Springfield Twp. accident
More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program
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…
Longest, fastest, zaniest: Guinness World Records celebrates ‘crazy, fun, inspiring’
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…
Recent Deaths 9/26/23
Lois A. Callahan, 84, of Franklin, died Sept. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 9/25/23
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…
Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs
(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,…
A stroll before school
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…
Diabetes program set Oct. 4 in Oil City
From staff reports A program with the theme “Diabetes: Fact and Figures” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Oil City Healthcare…
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety, boost capacity
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity,…
Reds rally past Pirates 4-2 in Votto’s possible home finale
CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer and drove in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds bounced back…
Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Steelers top 23-18
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh’s offense in the first two games, so much so that fans…
‘Expend4bles’ opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren’t enough to save “ Expend4bles ” from a debut box office flop. The fourth installment…
Recent Deaths 9/25/23
Joseph P. Gayetty, 57, of Reno, died Sept. 22, 2023. Timothy George Woods, 77, of Oil City, died Sept. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Planning Commission approves solar development in Cranberry
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission, during its meeting on Tuesday, gave approval on a solar development for Cranberry Township….
I-80 exit will have 1 more spot for drivers to fill up
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans to build a large Sheetz in Barkeyville were approved by the Venango County Regional Planning Commission at their meeting…
NASA’s first asteroid samples streaking toward Earth after release from spacecraft
The Associated Press A space capsule carrying NASA’s first asteroid samples streaked toward a touchdown in the Utah desert Sunday to cap a seven-year journey….
Pet of the Day 9/22/23
Meet the handsome Smokey! Smokey came to us with the rest of his litter as strays and has spent the last several weeks in a…
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creole Remoulade Slaw
(Family Features) Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it’s an exciting excuse to bring the family…
‘Arts In Common’ opening night postponed
From staff reports The “Arts In Common” opening night event at the Coria Jacobs Gallery in Franklin that was originally scheduled to take place this…
ORAS hosts event to safely view partial eclipse
From staff reports ORAS is hosting a public presentation at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, located on Camp…
Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt
WASHINGTON (AP) — With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s latest funding plan in ruins and lawmakers leaving town for the weekend, there’s no endgame in sight…
Andujar, Palacios drive in 3 runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Andújar had thee hits and drove in three runs, Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and…
Review: Stallone, Statham are back in ‘Expend4bles’
The Associated Press It’s a throwaway line, but maybe a bit too meaningful, under the circumstances. “Gravity is setting in,” says Barney, Sylvester Stallone’s aging…
Recent Deaths 9/22/23
Robert F. “Bob” Kircher, Sr., 95, of Parker, died Sept. 17, 2023. Harry V. Kaltenbach, 83, of Knox, died Sept. 21, 2023. Laura Faraone died…
Pet of the Day 9/21/23
Denali came to us with her siblings as strays and has been in foster where she is growing, playing, and socializing everyday! Denali is a…
Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a dinner or lunch combination that is wholesome, filling and, of course, easy, you’re not alone. Meal prepping is a…
New Coria Jacobs gallery prepares for first show
By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer Franklin’s new contemporary art gallery, the Coria Jacobs Gallery, will open its first show, titled “Arts In Common,” which will…
Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame seeks nominees
From staff reports Nominations are now being accepted for 2023 induction into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame. The hall, which honors men and…
McCarthy struggles to pass temporary spending bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed Wednesday he would not…
Cubs lose 13-7 to Pirates as Palacios hits 3-run homer
CHICAGO (AP) — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ postseason drive remained stalled with their sixth…
Review: Star-making turn for Eve Hewson in feel-good ‘Flora and Son’
The Associated Press John Carney, the Irish filmmaker of “Once,” “Sing Street” and “Begin Again,” makes the movie version of “three chords and the truth.”…
Recent Deaths 9/21/23
Pet of the Day 9/20/23
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Brown Butter Pierogies
Cranberry man faces burglary, other charges
Traffic delays expected during Oil City parade
Democrats retain narrow control of state House after special election
Canario’s grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1
