Cranberry school board OKs preliminary budget with tax hike
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer During the Cranberry Area School Board’s regular meeting on Monday evening, next year’s preliminary budget was passed — with a…
May 2022
Klapec named safest motor carrier fleet in state
From staff reports Klapec Trucking Co. recently was named recipient of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association’s 2021 Fleet Safety President’s Award, the premier recognition for…
200 bodies found in Mariupol basement as war rages in east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday,…
Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo’s infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh…
Review: A fun summer mystery with the ‘Bob’s Burgers’ crew
The Associated Press Fans of “Bob’s Burgers” will find a lot to savor in the long-awaited big screen adaptation of the Fox comedy about the…
Recent Deaths 5/24/22
Marcella “Marcy” Johnson, 57, of Franklin, formerly of Cranberry, died May 22, 2022. The Reverend William C. Miller, 74, died May 19, 2022. William J….
Pet of the Day 5/23/22
Sweet Sallie is looking for her forever home. Sallie is mostly blind as she can only see some shadows and shapes, so she would do…
Apple Berry Salsa
(Family Features) Regardless of the occasion, any excuse to celebrate moms and dads is a worthy one. From birthdays and holidays to regular weekends at…
Police: 10-year old boy injured in hit-and-run
From staff reports Franklin state police said a 10-year-old boy on a dirt bike was injured at the intersection of Seneca Hemlock Road and Kennerdell…
Gardeners beautify Franklin
The Franklin Gardeners Association plants flowers in the Gateway Garden at the Franklin Fire Department on Saturday. Colors will begin to appear as these plants…
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation
TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations Monday aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans…
Zelenskyy urges ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in Davos talk
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials, and…
Pujols hits 2 HRs, Molina pitches, Matz hurt, Cards top Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit two home runs, then caught the warmup tosses when star catcher Yadier Molina made his first pitching appearance to…
‘Doctor Strange’ remains atop box office as ‘Top Gun’ looms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doctor Strange and his multiverse got to linger a little longer atop the weekend box office as Tom Cruise and “Top…
Recent Deaths 5/23/22
Robert S. Wolbert, 62, of Oil City, died Friday, May 20, 2022. Barbara E. McDonough, 83, formerly of Oil City, died May 21, 2022. Thomas…
Man held for court in OC homicide case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend in March at their Mineral Street home and then putting her…
Franklin summer concerts return June 2
From staff reports The “Sounds of Summer” concert series will return to Bandstand Park in Franklin on Thursday evenings beginning next month. A summertime tradition…
Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends SKorea visit
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South…
Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region Sunday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the outcome of the grueling…
Goldschmidt’s 4-hit game lifts Cardinals over Pirates 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two…
Proposed Franklin budget doesn’t include tax hike
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Franklin School Board members will vote next week on a tentative budget for the 2022-23 school year that doesn’t include…
OC K of C to hold Memorial Day Mass
From staff reports The Oil City Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Calvary Cemetery….
In biggest victory yet, Russia claims to capture Mariupol
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — In what would be its biggest victory yet in the war with Ukraine, Russia claimed to have captured Mariupol after a…
Rare northern Michigan tornado kills 1, injures more than 40
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than…
Wainwright, Molina help Cardinals to 5-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-run ball to extend his domination of Pittsburgh, and battery-mate Yadier Molina keyed a four-run sixth…
Recent Deaths 5/21/22
George O. Zinsser, 92, of Kennerdell, died May 18, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 5/20/22
Mack, aka Big Mack, came to us recently as a stray. He is super chill and friendly. Mack seems to do well with other dogs,…
Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Chive Butter
(Family Features) Firing up the grill and watching tender cuts sizzle on the grates means a mouthwatering meal is on the way, but don’t forget…
Grant Pushes ORA’s Goal Closer to Finish Line
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the ORA’s Redevelopment program has been selected to receive another EPA Community-Wide Assessment (CWA) grant! We were one…
Environmental group to conduct water study
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a spring macroinvertebrate study at 10 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting. The study, which is…
Grove board hears about costs for high school air conditioning work
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members listened to experts who discussed costs and a timetable for the installation of air conditioning…
Biden in Asia: New friends, old tensions, storms at home
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden hopes to use his visit to Asia to confirm his belief that long-standing friendships can afford to…
Ukraine says it repels Russian attack as war grinds in east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Friday that their troops repelled a Russian attack in the east, as Moscow struggled to gain ground in…
Prince William, Kate join Tom Cruise for ‘Top Gun’ premiere
LONDON (AP) — Tom Cruise has said he and Prince William “have a lot in common” as Britain’s royals joined the Hollywood star on the…
Pet of the Day 5/19/22
Blue recently came to us as a stray, then his owner signed him over to us because he got out often. He is a very…
Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups
(Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the…
$3M roadwork project set to start in Franklin
From staff reports A $3 million road restoration project along Pittsburgh Road and the 15th Street Hill in Franklin will start next month, according to…
Cranberry committee discusses property near UPMC, broadband, mall
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee talked about some familiar topics — the property beside UPMC Northwest, broadband, and the Cranberry…
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas,…
Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the…
PA judge halts bridge tolling plans, for now
HARRISBURG (AP) — A judge has ordered a temporary halt to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates…
Rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
Review: Hollywood comes to Downton Abbey! Also: the clothes.
The Associated Press One wedding and a funeral — and a birth. That gorgeous house, never mind the leaky roof. Some sunshine, too! More bone-dry…
Recent Deaths 5/19/22
Mark Trapano, of Nectarine, died May 11, 2022. Michael L. Elder, 60, of Knox, died May 16, 2022. Nancy L. Thomas, 80, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 5/18/22
Yoda came in as a stray on May the Fourth, Star Wars day, which is how he got his name (that and his big ears)….
Pina Colada Sweet Potato Ice Pops
(Family Features) Whether you spend your summer afternoons sitting by the pool, splashing in the shallow end, or just soaking up the sun’s rays, part…
Water Saving Tips
Efficient water use is especially important during the hot summer months when as much as 50 percent of home water use is for watering lawns…
Rain Barrels in the Home Garden
Rain barrels are the final piece of the puzzle in dealing with stormwater on your property—they capture the rain and store it for later use…
Baby formula shortage hits home
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The nationwide baby formula shortage that has had parents desperately scrambling to locate the needed nutrition for their children is…