Recent Deaths 7/16/20
Linda Susan Layton, of Gahanna, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died July 14, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Pet of the Day 7/15/20
Hey there, friend! Or at least I hope we can be friends. I’m a spunky girl with a lot of love to give. I love…
Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice
(Family Features) Cooking with your kids is a fun way to bond while teaching basic culinary skills. It provides practical lessons like counting ingredients and…
Great Ways to Take the Fun to the Backyard
(StatePoint) If you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately, you may be ready to get outside for some fresh air. Here’s how to…
Cranberry board cancels Morrison Park event
From staff reports The Cranberry Township park board has voted to cancel a concert and car show that had been scheduled Aug. 8 at Morrison…
OC girls plan lemonade fundraiser
Four young girls from Oil City have put their hearts and hands together to operate a lemonade stand during a block yard sale in their…
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
The Associated Press The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday…
Reset button: Pirates enter 2020 with new leadership, energy
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton have used a lot of words to describe the situation they…
Review: Handsome, broken Aussies connect in ‘Dirt Music’
The Associated Press Everyone is sad in the Australian indie “ Dirt Music,” a sprawling story about a small fishing town, an affair and the dark…
Recent Deaths 7/15/20
Nancy Ann Pelz Arnold, 87, of Pleasantville, died July 13, 2020. Linda Ruth Campbell, 71, of Shippenville, died July 14, 2020. Charlene A. Eiler, 62,…
Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Red Slaw
(Family Features) Comforting family meals are a tradition in many homes with time spent around the table sharing stories and laughs while enjoying great food….
Pet of the Day 7/14/20
Twix is a handsome cat but is just learning to accept people. He is looking for a patient and knowledgeable home that will either allow…
ATV crash
House backs James’ bill to aid remediation of toxic waste areas
From staff reports The state House unanimously approved legislation drafted by Rep. Lee James that would add a member of the coal refuse energy and…
Cranberry Food Pantry opens doors
From staff reports The Cranberry Food Pantry opened its doors, with cleaning and social distancing measures in place, on Monday to allow people to come…
Hospitals not challenged, amid rising cases, official says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s hospital system is not challenged at the moment by a recent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, and the…
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp
The Associated Press St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington is so accustomed to wearing a mask, he didn’t mind doing so for the past four…
Sheriff: ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera saved son before drowning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Glee” star Naya Rivera ’s 4-year-old son told investigators that his mother, whose body was found in a Southern California lake…
Recent Deaths 7/14/20
Craig M. Hughes, 64, of Polk, died July 11, 2020. Phyllis Caroline Johnson, 82, of Rimersburg, died July 13, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 7/13/20
Miss Kitty is gentle but very timid. She is one of our roamers and has a history of being bullied by the other cats, which…
Strawberry Spritzer
(Family Features) When it’s summertime, many people crave something cold and fruity. Simply combine frozen strawberries with frozen pink lemonade concentrate to create a cool…
Legislation Introduced to Preserve 48-Hour Claims Review
Reps. Colin Allred (D-TX) and Jim Hagedorn (R-MN) introduced VFW-supported H.R.7443, the Veterans Claims Transparency Act. This important legislation would reinstate VA’s former policy of…
Venango, Clarion report additional cases over weekend
From staff reports The State Department of Health over the weekend announced three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Venango County and two additional cases…
Ready or not: Election costs soar in prep for virus voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The demand for mail-in ballots is surging. Election workers need training. And polling booths might have to be outfitted with protective shields…
Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of…
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston, who played dramatic and comic foil to actors ranging from Tom Cruise in “Jerry Maguire” to Arnold Schwarzenegger in…
Recent Deaths 7/13/20
James A. Pearson, 77, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, died July 9, 2020. Loreno “Larry” Pierucci, 90, of Sligo, died July 12, 2020. Betty J….
Polk, other state centers have kept virus out
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer As the coronavirus continues to ravage long-term care facilities across the country, only one of Pennsylvania’s four state centers has…
Franklin roundabout unlikely
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Motorists in downtown Franklin might rest a little easier with the knowledge a roundabout will most likely not become part…
4 more states added to Pennsylvania travel quarantine list
HARRISBURG (AP) — State health officials in Pennsylvania have added four states — including neighboring Delaware — to the travel quarantine recommendation aimed at stemming…
With fans back, Dixon wins at Road America for 3rd straight
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Winning an IndyCar race is nothing new for Scott Dixon, particularly this year. But getting to celebrate as fans cheered…
Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — “The Most Magical Place on Earth” has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the…
Man charged for fleeing from sheriff’s deputy
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for fleeing from a Venango County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Roman Incorvia, 27, was…
Community Services operates 2 pantries
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County operates two food pantries. Oil City – 203 Center St.; 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to…
State reports 1K new virus cases, 1st time since May
HARRISBURG (AP) — New confirmed coronavirus infections in Pennsylvania hit their highest one-day mark since May on Friday, with state officials blaming the rising numbers…
Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky Speedway
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — In two nights, Austin Cindric went from the cusp of winning on ovals to showing his ability to dominate those layouts….
Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — “The Most Magical Place on Earth” is reopening after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the…
Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
(Family Features) With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate…
Pet of the Day 7/10/20
Zena is a quiet kitty who is reserved but loves to be petted and loved on. She loves kitty treats and having her belly scratched….
Man charged with assault, fleeing from police at hospital
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing felony charges in connection with an incident in the UPMC Northwest parking lot in which the…
OC Council awards contract for street paving
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Street paving work described by Oil City officials as “robust” will start within the next six weeks as a…
Pennsylvania to extend eviction moratorium to Aug. 31
The Associated Press Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday extended a statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31, saying renters need more breathing room…
Polanco’s push; Pirates RF ready to shake injury bug in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The tools are there. They always have been from the moment Gregory Polanco crashed into the big leagues six years ago as…
Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album
The Associated Press The Rolling Stones will release a new version of their 1973 album “Goats Head Soup” featuring three unheard tracks, including one featuring…
Recent Deaths 7/10/20
Keretta K. (Wagner) Bruner, 92, of Penn Hills, formerly of Oil City, died July 7, 2020. Elizabeth Lyda Walter Clowney died July 8, 2020. Norma…
Pet of the Day 7/9/20
Franny gets along with her roommates and can get along with other cats but will need time, she doesn’t like change. Franny enjoys all of…
German Fruit Tart
German Fruit Tart Recipe courtesy of Deanna Segrave-Daly on behalf of the FMI Foundation 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup…
Cranberry Twp. crash
Sandycreek man named PennDOT district leader
From staff reports A Sandycreek Township man has been named district executive for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Northwest region. Brian McNulty is responsible for…
Franklin library to open teen lounge
From staff reports The Franklin Public Library will open its teen reading lounge later this summer. Teens who want to participate in the non-traditional book…