Shesterkin stops 30 as Rangers again beat Penguins 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Vatrano and Artemi Panarin scored in the second period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his fourth shutout of the…
April 2022
Review: ‘Sonic 2’ is a rushed, over-the-top sequel
The Associated Press The fact that “ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ” exists is not exactly a mystery. The first film was a financial success for Paramount…
Recent Deaths 4/8/22
Terry A. Boocks, 68, of Fertigs, died April 6, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 4/7/22
Lyric came to us with three of his siblings. He is a little shy but very sweet when he warms up. He is learning how…
Mexican Style Paella with Chicken and Sausage
(Family Features) If you’re seeking inspiration to take mealtime from bland and boring to new and vibrant, look no further than this at-home fiesta recipe….
Regional college plans open house at tech center
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will host an open house event from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Venango Technology Center…
Venango Youth Choir to present musical Saturday
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will present the musical “Kid’s Praise: An Explosion of Happiness” at 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran…
Senate poised to confirm Jackson to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, securing her place as the first Black woman…
UN Assembly to vote on suspending Russia from rights council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is voting Thursday on a U.S.-initiated resolution to suspend Russia from the world organization’s leading human rights…
Juvenile suspect sought in school shooting turns self in
ERIE (AP) — A juvenile suspect being sought in a shooting that injured another student inside a northwestern Pennsylvania high school has turned himself in…
Review: In Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance,’ a gonzo L.A. romp
The Associated Press Of all the many things that go fast in Michael Bay’s pedal-to-the-metal retro action thriller “Ambulance” — the speeding EMS van, the…
Recent Deaths 4/7/22
Charlotte Louise Meminger Bower, 82, of Franklin, died April 5, 2022. Doris Jane Burrell “Janie” died April 4, 2022. Thomas E. Clark, of Franklin, died…
Spicy Shrimp Remoulade in Lettuce Leaves
(Family Features) If you’re seeking inspiration to take mealtime from bland and boring to new and vibrant, look no further than this at-home fiesta recipe….
Pet of the Day 4/6/22
Deedee is a sweet middle-aged girl looking for a new family. She is housetrained and knows basic commands. Deedee’s previous owner said she is good…
Cranberry Bowlers Win Big
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor For the fourth time in 10 years, the Cranberry Bowling Team took first place in the League Championship after turning…
9 Things Master Gardeners Wouldn’t Do in Their Gardens
By MIKAYLA BORCHERT – Family Handyman editor Gardening is a forgiving hobby. If you forget to water once, plants will usually bounce back after their…
Master Gardener Hotline
Venango County Master Gardener volunteers are available to answer gardening-related questions through the Venango County Master Gardeners’ Facebook page, by emailing venangomg@psu.edu, or by calling…
Cranberry students learn about economy from Business Review
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry High School seniors are getting a lesson in the local economy by using The Derrick’s Business Review and Forecast…
State police seeks applicants for youth leadership camp
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania National Guard and American Legion, is seeking applicants for its annual youth camp. The…
Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them…
Ukrainians pore over grisly aftermath of atrocities
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities searched for bodies and gathered evidence of Russian atrocities on the ruined outskirts of Kyiv, as the two sides…
Avalanche beat Penguins for win No. 50, clinch playoff spot
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with the help of two goals from Nathan MacKinnon in a 6-4 win against the…
Ed Sheeran wins copyright case over 2017 hit ‘Shape of You’
LONDON (AP) — Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit “Shape of You” on Wednesday, then slammed what…
Recent Deaths 4/6/22
Patricia Ann Douglas Knight, 71, of Liberty, N.C., died April 2, 2022. Donald R. Bauer, 79, of Cochranton, died April 4, 2022. Mary Jane Gallagher…
Pet of the Day 4/5/22
Cinder is a laid-back, affectionate boy who is looking for a provider of affection, soft spots to nap, and windows to soak up the sun….
Red Pepper Chickpea Soup with Gazpacho Relish and Tortilla Croutons
(Family Features) If you’re seeking inspiration to take mealtime from bland and boring to new and vibrant, look no further than this at-home fiesta recipe….
Student shot at Pennsylvania school; person of interest fled
ERIE (AP) — One student was injured when multiple shots were fired Tuesday morning in a high school in northwestern Pennsylvania, and a person of…
Police: Man found asleep on property admits to stealing truck
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A Franklin man is facing several charges after admitting to stealing a truck when he was found to be sleeping…
Oil City Christmas tree comes down
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Many people might have been wondering when the Christmas tree that has been in Oil City’s Towne Square since November…
Ukraine’s leader to brief top UN body on alleged massacres
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president planned to address the U.N.’s most powerful body on Tuesday after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres…
Kansas comes back, wins NCAA title 3 years in the making
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback, as it will forever be known in the history books, is about more than just one stifling,…
Lawmakers fail to override key element of gov’s climate plan
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature failed Monday in a last-ditch effort to block the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to fight climate change,…
Recent Deaths 4/5/22
Dale Richard Green, of Little River, S.C., formerly of Franklin, died March 25, 2022. Janet Shedlock, 64, of Polk, died April 3, 2022. For…
Pet of the Day 4/4/22
Lilly is a spunky girl looking for her forever home where she can be the center of attention. She does not get along well with…
White Bean Dip
(StatePoint) If you are living with – or know someone who has – a rare kidney disease, you know how important it is to speak…
Senate Hearing on Toxic Exposure
VFW National Legislative Associate Director Kristina Keenan testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the comprehensive toxic exposure bill, H.R. 3967, the Honoring…
Good Friday Laymen’s service set
From staff reports The 55th Good Friday Laymen’s Service will be held Friday, April 15, in Oil City. Breakfast will open at 6 a.m. at…
Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia faced a fresh wave of condemnation on Monday after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of civilians…
Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy. “A year ago, we…
Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo made an impressive Grammy debut, Silk Sonic claimed two major awards and Jon Batiste had the most stunning victory…
Recent Deaths 4/4/22
Mary Coogan Roess, 96, died April 1, 2022. Vicki L. Garvin, 74, of Centre Hall, died March 29, 2022. John G. Dinger, 88, of Brookville,…
County leaders hopeful Sasol, Honeywell sites can be filled
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer News in recent weeks that a couple of significant employers in Venango County will be ceasing operations here has sparked…
Cranberry students present on technology programs
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Area High School auditorium earlier this week was filled with the whirring sound of drones and robots, as…
Ukraine documents alleged atrocities by retreating Russians
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops are finding brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in suburbs of the capital as Russian soldiers withdraw and Moscow focuses…
Toews scores late, Avs beat Pens 3-2 for 28th home win
DENVER (AP) — The puck bounced off the boards behind the net and straight to Devon Toews, who stood wide open in front. A home-ice…
Eilish, Rodrigo could score big at Grammys
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Several Grammy Awards performers such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste have a chance to carve their names in…
Man faces drug, firearms charges after Sugarcreek crash
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing drug and firearms charges after a three vehicle-crash Monday in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police, in…
Zelenskyy: Mines in wake of Russian retreat keep Kyiv unsafe
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Russian forces pull back from Ukraine’s capital region, retreating troops are creating a “catastrophic” situation for civilians by leaving mines…
Parkland shooter’s lawyers face tough task in jury selection
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz will have one goal when jury selection starts Monday: to identify candidates…
Border asylum limits ending, but not Biden’s migrant woes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ban on asylum-seekers at the U.S-Mexico border on public health grounds was imposed by a president who wanted to restrict immigration…