US, China wield threats going into high-stakes trade talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators are to resume trade talks Thursday just hours before the United States is set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports…
May 2019
Pence pinch-hit slam, Rangers rally past Pirates 9-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In a game full of monster shots, Hunter Pence hit the biggest home run of all. Pence connected for a pinch-hit grand…
Mel Gibson to play Santa Claus in ‘Fatman’ comedy
NEW YORK (AP) — Mel Gibson is to play Santa Claus in “Fatman,” a comedy that will be shopped at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival….
Recent Deaths 5/9/19
Edward Dunlap, Jr., 60, of Cochranton, died May 6, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Irwin Twp. accident
Oil City simple assault
Hidden Opportunities
By JANICE IRWIN – Student Contributor As a senior, my time participating in extracurriculars is soon to be over. It saddened me as I realized…
Vernal pools a source of unique, varied life in spring
It was further proof that life often bursts forth in the unlikeliest of places. I was at a close-to-home shooting range, tacking up targets. Someone…
Pet of the day 5/8/19
Kinder is a 8 week old male puppy surrendered to the rescue with his Mother and six siblings. Mother is an American Bulldog mix and…
Navy Bean and Artichoke Dip
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 50 minutes 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 (15-ounce) can navy…
Cause of Irwin fire not yet determined
From staff reports A Franklin state police fire marshal has inspected the site of Monday’s blaze in Irwin Township that destroyed a home at 476…
Silver Cornet Band offering summer junior program
From staff reports The Franklin Silver Cornet Band is offering its Junior Silver Cornet Band, a summer outreach program geared toward youth musicians in eighth…
Students kill classmate, injure 8 at school near Columbine
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (AP) — Two high school students shot and killed a classmate and injured eight others at a charter school in a Colorado…
Vázquez gets revenge on Gallo, Pirates nip Rangers 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Felipe Vázquez doesn’t let his failures linger. That wouldn’t help the Pittsburgh Pirates closer be any good at his job. Still, he…
Disney slates Fox films, ‘Avatar’ pushed another year
NEW YORK (AP) — Now armed with the upcoming releases of 20th Century Fox, the Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday set forth a shock-and-awe release…
Recent Deaths 5/8/19
David L. Jones, 67, of Franklin, died May 7, 2019. Loretta Allegretto, 86, of Summerville, died May 6, 2019. Charles J. Heald, of Oil City,…
Oil City warrant
Pet of the day 5/7/19
Demi is a sweet orange female. She is small for her age. Demi is negative for FIV and leukemia, and current on vaccines. She is…
A Home-Cooked Cobbler
(Family Features) During the season for outdoor parties, reunions, picnics and delicious desserts, try bringing a new dish to the table with a recipe like…
19 arrested in Crawford, Erie counties cocaine ring
From staff reports Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Monday the arrests of 19 people accused of operating a cocaine trafficking organization in Crawford and…
Big Uncle Day organizers request more anglers this year
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer For more than 50 years, Big Uncle Day has brought the joy of a day of fishing to disabled children…
Oil City sets street sweeping schedule
From staff reports The Oil City street sweeping schedule has been set for this week. Today – West Fourth, West Third and West Second Wednesday…
China economy czar heading for Washington trade talks
BEIJING (AP) — China confirmed Tuesday its economy czar will go to Washington for trade talks despite fears he might cancel after President Donald Trump…
Coffee cup in ‘Game of Thrones’ scene perks up viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Game of Thrones” fans got a taste of the modern world when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup on the…
Recent Deaths 5/7/19
Raymond Charles Paden, Sr., 60, of Franklin, died May 4, 2019. Gary Miles Swineford, 72, of Brookville, died April 27 2019. Beverly Yvonne McCarty, 80,…
Triple Trophy Valley
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor It all started with mouth calls and an owl hooter sitting in the cup holder of the truck with…
Tell Congress to End the Widows Tax, Kiddie Tax Now
More than 65,000 surviving military spouses and dependents are unjustly penalized because their loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The message these…
Pet of the day 5/6/19
Jabber is a 3 year old, female Pomeranian/Yorkie mix surrendered to the rescue. They reported she lived with adults, children and another male dog without…
Grilled Spiced Pork Skewers with Onion and Caper Relish
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 2 hours 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon ground coriander…
Cranberry Students Move On to State Envirothon Competition
By HANNAH NEIDERRITER Student contributor On May 2, 2019, four Cranberry High School teams competed in the annual Venango County Envirothon held at Two Mile…
Commissioners look to halt possible transportation changes
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners and commissioners in 10 other Pennsylvania counties have signed resolutions that oppose proposed changes that would turn…
Forum tackles public funding of libraries
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A public forum on Friday that featured seven candidates for Venango County commissioner posts provided a synopsis of how…
US dispatches aircraft carrier over unspecified Iran threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is dispatching an aircraft carrier and other military resources to the Middle East following “clear indications” that Iran and its…
Marte hits 3-run homer in 13th, Pirates rally past A’s 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte can’t pinpoint why. The Pirates center fielder just knows there’s something about batting with the game on the line that…
‘Avengers Endgame’ nears global record with over $2 billion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avengers: Endgame” continued its global domination at the box office in a second week victory lap that saw the blockbuster cross…
Recent Deaths 5/6/19
Ralph E. Doyle, 72, of Polk, died May 3, 2019. Dr. Joseph T. Bernardo and Valerie Diane Bernardo died May 1, 2019. Elsie Baker, 90,…
Fatal motorcycle crash
Fatal vehicle incident
Pair charged in dog cruelty case
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A Canal Township couple were formally charged Thursday in connection with an animal cruelty case in which more than 50…
Cranberry actively enforcing property code
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Township supervisors unanimously adopted a newly revised property maintenance code last November after months of contentious debate…
Hardships from Hawaii volcano stretch on 1 year later
The Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — A year after a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island rained lava and gases in one of its largest…
Newman’s go-ahead triple rallies Pirates by A’s 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman expected to be part of a platoon at shortstop with Erik Gonzalez when he made the Pittsburgh Pirates out of…
Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn builds bridges over Venice
MILAN (AP) — Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn created a splash on the sidelines of the Venice Biennale contemporary art fair two years ago with a…
Police find missing Centerville man
From staff reports Corry state police said a man who had been missing from his Centerville home since late Thursday afternoon was located unharmed in…
Franklin street sweeping will continue
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – First shift: downtown parking lots…
Walk will be held for homeless veterans
From staff reports Female veteran participants are being sought for the Women’s Walk for Homeless Veterans, part of the VA2K Walk and Roll, on Wednesday,…
‘Miracle’: Plane crashes into Florida river, but no deaths
The Associated Press A charter plane carrying 143 people and traveling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of…
Phegley drives in 8, A’s rip Pirates 14-1 to end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have been playing baseball for nearly 120 years. No catcher in team history has ever put together a game…
Baby wait goes on for Meghan, Prince Harry and royal fans
LONDON (AP) — The baby wait goes on for Meghan, Prince Harry and royal-watchers around the world. Media and well-wishers were camped out in Windsor…
Recent Deaths 5/4/19
Nancy Lee Fratcher, 86, of Cochran, Georgia, died April 30, 2019. Robert M. Stump, 92, of Johnsonburg, died April 30, 2019. John E. Hunt, Sr.,…