Pina Colada Sweet Potato Ice Pops
(Family Features) Whether you spend your summer afternoons sitting by the pool, splashing in the shallow end, or just soaking up the sun’s rays, part…
Water Saving Tips
Efficient water use is especially important during the hot summer months when as much as 50 percent of home water use is for watering lawns…
Rain Barrels in the Home Garden
Rain barrels are the final piece of the puzzle in dealing with stormwater on your property—they capture the rain and store it for later use…
Baby formula shortage hits home
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The nationwide baby formula shortage that has had parents desperately scrambling to locate the needed nutrition for their children is…
Cranberry committee hears CDC concerns about Hershey possibility
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee heard from three representatives of Child Development Centers at the committee’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The…
NATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing…
Vote counting drags on in state’s GOP Senate primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — Heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick went into Wednesday essentially tied in Pennsylvania’s hotly contested…
Cubs shut out Pirates for 2nd straight night, 7-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight…
Review: ‘Men’ an arty horror film that stumbles in the woods
The Associated Press Somewhere in the southwest of England is a sprawling stone estate nestled along hedge-lined lanes that you can rent, complete with wood…
Recent Deaths 5/18/22
Kenneth Eugene Williams, 90, died, April 23, 2022. Alice R. Bish, 84, of Indiana, formerly of Distant, died May 14, 2022. Irene Rosella Rinker, 96,…
Nordic states seek to join NATO
Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as investors review an encouraging report on retail sales and a mixed…
Pet of the Day 5/16/22
Olaf came to Precious Paws with a terrible eye infection. We treated the infection but unfortunately, the eye could not be saved. Olaf does not…
Lobster Knuckle Sliders with Spicy Mayo
(Family Features) Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities, and social commitments. However, you can make bringing…
Project Shows Benefits of Trees, Grasses
To wrap up our discussion around agroforestry this month I wanted to share a successful tree-based bioremediation project out of Texas. Since much of the…
Patriot Tour Set for Saturday
The 13th Annual Patriot Tour kicks off Saturday, May 21, at The Bayfront Port Authority, 1 Holland St. in Erie. Registration of Riders begins at…
Belles Lettres officers installed
Belles Lettres Club board officers were installed at a spring luncheon held Friday at the Oil City clubhouse. The officers include (from left): Gloria Stevens,…
In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Europe pushed Monday to toughen its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Sweden following Finland in deciding to seek NATO…
Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin is such a gifted passer, he looks to set up his teammates for goals. He can shoot, too, and…
‘Doctor Strange 2’ keeps hold on top spot in 2nd weekend
The Associated Press “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stayed on top of the box office charts during its second weekend in theaters, earning…
Recent Deaths 5/16/22
Josephine Donna “Patty” Neese, 92, formerly of Foxburg, died May 14, 2022. Linda S. Baker, 71, of Franklin, died May 13, 2022. Patricia K. Scierka,…
OC OKs paving contract; Pathways home raises concerns
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council on Thursday approved a paving contract for this year and a three-year garbage contract. The meeting also…
Dinner for military-bound graduates returns to in-person event
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The annual Our Community Salutes recognition dinner and program that honors local military-bound high school graduates is returning as an…
10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in…
Abortion rights backers rally in anger over post-Roe future
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights supporters demonstrating at hundreds of marches and rallies Saturday expressed their outrage that the Supreme Court appears prepared to scrap…
Thompson takes no-hitter into sixth as Pirates beat Reds 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zach Thompson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory…
Billboard Music Awards to feature Travis Scott, Becky G
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards will include performances by Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean…
ORA receives $500,000 grant
From staff reports The state Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism was selected as a 2022…
Several graduate from Small Business Jump Start program
From staff reports After 18 years and more than 700 graduates, the Small Business Jump Start program held a graduation ceremony May 5 for several…
G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia
WEISSENHAUS, Germany (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis…
House subpoenas its own, sets new norm after Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee’s remarkable decision to subpoena House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other congressional Republicans over the insurrection at the…
Rangers edge Pens 5-3 to force Game 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider doesn’t believe in dwelling on the past. There is only the next play for the New York Rangers’ star forward….
Moustakas, Drury power Reds to 8-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered twice and Brandon Drury drove in four runs to break out of a slump and lead the resurgent Cincinnati…
Review: ‘Firestarter’ remake fails to ignite
The Associated Press For a movie about a girl with pyrokinetic powers, “ Firestarter ” is lacking a certain spark. This new adaptation of Stephen…
Recent Deaths 5/14/22
Grace Marie Shiner, 61, of Shippenville, formerly of New Bethlehem, died May 13, 2022. Eric David Lutz, 49, of Oil City, died May 12, 2022….
Pet of the Day 5/13/22
Michael is about 3 months old and is currently in a foster home with two larger dogs and his sister. He is a friendly, sweet,…
Chicken Parm-eroni Sliders
(Family Features) Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities, and social commitments. However, you can make bringing…
Main Street Market earns Business of the Year award
By BRAD LENA Staff writer The Main Street Market in Polk Borough and its owners, Jim and Cathe Miller, were honored Thursday as the Business…
Franklin club spruces up gardens
Members of the Franklin Gardeners Association held a work session Wednesday at the Franklin fire station Gateway Gardens. After sprucing up the flower beds near…
Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden stepped up his administration’s response to a nationwide baby formula shortage Thursday that has forced frenzied parents into online…
Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in…
Overton gets 1st win, Reds beat Pirates 4-0 for 1st shutout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Overton got his first major league win and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds’ first shutout…
Surprise! Justin Timberlake is in ‘Candy’ with Jessica Biel
NEW YORK (AP) — Viewers tuning in to Thursday’s episode of “Candy,” starring Jessica Biel, may recognize a familiar face: Biel’s husband Justin Timberlake. The…
Recent Deaths 5/13/22
Joan K. Smith, 91, died May 10, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this…
Pet of the Day 5/12/22
Buddy’s owner is moving and can’t take him with her. Buddy has separation anxiety and would do best in a home where someone is around…
Herbed Spanish Omelet
(Family Features) Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and…
UPMC Northwest awarded highest safety grade
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is among 17 UPMC hospitals across the nation that received an “A” safety grade with The Leapfrog Group for spring…
Center to hold First Responders Day for kids
From staff reports The Fertigs Community Center will hold a First Responders Day for kids from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The purpose…
Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by…
Russia hits east Ukraine, Finland moves toward joining NATO
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounded areas in Ukraine’s east on Thursday, including the last pocket of resistance in besieged Mariupol, as a war…