Longtime Oil City police officer retires
From staff reports Yesterday marks the retirement of Oil City police officer Kevin Daly. In his 20 years with the department, Daly has served as senior…
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Rivero doesn’t get close call, Pirates fall to Cardinals 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Felipe Rivero thought he had strike three. Not quite. Rivero was walking toward the Pittsburgh dugout when the pitch to Jedd…
Sip and Destroy Event
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Oil City will host a new event titled “Sip and Destroy” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12….
Man taken into custody on warrant
A 38-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday night by Franklin police on a warrant. Police said Nathan Turk, known to officers to have a…
Mercer County Crash
Savannah Film Festival to open with Portman as ‘Jackie’
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Savannah Film Festival will open in October with a screening of the biographical film “Jackie,” starring Natalie Portman as first…
California opens pathway for cars that lack steering wheel
California regulators have changed course and opened a pathway for the public to get self-driving cars of the future that lack a steering wheel or…
Pirates waste Glasnow’s solid start in 7-0 loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler Glasnow is headed to the offseason on a high note. Glasnow pitched five effective innings, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were…
Franklin’s 34th annual Applefest
The 34th annual Applefest will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9, in Franklin. The event is hosted by the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. It features more…
Washington shooting suspect ‘zombie-like’ at arrest
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — The 20-year-old suspect in the deadly Washington state mall shooting said nothing and appeared “zombie-like” when he was arrested by authorities…
Rihanna, Kendrick, Metallica play at Global Citizen fest
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna ran through her pop and R&B hits, Eddie Vedder partnered with Chris Martin and Kendrick Lamar was enthusiastic and energetic…
Simple Assault
DUI Crash
Sloppy Pirates fall 6-1 to Nationals, who clinch NL East
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a night when the Washington Nationals clinched their third National League East title in five years, the Pittsburgh Pirates played like…
Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival
The Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival will feature a wide variety of artisans…
Man arrested for assault
An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday. Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…
Lady Gaga posts track list online for ‘Joanne’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is introducing “Joanne” to the world. The pop star posted the track list Friday for her forthcoming album online….
Butler County Crash
Police hunt gunman who killed 5 at Washington state mall
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Police searched Saturday for a gunman authorities said opened fire in the makeup department of a Macy’s store at a mall…
Stallings, last man left, lifts Pirates to 6-5 win over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even with expanded September roster, Jacob Stallings found himself as the last player on Pittsburgh’s bench. The rookie came through with a…
Recent Deaths 9/24/16
A. “Romayne” Conner, 79, of Brookville, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Authorities call NYC explosion a bombing, say motive unknown
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators scrambled to find out who planted a bomb that rocked a bustling New York City neighborhood and why Sunday, scouring…
75 years of Mount Rushmore, a boon for tourism, creativity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — It was a historian’s idea: carve gigantic sculptures into the granite pinnacles of the Black Hills of South Dakota, significant…
Nature art show slated Sept. 23-25
Nature artists will display and sell their work during McKeever Environmental Learning Center’s 14th Annual Nature Art Show Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Hours for the nature art show…
Burglary
Victory Twp. Crash
Burglary investigation
Franklin state police are investigating a burglary that took place Friday morning at a residence on Millbrook Road in Irwin Township. Police said the thief…
Reds get swept in doubleheader, eliminated by Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds got eliminated when they lost first game of a doubleheader. Then they got swept, too. Sean Rodriguez homered in both…
Harassment
Investigation underway into NYC explosion that left 29 hurt
NEW YORK (AP) — An explosion rocked a crowded Manhattan neighborhood and injured 29 people, and a suspicious device discovered blocks away was safely removed…
“The Little Mermaid” at The Barrow
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1,…
BET Hip-Hop Awards holds taping of show in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg hosted the BET Hip-Hop Awards for three straight years. Now, the ultra-smooth West Coast rapper will be honored with the…
OC man accused of dealing drugs in parking lot
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man for allegedly dealing drugs in the parking lot of the South…
Retail Theft
Daredevil successfully powers rocket over Snake River Canyon
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Professional stuntman Eddie Braun successfully jumped over the Snake River Canyon Friday afternoon in an ode to his boyhood idol,…
Reds reach dubious records in 9-7, 10-inning loss to Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds tied one dubious record and set another with one pitch on Friday mogjt. Amd tjem wemt on to lose…
Recent Deaths 9/17/16
Mary Jane “Nan” Wagner, 88, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Bertha V. Davis, 90, of Seneca, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Linda M. (Welms) Covey, 74,…
Vendors sought for flea markets
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department is looking for vendors for various flea markets it has scheduled. Flea markets are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
Fey, Poehler share creative arts Emmy gold as ‘SNL’ hosts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are sharing Emmy gold as “Saturday Night Live” hosts. They were honored jointly in the best…
Experts wary of potent opioids
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Carfentanil, a large animal tranquilizer that is being linked with heroin overdose deaths, has not hit local streets – yet,…
DUI Crash
Woman in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — The woman in an iconic photo shown kissing an ecstatic sailor in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II…
Reeling Pirates blow early four-run lead, lose 8-7 to Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A rainy Saturday night was dreary for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they lost another game as well as more ground in the…
“The Amazing Monarch Butterfly” program at Oil Creek State Park
A program titled “The Amazing Monarch Butterfly” will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, September, 11th at Oil Creek State Park. Attendees should meet at the Egbert Area…
DiCaprio unveils climate change film ‘Before the Flood’
TORONTO (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio has unveiled his climate change documentary “Before the Flood” at the Toronto International Film Festival, saying the film is intended…
Oil City police investigating reports of windshields being smashed
From staff reports The Oil City police department is investigating multiple reports of car windshields being smashed on the South Side early Friday morning. Police…
Clearfield County Crash
Apple is shifting the focus of its secret car project
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple may not become an automaker, but it still wants to develop its own self-driving technology. The iPhone-maker’s automotive project, long…
Fading Pirates fall 5-4 to Reds for 9th loss in 11 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Harrison swung at the first pitch with the game on the line and popped out. Yet he refused to second-guess himself….
Recent Deaths 9/10/16
Edward A. Miller, 75, of Knox died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. Thelma McKown, 94, of Franklin died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. For the complete article,…