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…



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…





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…





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…









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…




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…








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…



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…












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…



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…