Closed portion of Meadville Pike re-opens
A stretch of Meadville Pike between Patchel Run and Route 322 in Sugarcreek was reopened Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. The road…
Allegheny National Forest continues search for committee members
The Allegheny National Forest is extending the application period for five open positions on the Secure Rural Schools Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to October…
Recent Deaths 09/27/24
Duane W. Pritchard Sr., 88, of Dempseytown, passed away September 25, 2024. Gertrude L. “Gert” James, 94, formerly of 109 Ridge Ave. of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 09/26/24
Meet Bubba Gump! This little ball of fluff is called Bubba Gump- and he is need of a forever home! Bubba is a funny guy…
Newmemo children’s ring sets recalled due to high lead, cadmium levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents about a recall of Newmemo children’s ring sets due to dangerously high levels of lead and cadmium….
ARTS Oil City to host Erie group’s workshops for creative professionals
Erie Arts and Culture (EAC) is offering a series of workshops called “Working Artist 101” to help artists and creative professionals enhance their skills and…
Former DuBois city manager, employee charged with theft of over $1.5M of city funds
A federal grand jury in Johnstown has issued a superseding indictment against John “Herm” Suplizio, 64, and Roberta Shaffer, 59, both from DuBois, Clearfield County,…
Allegheny watershed benefits from fish habitat project
The USDA Forest Service, in collaboration with the Kinzua Fish and Wildlife Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has installed over 140 concrete…
Franklin man accused of strangling, threatening former girlfriend
A 24-year-old Franklin man, Brandon Johnson, is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend while driving on Interstate 79 in Mercer County. According…
Recent Deaths 09/26/24
Donna A. Simpson, age 81, of Corsica, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 09/25/24
Meet Cookie! Cookie is a young female dog with lots of love to give! She is an affectionate and athletic dog, and she is friendly…
Grove City College earns top spots among higher education facilities in U.S. News ranking
Grove City College has been recognized for its value, quality, and undergraduate teaching in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges report. The college…
Franklin School Board president Backer unopposed for PSBA post
Franklin School Board president Sabrina Backer is running unopposed for the 2025 president-elect position of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), with plans to become…
Sugarcreek police warn residents of ‘brushing’ scam
Sugarcreek Borough police have warned residents about a new scam called “brushing.” In this scam, people receive unsolicited packages with items they didn’t order, accompanied…
Keystone Coats for Kids program seeks donations
Keystone Coats for Kids is once again seeking donations to provide winter clothing to children in need. Since 2015, the program has distributed over 4,000…
OC homecoming court announced
The Oil City High School homecoming court includes (from left) Gracie Brown, Nevaeh Hibbard, Siera McKinney, Tiera McKinney and Tessa Yashinski. The homecoming queen will…
Public raises concerns over OC board’s pursuit of additional legal guidance
At a recent Oil City School Board meeting, two members of the public, Melissa Bensink and Hillary Wisniewski, voiced opposition to the board seeking additional…
Recent Deaths 09/25/24
Patricia A. Serafin, 91, of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Jenifer L. Graham (Norris), 60, of Seneca, passed away on September 23,…
Understanding Garden Terminology
As you shop for plants and seeds, understanding plant terminology will help you make better choices. This article explains some of the more common terms…
Pet of the Day 09/24/24
Meet Macaroni! Macaroni came to Clarion PAWS with her daughter, Cheese, after being trapped together. She is sweet, and friendly and loves to have her…
‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ scheduled in Clarion
The Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will take place on Thursday at Lost In The Wilds Brewing in Clarion, starting at 6 p.m. The…
Recent Deaths 09/24/24
Esther Emma Sophia Heckler King, 87, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Thomas Dana Boocks, 82, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, September…
Pet of the Day 09/23/24
Meet Miracle! Meet Miracle! This pretty lady came to us as a stray in really rough condition, but with some love and care she has…
Cranberry Class of 1984 celebrates 40 years
Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Franklin VFW. Classmates who attended included (front,…
‘Peaceful’ politicking
Supporters of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rally on behalf of their respective presidential candidate of choice at the corner…
Pro-life rally held in downtown Franklin
