Delegates working to end global plastics pollution agree to craft a draft treaty
PARIS (AP) — Global negotiators have agreed to craft a draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of…
June 2023
Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are deeply conflicted about the food aid requirements that President Joe Biden negotiated as part of the debt ceiling deal, fearing…
Pirates top Cardinals 4-3 to push winning streak to 4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe learned the importance of beating the St. Louis Cardinals when the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted the now well-traveled outfielder nearly a…
Festival Bike ‘n Brew scheduled July 15
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s young professional group, Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival…
Oil City street sweeping
From staff reports Here is next week’s schedule: Monday — Willow Street, Wayne Street, Ragon Drive, Gateway Drive Tuesday — Martin Street, Siverly Avenue, Alcorn Avenue, Kramer…
Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” in his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to…
Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest extremist sentencings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three…
Hayes hits go-ahead 3-run homer as Pirates rally past Cardinals 7-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes spent a portion of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ recent West Coast trip poring over videotape and taking copious amounts of swings…
Recent Deaths 6/3/23
Elizabeth S. Williams, 77, of Mechanicsburg, died June 1, 2023. Samuel Harrison Weckerly, 79, of Parker, died June 2, 2023. Robert Schupp, 97, of Fryburg,…
Pet of the Day 6/2/23
Meet Penny! Penny is an elkhound mix that came to us as a stray. Since she was stray, we have no history for her. Penny…
Tart Lime Smoothie
(Culinary.net) During summer months, it’s common for many people to want to spend as much time outside enjoying the weather as possible. From the minute…
Greenways Awards presented at trailhead event
From staff reports The annual Greenways Awards ceremony was held Wednesday at the Franklin Trailhead. The event also celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Council…
Little Free Library installed in Franklin
From staff reports A Little Free Library was installed this week in Franklin’s Fountain Park near the entrance to the courthouse by Mallory Spence and…
Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan passed the Senate on Thursday and now awaits an expected veto….
Senate gives final OK to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into…
Review: The giddy splendor of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
The Associated Press Let’s get this upfront: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was the best comic-book film of the last decade. With an animation blizzard blown…
Recent Deaths 6/2/23
Mary Jane Mullen, 86, of Nickelville, died May 31, 2023. Beverly L. Hale, 81, of Tionesta, died May 31, 2023. Dennis “Triple M” Paul McMasters,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/23
Shai recently came to us as a stray with another dog, so we do not have any history for her. This sweet girl was aged…
3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
(Culinary.net) When it’s beyond hot outside and the kids are begging for a delicious afternoon snack, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to turn. The…
Man who died in bike accident identified
From staff reports A Worthington resident has been identified as the man who died in a bicycle accident early Sunday morning on Belmar Acres Road…
Slow-moving superload to move through area today
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists that starting this morning at 9, a superload being transported from Allegheny County is…
Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal goes to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President…
Study: Teachers leaving their jobs at accelerating rate in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers and a…
Reynolds’ 3 RBIs, great catch lead Pirates over Giants 9-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San…
Review: Sweeney is brilliant in ‘Reality,’ based on true story of NSA whistleblower
The Associated Press “Reality,” a new movie starring Sydney Sweeney, is largely set in one empty room. There is nothing on the walls. There are…
Recent Deaths 6/1/23
Robert J. “Bob” Dunkle, 75, of Titusville, died May 30, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…