The Associated Press The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh…
The Associated Press The United States is crumbling in Alex Garland’s sharp new film “Civil War,” a bellowing and haunting big screen experience. The country…
James “Jim” Edward Hager, 94, of Shippenville and Spring Hill, Florida, died April 6, 2024. Beverly Ann (Hill) Borchert, 85, of Oil City, died April…
Do you like big cats? Look no further than this big boy called Max! Max is a 3-year-old gentleman who came to us as a…
(Family Features) Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and…
Veterans and family members seeking to file lawsuits because of water contamination at Camp Lejeune have only months left to do so. The VFW has…
By ADDYSEN FAWCETT and RYLEE COE Student contributors Cranberry High School opened its doors on March 21, 2024, to Pennsylvania’s Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, who…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin may not have been in the path of totality for Monday’s solar eclipse, but it certainly was in the…
From staff reports The Starlite Xpress baton group will hold open registration as well as its first practice for the 2024 marching season Thursday at…
TORONTO (AP) — Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Auston Matthews…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds began the season knowing he was two home runs shy of 100 in his career. The Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder…
The Associated Press Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023…
Barbara Ann Pfendler, 86, of Vowinckel, died April 7, 2024. Pauline L. Campbell, 77, of Oil City, died April 7, 2024. Helen A. Czlonka, 96,…
Arwen is a gorgeous nearly 2-year-old kitty looking for a new address! Arwen recently came to us a stray, so we have no background information…
(Family Features) Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural…
From staff reports Nineteen Precious Paws Animal Rescue volunteers were asleep at the job over the weekend, but it was for a good cause. They…
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation —…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a diving stop near second base on Edward Oliveras’ grounder in a try for a game-ending…
NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at…
Carole Shick Stover, 90, of Seneca, formerly of Knox, died April 5, 2024. Helen A. Czlonka, 96, of Seneca, died April 7, 2024. Betty Jo…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is on the edge of the path of totality during Monday afternoon’s solar eclipse, meaning residents will be…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A 7-year-old Oil City entrepreneur is on a mission to make money, which is no different than that of anyone…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz singled home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore…
The Associates Press The CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos, are set to return on Sunday night live from Austin, Texas. Hosted…
From staff reports The City of Franklin Street Division has announced that it will be street sweeping on two shifts this spring. The schedule will…
NEW YORK (AP) — An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday,…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn, Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered, Grayson Rodriguez pitched 6 1/3 strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat Pittsburgh 5-2…
The Associated Press In Hulu’s limited-series “We Were the Lucky Ones,” the Kurc family in Poland is separated during World War II and spends years…
Fredrick L. Hasbrouck, 80, of Titusville, died April 4, 2024. Helen R. Goreczny, 87, of Oil City, died April 5, 2024. For complete obituaries,…
Miney came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. She weighs just under 50 pounds and is estimated…
(Family Features) Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural…
From staff reports As part of Pennsylvania 4-H week which was celebrated last month, members of the Wild Hogs 4-H Club worked to purchase, make…
From staff reports The Oil City Community Clean-Up Day will be held Wednesday, April 17. There will be three shifts available — 9 a.m. to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced right back from their first loss and lowest-scoring game of the season, producing a four-run first inning with…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin carried the Pittsburgh Penguins back into contention with starring performances over the past couple of weeks. When…
The Associated Press In so many ways, TJ Ballantyne is a classic Ken Loach hero: a working-class, middle-aged man trying to simply eke out a dignified living,…
Ruth Eileen Eakin, 92, of Franklin, died April 2, 2024. William C. “Boot” Edmonds, Sr., 91, of New Bethlehem, died April 3, 2024. Wanda Faye…
Looking for a fun-loving furry friend? Look no further than Moe! This pup is brimming with energy and is always up for a good time….
(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…
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…
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…
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors in Michigan are recommending at least 10 years in prison next week for two parents who are the first in…
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…
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….
Harriett P. “Pat” Francisco, 99, of Marble, died April 1, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
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…
(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…
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…