Mark Oliver, Editor
Hi, My name is Mark Oliver and I am a long-time editor at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I am a 1975 graduate of Venango…
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Pet of the day 6/9/16
Name: Sassy Breed: Rottweiler/ Retriever, Labrador Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sassy can be found at Venango…
Bachelor’s Degree in the Dying Arts
Ahh, graduation season. The day where you are free from high school drama and permitted to be and act like an adult. With one hand…
Pet of the day 6/8/16
Name: Fred Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Fred can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pet of the day 6/3/16
Name: Snowdrop Breed: Collie, Rough Retriever Age: 10 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Yellow/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $30.00 Snowdrop can…
Beth Pfohl, The Derrick intern
First one to it! My name is Beth Pfohl, and I’m the summer intern here at the Derrick. I am going into my sophomore year…
How to find more time to travel
Few people would likely say they don’t enjoy traveling. Travel provides an opportunity to experience different cultures, visit idyllic locales and enjoy some rest and…
Pet of the day 6/2/16
Name: Presley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Presley can be…
Problems and Solutions to the Life of a College Student
College is supposed to be the best time of your life right? Endless nights out, meeting new and exciting people, finally being on your own….
Pet of the day 6/1/16
Name: Smokey Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Smokey can be found at Venango…
Where the water is
Last week involved a trip to Conneaut, Ohio, the Pymatuning spillway and of course the daily walks around the neighbor’s pond. The heat brought out…
Pet of the day 5/31/16
Name: Piper Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Piper can be found at…
Looking for homes and help
Say hello to Marley! Marley is friendly and sweet, although at first, she can be reserved and shy. She enjoys Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 5/27/16
Name: Majic Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black and White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00 Majic…
Memorial Day Menu
This is the season of potluck, whether it’s a gathering of friends and family at a reunion or a picnic down the street. As guests,…
Pet of the day 5/26/16
Name: Trouble Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Trouble can be found at…
Pet of the day 5/25/16
Name: Riley Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Riley can be found at…
An Ant’s Eye View: Appreciating the Small Things
Too often do we, as humans, get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As we rush to dry our hair or…
Pet of the day 5/24/16
Name: Jenny Breed: Domestic shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black and Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jenny can be found…
A watchful eye
Wildlife always casts a watchful eye toward someone with a camera. This week the hummingbirds continued to visit, a bunny has been spotted around the…
Pet of the day 5/23/16
Name: Pecan Breed: Doberman Pinscher mix Age: 5 years Sex: Female Size: Large Declawed: No House- Trained: Unknown Pecan can be found at Venango County…
Golden years
Three adoptable dogs at the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca are looking to spent their golden years in a loving home. Yogi Bear, Bittles…
Pet of the day 5/20/16
Name: Outback Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White and black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Outback…
Hobby Hunting
Find a hobby that works for you Hobbies can serve many functions. Some men and women turn their hobbies into careers, while others rely on…
Pet of the day 5/19/16
Name: Gibbs Breed: Beagle/ Dachshund Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black, white, and brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gibbs can be found…
Pet of the day 5/18/16
Name: Thunder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: Yes House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Thunder can be…
A Vacation Plan and Summer Goals for a Broke College Kid
We all have summer goals. Some people begin the summer with a new diet plan, one that we will completely and utterly follow and keep…
Pet of the day 5/17/16
Name: Buddy Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
A little spot of color
While the weather was a little drab last week, the visiting and returning birds provided a little bit of color to brighten up the days….
Pet of the day 5/16/16
Name: Jasper Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 6 Years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black and Beige Declawed: Yes Jasper can be found at Venango…
What can be done?
The recent horse rescue case out of Clarion and a starved dog case out of Oil City has many outraged and asking questions. The question…
Pet of the day 5/13/16
Name: Serenity Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House- trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Prom Price Tag
Rising Costs of the Big Dance Prom is a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage for teens. Originally inspired by graduation celebrations and debutante…
Pet of the day 5/12/16
Name: Binx Breed: Domestic, shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Binx can be…
Pet of the day 5/11/16
Name: Hulk Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hulk can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 5/10/16
Name: Tiara Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Tiara can…
What does ‘going viral’ mean?
I don’t know what constitutes ‘going viral’ on the internet, but last Friday as i went out to get something out of my car I…
Springing up
As the days get warmer, more animals are waking up and returning to the region. This week saw the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird, indigo bunting,…
Pet of the day 5/9/16
Carter is calm and quiet in his kennel. This young fellow weighs in the 40 to 45 lb range. His coat is a pretty shade…
Pet First Aid class is planned
Precious Paws is sponsoring a Pet First Aid class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin. The cost…