Blood drive set Thursday in Seneca
From staff reports A blood drive, hosted by the Oil City and Franklin Rotary Clubs, will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at…
Beginner and Intermediate Fly-tying Lessons offered
From staff reports Keystone Fly Fishers will offer a beginner fly-tying class each Wednesday from Jan. 17 through Feb. 7 at the Emerging Technology Center,…
Israel strikes in and around Gaza’s second-largest city in a bloody new phase of war
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel intensified its bombardment in and around Gaza’s second-largest city early Tuesday, sending ambulances and private cars racing into…
Supreme Court is taking up case that could rule out tax on wealth favored by some Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a case Tuesday over a Washington couple’s $15,000 tax bill that is widely seen as a…
Sean Couturier’s OT goal lifts Flyers over Penguins 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night….
Recent Deaths 12/5/23
Judy Kay Klawuhn, 69, of Franklin, died Dec. 3, 2023. Nola R. Bohlender, 63 of Cochranton, died Dec. 2, 2023. Charlotte E. Donley, 93, formerly…
Pet of the Day 12/4/23
This handsome gentleman came to us as a stray. Meet Mr. Tucker, the cuddly tiger kitten! Already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, this playful guy is…
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark
(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring…
Christmas Past spreads holiday cheer
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer Oil City’s Christmas Past brought holiday cheer to town over the weekend with what now has become a tradition for…
US is running out of money for Ukraine and that could hinder fight against Russia, White House warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military…
Biden’s allies in Senate demand that Israel limit civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates US aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a cease-fire ticked down last week and Israel prepared to resume its round-the-clock airstrikes, Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group…
Steelers, Cardinals game delayed twice for inclement weather before Arizona wins 24-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed twice Sunday because of inclement weather. Halftime at Acrisure Stadium was…
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
The Associated Press Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million…
Recent Deaths 12/4/23
Garnet M. (Aikins) Haggerty, 90, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Oil City finalizes Days Inn purchase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The City of Oil City on Thursday finalized its purchase of the former Days Inn hotel property, a deal that…
Red kettles are out, but Salvation Army needs more volunteers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is in full swing in Venango County as volunteers are ringing bells to…
US targets oil and natural gas industry’s role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Saturday issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry…
Sean Couturier’s shootout goal lifts Flyers past Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Couturier scored the lone goal in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night. Samuel…
Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
The Associated press On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison…
School club shares Christmas’ story through Bible distribution
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Members of the Ignite Bible Club at Cranberry Area High School wanted to share the original Christmas story with their…
Franklin’s directional kiosk to be unveiled today
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After years in the planning, a new directional kiosk with a list of downtown retail businesses and restaurants will be…
Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, rejecting the former…
With expulsion of Santos, ouster of McCarthy, House is making unexpected history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is making history this year in ways that Republicans could hardly have envisioned when the party took control. First, the…
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor paved a path for women on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — One fall day in 2010, retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor slipped into the courtroom where she worked for nearly 25…
Recent Deaths 12/2/23
Linda C. Bixler, 76, of Irwin Township, died Nov. 30, 2023. Frederick H. Doyle, 76, of Polk, died Nov. 30, 2023. John Louis Bauer, 84,…
Pet of the Day 12/1/23
Meet Fritz, the gorgeous 7-year-old long-haired German shepherd! Fritz is a big boy, weighing in at over 80 pounds! He is very gentle and sweet,…
Jingle Balls
(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring…
Venango County awards liquid fuels funds
From staff reports Venango County has awarded $250,000 in liquid fuels monies to nine local municipalities for the fiscal year 2024 round of funding. The…
Venango Democrats to again provide free Christmas Day meals
From staff reports The Venango County Democrats, in collaboration with the Venango-Clarion chapter of the Northwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, are continuing their annual tradition…
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume after weeklong truce with Hamas ends
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s war with Hamas resumed in full force Friday, with airstrikes hitting targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after…
Appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after the…
Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa…
Recent Deaths 12/1/23
Shannon Marie Beers, 40, of Franklin, died Nov. 24, 2023. Paul Allen Miller, 86, of Cochranton, died Nov. 28, 2023. Janice R. Guilinger, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 11/30/23
Pretty Pam Pam has spent the last several weeks in a foster home, and is ready to find a home to call her own! This…
Tomato-Tortellini Soup
When the weather is frightfully cold and you need something quick to warm you up, try this recipe for Tomato-Tortellini soup. With only 4 ingredients,…
Sewing store settling in at new site in Seneca
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Seneca fabric and crafting store is enjoying the new, larger location it moved into earlier this month. Cris-Cross Sewing,…
Donors can place loved one’s names on Cancer Society tree
From staff reports The American Cancer Society’s annual Tree of Hope is on display in the Cranberry Mall and is a way to honor and…
UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record,…
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United…
State trying to help voters avoid mistakes that would invalidate their mail ballot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown…
Recent Deaths 11/30/23
Rosella M. Aites, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2023. Dorothy J. Brown, 99, of Franklin, died Nov. 28, 2023. Kay Kelly Guyton, 67,…
Pet of the Day 11/29/23
Playful Ronny came to us with the rest of his siblings and is in search of a new best friend! Curious and playful, this affectionate…
Arkansas Possum Pie
(Culinary.net) The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate…
Creative writing workshop set Saturday at OC library
From staff reports The Bridge Coffee House will host a creative writing workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oil City Library…
Mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza ahead of last planned hostage swap
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages…
Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Review: ‘Eileen,’ a wonderful novel about an ‘invisible’ young lady becomes an oddball film
The Associated Press Something strange has happened to Eileen Dunlop, and we don’t just mean the plot of “Eileen.” The adaptation of novelist Ottessa Moshfegh’s delicious coming-of-age…
Recent Deaths 11/29/23
Helen “Darlene” Wade, 76, of Seneca, died Nov. 27, 2023. Donald G. Klingensmith, 87, of Seneca, died Nov. 26, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 11/28/23
Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Betty Boop, the sweetest little black kitten who is looking for a new address. Betty…
Caramelized Bananas
(Culinary.net) Satisfying your craving for dessert just got a lot easier. These Caramelized Bananas are a delicious combination of crunchy caramel on the outside and…