Franklin City Council accepting applicants for open seat on panel
From staff reports Franklin City Council is accepting letters of interest for an at-large seat on council. The seat was held by Michael Dulaney, who…
From staff reports Franklin City Council is accepting letters of interest for an at-large seat on council. The seat was held by Michael Dulaney, who…
From staff reports Pickup of leaves will continue next week in Franklin, weather permitting. The schedule calls for the leaves to be picked up Monday…
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Navy sailor who fatally shot two people at Pearl Harbor before killing himself was unhappy with his commanders and had…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Kessel drank in the moment in the most Phil Kessel way. He tried to avoid it. Yet as the standing ovation…
MIAMI (AP) — Celebrities including Diplo, Playboi Carti and PnB Rock paid tribute to slain Florida rapper XXXTentacion during the week of parties surrounding Art…
Larry McAninch, 74, of Kittanning, died Nov. 11, 2019. Lee Ellis Stewart, 80, of Sandy Lake, died Dec. 5, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
(Family Features) As one of the simplest ways to make family meals healthier, adding fruits and vegetables to everyday dishes can also provide a flavorful…
Sky is a very sweet girl who was surrendered to us due to her not fitting in with smaller dogs in the home. She always…
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Liberty Street in Franklin will transform itself into a scene out of a Hallmark movie this weekend with the Franklin…
From staff reports A veterans affairs outreach event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the office of state…
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the driver’s truck and led police on a chase…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonard Goldberg, a network and studio executive and producer whose TV credits ranged from “Starsky and Hutch” in the 1970s to…
Joseph J. Baker Jr., 86, of Lucinda, died Dec. 3, 2019. Dianne Louise Bevier, 80, of Cranberry, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 4, 2019….
Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 4 2 tablespoons butter 1 Spanish white onion,…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Primary Health Network will open its new Oil City Health Center on the city’s North Side on Jan. 6….
Look at that big smile! Ruca is so excited to find herself a forever home after all the progress she has made here. Ruca has…
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department will hold its second annual Fill the Fire Truck collection for Toys for Tots from 6 to…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s sun-skimming spacecraft, the Parker Solar Probe, is surprising scientists with its unprecedented close views of our star. Scientists released…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stefan Noesen called his first NHL goal in nearly nine months luck. Not really. The veteran forward spent an uncertain offseason following…
NEW YORK (AP) — Who’s your favorite big red dog? If you have one, chances are his name is Clifford. Scholastic Entertainment is rebooting the…
Seth Alexander Wike, 35, of Butler, died Dec. 2, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Recipe courtesy of Cate Meade Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Servings: 10-12 Nonstick cooking spray 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 package (12…
Baby, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 10 year old spayed female. She has a black coat with white on her face, chest, and paws,…
It’s almost inevitable. Chances are this Christmas season that someone – maybe even you – will give your children or grandchildren an electronic gift of…
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer In July, commissioners from Clarion, Venango and Butler counties met to discuss the problems at a Butler County industrial park….
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Wyoming man has been charged with resisting arrest, DUI and several other offenses following a crash late Sunday night…
Venango County’s four school boards – Franklin, Oil City, Cranberry and Valley Grove – held their annual re-organization meetings Tuesday. Here is a rundown of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s still officially Duck season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday that quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges will make his…
The Associated Press Would you like to ride in Eddie Redmayne’s beautiful balloon? Tom Harper’s “The Aeronauts,” starring Felicity Jones and Redmayne, is loosely based…
Dr. James L. Puckett, 78, of Clarion, died Dec. 3, 2019. Seth Alexander Wike, 35, of Butler, died Dec. 2, 2019. Lori Diane Janecek, 48,…
5 pounds red potatoes, cubed 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 yellow onion, chopped…
Sweetie, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old spayed female. She’s a black and orange calico. In the photos, Sweetie is the one…
On Friday, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) introduced VFW-supported S. 2950, the Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Act of 2019….
Franklin state police investigated a crash at about 7:30 p.m. Monday on Gilfillan Street near Fox Street in Rocky Grove. Police at the scene said…
From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time gift drive for needy teens in the area will be held from 3 to 5…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television on Tuesday acknowledged security forces shot and killed what it described as “rioters” in multiple cities…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Washington knew what was coming. It’s why the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver didn’t hesitate when he saw the Cleveland Browns jump…
CINCINNATI (AP) — The rock band The Who plans an announcement marking the 40th anniversary of a Cincinnati concert, where 11 fans died. No details…
Robert Lee Traister, 72, died Nov. 29, 2019. Dorothy Jean Shick, 89, of Hawthorn, died Nov. 28, 2019. Donald A. (Don) Bukolt, 82, of Oil…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A brief reference at a Cranberry Township supervisors meeting on Tuesday to a change in the proposed 2020 township…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican security forces fought an hour-long gun gun battle Saturday with suspected cartel gunmen in Villa Union, a town in Coahuila…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nathan Walker didn’t have to wait long for a second chance to snap his scoreless drought. Justin Faulk and Walker each…