Recent deaths 9/28/16

Tracii Jo Westlake, 46, of Oil City passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. James Parks Gourley of Packing Road, New Bethlehem, passed away in his…



Pet of the day 9/27/16

Name: Sassy Breed: Pug Sex: Female Size: Small Sassy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. PO Box 784 Franklin, PA 16323 814-671-9827 adoptpreciouspaws@gmail.com


Posing with the posies

Sometimes all it takes is a colorful background to brighten up a photo. Buford and Sherman will sometimes “sit and stay” for a few photos in front of…





Center Street work underway

From staff reports Milling and paving work to improve Center Street in Oil City began Monday. The resurfacing work will extend from the intersection of…



Cubs lambaste Bucs

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six…



Recent Deaths 9/27/16

Phyllis Aeleen Kluck, 83, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 26, 2016. Irene Whitling, 90, formerly of Blairs Corners, died Sept. 26, 2016. Kenneth Henry Yarnell,…


Pet of the day 9/26/16

Name: Butters Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Buff Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butters can be found at Venango…




Resource fair set for Oct. 11

* Veterans Resource Fair: Did you serve in the military? You may be eligible for services. All veterans and families are invited to attend the Venango…






Eagles clobber Steelers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Carson Wentz threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, a fierce defense shut down Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown and the Philadelphia…



Recent Deaths 9/26/16

William K. Womer, 69, of Franklin, died Sept. 25, 2016. Mildred Audine “Deanie” McConnell, 85, of Rouseville, formerly of Lake City, died Sept. 23, 2016. John…









Man arrested for assault

An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday.  Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…






Recent Deaths 9/24/16

A. “Romayne” Conner, 79, of Brookville, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…



Pet of the day 9/23/16

Name: Twinkie Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twinkie can be found at Venango…




To the rescue… again

Precious Paws puts the Oscar Fund to work. It’s a nuthouse at the Venango County Humane Society. Tri-County has a spay/neuter clinic scheduled. Clarion PAWS,…







Brewers avoid sweep

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high, and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two run homer to help…


Recent Deaths 9/23/16

Irene Virginia Krepp Allen, 86, a longtime resident of Reno, died peacefully at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 Tracey Lynn Krupitzer Bradybaugh, 51, of…


Why not a hug?

Where are those doves carrying olive branches of peace? We have people being shot followed by protests where more violence occurs, more potential for more…