The Associated Press Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have dominated the Republican presidential nomination fight for much of the year. Neither…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man facing eviction opened fire at officers from inside a Pittsburgh home Wednesday, shooting down police drones and prompting evacuations in…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Richie Palacios had a career-best three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4…
Shirley E. Wolbert died Aug. 4, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this day’s…
Welcome, Butterfly! Butterfly is in foster care with her two brothers, Sharkey and Frisbee. Like most kittens, she is playful and energetic, but she also…
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
As the weather gears up for the summer months, you might be wondering what to do with your garden at the end of the summer…
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are reminding motorists that school starts next week and school zones will be active with a maximum speed limit…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While the Franklin School District hasn’t been approved to receive a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant, Franklin superintendent Eugene Thomas said…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — He’ll be missing from the stage, but Donald Trump will still be a central figure at the first Republican presidential primary debate…
TOKYO (AP) — The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will start releasing treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean as early as Thursday…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen’s two-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning against struggling Adam Wainwright, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals…
Julia Reft, 100, formerly of Aliquippa, died Aug. 20, 2023. Paul N. Wright, Jr., “Bug Man”, 77, of Polk, died Aug. 17, 2023. Karl R….
Stella was recently brought back to us because the owner could no longer provide her with the attention that she deserves. Approximately 9 years old,…
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
As part of the PACT Act, VA has expanded health care eligibility for certain veterans who were discharged after Sept. 11, 2001, and before Oct….
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Oil City men are facing charges for beating up and seriously injuring a third man in Oil City. Oil…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A tropical splash will brighten up the end of summer on Friday when Two Mile Run County Park hosts its…
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump plans to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday to face charges that he helped orchestrate a sweeping…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run home run and had a career-high five RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 11-1…
Johnnie Allan Nulph, 77, of Rimersburg, died Aug. 19, 2023. Judith M. “Judi” Wenner, 77, of Mercer, formerly of Rockland, died Aug. 20, 2023. Tiffany…
Handsome Pepper came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him. Weighing in at just 30 pounds and about…
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
If you were to Google “ecotourism” you would see that various organizations define the term slightly differently. For the sake of this article, we are…
BY HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A solemn note was sounded on Saturday during Franklin’s Rock In River Fest as competitors, tournament officials and spectators remembered…
From staff reports Venango County Older Adult Services will host listening sessions on the state Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When Republican candidates for president gather for their first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee, the spotlight will not only be on them…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dallas Keuchel carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before allowing a double to Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds, and Edouard Julien drove…
NEW YORK (AP) — The DC superhero film “Blue Beetle” led weekend ticket sales with a modest $25.4 million opening, according to studio estimates Sunday,…
Howard L. Schrock, 81, of Oil City, died Aug. 18, 2023 For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
By LUKA KRNETA News editor It’s been about one month since Reno residents were advised to not consume their public water. Now, there could be…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters battling wildfires in western Canada received help from reinforcements and milder weather Saturday, after the nation’s worst fire season…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out 12 in six innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates eventually got to Minnesota’s Sonny Gray in a 7-4 victory…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer For the third time in 15 years, a former Franklin High School teacher has filed a lawsuit against the district….
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico’s Baja California Saturday as the U.S, National Hurricane Center predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding”…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López pitched six scoreless innings, Michael A. Taylor hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1…
Melissa M. Gadsby, 43, of Rocky Grove, died Aug. 13, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Meet Luther, the friendly and silly tiger kitten! Luther came to us at just one week old with several of his siblings. Luther spent the…
(Family Features) Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap…
Sweet and fluffy Ruby is part of our gemstone litter and, after spending the past few weeks in foster, is ready to find to her…
(Family Features) One of the best ways to take tailgating to the next level this season is by making healthier versions of classic game day…
Meet the sweet and handsome little Moonstone! Moonstone was brought to us as a stray with the rest of his siblings and is a part…
(Family Features) Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip…
Congratulations! All your hard work building raised garden beds, planting, watering, and weeding your garden is paying off, and your garden veggies and fruits are…
Meet the cute and handsome Garnet! Garnet came to us as a stray with eight of his siblings, so we do not know where he…
(Family Features) Putting a delicious, kid-friendly meal on the table in an hour or less is goal No. 1 for many families. When the hectic…
From staff reports Fifty-four projects in 35 counties, including two in Venango County, were selected to expand access to electric vehicle charging, according to a…
From staff reports PennDOT has announced that work will begin soon on two bridges in Venango County — the bridge that carries Route 8 over…
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Young environmental activists scored what experts described as a ground-breaking legal victory Monday when a Montana judge said state agencies were…