Bad weather moves into Eastern states; 5 dead in South
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — More than 260,000 homes and businesses in the southeastern United States were without power early Friday after a powerful storm raked…
February 2020
Stamkos, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lift Lightning over Pens
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov scored, Andre Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2…
Disney apologizes to school charged for showing ‘Lion King’
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has apologized to a California school that was charged a $250 licensing fee after showing the company’s…
Pet of the Day 02-07-20
What better way to stay warm and active than with a young and happy and fun dog?! Butch is that dog, a come-with-ya kind of…
Recent Deaths 2/7/20
Ralph E. Williamson, 80, of Dayton, died Feb. 5, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Creamy Couscous with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Cheese
Recipe courtesy of culinary dietitian Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons…
Pet of the Day 02-06-20
Sassafras, a Domestic Short Hair, is a beige and brown tiger. She’s a curious, friendly kitten. You can meet her up close and personal at…
Woman charged for sex assault of boy, 14
From staff reports A Richland Township woman is facing felony charges for engaging in a months-long sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. Franklin state police…
Area businesses help CVFD get its tanker truck back in service
From staff reports The Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department has its tanker truck back in service, thanks to the generosity of some area business owners and…
New program at Franklin Library
Audra Shontz, a fifth-grade teacher in Lakeview School District, explains the reading aspect of the new teen after-hours program at the Franklin Library during Wednesday…
‘A floating prison’: Cruise of Asia ends in virus quarantine
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — David Abel’s 50th wedding anniversary luxury cruise began with him eating his fill and enjoying the sights of East Asia. It’s…
Steelers sign GM Kevin Colbert to 1-year extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn’t quite ready to head off into retirement. The team and Colbert agreed to a one-year…
Review: A charismatic Robbie gives Harley Quinn her wings
The Associated Press At one point in “Birds of Prey,” crime lord Roman Sionis, aka Ewan McGregor, sits down with a tub of popcorn to…
Recent Deaths 2/6/20
Chalmer M. Mays, 92, of Knox, died Feb. 5, 2020. Clarence “Bud” Pelaghi, 98, of Oil City, died Feb. 5, 2020. Lauretta Marie Deal, 59,…
Traffic stop leads to 4 arrests
Sugarcreek Drive crash
Athlete of the Week: Matt McQuaide
By ZOE ALBERT Student contributor This week’s Cranberry High School Athlete of the Week is basketball player Matt McQuaide. Matt is a senior at Cranberry…
Troubling trends in outdoor recreation participation
Maybe you’ve seen it in the news lately. America is facing a potential French fry shortage because of a poor potato crop. Couch potatoes remain…
Blueberry Apple Crisp Smoothie Bowl
Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 cups apples, roughly chopped, reserving 2…
Pet of the Day 02-05-20
Esai, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a two and a half year old neutered male. Esai has a glossy black coat, a broad head, and…
Venango Chamber Orchestra to begin rehearsals Sunday
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra will begin rehearsals on Sunday for its 28th season of performing live orchestral music. Rehearsals will be held…
Scientists dive into ‘Midnight Zone’ to study dark ocean
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A team of scientists is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean — into a “Midnight Zone”…
Governor’s budget pushes for aid for schools, college debt
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is taking aim at student debt and aging public school buildings while continuing a charge to boost public…
Disney Plus hits nearly 29M subscribers in 3 months
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney said its Disney Plus streaming service reached nearly 29 million paid subscribers in less than three months, an impressive start…
Recent Deaths 2/5/20
Clyde R. Greenawalt III, 53, of Sligo, died Jan. 31, 2020. Wayne Eaton Phipps, 88, of Trinity Living Center, formerly of Irwin Township, died Feb….
A Plant-Based, Dairy-Inspired Dish
With the rise in popularity of plant-based diets and dishes, combining them with dairy products can create a superfood power couple. For example, the cheddar…
Pet of the Day 02-04-20
Valentina, a Domestic Short Hair, is a year old female. She’s an orange and white tabby with hazel eyes and a pink nose. Valentina is…
Clintonville man charged in child pornography case
From staff reports A Clintonville man is facing numerous charges after state police said he was found to have been in possession of and shared…
Forest Area picks up cafeteria grant
From staff reports The Forest Area School District has earned a $23,427 state grant to help pay for a new dishwasher unit at West Forest…
Iowa’s coveted status in doubt following results delay
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s coveted position as the first-in-the-nation nominating contest faces its most daunting challenge in decades in light of problems that…
PA hunters killed record 4,653 black bears in 2019
HARRISBURG (AP) — Wildlife authorities say Pennsylvania hunters killed 4,653 black bears last year, setting a new record. The Pennsylvania Game Commission said Monday the…
8 films from the Sundance Film Festival you’ll want to see
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — When the 36th annual edition of the Sundance Film Festival wrapped Sunday after 11 days of snow and cinema, it…
Recent Deaths 2/4/20
Robert Edward Bauer, 90, died Jan. 30, 2020. Darlene M. Shufesky, 80, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 2, 2020. James F. Weisel, 85, of…
Forest County bus crash
Help Is There If Needed
Veterans that are enrolled into the VA Health Care System, did you know there is help with issues you might have at a VA Hospital…
FHS Equations team wins first place
A team of students from Franklin High School won first place at an Equations tournament held Wednesday at Slippery Rock University. The team inludes, from…
Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse…
Pens beat Caps in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby got the better of Alex Ovechkin in their 50th regular-season meeting and set the stage for more drama down the…
Super Bowl ads dialed up fun as an antidote to politics
NEW YORK (AP) — In the real world, political primaries are looming, impeachment is ongoing and heavy news never seems to stop. But during commercial…
Recent Deaths 2/3/20
Regina S. Michalkiewicz, formerly of Pearl Avenue in Oil City, died Jan 30, 2020. Pauline Crudo Sonoski, 94, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 2,…
The Full Body Pit
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor Fourteen hours after Keith and I left my house, we were finally able to step out of the car,…
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Beyond worship
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer How to save churches by filling them up with more than worshippers and expanding their community reach beyond the…
Franklin boy lives his Disney dream through Make-A-Wish
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A Franklin family that has been dealing with its share of health issues recently was given a chance to put…
Punxsutawney Phil declares early spring ‘a certainty’
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog on Sunday declared: “Spring will be early, it’s a certainty.” At sunrise on Groundhog Day, members of Punxsutawney…
Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame
MIAMI (AP) — He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey….
50 Cent, DJ Khaled join Fat Joe at pre-Super Bowl concert
MIAMI (AP) — Fat Joe brought New York hip-hop to Miami for an energetic pre-Super Bowl concert a day ahead of the big game. The…
Catalytic converter taken
Group suggests ideas to keep churches viable
From staff reports Historic churches are at risk due to a declining membership, financial constraints and structural concerns. Those issues have resulted in at least…
WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control
BEIJING (AP) — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need…