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Pet of the Day 5/9/24
Ace is a wonderful dog with a lot of love to give! He is an intelligent, friendly, affectionate, playful and brave dog who loves to…
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry Pie Bars are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl. They can be made for many different…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trials programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Expo shows off Oil City sports choices for middle schoolers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Seventh- and eighth-grade students at the Oil City Middle School dabbled in the many sports offered at Oil City High…
Venango school retirees holding spring meeting today
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) Venango County will host its spring meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at…
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah…
Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jo Adell hit his fifth homer of the season and added an RBI single and the Los Angeles Angels slipped by the…
Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’
The Associated Press Romantic comedies are in a destination wedding rut. Perhaps it’s a collective post-COVID wanderlust kicking in, or, more cynically, some combination of…
Recent Deaths 5/9/24
Dawn Marie May, 55, died May 7, 2024. Steven Von Daugherty, 66, of Shippenville, died. Dale A. Wolbert, 67, of Shippenville, died May 7, 2024….
Pet of the Day 5/8/24
Drago is a handsome young tiger who is in need of a new address! He is still young at only one year old and he…
Pierogy Burrito Bowls
(Family Features) Between work, after-school activities and homework, planning memorable family time is nearly impossible. Changing that mindset can start by making mealtime simpler with…
Man facing 25 charges that include drug, firearms counts
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cranberry man is facing 25 charges, including several felonies, for fighting with his neighbor, firing several shots in the…
Veterans resource fair set Thursday at Franklin VFW
From staff reports A veterans resource fair will be held Thursday at Franklin VFW Post 1835 at 411 Ninth St. for veterans and their families….
Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week…
State Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of top Democrats
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation for a $3 billion tax cut, their just-unveiled counterproposal to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan…
Pet of the Day 5/9/24
Cherry Pie Bars
Container Grown Tomatoes
Expo shows off Oil City sports choices for middle schoolers
Venango school retirees holding spring meeting today
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April
Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’
Olivares’ grand slam, Mitch Keller’s complete game lead Pirates over Angels 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1…
Recent Deaths 5/7/24
John P. McCloskey Jr. died May 6, 2024. Brenda Cheryl (Sloan) Roberts died May 1, 2024. Meryle Allen Moodie, 66, formerly of Polk, died April…
Pet of the Day 5/6/24
Freya is an approximately one-year-old pretty girl looking for a new address! Young and playful, Freya loves attention and being petted! She enjoys spending her…
Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream
(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what…
Beggs Welds His Way to First at Steamfitters Welding Competition
By KAI PASCORELL Student contributor Justin Beggs, a junior at Cranberry High School, earned 1st place in a welding competition at the Steamfitters Local 449…
‘It Won’t Be Me’: CHS holds Safe Driving Week
By MADISON EARP Student contributor According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), “the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages…
Car Care Center to open in Seneca
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After standing vacant for more than a decade, the old Grand Rental Station building in Cranberry Township is finding new…
Oil City Main Street to hold annual meeting, reception
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will hold its annual Mingle and Meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at…
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
The Associated Press Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western…
Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series victory over Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on…
‘The Fall Guy’ gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led, action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened below expectations with $28.5 million, according to studio estimates…
Recent Deaths 5/6/24
Dale L. Jones, 70, of Franklin, died May 5, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Graduation will write last chapter in Venango Campus’ storied history
From PennWest-Clarion For more than six decades Venango Campus has served the local community by providing residents the opportunity to earn secondary education degrees. In…
Oil City authority gets update on Days Inn demolition timetable
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Redevelopment Authority heard an update about plans to demolish the Days Inn hotel in Oil City at…
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
The Associated Press Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will put his hand on a copy…
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
Jones dazzles, Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0
Frozen custard business coming to Cranberry
Procedure announced for distribution of VC memorabilia
Egypt media cite progress in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of end to war with Hamas
Rockies lead from start to finish in 3-2 victory over Pirates
Pet of the Day 5/3/24
