PennDOT seeks input on highway safety through survey
From staff reports PennDOT is seeking public input on highway topics such as traffic safety improvements and driving behaviors through its annual online highway safety…
Police seek clues to gunman’s Toronto rampage
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian investigators are digging into the life of a 29-year-old man, seeking to explain what prompted him to fire a handgun into…
Harrison, Polanco power Pirates past Indians, Kluber 7-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber struggled in his return while the Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot streak showed no signs of letting up. Josh Harrison hit a…
Titanic director Cameron backs bid for 5,500 items from ship
LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker James Cameron and Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard are backing a bid by a group of British museums to acquire a collection…
Recent Deaths 7/24/18
Harry Leroy Lutz, 81, of Strattanville, died July 22, 2018. Darlene (Brown) King, 66, of Coraopolis, formerly of Franklin, died July 17, 2018. Robert Allan…
Oil City terroristic threats
Pet of the day 7/23/18
Name: Toby Breed: Terrier Mix Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Toby can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
VFW Attends Congressional Roundtable on Burn Pit Exposure
On Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Director Carlos Fuentes participated in a roundtable discussion with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members to discuss the importance…
Stuffed fried zucchini blossoms
Start to finish: 50 minutes Servings: 4 80 grams (2/3rds cup) all-purpose flour, plus extra for coating the zucchini 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup…
Barkeyville bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 79-year old bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville will start…
Applications being accepted for Heritage parade
From staff reports Applications are still being accepted for the 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade on Saturday. The parade steps off at 5 p.m….
Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 2
TORONTO (AP) — A man walked along a Toronto street firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes, shooting 14 people and killing two before dying…
From ‘stalker’ to ‘walker’: Woman gets dream job as zombie
ATLANTA (AP) — When she’s not spending time with her grandchildren, Terrie Hamrick is likely dressed as a zombie. Hamrick’s dream of being a “walker”…
Recent Deaths 7/23/18
Eugene E. Carroll, 95, of Clarion, died July 22, 2018. Charles (Chuck, Charlie, Dave, Scratch) David Richey, 77, of Franklin, died July 21, 2018. Bonnie…
Open house planned at Venango VA clinic
From staff reports Veterans and their families may attend an open house at the Venango Veterans Affairs clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug….
Cash found at Home Depot
Route 157 crash
Police release details on crash into Rocky Grove home
From staff reports An 11-year-old boy remained in a Pittsburgh hospital Friday morning with injuries he suffered after a car crashed into a Rocky Grove…
‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Shazam!” thrill Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Warner Bros. brought out all the stops Saturday at Comic-Con with an army of stars, surprises and new footage from films…
1 dead, dozens of hostages freed after Los Angeles standoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman was shot and killed when a gunman ran into a busy Los Angeles supermarket where he held dozens of…
Dickerson hits 2 HRs, Pirates beat Reds for 8th straight win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Corey Dickerson led off the game by plunking the top of Cincinnati pitcher Anthony DeSclafani’s left foot with a sharp grounder. Then…
Barkeyville bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 79-year old bridge that carries Route 8 over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Barkeyville will start…
Man accused of aggravated assault
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot another man at an East Third Street…
Statue honoring Chris Cornell to be erected in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — The late grunge pioneer Chris Cornell will be remembered in the city where he was born. Cornell’s wife on Friday announced a…
Hundreds at vigils mourn victims of Branson boat accident
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri town known for its country shows and entertainment mourned Friday after 17 people — including nine from one family…
Rodriguez, Marte power Pirates past Reds 12-1 after delay
CINCINNATI (AP) — Time on the disabled list did as much for Sean Rodriguez’s bat as it did for his leg. Rodriguez homered and drove…
Recent Deaths 7/21/18
Frances Louise Wolbert Schmader, 91, of Clarion, died Friday, July 20, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the day 7/20/18
Name: Sophie Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Sophie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pan seared fish with tomato basil
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 3 cups cored, seeded and diced ripe tomatoes (about 3 large tomatoes) 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,…
Tionesta man injured in a one-vehicle crash
From staff reports A Tionesta man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Route 157 near Dutch Road Thursday evening in Pinegrove Township. Franklin state…
OC school district sells supply building property
From staff reports Venango County Judge Robert Boyer has approved the Oil City School District’s sale of its central supply building at 1113 E. Second…
Death toll from Missouri duck boat accident climbs to 17
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Divers found four more bodies Friday in a Missouri lake where a duck boat packed with tourists capsized and sank in…
Walter White may appear in ‘Better Call Saul,’ creator says
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Breaking Bad” is gone, but Walter White may be coming back to television. “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan said Thursday at…
Recent Deaths 7/20/18
Charlotte J. Dittman, 73, of Emlenton, died July 18, 2018. Darlene (Brown) King, 66, of Coraopolis, formerly of Franklin, died July 17, 2018. Rose Marie…
What to do after suffering a sunburn
Summer fun routinely involves days spent soaking up some of the sun’s rays. Relaxing days at the beach, barbecues in the backyard or picnics at…
Pet of the day 7/19/18
Dixie is a female, adult, Dachshund mix that was surrendered to the rescue when her owners said they moved into a new home that would…
Classic gazpacho
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 4 hours 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut…
2 vehicles crash at homes; child flown from scene in one incident
From staff reports Area police responded to two incidents about 90 minutes apart Wednesday afternoon involving vehicles that crashed at homes. The first incident occurred…
Planning panel OKs requests for Dollar General, cell tower projects
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Planning Commission granted several waiver requests for the construction of a Dollar General in Polk and a…
N. Korea hasn’t met its promise to return US war remains
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a month after North Korea pledged to immediately return some American war dead, the promise is unfulfilled. Secretary of State…
More claims mean NFL concussion payout could jump by $400M
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers representing former NFL players estimated Wednesday that payouts from the concussion settlement with the league will top $1.4 billion, a $400…
Giant statue of bare-chested Jeff Goldblum pops up in London
LONDON (AP) — Londoners and tourists alike have been bemused to find a giant statue of a bare-chested Jeff Goldblum next to the city’s iconic…
Recent Deaths 7/19/18
Jared J. Felmlee, 37, of Seneca, died July 16, 2018. Ronald E. Umstead, 74, of Kennerdell, died July 18, 2018. Barbara Sue “Barbi” Burkhardt, 35,…
Family creates water garden
The soothing sounds of running water surround Scott and Catie Walsh as they hold their 7-month-old daughter Amara in their Sewickley Hills, Pennsylvania garden. The…
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Pet of the day 7/18/18
Betty is a female kitten. She is playful and adorable! Betty is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She will be spayed….
Boston baked beans
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 8 to 9 hours on high Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1 onion, chopped fine 6 ounces salt…
Bartramian Audubon Society picnic set Sunday at Two Mile
From staff reports The annual picnic of Bartramian Audubon Society will be held Sunday at Two Mile Run County Park. The group will meet at…
Kids bike rodeo set Saturday in OC
From staff reports PennDOT, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and Cub Scout Pack 17 of Oil City are partnering for a free children’s bicycle…
MGM sues Vegas shooting victims in push to avoid liability
LAS VEGAS (AP) — MGM Resorts International has sued hundreds of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in a bid to…