Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment
NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple…
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Reynolds, Delay homers help lift Pirates over Red Sox 7-6
BOSTON (AP) — Bryan Reynolds arrived at spring training wondering how long he’d remain in a Pirates uniform after failing to garner a longterm contract…
Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson
NEW YORK (AP) — “Moana” will be the latest Walt Disney Co. animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming…
Recent Deaths 4/4/23
Penny Lynn Simpkins, 68, of Mystic, CT, formerly of Clarion, died April 1, 2023. Roy Guntrum, 90, of Rimersburg, died April 2, 2023. Martha “Marty”…
Pet of the Day 4/3/23
Chapel recently came to us as a stray, so we have no history for her and are still getting to know her. Like a typical…
Carrot Cake
(Culinary.net) Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created…
Education and Transition Pending Legislation
VFW National Legislative Director Pat Murray testified on pending legislation at a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing. In regard to the importance…
Over 100 walkers step up to support autism awareness
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Over 100 people took to the track at the Keystone High School Sunday to support “Autism Tough.” The goal of…
Finland to join NATO Tuesday, military alliance chief says
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday Finland will become the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance on Tuesday, prompting a…
Rakell, Penguins beat Flyers 4-2 in Letang’s 1,000th game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a milestone night for Kris Letang, but a win carried greater significance to the star defenseman as the Pittsburgh Penguins…
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ opens with $38.5M, takes down John Wick
NEW YORK (AP) — Riding terrific reviews and a strong word-of-mouth, the role playing game adaptation “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” opened with $38.5…
Recent Deaths 4/3/23
Dale Edward Blauser, 66, of Oil City, died March 31, 2023. Dennis “Butch” James Hadden, 62, of Oil City, died April 2, 2023. Betty “Sue”…
DA says officials ‘working around clock’ on bike trail death probe
By KARA O’NEIL and HELEN FIELDING Staff writers Venango County District Attorney Shawn White said Friday his office and local police are working around the…
Work underway on major East Second project in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work on Oil City’s multi-faceted East End project is underway near the city’s landmark fountain and in the area of…
After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months ago, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan gun law, the most significant legislative response to gun violence in decades….
At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South
WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South…
Pastrnak’s 14th career hat trick lifts Bruins by Pens, 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Boston Bruins have been playing hockey for nearly a century. Never, however, quite like this. David Pastrnak finished off his 14th…
Fraley, Newman, India homer to lift the Reds over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Fraley came off the bench to hit a three-run homer, Kevin Newman had a two-run shot against his former team and…
Rock, country, blues merge at 2023 CMT Music Awards in Texas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This year’s CMT Music Awards will merge country, rock and blues straight from the heart of Texas, featuring performances including collaborations…
Allegheny River Trail Progress
If you’ve been in Foxburg in the last 9 months, you’ve probably noticed a big change. The Allegheny River Trail in Clarion County (ARTinCC) has…
Taste of Talent audition packets now available
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the annual Taste of Talent vocal competition this summer at Bandstand Park, and audition packets…
Franklin spring street sweeping starts next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin’s street division has announced that workers will sweep streets in two shifts this spring and that the weekly…
Intensity and insults rise as lawmakers debate debt ceiling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fights over increasing the nation’s borrowing authority have been contentious in Congress, yet follow a familiar pattern: Time and again, lawmakers found…
Storms strike Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana; 7 reported dead
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly weather including tornadoes that shredded homes…
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression, with…
Recent Deaths 4/1/23
Betty Sue Sheffer, 63, of Cranberry, died March 30, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase…
Cranberry Holds ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Tournament
By KAYLA HANNA Student contributor During the school day on Wednesday, March 29th, all students grades 7-12 competed in a “rock, paper, scissors” tournament with…
Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast
(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend…
Pet of the Day 3/31/23
Meet Oreo, the happy and affectionate puppy looking for his forever home! Oreo originally came to us with his mom, dad, and 5 other littermates…
Multimodal trail construction to begin
From staff reports Construction of a multimodal trail project along Route 62/8 (Allegheny Boulevard) in Franklin and Sugarcreek is expected to start next week. The…
Franklin board OKs GEMS grant, STEM teacher position
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members this week approved the school district’s use of a grant for the Girls Excelling in Math…
New Route 8 lights in Sandycreek to be turned on soon
From staff reports New traffic lights at the intersection of Route 8 and Pone Lane and Route 8 and the Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek are…
Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender early next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, political…
Cruz HR, drives in lead run, Pirates top Reds on opening day
CINCINNATI (AP) — Oneil Cruz homered shortly after being helped by a pitch clock violation and later hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth…
Jarry stops 27 shots, Penguins edge Saros, Predators 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry typically speaks in a monotone, symbolic of a goaltender who when he’s at his best takes a boring, almost zen-like…
Review: Sandler, Aniston reteam in ‘Murder Mystery 2’
The Associated Press You would have a hard time defending the limp plotting, the bland action-adventure set pieces or the Agatha Christie-light whodunit twists of…
Recent Deaths 3/31/23
Dolores E. Kinkead, 89, of Wichita, KS, died March 25, 2023. Kristin “Kris” S. Meddock, 61, of Seneca, died March 29, 2023. Helen P. Goodman…
Pet of the Day 3/30/23
This sweet girl came in as a stray back in November 2021 so we don’t have any history for her. She was pretty timid at…
Mini Banana Rice Pancakes
(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend…
Cranberry schools begin renovations
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Work has started on the Cranberry Area School District’s $10.4 million construction and renovation project. The capital improvements to the…
PennDOT to replace area’s road reflectors
From staff reports A project to replace roadway reflectors throughout the Northwest Region is scheduled to begin next week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of…
Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case
NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before…
How ‘swatting’ calls spread as schools face real threats
The Associated Press A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising…
Review: Charming ‘Rye Lane’ is a rom-com to celebrate
The Associated Press Yas and Dom meet-cute in the best possible way in the new rom-com “Rye Lane.” They’re paired up at a karaoke bar…
Recent Deaths 3/30/23
Monica M. Stallone, 57, of Hazle Twp., died March 25, 2023. Anne Mary Andes (Moersfelder-Maternowski), of Fisher, died March 27, 2023. Krissy L. Burkett, 27,…
Successful Crab and Rice Cakes
(Family Features) Fresh, flavorful ingredients take springtime meals to another level, and it’s hard to top seafood as a seasonal favorite. Skip the wait at…
Pet of the Day 3/29/23
Alexander is a tough little guy. He wants to be loved, but he doesn’t want to lose his “tough guy” exterior. He can be a…
Cranberry Welders Advance to States
By ADDI KARNS Student contributor Venango Technology Center sent two Cranberry High School students to the Steamfitters Union facility in Harmony on Jan. 10 for…
Students Visit Venango Technology Center
By CASEY EAKIN Student contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Cranberry High School’s ninth-grade students took a trip to the Venango Technology Center in Oil City….
Oil City woman charged in drug case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing charges after being accused of selling meth and marijuana to confidential informants on three…