March 2017


Pet of the day 3/31/17

Name: Flygirl Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Flygirl can…


Springing into things

As Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville preps for its Hoppy Easter event, it’s giving some seniors a second shot at a good life. Safehaven Small…



Roasted carrot hummus

Servings: 16 appetizer-sized portions Start to finish: 50 minutes 1/2 cup well-roasted carrots, cut into small pieces (about 6 small carrots) Juice of 2 lemons,…








Recent Deaths 3/31/17

Nina Joanne Raybuck, 80, of Shippenville, died March 30, 2017.   For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…


Crash on 15th Street hill

Local resident Jubal Kelly spotting this crash at about 4 p.m. today on 15th Street hill in Franklin. Drivers may want to seek an alternate route.




Pet of the day 3/30/17

Name: Oreo Breed: German Shepherd/ Collie Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oreo can be found at…


Boost energy at the office

Maintaining energy throughout the workday can sometimes be difficult. For busy professionals, compromised energy levels can be especially problematic, causing workers to fall behind and…






Pirates Polanco to skip Canada trip

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will not travel with the team when it heads north on Thursday for two exhibition games in…



Recent Deaths 3/30/17

Donald R. Bickel Sr., 86, of Oil City, died March 27, 2017. Foster L. Lyles, 74, of Franklin, died March 28, 2017. John Grant Haylett,…





Pet of the day 3/29/17

Name: Beanie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Beanie…









Recent Deaths 3/29/17

Phillip Michael Badger died March 26, 2017. William Henry Graff, 72, of Clintonville, died March 27, 2017. Paul Baker, 93, of Nectarine, died March 27, 2017. Marion…





Pet of the day 3/28/17

Name: Daisy Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small House-trained: Yes Daisy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.


Has spring sprung?

  Is it truly ever spring? It seems like as soon as the last snowflake melts, the summer heat gets switched on. The calendar marked…








Recent Deaths 3/28/17

Helen May Ferris, 80, of Fisher, died March 26, 2017. Jackie L. Shara, 83, of Oil City, died March 26, 2017. Janet Raylene Seelbach, 79, of…