April 2017

Police seek threats suspect

From staff reports Corry state police are investigating a incident in which a Cranberry man allegedly sent a text message Sunday evening threatening to kill…






Recent Deaths 4/21/17

Ronald E. Emeigh, 83, of Franklin, died April 12, 2017.   For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…






Pet of the day 4/20/17

Name: Seth Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Seth can be found at Venango…


Eric Frein found guilty of murder

MILFORD (AP) — The news came at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The jury had reached a verdict. Minutes later, sheriff’s deputies escorted Eric…








Recent Deaths 4/20/17

James Joseph “Jim” Logan II, 71, of Franklin, died April 17, 2017. Helen Irene “Tootie” Bashline, 76, of Shippenville, died April 18, 2017. Elizabeth A. “Betty” Black, 68,…





Pet of the day 4/19/17

Name: Lilly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lilly can…










Recent Deaths 4/19/17

Mae Belle Manners, 77, of Oil City, died April 17, 2017. James Joseph “Jim” Logan II, 71, of Franklin, died April 17, 2017. Donald R….




New and upcoming

  Warming temps and sunshine brought some new arrivals to both flora and fauna. Spring birds are starting to filter in as more buds preview…


Pet of the day 4/18/17

Name: Chica Breed: Chihuahua/ Pug Mix Gender: Female Size: Small Age: Adult Color: Brindle Chica can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.








Bucs’ offense sputters against Cards

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lance Lynn pitched seven shutout innings, Kolten Wong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped a three-game losing streak, beating the…



Recent Deaths 4/18/17

Eileen R. Love, 84, of Clarion, died April 16, 2017. Lewis Keith Stright, 86, of Franklin, died April 16, 2017. Susan M. Almes, (Exley), 54,…



The anatomy of the approach

There is a great book called “The Great Picture Hunt” by Dave LaBelle, a terrific feature photographer. I saw a copy years ago and finally…




Pet of the day 4/17/17

Name: Babbles Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Babbles can be…