Damage done: Rescued dog mourned
All About Animals shares some sad news about a starved dog. Precious Paws helps an injured kitten. More animals need homes and several rescue groups…
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Tips to Put Refreshing Summer Flavors on Your Table
Thinking seasonal is always a recipe for success. The colors of the summer and sweet, tart, cool flavors of fruits of the season can decorate…
Pet of the day 6/23/16
Name: Obsidian Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Obsidian can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 6/22/16
Name: Stella Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Age: 18 months Sex: Female Size: Large Stella did test Lyme disease positive and is currently being treated. She…
Forgiveness vs forgetting: I forgive you, but I won’t forget what you did
We all have heard the saying: it’s better to forgive and forget than to revenge and remember. Honestly, I would like to tell whomever decided…
Pet of the day 6/21/16
Name: Bouncer Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 month Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $40.00 Bouncer can…
Through the trees
We all know the saying “you can’t see the forest through the trees.” However, sometimes those trees can create quite a sight on their own….
VA sets town hall meetings and VFW convention ends
* Erie VA Town Hall Meetings: The Erie VA Medical Center is having a Meet and Greet Town hall meeting Tuesday, it will be held…
Pet of the day 6/20/16
Name: Angel Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…
‘I didn’t realize I was staring evil in the face’
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly… lost. The face fades away as…
Anna & Timus Applegate, Editor
Hello, I’m Timus Applegate. I am the co-editor of the “All About Animals” blog on VenangoExtra.com and ClarionExtra.com. I work from home as I help…
Pick up a ‘purrfect’ friend
Precious Paws Animal Rescue group in Franklin reminds folks that June is Adopt a Cat Month and they have a few candidates to choose from….
Find healthy foods while on the go
Nice weather often equates to an uptick in road trips. During such trips, motorists and their passengers will need to take breaks to refuel both…
OC Street: Portrait of Randy Novak
Randy Novak lives in Cooperstown but comes down to Oil City to hang out at The Point. He didn’t want me to tell anyone what…
How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to…
Pet of the day 6/16/16
Name: Sheila Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Beige/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sheila can be found at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pet of the day 6/10/16
Name: Barney Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Barney can…
June is the ‘purrfect’ time to adopt a cat
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month and do we have some candidates for you. These “purrfect” companions include a couple of special needs kittens,…
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…
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…