Police said the boy is accused of raping another 16-year-old boy at the facility last fall.
The boy has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and sexual assault, and the case is awaiting further court action, police said.
“Public space helps determine the relationship between people and their surroundings. It has the potential to create a sense of belonging, cultural vibrancy and in…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Dawndi’s Restaurant at the Lucky Hills Golf Course in Franklin is closing its doors at the end of the day…
From staff reports Oil City water crews will flush fire hydrants on the South Side next week starting from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress rejected a longshot effort to…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins arrived in Pittsburgh bleary-eyed. There’s an increasingly good chance they’ll leave it a playoff team. Josh Bell’s two-run double…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in…
Edward L. Morrow, 59, of Winter Park, Florida, died Sept. 24, 2023. Jeffrey “Jeff” Custer Griffith, 66, of Franklin, died Sept. 26, 2023. Loretta “Sis”…
Meet Rocky! Rocky recently came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him and we are still getting to…
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Gates…
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine By The Associated Press undefined Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one…
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90 By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and…
Analysis: Thriving NFL benefits most from Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce relationship By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL didn’t need a popularity boost before…
Inside scientists’ mission to save America’s wine industry from climate change By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press ALPINE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. West Coast produces…
Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at age 82 By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Michael Gambon,…
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Republicans are meeting for their second presidential debate on Wednesday as Donald Trump’s top rivals seek to blunt the momentum…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The writers strike is officially over as of midnight Wednesday. So when will your favorite shows return? Well, it’s complicated. Screenwriters…
David J. Porter, 46, of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 25, 2023. Zigmund M. “Ziggy” Buczek, 73, of Franklin, died Sept. 23, 2023. Richard D. “R….
Meet Sanders, the playful and incredibly affectionate kitten! Sanders is a gorgeous tabby who loves to play and play! He is very social and loving,…
(Family Features) Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know – it’s tailgating season. This year,…
The VFW is calling on Sen. Tommy Tuberville from Alabama to lift his hold on the routine promotion of military general and flag officers. VFW…
From staff reports A Franklin woman is facing endangerment charges in connection with an overdose incident involving her son. Franklin police said in a criminal…
Sandycreek Elementary School students are celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, which is today. Students will be eating apples courtesy of the Sandycreek PTO, and the students…
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a government shutdown five days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of additional students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a…
NEW YORK (AP) — Do you know the highest average grossing movie franchise in history? That’s easy, “Avatar.” What about the record for the most…
Lois A. Callahan, 84, of Franklin, died Sept. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Meet the sweet Sequoia! Sequoia came to us with the rest of her siblings as part of our national park litter. She is a typical…
(Family Features) Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know – it’s tailgating season. This year,…
By ISABELLA WHITLING Student contributor Cranberry High School’s “Walk to School Day,” an annual event hosted by the CRANA club to promote healthy habits, was…
