Limestone Twp. accident
Woman waives hearing on drug, endangerment charges
From staff reports An Oil City woman who was reportedly found with 12 ounces of bulk heroin at a residence in Rouseville last October waived…
Oil Region Indie Fest kicks off today
By JON HAGG Staff writer The Oil Region Indie Fest will celebrate its ninth year as the area’s go-to music festival as independent and original…
Experts find climate change’s fingerprints in French floods
WASHINGTON (AP) – An international team of scientists has found that man-made climate change nearly doubled the likelihood of last month’s devastating French flooding. In…
Penguins fail to close out Sharks
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Martin Jones stopped everything. The seemingly endless barrage of shots the Pittsburgh Penguins threw his way. Pittsburgh’s long-awaited house party more than…
Ninja Turtles movie is goofy, over-the-top, live action cartoon
Families will ultimately embrace differences to conquer foes in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” from director Dave Green. Picking up after the…
Recent Deaths 6/10/16
Dorothy Mae Miller Smyth, 86, of Clarion, formerly of South Bethlehem, died June 8, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of…
Crawford County DUI crash
Ed Sheeran faces $20M copyright suit over song ‘Photograph’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is facing a $20 million lawsuit alleging he used another song as the basis for his international…
Death in boiling hot spring shows challenges rangers face
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The death of a tourist who left a boardwalk and fell into a boiling, acidic spring in Yellowstone National Park shows…
Mark Oliver, Editor
Hi, My name is Mark Oliver and I am a long-time editor at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I am a 1975 graduate of Venango…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/9/16
Name: Sassy Breed: Rottweiler/ Retriever, Labrador Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sassy can be found at Venango…
2 more defendants are held for court in drug ring case
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Two defendants charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of cocaine and heroin in Venango…
Cherrytree Twp. crash
Licking Twp. accident
OC man arrested on weapons charges
From staff reports An Oil City man who is also a convicted felon was arrested Wednesday on weapons charges. Ruben Craig, 36, was charged after…
LOOKING BACK: 1969 Cooperstown bridge collapse
From staff reports A photo posted earlier this week on the History & Genealogy of Cooperstown, Pennsylvania’s Facebook page has garnered a bit of attention….
Wolf signs bill allowing wine to be sold in grocery stores
HARRISBURG (AP) – A new law will soon give Pennsylvania consumers many more options about where to purchase their favorite varieties of wine. Democratic Gov….
Mets rally to beat Pirates in 10, 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores’ bloop single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning drove in the go-ahead run for the New York…
Museum to honor actor Michael Keaton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A New York museum is honoring actor Michael Keaton for his contributions to the art of film. The George Eastman Museum…
Recent Deaths 6/9/16
Richard A. Switzer Sr., 74, of Oil City, died June 7, 2016. Anna Mae Gesin “Annie Bananie,” 82, of Shippenville, died June 8, 2016. Pat…
Bachelor’s Degree in the Dying Arts
Ahh, graduation season. The day where you are free from high school drama and permitted to be and act like an adult. With one hand…
Newtown film gets 1st public Connecticut screening
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mark Barden and David Wheeler share intimate details of their families’ struggles following the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in “Newtown,”…
Pet of the day 6/8/16
Name: Fred Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Fred can…
Sparta Twp. accident
Vehicle strikes deer in Washington Twp.
Narcan training to be offered at Venango College
From staff reports OIL CITY – A free Narcan training will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Rhoades Auditorium…
Natasha Brenneman, reporter
Hi, my name is Natasha Brenneman and I am a reporter here at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I graduated from Thiel College in 2015…
Concord Twp. arson
Cranberry accident
Officials: Tornado touched down in Warren Co.
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather service says a tornado touched down in northwestern Pennsylvania during a severe storm over the weekend. Meteorologists say…
Clarion DA: Radecki ‘created an addiction time bomb’
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Thomas Radecki “created an addiction time bomb” in the Clarion County area, according to Clarion County District…
CDC awards employees at Staff Appreciation Day
From staff reports Child Development Centers paid tribute to 16 service award recipients and the winners of two special awards during its 2016 Staff Appreciation…
Shell commits to building PA ethane cracker plant
MONACA (AP) – Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC is building a petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania that will create up to 6,000 construction jobs and 600…
Bucs take pair from Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Juan Nicasio retired his first 12 batters and got his second win in six starts, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New…
Axl Rose demands Google take down unflattering pictures
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Axl Rose is demanding Google take down several unflattering images of him that have been used as part of an…
Recent Deaths 6/8/16
Steven Michael Kemp, 26, of Franklin, died June 6, 2016. Cristina Hoover, 34, of Franklin, died June 5, 2016. Betty J. George, 50, of Franklin,…
DA trying to block appeal in PA school stabbings
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor is trying to block the appeal challenging a judge’s decision that a defendant must stand trial as an adult…
PA man held in Kentucky on charge he killed ex
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been arrested in Kentucky after being charged with slaying his ex-girlfriend in her Pennsylvania apartment. Twenty-six-year-old…
Mets-Pirates game rained out; DH today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker’s homecoming will have to wait one more day. The scheduled game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates…
Pet of the day 6/7/16
Name: Lexi Breed: Retriever Labrador mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lexi can be found at…
Venango Co. roadway projects to begin this week
From staff reports Two projects that will improve travel on more than seven miles of roads in Venango County is scheduled to get underway this…
Findley Twp. drug possession
Bountiful blooms
Damp weather and warmer temperatures in the past week had many flowers sporting their colors. Roses, mountain laurel, irises and more produced beautiful blossoms. Mountain…
Union Twp. theft of services
Springfield Twp. harassment
OC woman faces heroin charges
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing multiple drug charges as a result of an incident that allegedly occurred last October at a…
Summer Day Camp being held at Camp Coffman
The Oil City YMCA’s Summer Day Camp at Camp Coffman is underway. The camp has started and is providing 40-60 area youths with outdoor exploration…