Around 50 people attended the second “Celebrate Life, Support Life” event in downtown Franklin on Sunday afternoon. The collaborative pro-life rally — sponsored by local…
Recent Deaths 09/23/24
Rebecca Jo “Becky” Anderson, 67, of Oil City, died on Friday, September 20, 2024. Ronald F. Beary, 97, of Lake Lucy (Tionesta), passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 09/21/24
Meet Persephone! Meet Persephone! She’s as adorable as her name suggests. This funny little puppy is extremely affectionate and loyal, and she will stick by…
Man airlifted after tree accident
This STAT MedEvac helicopter landed Friday morning in the parking lot of the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Heights to airlift a man…
Recent Deaths 09/21/24
Pauline Irene Case, 91, formerly of Oil City and Erie, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Sara B. Hopper, 66, of Foxburg, passed away. …
Pet of the Day 09/20/24
Meet Finn II! Finn is a sweet boy who loves to hang out with Peachy Girl. As you can see from the pictures, he is…
Cranberry homecoming court
Cranberry High School homecoming court members are (from left) Talon Rex, Abbygail Schake, Daniel DeLong, Ava McCullough, Noah Sanchez, Abigale Stokes, Tanner Kightlinger, Paige Micco,…
Brookville aims to scare up some fun next month
The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce and Brookville Community Theater are hosting “Haunted Brookville” from October 15-26, featuring a variety of Halloween-themed events. These include…
PennWest earns national military friendly honor
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) has been awarded Gold distinction on the 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools list, recognizing its excellence in supporting military service members, veterans,…
Cadillac museum prepares to reopen
The Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, home of the world’s largest Cadillac collection, is scheduled to reopen Saturday and Sunday and then again on Oct….
OC man accused of entering home, stealing items
An Oil City man, Charles “CJ” Gilbert, 18, was charged with burglary, trespassing, and theft after entering a home in Sugarcreek Borough and stealing personal…
OC Class of 1954 celebrates 70 years
Members of the Oil City High School Class of 1954 gathered last Saturday at King’s Restaurant for their 70-year reunion. Classmates who attended include (front,…
More than 2 dozen indicted on drug, firearms violations
An Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation has led to charges against 26 individuals involved in a regional drug trafficking network spanning Erie and…
Recent Deaths 09/20/24
Pearl Mong Jagnow, 94, of Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Robert B. ‘Bob’ Fennell, 76, of Dempseytown, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024….
Pet of the Day 09/19/24
Meet Torba! Meet the lovely Torba! This gorgeous tortoiseshell came to us recently as a stray and we are still getting to know her. She…
Bicycle rodeo planned Saturday in Cochranton
PennDOT and its safety partners are hosting a free children’s bicycle rodeo from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lions Park in Cochranton, as…
Rocky Grove Class of 1979 holds 45-year reunion
The Rocky Grove High School Class of 1979 held its 45-year class reunion Aug. 10 at the Sandycreek fire hall in Franklin with 44 class…
Core Goods’ expansion has community space in mind
Core Goods, a store in Oil City, is expanding to the neighboring building two years after relocating to East First Street. Owner Ashley Sheffer envisions…
Recent Deaths 09/19/24
Salvatore “Sal” Mazzocchi Jr., 69, of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Thomas J. Banner, 78, of Shippenville, passed away on September 17,…
Pet of the Day 09/18/24
Meet Reggie! Reggie is a gentle boy who loves being with other kitties and adores people. Unfortunately, he acquired Feline Leukemia (FeLV+) as a kitten….
Forest Sheriff’s Office to hold Shop with a Cop
Forest County Sheriff William Carbaugh announced the 12th annual “Shop with a Cop” program, which pairs underprivileged children with local law enforcement to shop for…
Let’s Preserve
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes Canning New White Potatoes IMPORTANT: Safe canning recipes have only been developed for whole or sliced potatoes. Do not…
Valley Grove committee reviewing Title IX revisions
Valley Grove School District Superintendent Kevin Briggs updated residents on the progress of Title IX policy revisions during Monday’s board meeting. The district’s policy committee…
Panel hears another round of updates on 100 Seneca
The Venango County Economic Development Authority received updates on the ongoing renovations at 100 Seneca in Oil City and the planned makerspace on the building’s…
Franklin School District seeks projects for leftover grant funds
The Franklin School District is redirecting leftover funds from HVAC projects that came in under budget to other needed upgrades. With $80,495.53 in American Rescue…