Man dies as result of crash injuries
From staff reports Franklin state police confirmed that a Franklin man suffered fatal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident early Friday in…
Students earn award
Hasson Heights Elementary School awarded fourth graders David Whitmer and Madelyn Garland the Good Citizenship Award. They received a certificate from state Sen. Scott Hutchinson….
Reports: Iran enriching uranium to 4.5%, breaking deal limit
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Monday to 4.5%, breaking the limit set by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, semi-official news…
Reynolds slugs Pirates past Yelich-less Brewers 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds wasn’t even in the conversation for playing time when the Pirates began their 2019 season. As the first half closes,…
‘Spider-Man’ soars with $185.1M over six-day holiday weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — It pays to have one of the biggest lead-ins ever. “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” the first Marvel movie after “Avengers: Endgame,”…
Recent Deaths 7/8/19
Margaret Elizabeth Chadman, 97, formerly of Lamartine and Knox, died July 6, 2019. Thomas Leroy Gorham, 72, of Oil City, formerly of Knox, died July…
Franklin woman facing robbery, other charges
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An 18-year-old Franklin woman is facing charges that include robbery and strangulation following a physical altercation this week with a…
Sugarcreek police capture rape suspect in Pittsburgh
From staff reports A man wanted on rape and sexual assault charges in Sugarcreek Borough was apprehended early Thursday morning in Pittsburgh. Sugarcreek Borough police…
Months of aftershocks could follow big California earthquake
RIDGECREST, Calif. (AP) — Officials in Southern California expressed relief Saturday that damage and injuries weren’t worse after the largest earthquake the region has seen…
Newman, Marte have 3 RBIs each, Pirates top Brewers 12-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman had a big night at the plate for the Pirates. So did Colin Moran. Starling Marte, too. They all helped…
Lithuanian couple crowned ‘wife carrying’ world champions
SONKAJARVI, Finland (AP) — A Lithuanian man and his wife have won the world ‘wife carrying’ title, leaping over timber and wading through waist-high water…
Deer causes crash
Woman charged after knives, paraphernalia found
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing several charges after her family turned over knives and drug paraphernalia that police say…
Union Street railroad crossing work will start Monday
From staff reports Work will start Monday to install a new railroad crossing at Union Street in Oil City. The crossing area will be closed…
Southern California jolted by biggest quake in 20 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The largest Southern California quake in nearly 20 years jolted an area stretching from Sacramento to Las Vegas to Mexico as…
Brewers blow big lead, recover to edge Pirates 7-6 in 10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A seemingly safe five-run ninth-inning lead gone in a flash, the Milwaukee Brewers were badly in need of a pickup. Facing one…
TV is over the moon with specials recounting 1969 landing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 1969 moon landing turned an achievement seen only in the imagination and sci-fi movies into a most improbable television event,…
Recent Deaths 7/6/19
Thomas LeRoy Gorham, 72, of Oil City, formerly of Knox, died July 3, 2019. Jean Mehalko, 90, of Titusville, died July 3, 2019. For…
Oil City’s 2019 Jolly July 3rd Celebration
By AMBER HOLT – Student Contributor On the night of July 3rd, Oil City held their annual Independence Day celebration. Bands played cheerful music while…
Pet of the day 7/5/19
Belle is a sweet 5 year old, female Lab/German Shepherd mix sadly surrendered to the rescue when her military family of 4 years moved to…
Tequila-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (3 cups) 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 2…
Gun at parade sparks comments; group expressing ‘right to carry’
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A scene from the Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair parade last week caught some onlookers by surprise and sparked comments along…
PennDOT sign moved away from memorial after brouhaha
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The erection of a sign on an upcoming bridge project in Oil City was the subject of a brief…
Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on the July 4th…
Cubs erupt after Maddon’s ejection to rip Pirates 11-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Maddon isn’t against pitching inside. It’s when the ball starts buzzing batter’s heads that the Chicago Cubs manager thinks the increasingly…
Concerts, fireworks and a military parade mark July Fourth
NEW YORK (AP) — The national holiday to mark America’s birth as a country has been filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and, of course,…
Recent Deaths 7/5/19
Kenneth L. Ziegler, 81, of Oil City, died July 3, 2019. Constance Joan (Green) Ward, 81, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died…
Cranberry’s Fireworks Spectacular 2019
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER – Student Contributor Clear skies with a hint of humidity were present for the arrival of the 13th annual Fireworks Spectacular in…
Solo canoes and pack boats growing in popularity
As boats go they’re often overlooked, or at least have been in recent years, as evidenced by the ebb and flow of consumer wants and…
Hit and run
Public drunkenness
Pet of the day 7/3/19
Name: Edmond Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/ Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Edmond can be found at…
Southern Cheese Straws
Servings: 48 Start to finish: 1 hour, 5 minutes 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour…
Sugarcreek police looking for man charged with rape
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are searching for a man facing several charges, including the rape of a Sugarcreek girl. Police said they believe…
Petroleum Street bridge to be closed next week
From staff reports The Petroleum Street bridge in Oil City will be closed next week while repairs are made. The short-term closure of the bridge,…
Trump touts July 4 military ‘salute’; critics see politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is marshalling tanks, bombers and other machinery of war for a Fourth of July celebration that traditionally is light…
Frazier stays hot, leads Pirates by listless Cubs 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle didn’t need to check the analytics before writing down Adam Frazier’s name in the leadoff spot before…
Showtime’s Ailes series has modest start, but it’s early
NEW YORK (AP) — Intensely loyal viewers routinely make Fox News Channel the most-watched cable network each week. So how many people want to watch…
Recent Deaths 7/3/19
Cecil Clair Ward, Sr., 86, of Sandy Lake, died June 22, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Wayne Twp. accident
Lost firearm
Pet of the day 7/2/19
Florida is a beautiful, female Pit Bull Terrier brought to the rescue as a stray. Florida has been a cooperative and friendly girl with all…
Get Grilling with Fresh Ingredients
(Family Features) Grilling season provides ample opportunities to put flavorful fare on the table, but it doesn’t have to be a lengthy cooking process. By…
Trimmer rescued after being stuck 70 feet up tree
From staff reports A tree trimmer escaped injury after he became stuck upside down in a tree in Kennerdell for several hours Monday morning. Tim…
Antlerless licenses to go on sale Monday
From staff reports Antlerless deer licenses will go on sale Monday for Pennsylvania residents. Hunters who wish to apply for an antlerless deer license must…
Work starts on West First Street
PennDOT flagger Greta Melton helps keep the traffic moving through the paving project along West First Street in Oil City on Monday. The crew expects…
Border Patrol head condemns agents’ offensive Facebook posts
CLINT, Texas (AP) — The head of the U.S. Border Patrol on Monday slammed as “completely inappropriate” sexually explicit posts about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
Bell mashes 3 home runs, Pirates thrash Cubs 18-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell isn’t worried about the Home Run Derby messing with the considerable mojo he’s built during his breakout season. Quite the…
‘Golden Girls’ appears to get better with pop culture age
The Associated Press Alexandra Wilkinson was only 2 months old when “The Golden Girls” ended its television run in 1992. But she became a fan…
Recent Deaths 7/2/19
Sarah Elizabeth “Bess” Risinger, 83, formerly of Miola, died June 30, 2019. Clair L. “Amy” Blair, 78, of Clintonville, died June 30, 2019. Elizabeth Jean…