Oil City Elks Lodge members Trish McKissick (front, from left) and Dennis Quick are pictured with Ray Goodwill, Julie and George Bryan and numerous Oakwood Heights residents last week during a Valentine’s Day celebration. A 20-year games night was also held to commemorate all the years that Elks officers have brought a monthly games night to the facility. (Submitted photo)
Meet Toto! Toto is a friendly, loyal and affectionate dog who is a great companion. He loves to cuddle up on the couch, give kisses,…
The David L. Weber Memorial Community Garden on Central Avenue in Titusville will open next month. The garden will serve as a place of connection,…
Jodi Baker-Lewis (left), a longtime community leader in Franklin and Venango County, recently received the Zonta Women Empowerment Award during a recent fashion show at…
Matthew Justin Hunt, 53, of Emlenton, formerly of Logan, UT, passed away on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Dean A. Wolbert, 61, of Minola, passed…
Meet Thunder! Thunder was born in April of 2021. He is a sweet boy with a crumpled ear and a short tail. He was recently…
Derek Bailey, owner of 257 Buy Sell Trade in Seneca, is closing his 12-year-old shop to launch Bailey’s Jewelers at 3142 State Route 257, next…
James A. Moon, 75, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Marlene Kay McCullough, 76, of Rimersburg, passed away on Friday, April…
Meet Hank! Sweet handsome Hank is the result of poor breeding and poor decisions by the folks breeding for profit. First, he’s a double merle,…
Rocky Grove High School senior AydaGrace Orr was chosen as the winner of the Franklin American Legion post essay contest. Orr, who is the daughter…
Michael D. Smith, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Shirley D. Early, 95 of Shippenville, passed away on Friday, April 18,…
Meet Mandy! Mandy was born in March of 2023 and came to us recently. Her pictures are a little goofy, because she had to wear…
Forest Area School District students and staff were honored for their achievements at the FCCLA state leadership conference at Seven Springs Resort. Both East and…
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold a rescheduled Celebration of Talent tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The eighth annual event was originally scheduled for February, but was…
Tristine Ann Corey-Baker, 65, of Clarion, died April 15, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Slugs are closely related to snails and differ from them by the absence of an external shell. Slugs feed on flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals, and…
Randall L. “Randy” Fishinger, 69 of Titusville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Christy A. Burneisen, 77, of Oil City, passed…
Meet Ambrose! Ambrose and his brother, Jonathan, were born in May of 2022 and brought to PAWS as kittens. They were adopted by a loving…
A $3.2 million federally funded project to repair sections of Interstates 79 and 80 in Mercer County resumed this week, covering 26 miles on I-79…
The entire student body of Sandycreek Elementary took to the Franklin High School stage for the “I Love Rock and Roll Music Show,” a lively…
Barrett “Barry” Lee Burgert, 78, of Franklin, passed away on April 9, 2025. Ronald E. Isler, 76, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, April 13,…
Meet Earl! Sweet Earl is looking for a forever home to call his own! He is very affectionate and loves chin scratches and head rubs….
Don Griffin, left, speaks with Pastor Adam Devine at Hickory Grove Church in Polk Borough about his memories of being a member of the church….
Jaimie Thomas, right, on Sunday was crowned 2025-26 princess by the Venango County Dairy Princess Promotion Team, along with her junior promoters, at Cooperstown United…
Valerie J. Hillard, 65, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, April 13, 2025. Thomas Albert Baker, 74, of Polk, passed away on Sunday, April…
Meet Kiddy Rock! Kiddy Rock is a sweet and affectionate young feline looking for her forever home! She can be a bit shy at first…
Clarion-Limestone High School will hold its junior prom from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Haskell House in Clarion. The theme is “An…
Matthew Scott Henderson, 62, formerly of Oil City, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jacqueline Sue Laing, 70, of Franklin, died Saturday, April 12, 2025….
Meet Deogie! Deogie is a curious and gentle adult dog who is new to the shelter and is patiently waiting for the perfect family to…
Eighteen high school seniors from Clarion County were honored for their dedication to the Clarion County Youth Council, where they’ve spent years tackling important issues…
The “Nifty at 90” series highlights Joanne Hart of Seneca, a vibrant woman who has spent her 90 years collecting friends, experiences, and cherished memories….
