Recent Deaths 8/23/18
James J. Burkett Jr., 82, of Rocky Grove, died Aug. 20, 2018. Charles M. “Chuck” Rhoades, 76, of Venus, died Aug. 22, 2018. Linda Lee…
Leashed tracking dogs coming to Pennsylvania
The most serious whitetail hunters spend a lot of time in the woods each autumn, looking for deer. Andy Bensing does the same. In his…
Pet of the day 8/22/18
Name: Buddy Breed: Terrier, Jack Russel mix Age: 12 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
Green beans with tarragon dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 pound green…
Fatherhood Initiative sets meeting for new program
The Venango Fatherhood Initiative will hold the first meeting of the 24/7 Dad: Fatherhood Program from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the…
Hawaii residents brace themselves as hurricane strengthens
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat…
Buccos stymied again
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Dansby Swanson had two homers and four RBIs, Kevin Gausman breezed through eight innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Navy says a sequel to the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” is filming this week aboard a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier….
Oil City accident
Theft of a motor vehicle
Pet of the day 8/21/18
Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…
Woman uses Tinder to prank dozens of men into dating contest
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman used Tinder to prank more than 100 men into showing up for a date that turned out to be…
Grilled sausage with onions
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 large onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
Trial set for man charged in rape of 12-year-old girl
By BRETT R. WHITLING The Clarion News writer A 27-year-old Annville, Lebanon County, man accused in the 2013 rape of a 12-year-old girl in Washington…
School security officers remain in discussion stage in Franklin
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer As the upcoming school year approaches, Franklin Area School Board members continued to discuss at their Monday meeting the logistics…
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks ahead of midterms
The Associated Press Microsoft has uncovered new hacking attempts by Russia targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections. The company said Tuesday that…
20-year-old Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryse Wilson was pitching for his high school team in Hillsborough, North Carolina, barely two years ago. Now, he’s 1-0 in the…
Review: MTV VMAs was shocking, for the wrong reasons
NEW YORK (AP) — With most of music industry’s top acts absent — from Beyonce to Bruno Mars — the MTV Video Music Awards lacked…
Recent Deaths 8/21/18
Doris E. (Whitten) Van Wormer, 85, of Cranberry, died Aug. 20, 2018. Laverne C. Laing, 91, of Franklin, died Aug. 18, 2018. Ruth Anne Alcorn…
Family Fishing Day held at Two Mile Run
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Family Fishing Day was held Saturday, Aug. 18 at Two Mile Run County Park. More than 70 people attended….
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Soon
Time is running out for Pennsylvania service members that have served in the Persian Gulf War to apply for cash benefits. Anyone who served in…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Vegetable and orzo tian
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 2 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 cup orzo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon…
Driver leads police on high-speed chase
From staff reports A high-speed chase through Franklin resulted in the arrest of an Oil City man on Sunday. Franklin police said they saw Clay…
First-day-of-school celebration is a chance to ‘come and kibbitz’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer School bells will be ringing soon, but one group of local residents with a long history in the education…
Wildfire moves closer to Glacier National Park’s scenic road
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire in Montana’s Glacier National Park is forcing more evacuations and has burned within a half-mile of the scenic Going-to-the-Sun…
Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League Classic
WILLIAMSPORT (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year’s Little League Classic. The game will be held at Bowman Field…
Backstreet Boys fans treated for injuries after storm
THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start…
Recent Deaths 8/20/18
Delores Early Smith, 75, of Sligo, formerly of Foxburg, died Aug. 17, 2018. Edward Devere Rhodes, 82, died Aug. 17, 2018. Daryol G. Proper, 69,…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…
Events to focus on mental, substance abuse disorders
Two recovery awareness events, designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance abuse disorders, are coming up next month in Venango and Crawford…
Heritage Area bill introduced
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Legislation to reauthorize federal designation of the Oil Region National Heritage Area was introduced on the very soil it’s…
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas make their engagement official
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s official for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. The two on Saturday announced on their respective Instagram accounts they are engaged….
Defense DNA request denied in deaths of Colorado mom, kids
FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado judge has denied a request by a defense attorney for a man accused of killing his pregnant wife and…
Musgrove frustrates Cubs, Pirates win 3-1 to end skid at 5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates held the Chicago Cubs to one run for a third straight game. This time, the Pirates scored enough to…
Review: Spike Lee returns to form with ‘BlacKkKlansman’
By Rafer Guzmán Newsday (TNS) Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who becomes the first black police officer on…
Biennial circus returns to Drake Well
Drake Well Museum and Park will hold its biennial Drake Day Circus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 25. The circus is a…
Franklin man accused of strangulation
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing burglary and strangulation charges after an incident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Thursday at a Prospect Avenue…
Stinky ‘corpse flower’ in full bloom in California
SAN MARINO, Calif. (AP) — Visitors were flocking to the Huntington Library in Southern California on Friday to get a whiff of a so-called corpse…
In a comeback season for Hollywood, a summer without bombs
NEW YORK (AP) — Have you noticed something oddly tranquil about this summer movie season? For the first time in recent memory, there hasn’t been…
Officials investigate cause of death for Colorado mom, kids
FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — The bodies of two young girls were submerged in crude oil for four days before authorities discovered them, according to court…
Turn! Turn! Turn! Cubs match double-play record vs Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cubs starter Cole Hamels didn’t have his best stuff Friday night. Luckily, he had a few buddies on hand to help him…
Recent Deaths 8/18/18
Mr. Kenneth W. “Bill” Loney II, 71, of Titusville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
In ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ a delightful new fairy tale
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer There are two glittering parades running in tandem through Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” a glitzy and delightful…
Healthy Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups fresh, seedless watermelon chunks (about half a watermelon) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4-1/2 cup water, room temperature 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)…
Pet of the Day 8/17/18
Animal ID 38021507 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 9 years 5 months 8 days Gender Male Size Medium Color Green Spayed/Neutered Declawed No…
Bridges to close for festival
From staff reports Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Oil City will be closed to vehicles beginning at 1 p.m. today through the evening for BridgeFest. Seneca Street will…
Police: Man in possession of firearm pursues patrol unit
From staff reports An Erie man is facing charges after he allegedly pursued and almost hit a police vehicle around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant…
Night kayak event will ‘Shine a Light on Suicide’
From staff reports Venango County Suicide Prevention Task Force will hold its first night kayak event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Two Mile…
Diocese holds forgiveness mass in wake of grand jury report
HARRISBURG (AP) — As the Vatican expresses “shame and sorrow” over a searing Pennsylvania grand jury report about clergy who raped and molested children, a…