2016. Constance B….
Cause for celebration: 1 Stanley Cup arrest, parade planned
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The city prepared for a victory parade to celebrate the Penguins’ Stanley Cup championship as its police and other public safety officials…
Armed man arrested in California was on probation in Indiana
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Indiana man arrested over the weekend in California with three assault rifles and ammunition in his car was forbidden from…
Clearfield Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/13/16
Name: Zappa Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 12 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $30.00 Zappa can be…
As mass shootings plague US, survivors mourn lack of change
DENVER (AP) — The deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history has people around the world wondering why mass violence keeps happening in America. For…
Monroe Twp. disorderly conduct
Monroe Twp. DUI
Saxon Daugherty, Reporter
Hello, My name is Saxon Daugherty and I am a reporter here at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I got my start here in June…
Vets EXPO a big success
* The Veterans EXPO that was held June 8 at Cross Creek Resort, was a great success. I talked with many of the representatives there, and they were excited…
OC firefighters respond to residential fire
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Graff Street in Oil City late Saturday night. Firefighters were dispatched…