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Pet of the Day 11/06/24
Meet Winchester! Winchester was born in April of 2021 and is a large brown tabby and white cat with striking golden eyes. He is feisty…
Nifty at 90: OC man’s life filled with various careers, interests
John “Jack” Eckert of Oil City celebrates his 90th birthday, known for his athletic accomplishments and dedication to family and community. A standout basketball player…
Newcomer to join 3 local incumbents in state legislature
Three long-serving Republican lawmakers from the Pennsylvania Legislature were reelected on Tuesday, and a new GOP member from Clarion County will join them in Harrisburg….
Farrell man sentenced for trafficking cocaine
Cleo Johnson, a 33-year-old man from Farrell, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking near a public housing area, with…
New CATA Lifeline route connects Oil City, Titusville
Starting Monday, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will launch a new Lifeline bus route connecting Titusville and Oil City, based on public and official…
Nifty at 90: Franklin woman has a lifelong love for dance
Betty E. Adams of Franklin turns 90 today, celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her lively spirit and lasting contributions. Born the youngest…
Recent Deaths 11/06/24
Darlene Catherine Bourquin, 75, of Shippenville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Donald J. Kleck, 92, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Maurice…
Pet of the Day 11/05/24
Meet Theo! Theo is a friendly boy looking for his forever family. Theo has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would need to be the only…
Pitt-Titusville employees recognized for milestone anniversaries
The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville honored several faculty and staff members for their service at a luncheon on Oct. 30. Lawrence “Tink” Prenatt,…
Dollar General adds produce to Franklin locations
Dollar General recently remodeled two stores in Franklin, adding fresh produce sections to locations on Pittsburgh Rd and Patchel Run Rd. This addition, featuring popular…
Burn ban in effect for Venango County
The Venango County Commissioners voted Monday to issue a burn ban for all of Venango County until further notice. Due to the lack of precipitation…
Oil cleanup on river continues
Since August, 40 to 60 gallons of oil per trip are being removed from the Allegheny River, near Sandycreek Township, though the exact source of…
Franklin couple charged with child endangerment, drug possession
A Franklin couple, Terry and Angelina McMunn, face charges of child endangerment after police found drugs within reach of their infant in their apartment on…
Winnifred Tonkin In-gathering collection packing event scheduled
The Winnifred Tonkin Guild’s annual service project is underway in Venango County, where volunteers are collecting new clothing, personal care items, and household essentials to…
Recent Deaths 11/05/24
Vergil F. Hulings, 78, of Warren, passed away Saturday evening, November 2, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Venango voting machine, ballot tabulator pass pre-election tests
Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….
Recent Deaths 11/02/24
Randall “Randy” Louis Griffith, 67, of Johnstown, passed away on October 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 11/01/24
Meet Snickers! Snickers is a sweet and vocal boy looking for his forever family! He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. He can be…
National Fuel adjusts rates
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…
Franklin, Rocky Grove schools perform musical
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…
Barkeyville gets new traffic signal
PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…
West Forest at FCCLA Regionals
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…
Cranberry High School to perform ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast rehearse a scene. The musical is a stage adaptation of the novel by Madeleine L’Engle….
Recent Deaths 11/01/24
Cheryl Hedglin, 78, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Phyllis Irene Tippery, 100, of Franklin, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 10/31/24
Meet Celestia! Celestia is a very friendly girl. She was used for breeding. She is not your basic black cat, Celestia has strips and spots…
Karma Concerts Series set to return in Oil City
The “Billy’s Has Karma” concert series in Oil City will start its eighth season on Nov. 7, featuring weekly Thursday performances from 7 to 9…
Friends for Food surpasses $15,500
The Friends for Food campaign, a partnership between Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $15,557 to provide Thanksgiving meals to…
Pavilion project at Valley Grove Elementary School completed
Valley Grove Elementary School’s pavilion is set to be completed, with only table placements left, creating a new outdoor learning and community space funded by…
Brookville bridge project update
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently issued an update on the Interstate 80 North Fork Bridges Project near Brookville. PennDOT said in their release…
CATA to provide free rides to voting polls
Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov. 5. In…
Recent Deaths 10/31/24
Pet of the Day 10/30/24
Franklin, Rocky Grove students to present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Oil City structure fire
Franklin school district settles suit brought by former teacher
Recent Deaths 10/30/24
Winter Gardening Activities for Children
