Oil Valley Film Festival winners announced
From staff reports The 2021 Oil Valley Film Festival announced its winners from among 22 films representing nine countries from the sixth annual event. The…
2021
‘The future is raising its voice’: A dire mood at UN meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Racism, climate change, and worsening divisions among nations and cultures topped the agenda Wednesday as leaders from China to Costa Rica,…
Official: State ‘well prepared’ for vaccine boosters
HERSHEY (AP) — Pennsylvania’s network of vaccine providers is ready to deliver booster shots of the coronavirus vaccine as soon as federal authorities sign off,…
Pirates deliver blow to Reds’ fading playoff chances
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ben Gamel homered, Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates dampened the Cincinnati Reds’ dwindling postseason hopes with a 6-2…
In ‘This is the Night,’ a love letter to cinema, ‘Rocky III’
The Associated Press Filmmaker James DeMonaco remembers the day “Rocky III” hit theaters as if it were yesterday. On Staten Island in 1982, it was…
Recent Deaths 9/22/21
Nancy Moore, 78, of Kennerdell, died Sept. 21, 2021. Marcia L. Mitchell, 78, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 9/21/21
Say hello to Aries! She is the last of her cosmic siblings looking for her forever home. She is very sweet and playful, but she…
Peanut Butter Saltine Candy
(Family Features) Among the decorations, gifts, and gatherings of loved ones, there’s perhaps nothing quite like family favorite foods that call to mind the joy…
Polk plaintiffs file another motion to extend lawsuit
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer A motion filed by plaintiffs in the Polk Center closure lawsuit seeks to extend the existing schedule of the suit…
Venango Museum to host annual benefit event
From staff reports The eighth annual “A Night at the Museum” benefit gala will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Venango…
World leaders return to UN and face many escalating crises
NEW YORK (AP) — In person and on screen, world leaders returned to the United Nations foremost gathering for the first time in two years…
Votto power surge leads Reds rally for 9-5 win over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto tied the game with his second homer of the night, Eugenio Suarez followed with a go-ahead shot and the Cincinnati…
‘Outsiders’ house: Tiny Tulsa museum draws big names
TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) — This summer, it was Leonardo DiCaprio. Then it was Green Day. A tiny museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to a movie…
Recent Deaths 9/21/21
Dorothy Ann “Biddy” Saboski, 88, of Oil City, died Sept. 20, 2021. Michael K. Hetrick, 72, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 18, 2021. Janine C….
Pet of the Day 9/20/21
Hey, Jude? That’s this guy! Jude is a loving boy who is still a bit on the shy side with new people, but once he…
Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce
(Culinary.net) When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze….
National Defense Authorization Act vote
Congress is voting now on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Amendments have been added to the NDAA for H.R.1115/ S.535…
Berry Botics is Back in Business
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Many clubs at Cranberry High School are back in session, and this year, Cranberry’s own Berry Botics will be tackling…
OC, Cranberry announce homecoming courts
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
The Associated Press Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this…
Díaz homer in 10th lifts Marlins 6-5, denies Pirates sweep
MIAMI (AP) — Lewin Díaz led off the bottom of the 10th with a two-run homer off Chad Kuhl, and the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh…
Injuries, miscues pile up for Steelers in loss to Raiders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One half, T.J. Watt was wrecking the Las Vegas Raiders’ game plan. The next the Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker was watching from…
Emmys: ‘Crown,’ ‘Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ streaming triumph
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to sweep top series honors at the Sunday’s…
Recent Deaths 9/20/21
LeRoy E. Wagner, 52, of Titusville, died Sept. 16, 2021. Michael K. Hetrick, 72, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 18, 2021. Mavis Culver, 74, of…
Man pleads guilty in 2019 murder case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cochranton man pleaded guilty Thursday in Crawford County Court to the murder of his stepmother and half brother at…
TrAils To Ales II opens
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The management team at TrAils To Ales hopes to bring technological drink pours and more people to downtown Franklin with…
California wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Two lightning-sparked wildfires in California merged and made a run to the edge of a grove of ancient sequoias, momentarily…
Pirates beat Marlins 6-3, 1 win from 1st sweep of season
MIAMI (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled twice and survived a ninth-inning tumble on the pitcher’s mound in the game’s second failed attempt to catch a…
Emmys vow a ‘good time’ after bleak year; ‘Crown’ may rule
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show’s producers promise it will be a celebration for all. But it could…
2 killed in crash
Township officials to meet at convention
From staff reports Officials representing townships of the second class in Venango County will meet Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Oakland Township fire hall for…
Franklin Rotary to celebrate Peace Day
From staff reports The Franklin Rotary Club is set for a multi-point service project on Tuesday for advancing peace locally. The event coincides with the…
Thousands of PA students request mask exemptions
The Associated Press Thousands of students have requested to go mask-free in Pennsylvania schools, claiming a medical exemption amid fierce local opposition to the state’s…
State Democrats sue over GOP election ‘investigation’
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats in Pennsylvania’s state Senate sued Friday evening in a state court to block a Republican-approved subpoena seeking voter information and to…
Crowe’s five solid innings lead Pirates over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Wil Crowe won for the first time since July 30 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night….
Recent Deaths 9/18/21
Marian Jean Oliphant, 93, of Kennerdell, died Sept. 13, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 9/17/21
Little Miss Olive is a heart stealer. She loves to cuddle and rub against you, whether it be your hand or your forehead if she…
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
(Culinary.net) If you ever find yourself craving something healthy and easy to make, you’re not alone. Maybe you are constantly on the go, chasing after…
Live2Lead conference to feature business leaders
From staff reports An upcoming conference titled “Live2Lead NOW!” will offer local businesses, organizations, and community leaders the opportunity to be inspired by people who…
Organizer of Saturday rally looks to rewrite Jan. 6 history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The architect of a Washington protest planned for Saturday that aims to rewrite history about the violent January assault on the U.S….
Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds reliever Mychal Givens has been around long enough to understand the rhythms of a season. Funks happen. What defines a…
‘Jeopardy!’ hosts: Bialik, Ken Jennings will finish 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021. Sony Pictures Television announced the plan…
Recent Deaths 9/17/21
Janet C. Baldwin, 87, of Franklin, died Sept. 15, 2021. Teresa R. Reddinger, 77, of Distant, died Sept. 15, 2021. Sylvester R. “Bob” Becker, Jr.,…
Pet of the Day 9/16/21
Meet Tater Tot! This playful little man is looking for his forever home to run around and entertain his family. He loves to play, especially…
Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
(Culinary.net) The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for…
Franklin begins search for Christmas tree
From staff reports The city of Franklin is once again looking for a Christmas tree. A well-proportioned, 35-to-40-foot tree is desired for the sidewalk outside…
Venango County 4-H kids advance to state competition
From staff reports Several Venango County 4-H kids have advanced to the state competition after competing in the Pleasure and Games classes of the District…
GOP lawmakers vote for subpoena seeking voter information
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in the Pennsylvania Senate prepared Wednesday to test how far they can go in pursuing what the GOP calls a “forensic…
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the…
Review: Drag queen dreams in ‘Talking About Jamie’
The Associated Press “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” a predictable and glossy “Billy Elliot”-like musical of British working-class aspiration that’s nevertheless a joy, is the kind of…