S’mores Skillet
(Family Features) Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean forgetting the fun of warm weather treats. Once the homework is done and you’ve enjoyed…
Franklin man charged after drugs found in home
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after drugs were found in his home. Pennsylvania State Police said in a criminal complaint that…
Oil Valley Film Festival will feature Oscar winners
From staff reports The seventh annual Oil Valley Film Festival is returning to its full pre-pandemic form with events taking place at the Oil City…
House to vote on restoring abortion rights, but law unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Friday is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide as Democrats make…
Russian missiles kill at least 23 in Ukraine, wound over 100
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others…
Anderson’s two-run triple in 11th lifts Marlins past Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — Brian Anderson atoned for a costly error with a two-run triple in the 11th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 7/15/22
Debra Sue Green, 69, of Franklin, died July 14, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 7/14/22
Eevee has been a wonderful mama to 7 beautiful babies, but she is ready to retire from motherhood and find her forever home. She is…
Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne
(Family Features) Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments…
Pro-choice backers stage protest in Franklin
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Nearly 100 people gathered in downtown Franklin late Wednesday afternoon to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that overturned…
Franklin council approves HARB certificates
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council members approved several Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB) certificates of appropriateness, including one retroactively for residents…
US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets…
Marlins score 3 in 10th to rally past Pirates 5-4
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Aguilar hit a tying single and scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Miami Marlins rallied for three…
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ with dreams of owning Dior gown
The Associated Press In “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” a middle-aged woman of very limited means in post-World War II London dreams of owning a…
Pet of the Day 7/13/22
Nelli came to us recently as a stray found near the Allegheny National Forest so her history is a mystery. Here at the shelter, Nelli…
Cheeseburger Turnovers
(Family Features) There’s a lot to remember when sending your student off to school each morning, from backpacks and school supplies to last night’s homework….
Home Composting: A Guide for Home Gardeners
Compost is a term for organic matter that has decomposed into a form that plants can use. Compost can be used in potting mixes or…
‘Talking Tuesday’ program will address home canning
From staff reports A free informational program about home canning and food preservation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Scrubgrass Grange as…
Uvalde’s new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A new wave of anger swept through Uvalde on Tuesday over surveillance footage of police officers in body armor milling in…
PA funds 3 new state parks, locations yet to be determined
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor tweeted he had “big news” on Tuesday, announcing the state budget passed in recent days includes funding for three new…
Cruz, Marisnick help streaking Pirates beat Marlins 3-2
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking RBI triple and Jake Marisnick homered for the second straight game, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
Review: Dakota Johnson brings a modern spark to ‘Persuasion’
The Associated Press The new adaptation of “Persuasion,” coming to Netflix Friday, does not seem to have been made for Jane Austen fans. Her book…
Recent Deaths 7/13/22
Shirley Irene Ziegler, 84, of Knox, died July 12, 2022. Gregory T. Edinger, 73, of Parker, died July 11, 2022. Clyde Joseph Oelkrue, 2, of…
Jerk Chik’n Fajitas with Black Rice
(Family Features) Inviting loved ones and neighbors for a backyard barbecue is a timeless summer tradition bringing together favorite foods and friendly conversation. At your…
Pet of the Day 7/12/22
Goose is a young and handsome lab mix who was recently surrendered to us because his owners could no longer care for him. Goose can…
OC man accused of strangling woman
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for strangling a woman at an Orange Street residence. Oil City police said in a…
OC Rotary officers named
Rebekah Deal, who served as president of the Oil City Rotary Club for two years, passed the gavel to Kevin Frawley, who will serve as…
NASA space telescope’s 1st cosmic view goes deep
The Associated Press Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and…
Pirates’ Keller sharp for 7 innings in 5-1 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched one-run ball over seven innings, Jake Marisnick homered and doubled, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 5-1…
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ comes to life and to the screen
The Associated Press The coastal marshlands of North Carolina take on a mythic quality in Delia Owens’ “Where the Crawdads Sing.” They are where the…
Recent Deaths 7/12/22
Leah L. Gesing, 67, of Oil City, died July 9, 2022. Jack B. Hetrick, 91, of Distant, died July 9, 2022. For complete obituaries,…
Vegan Pulled Chipotle Chik’n Sliders
(Family Features) Inviting loved ones and neighbors for a backyard barbecue is a timeless summer tradition bringing together favorite foods and friendly conversation. At your…
Pet of the Day 7/11/22
Silky like satin, this girl is the kitten you’ve been looking for! She is full of love and affection to give to her forever family….
Mental Health Care Services During Transition
The Military Health System’s in Transition program aids service members, veterans, and retirees — regardless of component, time served, or discharge category — in establishing…
Regional College to hold open house
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will hold an open house event for prospective students from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at…
Collection event set at recycling center
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event Saturday, July 30, at the county’s recycling center in Franklin….
Trump associates’ ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panel
The Associated Press After members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, their leader called someone on…
Pirates hit 4 homers to beat Brewers 8-6, win series
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Touted rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach added a three-run shot in the ninth…
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ scores franchise best debut
The Associated Press Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. “ Thor: Love and Thunder ” earned $143 million in…
Recent Deaths 7/11/22
Gayle E. Schull, 93, of Franklin, died July 9, 2022. Leoda Jane Nalepa, 80, of Stoneboro, died July 9, 2022. Barbara T. Shaw, 82, of…
OC couple arrested after raid at home face more charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City couple who were arrested in December following a raid at their West First Street home are now…
Observatory, learning center opening in Cranberry
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Have you ever wanted to check out the glories of the Milky Way and the Big Dipper through a telescope?…
Ukraine: 15 dead in rocket attack on apartment building
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern Ukraine town of Chasiv…
Yosemite wildfire threatens grove of iconic sequoia trees
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that…
Gamel HR highlights Pirates’ 4-3 comeback win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Gamel hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers…
Report: WWE boss McMahon’s hush cash bill over $12 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to…
Man accused of beating 2 people with bat
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for beating two people with a baseball bat in Franklin. Franklin police said in…
OC Library steps up exterior
Reginald Rice, of Rouseville, looks toward the new artwork on the steps of the Oil City Library as he exits the library Friday afternoon. Marcy…
Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and delivered an impassioned…
Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday rejected three bills passed by the Republican majority Legislature, vetoing measures regarding transgender athletes in school…