Lucky Rainbow
Billy Blankenship, of Maryland, grandson of Steve and Patti English, of Henry’s Bend, enjoyed fishing Thursday with his grandfather on the Allegheny River under the…
Second person charged in Oil City drug case
From staff reports A second person is facing charges after drugs were found in a vehicle in Oil City earlier this month. Oil City police…
Children spruce up soldier’s grave
Vivianne Hartman, 12, Penelope Niemie, 3, Sofia Niemie, 10, and Leiv Harman, 10, (not in picture) planted flowers on an unknown Civil War soldier’s grave…
Trump campaign sues over mail-in drop-off sites for ballots
HARRISBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, the national Republican Party and four western Pennsylvania members of Congress sued Monday to force changes to…
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
PHOENIX (AP) — A small group of players, including Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman and Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, have announced they plan to sit out…
Review: Revolutionary ‘Hamilton’ arrives at an uneasy time
The Associated Press The revolution is finally being televised, thank goodness. The long-awaited live-capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s shake-the-rafters musical “Hamilton” comes out Friday on Disney+,…
Recent Deaths 6/30/20
Suellen K. Exley, of Lemont, Centre County, formerly of Knox, died June 26, 2020. Patricia “Pat” J. McFarland, 73, of Polk, died June 28, 2020….
Spiced Chickpeas and Grapes with Yogurt
(Family Features) Boosting immune function through a healthy diet has become an important new focus for many people these days. One key dietary recommendation is…
Pet of the Day
Hey there, I’m Muffin! I’ve got a lot of love to give, but only on my own terms. I have to have my space, too,…
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting
VFW members of the 28th District mark your calendars for this very important district meeting. The meeting will be held at VFW Post 2006, 1045…
Clarion, Venango counties report new virus cases
From staff and wire reports The state Department of Health on Sunday said Clarion County reported two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, and Venango County…
Oil Valley Film Festival to be held digitally this year
From staff reports The Oil Valley Film Festival held annually in Oil City will take place digitally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according…
World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come
ROME (AP) — The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday — 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases — and hit another high mark…
Hamlin caps marathon day of racing at Pocono with 4th win
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Round 2 at Pocono went to Denny Hamlin. Hamlin seized the spotlight, specifically in victory lane when Pocono had to…
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal to viewers: Go vote. “Your…
Recent Deaths 6/29/20
Harrison E. Best, 74, of Knox, died June 28, 2020. Margaret A. “Peg” Billingsley died June 27, 2020. Suellen K. Exley, 73, of Lemont, Centre…
BridgeFest gets city’s OK; final decision coming
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council gave its approval at a meeting Thursday to a variety of downtown public events, including the…
WS Packaging closing
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer WS Packaging Inc., a commercial label and packaging plant purchased by Multi-Color Corp. and located in Sandycreek Township, is…
Governors face competing voices as reported virus cases rise
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As Nevada prepared to start reopening parts of its economy last month, a team of medical experts recommended to Gov. Steve…
World leaders, stars unite at event aimed at fighting virus
LONDON (AP) — A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees…
Woman charged for stealing thousands from Emlenton store
From staff reports A former employee at the IGA in Emlenton is facing charges for stealing almost $16,000 from the business over six years. A…
Catholic Community festival canceled
From staff reports The Oil City Catholic Community festival that was scheduled July 23-25 during the Oil Heritage Festival has been canceled. This year’s event…
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook said Friday that it will flag all “newsworthy” posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald…
Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — The billboard at the entrance to Pocono Raceway has photos of Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch and “First-Ever NASCAR Doubleheader”…
‘Mulan’ follows ‘Tenet’ to August, ending Hollywood’s summer
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s hopes for salvaging its summer season have effectively ended after the releases of both Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” and the Walt…
Recent Deaths 6/27/20
David J. Myers, 66, of Oil City, died June 24, 2020. Joan Mae Anderson, 92, of Franklin, died June 26, 2020. Wanda W. Hendershot, 75,…
Pet of the Day 6/26/20
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…
Cheesy Black Bean Toast with Pico de Gallo
(Family Features) As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining…
OC man charged for stealing tattoo business equipment
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for breaking into the Austin Ink tattoo business in Oil City and stealing…
Heritage festival art show is on but with some changes
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer As Oil Heritage Festival organizers scurry to figure out how to reconfigure the celebration because of coronavirus-related directives, one…
Report slams drilling oversight, tells of fracking’s impact
HARRISBURG (AP) — State regulators have failed to prevent Pennsylvania’s natural gas drilling industry from sickening people and poisoning air and water, a grand jury…
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The Associated Press The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies…
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The band’s…
Recent Deaths 6/26/20
Sally Jean Britt, 71, of Rouseville, died June 24, 2020. Cora Ann MacKinlay, 17, of Rimersburg, died June 24, 2020. Marianne Hall, 90, of Cooperstown,…
Pet of the Day 6/25/20
I am a singer. And my parents used to tell me how wonderful I was- “I could sing opera” kinda awesome. Sadly, they aren’t hiring….
Pasta in a Pinch
(Family Features) Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with…
Trooper helped woman whose car was on fire
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin state police trooper helped a woman whose car was on fire while she was driving the vehicle earlier…
CVS Health will assist with virus response in nursing homes
From staff reports The state Department of Health and state Emergency Management Agency will partner with CVS Health to offer COVID-19 testing services to skilled…
State lawmakers begin passing police reform bills
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House and Senate began passing legislation Wednesday spurred by widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, including…
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK (AP) — So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium…
Review: In ‘Athlete A,’ an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics
The Associated Press One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes…
Recent Deaths 6/25/20
Tracie L. Uzelac Kalkhof, 53, of Summerville, died June 23, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Grandview Road Crash
5 Tips to Reduce Your Pet’s Environmental Pawprint
(Family Features) There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by…
Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa
(Family Features) Grilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face…
Pet of the Day 6/24/20
Briar is a quite shy at first, but warms up over time. She loves to lay in other cats’ cages. She likes to wander around…
No tax hike in final Grove budget, but plan has nearly $2M deficit
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s 2020-21 budget, which has no tax increase. The budget shows…
Middle school team describes winning video for board
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard from the Oil City Middle School News team during Monday’s board meeting. The team’s…
US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they…