Franklin man arraigned on drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing a felony drug charge and several related misdemeanor charges. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin city police…
Valley Grove board responds to teachers’ $56,000 figure
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Valley Grove School Board president Melanie Anderson has fired back in the ongoing public war of words between the school…
Rival Koreas agree to August reunions of war-split families
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea agreed Friday to hold temporary reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as they…
Marte, Avila power Diamondbacks over Pirates 9-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t waste any time breaking this game open. Ketel Marte and Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the…
ABC orders ‘Roseanne’ spinoff for fall minus Roseanne Barr
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC, which canceled its “Roseanne” revival over its star’s racist tweet, said Thursday it will air a Conner family sitcom minus…
Recent Deaths 6/22/18
Mary Lou Amsler Milford, 88, of Knox, died June 20, 2018. George B. McMasters, 92, of Franklin, died June 20, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
Irwin Twp. accident
Run air conditioners without wasting energy
Few people can make it through the dog days of summer without turning on their air conditioners. Men and women concerned about the environment and…
Pet of the day 6/21/18
Timmy is a blind, male, senior Shetland Sheepdog mix that came to the rescue after a local sanctuary had closed. Timmy is quickly learning his…
Mediterranean couscous
Serves: 6 to 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Kosher…
2 killed after vehicles go into creek
BUTLER (AP) – Authorities say a crash in Butler County involving a van and a pickup truck sent both vehicles down an embankment and into…
Vendors sought for Seneca community sale
From staff reports Vendors are being sought for a Seneca community sale that will benefit the Cranberry Area Food Pantry. The sale is scheduled for…
Hundreds protest following fatal police shooting of teen
EAST PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy killed just seconds…
Pirates and Brewers rained out; Braun has therapy on thumb
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers sent struggling star outfielder Ryan Braun to Los Angeles on Wednesday for treatment on his achy right thumb. Braun…
Instagram unveils new video service in challenge to YouTube
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re…
Recent Deaths 6/21/18
Robert “Bob” Fenchak, 65, of Knox, died June 19, 2018. Duane H. Shull, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died June 17, 2018. Ronald L….
Cranberry Twp. accident
Barkeyville Borough accident
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
One Butler County lake prime for fishing, one not
The crowds are gone at this time of year. The crowds of fishermen, that is. But the crowds of bass remain. Harbar Acres Lake in…
Pet of the day 6/20/18
Jay is a male kitten. Current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found at Tri- County Animal Rescue Center.
whoopie pies
Makes: 6 sandwich cookies Start to finish: 1 hour Cakes 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1…
Grove teachers say ‘zero progress’ in talks
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer A mediator-requested bargaining session Monday between the Valley Grove School Board and Valley Grove Education Association resulted in “zero progress”…
Taste of Talent gets underway tonight in Franklin
From staff reports Franklin’s popular Taste of Talent competition kicks off for its ninth year at 7 p.m. tonight in Bandstand Park. This year’s 12…
Divers search Indonesian lake for 192 missing after sinking
TIGARAS, Indonesia (AP) — Distraught relatives slammed Indonesia’s government for not enforcing basic safety measures on passenger boats and pleaded Wednesday for a bigger search…
Rookie Peralta leads Brewers by Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nerves weren’t quite so bad this time. The jitters, a touch less. The stuff? Well, that didn’t change a bit for…
Fans grieve as detectives search for XXXTentacion’s killers
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For hours, the fans came in a steady stream to mourn and pay their respects at the spot where rapper…
Recent Deaths 6/20/18
Alvin E. Irwin Sr., 80, of Franklin, died June 19, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the day 6/19/18
Name: Tucker Breed: Schnauzer, Miniature Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Tucker can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Quinoa, black bean and mango salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 1/2 cups prewashed white quinoa 2 1/4 cups water Salt and pepper 5 tablespoons lime juice (3…
U.S. House candidate Boser to make swing through Venango County
The Democratic nominee for the 15th District seat in the U.S. House will make her first campaign swing through Venango County on Thursday. Susan Boser,…
PennDOT, safety partners to host bike rodeo in Franklin
PennDOT, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Franklin Alliance Church and the City of Franklin will hold a free children’s bicycle rodeo on June…
Twin brothers reunited 74 years after WWII death at Normandy
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — For decades, he was known only as Unknown X-9352 at a World War II American cemetery in Belgium where he was…
Bucs blank Brew Crew
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Trevor Williams pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and two Pittsburgh Pirates relievers closed out a two-hitter in a 1-0 victory over…
Bruce Springsteen performs at benefit at bowling ally
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen helped rock a refurbished 1960s bowling alley-turned music venue near the Asbury Park boardwalk. Actor Hugh Jackman was…
Recent Deaths 6/19/18
Betty Irene Buckley, 85, of Stoneboro, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Thomas Clark Maxwell died earlier this year, on Feb. 11, 2018. Frank Yurkanin,…
Pet of the day 6/18/18
Ian is a male tuxedo kitten. Current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Grill-roasted rack of lamb
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 2…
Flag Day celebrated
The United States just celebrated Flag Day on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened June 14,…
James Hansen wishes he wasn’t so right about global warming
NEW YORK (AP) — James Hansen wishes he was wrong. He wasn’t. NASA’s top climate scientist in 1988, Hansen warned the world on a record…
Koepka’s golf legacy secured after 2nd straight Open win
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — For a guy who has won all of three PGA Tour events, Brooks Koepka has a golf legacy that already is…
Thomas Markle wishes he had walked daughter down the aisle
LONDON (AP) — The father of the former Meghan Markle says he wishes he could have walked her down the aisle during her wedding to…
Recent Deaths 6/18/18
Peggy Elaine Tingley Cardy, 81, a well-known resident of 517 11th St., Franklin, died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018. Richard F. Terwilliger,…
Annual Heart of the Arts folk festival
TITUSVILLE — The annual Heart of the Arts folk festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Monday, July 13, 14 and 16, in Titusville and…
1 dead, 20 injured in shooting New Jersey arts festival
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Shooting broke out at an all-night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey, early Sunday, sending people stampeding from the scene and…
Woman convicted in OD death
A Clarion County jury on Thursday found a Clarion woman guilty for her role in delivering fentanyl to a man who died of a fentanyl…
Warner Bros. crackdown puts Dark Mark over Potter festivals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Warner Bros. is cracking down on local Harry Potter fan festivals around the country, saying it’s necessary to halt unauthorized commercial activity….
Pirates hit 3 homers, top listless Reds 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle insists he hasn’t been keeping close tabs of his team’s slide following a hot start. He wasn’t…
Sandy Lake Fun Days
Sandy Lake Community Fun Days are scheduled for Friday through Saturday, July 13-14. Events on Friday will include a fireman’s parade at 7 p.m., the…