Crosby scores 24th, Penguins top struggling Devils 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t lost consecutive games in regulation for more than a year. Coach Mike Sullivan has a pretty good theory…
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Recent Deaths 12/24/16
Clair Junior Polliard, 83, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
First Night Oil City includes music, fireworks, more
First Night Oil City is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, with hat-making activities on the ground floor of the National Transit…
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ launches to more than $71 million on Friday
LOS ANGELES—“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” launched spectacularly at the box office Friday, bringing in an estimated $71.1 million in more than 4,100 theaters….
Allegheny leads as voting for state’s top river draws to close
By Marissa Dechant Staff Writer A local lead has been cast for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year. As of midweek, the Allegheny River was…
Bredinsburg Road Crash
Stolen Chain Saw
Fatal Crash
Henry Heimlich, life-saving maneuver creator, dies at 96
CINCINNATI (AP) — The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Dr. Henry Heimlich was 96. His…
Gardiner scores in OT to lift Leafs over Penguins
TORONTO (AP) — Confidence was running high moments after the Toronto Maple Leafs sealed an overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions. “We played…
Actor Alan Thicke dies at age 69
A publicist says Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom “Growing Pains,” has died at age 69. Carleen Donovan, who is a…
John Glenn, astronaut and senator, to lie in state in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Glenn will lie in state in Ohio’s capitol building before a celebration of his life of military and government service…
Inside Kirk Douglas’s intimate 100th birthday celebration
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Kirk Douglas knows how to make an entrance. With boxing gloves in every centerpiece and the theme from “Rocky” blaring…
5 killed in Bulgarian explosion following train derailment
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Five people were killed in northeastern Bulgaria following a gas explosion on a derailed tanker train early Saturday, national radio reported….
Victorian Christmas Weekend
A Victorian Christmas Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday, Dec. 16-18, in Franklin. The event includes various holiday shopping opportunities at Franklin businesses. The…
Cooperstown Road Crash
Slippery roads lead to several crashes
From staff reports Heavy snowfall created some havoc for motorists on the region’s roadways Friday as numerous crashes were reported throughout the day. Three accidents…
Murder trial of killer of retired Saint star enters Day 6
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers for the man who shot former Saints star Will Smith were set to continue building a self-defense case Saturday, the…
Madonna, Kesha get emotional when accepting Billboard honors
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Billboard Women In Music event featured emotional and heartfelt speeches about the uphill battles women face in the music…
Recent Deaths 12/10/16
Ralph Oliver Murphy Jr., died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. Helen G. Olszowka, 95, of Oil City, died Thursday Dec. 8, 2016. Paul L. Lehman Sr., 86,…
Site of deadly Oakland warehouse fire an artist space, maze
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The converted warehouse known as the “Ghost Ship” where a deadly fire ripped through a late-night dance party was an artist…
Santa’s Workshop slated Dec. 10
The Hasson Heights Community Church will holds its annual Santa’s Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The event began five years…
Tenants being sought for Thorne’s buildings
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer The Oil Region Alliance is actively helping in the search for new businesses to occupy the buildings left vacant by…
Public Drunkenness
Country artist Granger Smith breaks ribs after stage fall
SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Country music artist Granger Smith was able to continue performing after falling from a stage in New Jersey, but was later…
Keys, lightbulbs tied to Thomas Edison sell at auction
DALLAS (AP) — Keys to the New Jersey lab where Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and some of the lightbulbs that he perfected sold for…
Kessel helps Penguins rally past Red Wings 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A two-goal deficit was no big deal for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Phil Kessel and company responded with one big finish. Kessel scored…
Historical society to host toy show
The Venango County Historical Society will hold a Christmas toy show at its headquarters, the Egbert-Mullins- Koos House, 307 S. Park St., Franklin. The show…
Castro’s death celebrations collide with Art Basel Miami
WYNWOOD, Fla. (AP) — “Fidel, may you rot in hell.” That was the stark message on a mural outside a popular thrift store in Miami’s…
Attempted Burglary
Escaped inmate captured
An Oil City man who failed to return to the Venango County jail Monday after going out for a job interview is now in custody….
‘Superfly’ Snuka in hospice, has 6 months to live
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Former pro wrestling star Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka is in hospice care in Florida and has six months to live, his lawyer…
Thomas Edison’s lab door key, lightbulbs up for auction
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Thomas Edison’s door key to the 19th century lab in New Jersey where he invented the phonograph goes up for auction…
Recent Deaths 12/3/16
Arlyn F. “Gov” Hoovler, 96, of Pleasantville died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. Marjorie Ann Evans Starrs, 92, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, formerly of Rocky…
3 killed after wildfires scorch tourist area in Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Wildfires fueled by high winds killed three people near the Great Smoky Mountains and authorities went door to door Tuesday to…
Historical teas at Tarbell House scheduled for next year
TITUSVILLE — The schedule for next year’s historical teas at the Tarbell House has been announced. Teas are scheduled at 4 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 10,…
Ron Glass, co-star of TV’s ‘Barney Miller’ dead at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Glass, the handsome, prolific character actor best known for his role as the gregarious, sometimes sardonic detective Ron Harris in…
New Orleans Police say shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 injured
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Police say one man is dead and nine others injured following a shooting in the French Quarter. Police Superintendent…
Act 64
Rt. 322 DUI Crash
Don’t get nostalgic: Punk music memorabilia burned in London
LONDON (AP) — Don’t get nostalgic about punk music — and if you do, don’t go collecting memorabilia from the glory days of the Sex…
Crosby ties it late, Penguins top Devils in shootout 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — As the bodies piled up in front of the New Jersey net with the clock ticking toward zero and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Son reflects on dad’s story depicted in ‘Hacksaw Ridge’
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Mel Gibson’s new film “Hacksaw Ridge” tells the story of a World War II soldier, Desmond Doss, who won the Congressional…
Leaf collections scheduled
Oil City collections: Oil City street crews will use the leaf collection machine next week on the following streets: Tuesday – Seely Avenue, Harriott Avenue…
DUI Crash
Cuba’s Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90
HAVANA (AP) — Former President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of…
Coyle’s pair of goals in 1st spark Wild in 6-2 win over Pens
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Helped by hard work on the forecheck by linemates Zach Parise and Eric Staal to pry the puck loose, Charlie…
Recent Deaths 11/26/16
John C. Hoover, 56, of Franklin, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. James E. Fry, 73, of Hydetown, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. Irwin M. Hill Jr….
The Pittsburgh Symphony Brass will play in Titusville
TITUSVILLE — Tickets will be on sale Monday for the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Holiday concert and the live performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on…
‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ is a blockbuster creature feature
The arrival of the new cinematic franchise “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” has been heralded with the kind of through-the-roof expectations you’d expect…