Meet Daisy! You would never guess Daisy is 11 years old. She loves long walks and prances when she is outside. She would make a…
Community Playhouse Inc. is staging the holiday musical *Christmas Wishes*, featuring music by Michael Malthaner and books and lyrics by Charles Corritore. Performances run at…
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow Civic Theatre. Musicians are from the local area,…
Aqua Pennsylvania has lifted a boil-water advisory in place since Saturday, which has impacted about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers can resume…
The annual Friends for Food campaign, organized by Community Services of Venango County and The Derrick/The News-Herald, has raised $21,306 to provide Thanksgiving meals for…
PennWest University has designated November 11-15 as Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, reaffirming its commitment to supporting veterans and military families. President Jon Anderson emphasized…
Charles L. Whitman, 77, of Titusville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. John I. Martz Sr., 86, of North Augusta, South Carolina, formerly of Venus,…
Some gardening rules are myths: misconceptions passed down through the ages. This article takes a look at the real truth behind some common, but misguided,…
Meet Winchester! Winchester was born in April of 2021 and is a large brown tabby and white cat with striking golden eyes. He is feisty…
John “Jack” Eckert of Oil City celebrates his 90th birthday, known for his athletic accomplishments and dedication to family and community. A standout basketball player…
Three long-serving Republican lawmakers from the Pennsylvania Legislature were reelected on Tuesday, and a new GOP member from Clarion County will join them in Harrisburg….
Cleo Johnson, a 33-year-old man from Farrell, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking near a public housing area, with…
Starting Monday, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will launch a new Lifeline bus route connecting Titusville and Oil City, based on public and official…
Betty E. Adams of Franklin turns 90 today, celebrated in the *Nifty at 90* series for her lively spirit and lasting contributions. Born the youngest…
Darlene Catherine Bourquin, 75, of Shippenville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Donald J. Kleck, 92, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Maurice…
Meet Maybeline “Mama” “May”! You know those special people who have experienced the toughest things in life and continue to smile and show love to…
Aqua Pennsylvania issued a boil water advisory for Fryburg Water Co. customers after an electrical issue caused a loss of water pressure in the distribution…
Jude Wilber and James Borland were inducted into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame for their contributions to conservation and environmental awareness. Wilber, a…
Deborah L. (Caldwell) Vorse, 60, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. David P. Rembold, 71, of Rockmere, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024….
Meet Ruma! Ruma has been at the shelter for a while. She was not a friendly cat when she first arrived, but has slowly accepted…
As Pennsylvania’s Oil Region and other areas with industrial legacies begin to shift focus to cleaner energy, the role of sustainable energy storage becomes crucial….
Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has begun its 13th annual pajama and book drive, providing new pajamas and an age-appropriate book to children in…
The Venango County Tea Party Patriots released a statement refuting comments made by County Commissioner Albert Abramovic, who claimed the group wanted election processes controlled…
Venango County election officials conducted a public test of their voting machines at the Courthouse Annex ahead of Tuesday’s general election, featuring the Trump-Harris race….
Randall “Randy” Louis Griffith, 67, of Johnstown, passed away on October 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Meet Snickers! Snickers is a sweet and vocal boy looking for his forever family! He is very affectionate and loves head rubs. He can be…
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted its annual adjustment for gas supply charges, effective Nov. 1, 2024, which will raise the average residential customer’s…
Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High…
PennDOT has announced a new traffic signal installation in Barkeyville Borough to manage increased traffic on Route 8 and the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp due…
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Leadership Meeting was held Oct. 22 at IUP. West Forest High School sophomore Alison McLaughlin,…
