OC man held on drug, weapons charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…
Local teacher wins Literacy Award
Seneca Reading Council named Sarah Margherio, of Oil City, the 2016 Celebrate Literacy Award winner at its April meeting. Margherio shared her love of reading with…
In rare move, feds indict former officer in fatal shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two things stand out about this week’s indictment of a white former South Carolina police officer on federal civil rights charges…
Four blasts and a bloop boost Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday night, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
Lena Dunham mourns ‘Girls’ guest star’s death
The Associated Press Lena Dunham is mourning the death of actor Nick Lashaway, who appeared in an episode of Dunham’s, “Girls.” The MetroWest Daily News…
Recent Deaths 5/12/16
Patricia L. Hartle, 74, of Clarion, died May 7, 2016. Jack Duane Clark, 88, of Titusville, died May 10, 2016. Onalee Joyce Dalaba, 87, of Franklin,…
Hyperloop One shows off super-speed propulsion technology
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A low-profile block of aluminum zipped across a short stretch of what looked like railroad tracks Wednesday before crashing…
Lucasfilm and Disney launching ‘The Star Wars Show’ online
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the “Star Wars” franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series…
Columbus Twp. crash
Game 1 for Pens, Lightning set for Friday night
The Associated Press Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will be Friday at 8:10 p.m. at Consol…
Grove City theft
Vehicle strikes tree in Clarion Twp.
Pet of the day 5/11/16
Name: Hulk Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hulk can be found at Venango…
Clarion County sheriff files five animal cruelty counts
RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer Five summary counts of cruelty to animals have been filed against a Clarion Township man in connection with an incident…
Vehicle strikes deer in Monroe Twp.
Train strikes car in Girard Twp.
Clarion County stolen televisions
South Side heroin overdose leads to arrest for delivery
From staff reports OIL CITY – A heroin overdose in the 1200 Block of West Second Street in Oil City led to an arrest Tuesday…
Tech center students help at cemetery
Students from the Venango Technology Center welding technology class, including Ben Middleton and Ty Barker, both of Oil City High School, placed section markers at…
FDA to re-evaluate definition of ‘healthy’ food
NEW YORK (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration will re-evaluate its definition of “healthy,” which could eventually change how a range of foods are…
Pens close out Caps in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nick Bonino put a rebound past Braden Holtby 6:32 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Washington…
Fox orders series based on ‘Lethal Weapon,’ ‘Exorcist’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two TV series based on big-screen hits will be part of Fox’s new season. The network said Tuesday it has ordered…
Recent Deaths 5/11/16
LaRue C. Ireland, 46, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died May 10, 2016. Dorothy Mattern Bajorek, 91, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Titusville, died May 6, 2016. Laura B….
Report: Bullying is a serious public health problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in combating bullying, an independent government advisory group says in urging schools to take a more preventative approach…
I-80 fatal crash
Sandycreek Twp. DUI crash
Pet of the day 5/10/16
Name: Tiara Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Tiara can…
Teen accused in Franklin Regional attack to be tried as an adult
The Associated Press The teen accused in the April 2014 knife attack that left 20 classmates and a security guard injured at Franklin Regional High…
Stoneboro crash
Pair charged with stealing from local businessman
From staff reports An Oil City couple is facing felony theft charges for conspiring to steal nearly $20,000 from a local businessman. A criminal complaint…
What does ‘going viral’ mean?
I don’t know what constitutes ‘going viral’ on the internet, but last Friday as i went out to get something out of my car I…
Springing up
As the days get warmer, more animals are waking up and returning to the region. This week saw the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird, indigo bunting,…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Wolf Creek Twp. accident
No one hurt in Knox apartment fire; other buildings spared
By JON HAAG Staff writer Members of the Knox community were relieved Monday to find out that Knox volunteer firefighters, with the assistance of other…
Valley Grove gifted students head back to ancient Egypt
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Ancient Egypt will come alive tonight as Valley Grove Elementary School gifted students perform a production of “The Nile Network”…
Tornadoes hit Plains; 2 dead, homes destroyed in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tornadoes destroyed homes, overturned vehicles and stripped the bark from trees as they churned across Oklahoma, part of a strong…
Solo homers sink Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Tucker Barnhart hit the last of Cincinnati’s three solo homers off Jonathon Niese, and Reds relievers threw three scoreless innings – a…
Young guitarist from Maine jams with Pearl Jam
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A Maine boy’s guitar skills earned him a spot onstage with Pearl Jam. Ten-year-old Noah Keeley of Bar Harbor, Maine, was…
Recent Deaths 5/10/16
C. James (C.J. Jim) Swires, 70, of Reno, died May 8, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Bloomfield Twp. burglary
Vehicle strikes tree in Slippery Rock Twp.
Vehicle strikes sign in Brady Twp.
Oil Region Alliance Workshops
Two free workshops have been scheduled in conjunction with the Get-on-the-Trail entrepreneurial business plan contest. The first will take place from 6 to 8 p.m….
Pens sticking with rookie Murray in Game 6 vs. Caps
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with rookie goaltender Matt Murray. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday that Murray will remain in the net…
Union Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 5/9/16
Carter is calm and quiet in his kennel. This young fellow weighs in the 40 to 45 lb range. His coat is a pretty shade…
Pirates beat Cardinals, 10-5, to win series
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — John Jaso and Gregory Polanco homered and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, Sunday at Busch Stadium….
Pet First Aid class is planned
Precious Paws is sponsoring a Pet First Aid class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin. The cost…