Franklin leaf pickup
From staff reports Wednesday: Leaf Piles in the Miller Park areas. Thursday: Leaf piles in the Miller Park and 2nd Ward areas Friday: Bagged leaf…
Grinch at it again
A Christmas pillow fight at Cranberry Elementary School was disrupted by the Grinch. Fortunately, state police Trooper Matthew Shiley, who never misses out on a…
Holiday-season gridlock in DC brings partial federal closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christmas-season gridlock descended on the nation’s capital Saturday liked an unwelcomed present just before the holiday as America’s elected leaders partially closed…
Steelers’ Washington prepares to fill in for Smith-Schuster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s been an uneven rookie season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, but he may be needed for a bigger role…
Netflix named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — After a year like this, Netflix shows no signs of chilling. The dominant online video streamer started 2018 with almost 118…
Recent Deaths 12/22/18
Harold C. Huffman, 78, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Dec. 19, 2018. Louis V. Potts, 77, of West Hickory, died Dec. 20, 2018. For…
Pet of the day 12/21/18
Puma is a 10 week old, female Hound mix surrendered to the rescue with her siblings. For more information on Lynx please contact Tri-County Animal…
Fried seafood
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 12 ounces shell-on medium-large shrimp (31 to 40 per pound) 3 quarts vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…
Police fatally shoot man in case involving chainsaw
From staff reports A Union City man was fatally shot by undercover state troopers during a controlled purchase of a stolen chainsaw on Wednesday afternoon,…
Poulson’s sentencing date set
From staff reports Former Roman Catholic priest David Lee Poulson will learn his fate on Jan. 11. Poulson, a former Oil City resident who had…
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after…
Rust helps Penguins top Wild 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust has no explanation for his career-best scoring run. He just wants to keep playing the same way. Rust scored two…
Hold up, Beyonce did not release new music
The Associated Press There’s no more juice in Beyonce’s lemonade jar: The singer did not release new music though two albums featuring old Beyonce songs…
Recent Deaths 12/21/18
James G. “Jim” Saltzmann, of Pinson, Alabama, died Dec. 8, 2018. Lois Marie Coffey, 91, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2018. Catherine “Kitty” F. Kaylor,…
Pet of the day 12/20/18
Name: Pixie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pixie can be found at…
Classic chicken noodle soup
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour Broth: 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped…
Man arraigned in case in which 2 were killed in Clarion crash
From staff reports A Mercer County man has been arraigned on two counts of homicide by vehicle after an accident in April in Highland Township,…
Rocky Grove ‘giving tree’ helps family in need
From staff reports Rocky Grove High School students, teachers and staff responded this month to a “giving tree” project that provided Christmas gifts for the…
Putin issues chilling warning on rising nuclear war threat
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war, saying “it could lead to…
Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The calendar said December. The intensity felt like late spring. The third meeting this season between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Washington featured…
Banksy’s new artwork in Wales: A comment on air pollution?
LONDON (AP) — Street artist and social commentator Banksy has apparently popped up in Wales, leaving a new artwork on a garage in Port Talbot…
Recent Deaths 12/20/18
Leroy Thomas Stewart, 73, of Hawthorn, died Dec. 18, 2018. Geraldine Fern (Wentworth) Heiserman, 95, died Dec. 17, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Sugarcreek Borough assault
First Day Hikes a growing way to celebrate the season
These are parades of a different kind. The usual New Year’s Day version is fun and festive, if you like noise and crowds and giant…
Pet of the day 12/19/18
Tippy is an 8 year old, female, Shepherd mix surrendered to the rescue with 4 other dogs by their owner because they were unable to…
Scuba-diving Santa brings holiday cheer to fish, museum goers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s a busy time for Santa Claus, but he’s making time to feed some fish in San Francisco. The California Academy…
Short rib “pot roast”
Servings: 4 Sous vide time: 20-24 hours (Active time: 1 hour) 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable…
Contract with Cornplanter project manager gets OK
From staff reports The Venango County Economic Development Authority approved a contract with Imperial Construction Services, which will act as project manager for the pre-construction…
Franklin students’ auction to help Humane Society
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Junior/Senior High School art students are once again looking to bring some holiday cheer to the Venango County Humane…
European officials agree on ban of some single-use plastics
BERLIN (AP) — Plastic knives just won’t cut it any longer, if the European Union has its way. The 28-nation bloc moved closer Wednesday to…
Andrew McCutchen eager to play in hitter friendly ballpark
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew McCutchen returned to his home state to join his third team in less than 12 months, intent on regaining his old…
‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” before becoming the trailblazing director of smash-hit big-screen comedies…
Recent Deaths 12/19/18
William J. “Bill” Schwabenbauer, 92, of Olean, New York, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 13, 2018. Lloyd Alton Perry died Dec. 17, 2018. Ronald…
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 12/18/18
Tatum is an adorable female kitty. She is approximately 9 months old. She is negative for fiv and leukemia. Tatum is current on vaccines, and…
Monkey bread
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 to 3 hours (Active time: 10 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground…
OC man accused of assaulting woman in vehicle
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a woman in his vehicle Friday. Police said Jason Blauser, Sr., 41,…
Wrapped up in a good cause
Oil City High School junior Ryan Kalamajka said it was the first time he helped out with Jamie’s Kids and the first time he really…
Terror charges issued in France’s Christmas market attack
PARIS (AP) — A man suspected of supplying the gun used in the Christmas market shooting attack that killed five people in Strasbourg has been…
Henrique, Getzlaf help Ducks win again, beat Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks would love to stop playing from behind. It’s just not happening. And somehow it’s not a problem, either. Particularly…
‘Fresh Prince’ star sues maker of video games over dance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the creators of Fortnite and NBA 2K for using his famous…
Recent Deaths 12/18/18
Harry R. Wolfgang, 95, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 16, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Sexual abuse of children
Pet of the Day 12/17/18
Animal ID: 34346037 Species: Dog Breed: Boxer/Mix Age: 8 years 11 months 13 days Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/White Spayed/Neutered Declawed: No Housetrained: Unknown…
Phone scams reported
It has been reported that there are phone calls being made, saying that payment is due or your account. Some bills they claim are past…
Veterans at OC facility get gifts
Kim Mitchell presents a Christmas gift Friday on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans to Air Force veteran Jim Rogers, a resident of the Oil…
White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build…
Steelers ride rookie Samuels past Patriots 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger didn’t want to use the word “crossroads.” He did anyway. His team mired in a three-game losing streak and with…
‘Spider-Verse’ swings to the top; ‘Mortal Engines’ tanks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” swung to the top of the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters, proving that…
Recent Deaths 12/17/18
Dorothy “Jean” Southwick, 95, of Oil City, died Dec. 13, 2018. Lester Eugene Kibbe, 90, of Tionesta, died Dec. 15, 2018. Mary Louise “Mary Lou”…