Bacon-Wrapped Egg Muffins
(Family Features) Don’t let Mother’s Day pass by as just another day on the calendar. Make this year’s celebration a true ode to the moms…
Earth Day celebration set at Venango recycling center
From staff reports The Venango County community recycling center will host an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at…
Franklin Council awards contracts for paving projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council awarded paving contracts for two projects at its meeting this week, including the city’s portion of the…
Prosecutors recommend at least 10 years in prison for parents of Michigan school shooter
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors in Michigan are recommending at least 10 years in prison next week for two parents who are the first in…
Gallo goes from 0-for-12 to 3 hits, Nationals beat Pirates 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Gallo emphatically ended an 0-for-12 season-opening drought with an upper-deck homer that traveled 447 feet and two other hits, and the…
Review: In ‘Girls State,’ Missouri teens start a mock government
The Associated Press What would an all-female government look like in the U.S.? Or even a majority female government? It’s something that remains a fantasy….
Recent Deaths 4/4/24
Harriett P. “Pat” Francisco, 99, of Marble, died April 1, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Pet of the Day 4/3/24
Sweet Sabbath is now looking for a forever home, could that be yours? This one-year-old boy came to us as a stray, and is so…
Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf
(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a…
Vegetable Planting and Transplanting Guide
Listing of the major vegetables and the “best time” to plant. Cabbage Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks Germination time: 10-12…
2 accused of stealing cash, jewelry from couple
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman and Cooperstown man are facing charges for stealing cash and jewelry from a couple in Frenchcreek…
Venango Chamber Orchestra to hold first concert of 2024
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra will hold its first concert of the year at 3 p.m., Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre. Orchestra members,…
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
The Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and…
Malkin and Crosby each score twice as Penguins rally past Devils 6-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have combined for countless comebacks through 18 seasons together with the Pittsburgh Penguins and their third-period…
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists’ rights
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and J Balvin are just some of…
Recent Deaths 4/3/24
Howard Huston, Jr., 97, died Feb. 22, 2024. Ronald P. Delahunty, 87, formerly of Oil City, died April 1, 2024. David J. Hart, 70, of…
Pet of the Day 4/1/24
If you’re looking for a fun, loving and brave companion, look no further than Bruno! This special boy is a friendly, affectionate and loyal pooch…
Golden Beet and Rice Burger Sliders
(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a…
Congressional Watch Dog Calls for DOD to Improve Transition
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report titled “Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life: Agencies Can Improve Warm Handovers for Additional Assistance”….
Cochranton Community Fair to hold spring fundraiser
From staff reports The Cochranton Community Fair will hold its annual spring fundraiser on April 6. A turkey dinner with the trimmings, along with a…
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An appeals court ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states…
Tellez homers as Pirates beat Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings for 4-game series sweep
MIAMI (AP) — Oneil Cruz raced home on Jason Delay’s bunt in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on…
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars to an $80 million box office opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roared to an $80 million opening on…
Recent Deaths 4/1/24
Linda Suzanne Lerch, 71, of Meadville, died March 30, 2024. John Allen Chambers II, 21, of East Hickory, died March 26, 2024. For complete…
What you need to know for the primary election
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With the presidential primary election just under a month away, citizens have less than two weeks to register to vote…
Cranberry supervisors approve study for recreation center
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A feasibility study for the proposed Cranberry Township Recreation Center will soon be underway, after the Cranberry Township supervisors on…
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed…
Jones strikes out 10 to win major league debut, leading Pirates over Marlins 9-3
MIAMI (AP) — Jared Jones struck out 10 over 5 2/3 innings to win his major league debut and lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the…
Texier, Severson score shootout goals to lift Blue Jackets over Penguins 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alexandre Texier and Damon Severson scored in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets broke a six-game losing streak with a…
4-H leaders head to national contest
From staff reports Venango County 4-H announced Pennsylvania has chosen its two leaders, both from Venango County, to send to the 4-H Salute to Excellence…
Oil City e-waste recycling scheduled
From staff reports The City of Oil City annual e-waste recycling program is scheduled for May 17 at the city garage on Regan Drive in…
Canada’s Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — Ontario’s Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for…
At collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structure
BALTIMORE (AP) — Teams of engineers are now focused on the formidable job of hauling the shattered remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge out…
Hayes hits single and RBI double, Pirates pitching remains sharp in 7-2 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had a single and an RBI double, and the Pittsburgh Pirates used another solid pitching outing to beat the Marlins…
Recent Deaths 3/30/24
Linda S. Sutley, 65, of Oil City, died March 28, 2024. William Bruce Cochran, Jr., died March 21, 2024. Robin Lynn Lafon, 58, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 3/29/24
Meet Bear, the 3-year-old mastiff mix with a heart as big as he is! Bear recently came to us as a stray and we are…
5 Steps to Grill Vegetables
(Culinary.net) Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal…
Local Foundation Selected for DOE Local Energy Action Program
The Pellere Foundation is proud to announce its selection into the second cohort of the federal Local Energy Action Program (LEAP). This marks a significant…
Statewide cleanup campaign underway
From staff reports The state is encouraging residents, local leaders, businesses and organizations to join in cleaning up their communities as part of the Pick…
Imagination Library hits milestone
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has announced the distribution of 100,000 books to children across Venango and Forest counties through the…
Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of ‘very long road ahead’
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key…
Malkin scores twice to reach 20 goals for the 15th time as Penguins edge Columbus 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vladimir and Natalia Malkin took the long flight from Russia to Pittsburgh for the first time in several years this week. Their…
Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5
MIAMI (AP) — Jared Triolo hit an RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rally and beat the…
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in…
Recent Deaths 3/29/24
Thomas Gorton Bickel, 83, died March 28, 2024. Wilbert J. “Joe” Emings, 86, of Clarion, died March 26, 2024. Daryl D. Burnham, 61, of Corsica,…
Pet of the Day 3/28/24
Meet the gorgeous calico, Kimber! She is just under 2 years old and in desperate search of a new address. She was brought to us…
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
(Culinary.net) When you think about summer foods and outdoor gatherings, one of the first things that often comes to mind is, of course, grilling. It’s…
Fire chief: Take caution on river
From staff reports The ice boom on the Allegheny River in Oil City was in the process of being removed by the city’s public works…
Cranberry robotics team’s work lands it in World Championship
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Area School District’s successful robotics program is sending four teams to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas,…
Talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the US to discuss Gaza operation, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks have restarted aimed at bringing top Israeli officials to Washington to discuss potential military operations in Gaza, after Prime Minister Benjamin…