Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step…
November 2022
Republicans win back control of House with narrow majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt…
Shake it off? Parents come up short for Taylor Swift tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — They were supposed to be birthday presents. They were supposed to be Christmas presents. They were supposed to be the most…
Recent Deaths 11/18/22
Deborah A. McGraw, 70, of Meadville, died Nov. 16, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 11/16/22
Callie is a sweet girl who is looking for a forever home to call her own. She is on a special diet and some daily…
Mini Turkey Sloppy Joes
(Family Features) Work, school, extracurricular activities, social events and more can make the winter months feel frantic and it can often seem like you’re running…
23 Seed Catalogs You Can Request For Free
Are you getting tired of the dreary, long, cold, snowy winter? Then it’s time to break out the seed and plant catalogs and start planning…
Tri-county gas prices stay above regional average
From staff reports The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the tri-county area this week is again above the western Pennsylvania average, which…
Online voting open for ‘Paint the Plow’ program
From staff reports PennDOT’s Northwest region has opened the voting for the 11 plows decorated by Venango, Forest, Mercer and Warren County high school students…
Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack
PRZEWODOW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed…
Same-sex marriage faces Senate test with GOP votes uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down the prospect of divided government in the next Congress, Senate Democrats are moving forward with legislation this week to protect…
After years of construction, Shell ethane cracker starts up
MONACA (AP) — Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania fed by the vast natural gas reservoir underneath Appalachia became fully…
Murray shines in return to Pittsburgh as Leafs top Pens 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray helped the Pittsburgh Penguins raise the Stanley Cup in 2016 and again in 2017 as a young goaltender whose steadiness…
‘Rogue Heroes’ offers thrilling war adventure in the desert
NEW YORK (AP) — Think of a military unit and you’ll likely get an image of fresh-pressed uniforms, crisp saluting and a strong sense of…
Pet of the Day 11/15/22
Amalfi is a funny guy looking for a family to keep entertained. He can be a bit of a nibbler when he gets playful but…
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Fettuccine
(Family Features) Work, school, extracurricular activities, social events and more can make the winter months feel frantic and it can often seem like you’re running…
Case of OC man accused of murder continuing through court system
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The case of an Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend at their Mineral Street home and then putting…
Cranberry food pantry distribution dates changed
From staff reports Dates for upcoming food distributions at the Cranberry Area Food Pantry have been changed to Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19….
Franklin’s Christmas tree to arrive today
From staff reports The wait for the Franklin community Christmas tree will be over today with its scheduled arrival to the Venango County Courthouse. This…
Trump prepares to launch 3rd campaign for the White House
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move…
Shapiro to take office with mandate from Pennsylvania voters
HARRISBURG (AP) — Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will take office with a decisive mandate from voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive…
R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Heart and The Doobie Brothers are among the nominees for the 2023 Songwriters…
Recent Deaths 11/15/22
Kevin Weise, 54, of Erie, died Nov. 10, 2022. Patricia L. Groves, 58, of Franklin, died Nov. 13, 2022. Louis H. Swab, Sr., 75, of…
Pet of the Day 11/14/22
Beanz is a super friendly guy looking for a home to call his own. He is pretty playful but he also loves his afternoon naps!…
3-Bean Tortellini Minestrone
(Family Features) Cool winter days and their cold, crisp air call for a quick warmup in the form of a classic combo: soup and sandwich….
VFW, Bergmann & Moore Collaborate to Assist with Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
Section 804 of the VFW-championed Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 authorizes veterans and military families who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune…
Cranberry’s Hogue Signs to Fredonia University
By KAITLYN MOORE Student contributor On Nov. 7, Cranberry High School senior Alania Hogue committed to Fredonia University of New York to continue her softball…
Promise Keepers donates to Bridge Studios
A $1,000 donation was given to Bridge Studios in Titusville from the local chapter of Promise Keepers-Men of Integrity in memory of Jerome “Jerry” F….
Franklin Chamber Wine Walk is Friday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Wine Walk is returning to downtown Franklin from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday….
Congress faces leaders in flux, big to-do list post-election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is returning to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with control of the House still undecided, party leadership in flux and a…
3 dead in University of Virginia shooting; suspect sought
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a parking garage at the University of…
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a triumphant visit to the newly liberated city of Kherson on Monday, hailing the Russian withdrawal…
Watt’s return fuels Steelers to 20-10 win over shaky Saints
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt felt the familiar and still indescribable jolt the moment he emerged from the tunnel. Two months spent standing on the…
‘Black Panther’ sequel scores 2nd biggest debut of 2022
The Associated Press The box office roared back to life with the long-awaited release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The Marvel sequel earned $180 million…
Recent Deaths 11/14/22
Hazel V. “Dottie” Husted, 79, of Strattanville, died Nov. 11, 2022. Glenn L. “Pete” Farren, 87, of Titusville, died Nov. 12, 2022. Anne Louise Day,…
Cranberry allows conditional use permit for solar farm
By RANDY BARTLEY and MICHELLE INCIARRANO Staff writer Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors unanimously granted…
County Veterans Affairs launching suicide prevention program
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Veterans Affairs office is rolling out a new program to combat suicide by veterans. Harry Whittemore, the…
6 killed after vintage aircraft collide at Dallas air show
DALLAS (AP) — Six people were killed after two historic military planes collided and crashed to the ground Saturday afternoon during a Dallas air show,…
Democrats keep Senate majority as GOP push falters in Nevada
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats kept control of the Senate on Saturday, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder for them to…
US, Japan, SKorea vow unified response to North Korea threat
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Sunday vowed a unified, coordinated response to North…
Hoffman plays hero, Canadiens beat Penguins 5-4 in overtime
Montreal, Quebec (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored 63 seconds into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens completed the comeback with a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh…
New owners in place at Lively Lane Kennels
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer New owners are taking over Lively Lane Kennels on Route 322 in Cranberry. Bert and Donna Kephart, who opened the…
Local artists to participate in Artists Sunday
From staff reports Sunday, Nov. 27, is designated nationally as Artists Sunday, a day to support local artists, creators and performers. As part of Artists…
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to avoid cooperating with…
McGinn scores as Penguins beat Maple Leafs 4-2
TORONTO (AP) — Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel scored in the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Friday…
Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died…
Recent Deaths 11/12/22
Clinton Leroy Wasson, Sr., 95, of Wabash, Indiana, died Nov. 10, 2022. Paul F. Burnett, Jr., of Centerville, died Nov. 10, 2022. Jeffrey A. Pratt,…
Pet of the Day 11/11/22
Sully is a young male tuxedo cat who is affectionate, playful, friendly, vocal, sweet, and curious. His vaccinations up to date and he is neutered….
Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Pickled Beets
(Family Features) Cool winter days and their cold, crisp air call for a quick warmup in the form of a classic combo: soup and sandwich….
Cranberry High School Brings Community Together to Honor Local Veterans
By KAYLA HANNA Student contributor Cranberry staff and students recognized local veterans in their annual Veterans Day assembly Thursday, November 10th. This is the first…