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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…
Pillar homers twice as Sandoval and the Angels beat the Pirates 9-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Pillar homered twice and drove in six runs, helping Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0…
Recent Deaths 5/8/24
Everett L. Sopher, 90, of Titusville, died May 7, 2024. Maureen Louise Nader, 72, died April 29, 2024. Ella Irene Henry, 91, formerly of Sligo,…
Pet of the Day 5/7/24
Nelly is a real sweetheart, and is looking for someone to love! This gorgeous girl is approximately two years old and absolutely loves affection! She…
Chocolate Ice Cream with “Caramel” Sauce
(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…
$11 million in unclaimed property owed to tri-county residents
From staff reports Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced that more than $11.2 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Venango, Clarion and…
Taste of Talent registration packets available
From staff reports The 14th annual Taste of Talent vocal competition, sponsored by the Franklin Fine Arts Council, is sending out its annual call for…
University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
CHICAGO (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday as tension ratcheted up in standoffs with demonstrators at…
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and…
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…
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
The Associated Press Twenty-five people were arrested Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove…
Jones dazzles, Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0…
Frozen custard business coming to Cranberry
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer As warming temperatures and sunshine have people thinking of cool treats, an upcoming frozen custard business is getting ready to…
Procedure announced for distribution of VC memorabilia
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School is beginning to develop a procedure for community members who are requesting memorabilia from the school before it…
Egypt media cite progress in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of end to war with Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was in Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “noticeable progress”…
Rockies lead from start to finish in 3-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River, Cal Quantrill pitched into the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies finally held onto a…
Pet of the Day 5/3/24
Tuffnut came to us with a few other cats as strays, and we are still getting to know him. He is approximately one year old…
Pad Thai
Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in the form of peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/24
Meet Ruffnut, the handsome tuxedo with a need for a new address! Ruffnut is approximately one year old and has so much love to give!…
Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken
2 OC men facing firearms, stalking charges
Artist’s Attic moving to Franklin
Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash in tense scene at UCLA encampment
Stripling earns his first win since 2022 as Athletics blank Pirates 4-0
Review: In ‘The Idea of You,’ a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show
Recent Deaths 5/2/24
