Man held for court in OC homicide case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend in March at their Mineral Street home and then putting her…
Franklin summer concerts return June 2
From staff reports The “Sounds of Summer” concert series will return to Bandstand Park in Franklin on Thursday evenings beginning next month. A summertime tradition…
Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends SKorea visit
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South…
Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region Sunday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the outcome of the grueling…
Goldschmidt’s 4-hit game lifts Cardinals over Pirates 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two…
Proposed Franklin budget doesn’t include tax hike
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Franklin School Board members will vote next week on a tentative budget for the 2022-23 school year that doesn’t include…
OC K of C to hold Memorial Day Mass
From staff reports The Oil City Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Calvary Cemetery….
In biggest victory yet, Russia claims to capture Mariupol
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — In what would be its biggest victory yet in the war with Ukraine, Russia claimed to have captured Mariupol after a…
Rare northern Michigan tornado kills 1, injures more than 40
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than…
Wainwright, Molina help Cardinals to 5-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-run ball to extend his domination of Pittsburgh, and battery-mate Yadier Molina keyed a four-run sixth…
Recent Deaths 5/21/22
George O. Zinsser, 92, of Kennerdell, died May 18, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 5/20/22
Mack, aka Big Mack, came to us recently as a stray. He is super chill and friendly. Mack seems to do well with other dogs,…
Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Chive Butter
(Family Features) Firing up the grill and watching tender cuts sizzle on the grates means a mouthwatering meal is on the way, but don’t forget…
Grant Pushes ORA’s Goal Closer to Finish Line
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the ORA’s Redevelopment program has been selected to receive another EPA Community-Wide Assessment (CWA) grant! We were one…
Environmental group to conduct water study
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a spring macroinvertebrate study at 10 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting. The study, which is…
Grove board hears about costs for high school air conditioning work
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members listened to experts who discussed costs and a timetable for the installation of air conditioning…
Biden in Asia: New friends, old tensions, storms at home
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden hopes to use his visit to Asia to confirm his belief that long-standing friendships can afford to…
Ukraine says it repels Russian attack as war grinds in east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Friday that their troops repelled a Russian attack in the east, as Moscow struggled to gain ground in…
Prince William, Kate join Tom Cruise for ‘Top Gun’ premiere
LONDON (AP) — Tom Cruise has said he and Prince William “have a lot in common” as Britain’s royals joined the Hollywood star on the…
Pet of the Day 5/19/22
Blue recently came to us as a stray, then his owner signed him over to us because he got out often. He is a very…
Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups
(Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the…
$3M roadwork project set to start in Franklin
From staff reports A $3 million road restoration project along Pittsburgh Road and the 15th Street Hill in Franklin will start next month, according to…
Cranberry committee discusses property near UPMC, broadband, mall
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee talked about some familiar topics — the property beside UPMC Northwest, broadband, and the Cranberry…
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas,…
Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the…
PA judge halts bridge tolling plans, for now
HARRISBURG (AP) — A judge has ordered a temporary halt to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates…
Rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
Review: Hollywood comes to Downton Abbey! Also: the clothes.
The Associated Press One wedding and a funeral — and a birth. That gorgeous house, never mind the leaky roof. Some sunshine, too! More bone-dry…
Recent Deaths 5/19/22
Mark Trapano, of Nectarine, died May 11, 2022. Michael L. Elder, 60, of Knox, died May 16, 2022. Nancy L. Thomas, 80, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 5/18/22
Yoda came in as a stray on May the Fourth, Star Wars day, which is how he got his name (that and his big ears)….
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…