March 2017
Farmington Twp. fire
Pet of the day 3/17/17
Serina is a loving girl, with a really unique coat color. She is mostly orange but with brown tabby undercoats. Serina would make an awesome…
It all adds up
The Dukefest team’s recycling efforts are paying off. The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca is gearing up for an online auction. Precious Paws Animal…
Bangers and mash with buttermilk whipped potatoes and stout-onion gravy
Start to finish: 3 hours, 30 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) Servings: 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 links sausage of either Duck Chorizo or…
Hasson Family Art & Music Night
“Clarion River Band” performs at Hasson Family Art & Music Night. The event, which took place Thursday night, brought together students, their families and faculty for…
Fire at Tylersburg Motors in Tylersburg
From staff reports Firefighters fought a structure fire near the intersection of Route 36 and Tylersburg Road in Tylersburg in Clarion County Thursday night. According…
Knox charity marking milestone anniversary
From staff reports Charitable Deeds, a Knox-based, all-volunteer organization that assists those in need in Venango, Clarion and Forest counties, is marking its 15th anniversary….
Tillerson: Use of pre-emptive force an option with N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday it may be necessary to take pre-emptive military action against North Korea if…
A look at Friday’s opening round of the NCAA Tournament
The Associated Press A look at some interesting things in Friday’s opening round the NCAA Tournament: THIRD CHANCE Marquette graduate transfer Katin Reinhardt will play…
Shemar Moore returning to ‘Criminal Minds’ for season finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shemar Moore is set to return to “Criminal Minds” for the season finale of the CBS drama, a year after leaving…
Recent Deaths 3/17/17
Richard E. “Dick” Barrett, 90, of Franklin, died March 15, 2017. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
‘Go For Greens’
Lori Hugar’s first-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary are celebrating healthy eating. They shared their favorite foods on “GO FOR GREENS” day during their language arts…
Enjoying the ride
Jack and Therese Moran, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Franklin, are enjoying there time at Bike Week in Daytona Florida. Jack is 92 years old and Therese will…
Fox Twp. accident
Washington Twp. fatal crash
Pet of the day 3/16/17
Name: Tootsie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tootsie can be found at…
Naan pizza with chicken tikka masala
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 55 minutes 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups white onions, finely chopped (1 large onion)…
Man hurt in Franklin rollover crash
From staff reports One man was injured when the vehicle he was driving slid off the road, hit a ditch and rolled over at about…
Transportation hub plans to be displayed March 28
From staff reports Venango County and PennDOT will display plans and architectural renderings for the construction of the county’s new multimodal transit facility from 5…
French govt sends warning after shots fired at high school
PARIS (AP) — An armed high school student was arrested and police fanned out around a picturesque perfume capital in southern France after a school…
A look at opening day of the NCAA Tournament
The Associated Press A look at some interesting things in Thursday’s opening round the NCAA Tournament: CHANCE TO REPEAT Villanova comes into the tournament not…
Rock Hall to celebrate 50 years of Rolling Stone magazine
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will celebrate 50 years of Rolling Stone magazine in a new exhibit set to open…
Recent Deaths 3/16/17
Scott “Cheffy” Snyder, of Franklin, died March 14, 2017. Doris L. Whitman, 76, of Meadville, died March 14, 2017. Charles Henry “Chuck” Hovis, 76, of…
PPC Network plans Walk a Mile event, self-defense classes
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society is hosting three self-defense classes and other events in April…
Bloomfield Twp. theft
Redbank Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 3/15/17
Miss Bliss is a 8 week old Bull Terrier / Lab mix according to the owner that surrendered her. For more information on Miss Bliss…
US charges Russian officials, hackers in mass Yahoo breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced charges Wednesday against two Russian intelligence officers and two hackers, accusing them of a mega data breach at…
Black bean and mango salad
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 6 cups shredded kale, or other dark leafy greens 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained if…
Owner: Firefighters likely saved residence
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Local firefighters prevented a garage fire Monday night in Cranberry Township from turning much worse. “If they would have gotten…
Singing Hills update meeting set Sunday
From staff reports Girl Scouts and members of the public may attend a meeting at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at the Masonic Lodge on East First…
Icy conditions follow falling temps, snowstorm
NEW YORK (AP) — Concerns about falling temperatures and icy conditions on roads and sidewalks across the Northeast followed a late-season storm that plastered the…
Flames edge Pens in SO, tie team mark with 10th straight win
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Kris Versteeg and the Calgary Flames tied a team record Monday night that was set long before any of their current…
Play about Boston Marathon bombing to make world premiere
BOSTON (AP) — A documentary play about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing is about to make its world premiere in Boston. “Finish Line” is being…
Recent Deaths 3/15/17
Jack William Hiles, 86, of St. Petersburg, died March 14, 2017. Chester J. Mohney, 75, of New Bethlehem, died March 13, 2017. Deborah Ann “Debbie” Prince…
Cranberry Twp. accident
French Creek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/14/17
Name: Ernest Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Ernest can…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ will be performed March 16-19
The Cranberry High School Drama Club holds a dress rehearsal for Walt Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast. The students will be bringing Belle, Beast, Maurice…
Warm Tandoori Chicken Wraps
Makes 6 wraps 1/3 cup plain tandoori paste 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup plain yogurt Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 12 chicken tenderloin…
Judge orders Franklin man released from jail
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man was released from the Venango County jail Monday after a judge ruled he was improperly arrested last…
Game Commission: Deer harvests increased statewide
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s buck harvest increased 9 percent, and the overall deer harvest was up 6 percent, in the 2016-17 seasons, which…
Report accuses Syria of ‘slaughter’ of people trapped by war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Syrian government committed “slow-motion slaughter” of unknown numbers of Syrians trapped in besieged and hard-to-reach areas by willfully denying them…
Pirates shortstop Mercer easing into veteran’s role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — When Jordy Mercer looks around the Pirates’ clubhouse, the term he instinctively goes to in referring to his teammates isn’t the…
The Who will take up Las Vegas residency this summer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Who is taking up residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this summer. Caesars Entertainment announced Monday that the Rock…
Recent Deaths 3/14/17
Delores J. Moon, 86, of Oil City, died March 13, 2017. John E. Lauer, 76, of Painesville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died March 12, 2017….
Forward Twp. accident
Brady Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/13/17
Name: Lucy Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lucy can be found…