Natasha Brenneman, reporter
Hi, my name is Natasha Brenneman and I am a reporter here at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I graduated from Thiel College in 2015…
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Concord Twp. arson
Cranberry accident
Officials: Tornado touched down in Warren Co.
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather service says a tornado touched down in northwestern Pennsylvania during a severe storm over the weekend. Meteorologists say…
Clarion DA: Radecki ‘created an addiction time bomb’
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Thomas Radecki “created an addiction time bomb” in the Clarion County area, according to Clarion County District…
CDC awards employees at Staff Appreciation Day
From staff reports Child Development Centers paid tribute to 16 service award recipients and the winners of two special awards during its 2016 Staff Appreciation…
Shell commits to building PA ethane cracker plant
MONACA (AP) – Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC is building a petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania that will create up to 6,000 construction jobs and 600…
Bucs take pair from Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Juan Nicasio retired his first 12 batters and got his second win in six starts, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New…
Axl Rose demands Google take down unflattering pictures
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Axl Rose is demanding Google take down several unflattering images of him that have been used as part of an…
Recent Deaths 6/8/16
Steven Michael Kemp, 26, of Franklin, died June 6, 2016. Cristina Hoover, 34, of Franklin, died June 5, 2016. Betty J. George, 50, of Franklin,…
DA trying to block appeal in PA school stabbings
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor is trying to block the appeal challenging a judge’s decision that a defendant must stand trial as an adult…
PA man held in Kentucky on charge he killed ex
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been arrested in Kentucky after being charged with slaying his ex-girlfriend in her Pennsylvania apartment. Twenty-six-year-old…
Mets-Pirates game rained out; DH today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker’s homecoming will have to wait one more day. The scheduled game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates…
Pet of the day 6/7/16
Name: Lexi Breed: Retriever Labrador mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lexi can be found at…
Venango Co. roadway projects to begin this week
From staff reports Two projects that will improve travel on more than seven miles of roads in Venango County is scheduled to get underway this…
Findley Twp. drug possession
Bountiful blooms
Damp weather and warmer temperatures in the past week had many flowers sporting their colors. Roses, mountain laurel, irises and more produced beautiful blossoms. Mountain…
Union Twp. theft of services
Springfield Twp. harassment
OC woman faces heroin charges
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing multiple drug charges as a result of an incident that allegedly occurred last October at a…
Summer Day Camp being held at Camp Coffman
The Oil City YMCA’s Summer Day Camp at Camp Coffman is underway. The camp has started and is providing 40-60 area youths with outdoor exploration…
Pa. man sold counterfeit DVDs while candidate for General Assembly
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A western Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Monday to selling thousands of counterfeit, Chinese-made DVDs on eBay, all while twice running for the…
Pens take 3-1 series lead over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (TNS) – The Penguins are one victory away from a Stanley Cup. They defeated San Jose, 3-1, at the SAP Center on…
‘Ninja Turtles’ sequel kicks ‘X-Men’ from top of box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel “Out of the Shadows” dethroned “X-Men: Apocalypse” at the box office in its opening weekend,…
Recent Deaths 6/7/16
Jean L. Mattox, 80, of Limestone, New York, died June 2, 2016. Richard L. Brumbaugh, 70, of Oil City, died June 6, 2016. Kathleen R….
Vehicle hits bear in Monroe Twp.
San Jose’s physical play isn’t affecting Penguins
The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Penguins knew going into the Stanley Cup final that San Jose was the bigger team. That its…
Prosecutor: No charges against mom of boy in gorilla exhibit
CINCINNATI (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that he isn’t seeking charges against the mother of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo’s…
EXPO to be held in Titusville
* NWPA Military VETERAN EXPO: Calling All Military, Veterans Service Members and your Families. This first of its kind is coming to our area. June…
Pet of the day 6/6/16
Name: Petra Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Petra can be…
Police: 6 injured in large fight at juvenile facility
EMLENTON, Pa. (AP) — Six people were injured in a large fight at a juvenile detention and treatment center that was the scene of a…
Forward Twp. fire
NWS to investigate area storm
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service is investigating a severe storm in northwestern Pennsylvania that downed trees and may have spawned a small…
Drew Frye, reporter
My name is Drew Frye, and I’m the newest addition to the Derrick news team! I attended Edinboro University from 2009-2013 and received a bachelor’s…
Sally Bell, reporter
Hi, my name is Sally Bell and I am a reporter here at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I graduated from West Virginia University in…
Jon Haag, reporter
My name is Jon Haag and I’ve been working at The Derrick/The News-Herald since February. I attended Edinboro University and graduated with a degree in…
After storms comes the sun
From staff reports A rainbow formed over Sleepy Hollow golf course Sunday evening following a thunderstorm. Another was seen over Seneca. The National Weather Service…
Sugarcreek Borough fatal crash
Beaver Twp. stolen vehicle
Students learn about poison prevention
From staff reports Penn State Master Gardeners in Venango County recently delivered the Poison Prevention Program to five classrooms, reaching more than 101 first-grade students….
Red Cross offers aid after central PA floods
CLEARFIELD (AP) – The American Red Cross has set up a service center to help residents needing help after last week’s flooding in central Pennsylvania….
Pujols’ blast sinks Pirates, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tony Watson in the top of the eighth inning to lead…
Surprise Kanye West show turns to chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — What was supposed to be a surprise Kanye West show in New York City quickly turned to chaos as thousands of…
We’re moving
All About Animals will be posted on Fridays. This week’s post will feature various adoptable animals from area rescue groups. The post will also feature information…
Recent Deaths 6/6/16
Gerald B. “Jud” Ditz, 96, of Fryburg, died May 30, 2016. Edward R. Dunlap Sr., 77, of Canal Township, died June 4, 2016. Mary Jane Rex,…
You never know when sadness comes
This is not a local story really, though the man I’m writing about visited Allegheny College just a few months ago. Tired and a little…
Donskoi’s OT goal gives Sharks 3-2 win over Pens in Game 3
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The fans in San Jose waited 25 years for their first Stanley Cup Final. A few extra minutes for an…
Cooperstown man gets 10-20 years for rape
From staff reports A Cooperstown man convicted earlier this year of rape and other charges has been sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in…
Repair work to begin on rock net along Rt. 8
From staff reports Work to repair portions of the rock fall protection net on Route 8 in Oil City is scheduled to begin Monday. The…
Woman finds 8-foot-long python on roof of car
BEAVER (AP) – A woman in western Pennsylvania found an 8-foot-long unwelcomed passenger on her SUV. The Beaver County Times reports Patricia Russell discovered a…