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…
Pa. man sold counterfeit DVDs while candidate for General Assembly
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A western Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Monday to selling thousands of counterfeit, Chinese-made DVDs on eBay, all while twice running for the…
Pens take 3-1 series lead over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (TNS) – The Penguins are one victory away from a Stanley Cup. They defeated San Jose, 3-1, at the SAP Center on…
‘Ninja Turtles’ sequel kicks ‘X-Men’ from top of box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel “Out of the Shadows” dethroned “X-Men: Apocalypse” at the box office in its opening weekend,…
Recent Deaths 6/7/16
Jean L. Mattox, 80, of Limestone, New York, died June 2, 2016. Richard L. Brumbaugh, 70, of Oil City, died June 6, 2016. Kathleen R….
Vehicle hits bear in Monroe Twp.
San Jose’s physical play isn’t affecting Penguins
The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Penguins knew going into the Stanley Cup final that San Jose was the bigger team. That its…
Prosecutor: No charges against mom of boy in gorilla exhibit
CINCINNATI (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that he isn’t seeking charges against the mother of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo’s…
EXPO to be held in Titusville
* NWPA Military VETERAN EXPO: Calling All Military, Veterans Service Members and your Families. This first of its kind is coming to our area. June…
Pet of the day 6/6/16
Name: Petra Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Petra can be…
Police: 6 injured in large fight at juvenile facility
EMLENTON, Pa. (AP) — Six people were injured in a large fight at a juvenile detention and treatment center that was the scene of a…
Forward Twp. fire
NWS to investigate area storm
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service is investigating a severe storm in northwestern Pennsylvania that downed trees and may have spawned a small…
Drew Frye, reporter
My name is Drew Frye, and I’m the newest addition to the Derrick news team! I attended Edinboro University from 2009-2013 and received a bachelor’s…
Sally Bell, reporter
Hi, my name is Sally Bell and I am a reporter here at The Derrick and The News-Herald. I graduated from West Virginia University in…
Jon Haag, reporter
My name is Jon Haag and I’ve been working at The Derrick/The News-Herald since February. I attended Edinboro University and graduated with a degree in…
After storms comes the sun
From staff reports A rainbow formed over Sleepy Hollow golf course Sunday evening following a thunderstorm. Another was seen over Seneca. The National Weather Service…
Sugarcreek Borough fatal crash
Beaver Twp. stolen vehicle
Students learn about poison prevention
From staff reports Penn State Master Gardeners in Venango County recently delivered the Poison Prevention Program to five classrooms, reaching more than 101 first-grade students….
Red Cross offers aid after central PA floods
CLEARFIELD (AP) – The American Red Cross has set up a service center to help residents needing help after last week’s flooding in central Pennsylvania….
Pujols’ blast sinks Pirates, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tony Watson in the top of the eighth inning to lead…
Surprise Kanye West show turns to chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — What was supposed to be a surprise Kanye West show in New York City quickly turned to chaos as thousands of…
We’re moving
All About Animals will be posted on Fridays. This week’s post will feature various adoptable animals from area rescue groups. The post will also feature information…
Recent Deaths 6/6/16
Gerald B. “Jud” Ditz, 96, of Fryburg, died May 30, 2016. Edward R. Dunlap Sr., 77, of Canal Township, died June 4, 2016. Mary Jane Rex,…
You never know when sadness comes
This is not a local story really, though the man I’m writing about visited Allegheny College just a few months ago. Tired and a little…
German authorities pull plug on rock fest amid storm warning
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in western Germany have pulled the plug on one of the country’s most popular open-air rock festivals because of a storm…
Southern California brushfire forces thousands from homes
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — A car crash that downed power lines turned the hills northwest of Los Angeles into torches, forcing thousands from their homes…
Franklin to flush fire hydrants this week
From staff reports Franklin’s water and fire departments will flush fire hydrants in the Rocky Grove area this week. The work will be done between 8…
Woman arrested in Franklin stabbing incident
From staff reports A Franklin woman was arrested Thursday for stabbing a man earlier this week at an Eagle Street residence in Franklin. Kayla Sue…
Earnhardt hopes to shake winless streak at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweeted this week that he had become a fan of the cult series “The Walking Dead.” Fitting,…
Aggravated Assault/Riot
Domestic Violence
Donskoi’s OT goal gives Sharks 3-2 win over Pens in Game 3
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The fans in San Jose waited 25 years for their first Stanley Cup Final. A few extra minutes for an…
Cooperstown man gets 10-20 years for rape
From staff reports A Cooperstown man convicted earlier this year of rape and other charges has been sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in…
Repair work to begin on rock net along Rt. 8
From staff reports Work to repair portions of the rock fall protection net on Route 8 in Oil City is scheduled to begin Monday. The…
Woman finds 8-foot-long python on roof of car
BEAVER (AP) – A woman in western Pennsylvania found an 8-foot-long unwelcomed passenger on her SUV. The Beaver County Times reports Patricia Russell discovered a…
Crosby’s talent on display
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Sidney Crosby saw the entire play – a faceoff win to Kris Letang, who passed the puck forward to Conor Sheary for…
‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali has died at 74
The Associated Press Muhammad Ali would almost seem unbelievable if he was created as a work of fiction for a movie script. He was brash,…
Recent Deaths 6/4/16
Kenneth Lloyd Rossey, 79, of Clarion, died June 2, 2016. Melva R. Boyles, 79, of Rimersburg, Friday, June 3, 2016. Marshall G. McKenzie, 84, of…
Butler Co. fatal crash
Clarion Co. crash
Forest Co. Burglary
Jackson Twp. fatal crash
Heavy overnight rains flood western PA community
LIGONIER, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews had to evacuate several residents along a western Pennsylvania creek swollen by heavy overnight rains. Flooding was plaguing Ligonier…
Muddy Creek Twp. accident
Silver Cornet Band kicks off new season
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The Silver Cornet Band of Franklin kicked off the season with their first concert of the summer at Bandstand Park….