Applicants still sought for Franklin council seat
From staff reports Early this month, it was announced at the Franklin City Council meeting that council member Fred Mays had tendered his resignation and…
2022
Robotics students tour Komatsu facility
From staff reports On May 4, students from Franklin High School’s BEST robotics team were given the opportunity to tour the Komatsu Mining Corp. in…
NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre
HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing…
‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia-backed separatists claimed they captured a railway hub city in eastern Ukraine as Moscow’s forces strived to gain more ground Friday…
Recount cranks up in state’s GOP primary for Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) — With just 910 votes separating the two leading candidates in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, counties were preparing Thursday to start…
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies
The Associated Press Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field…
Pet of the Day 5/26/22
Jovi is a happy, affectionate girl that loves attention. She is good with adults and kids. Jovi came with lots of toys and would love…
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
(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…
Man accused of indecent assault, corruption of minors
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after being accused of inappropriate contact with two girls under 13 years of age at a…
James’ bill on training, economic development passes
From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James announced his bill, which would provide for training and certification of certified economic development organizations (CEDOs), unanimously…
Police face questions over delays in storming Texas school
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Law enforcement authorities faced questions and criticism Thursday over how much time elapsed before they stormed an Uvalde elementary school classroom…
House votes against taking up gun bill after Texas killings
HARRISBURG (AP) — An effort by Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania to ban owning, selling, or making high-capacity, semi-automatic firearms went nowhere Wednesday as state House…
Suwinski, VanMeter hit 3-run HRs, Pirates beat Rockies 10-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Suwinski doesn’t step into the batter’s box trying to hit home runs. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder is hitting them anyway. The…
‘FBI’ season finale pulled after Texas deadly shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS pulled the season finale of “FBI” after a deadly elementary school shooting in Texas. The network said Tuesday that it…
Recent Deaths 5/26/22
Tyler Michael Goodman, 15, of Lickingville, died May 24, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Apple, Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches
(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…
Pet of the Day 5/25/22
Tangire is a sweet boy who enjoys a laid back lifestyle. He loves his afternoon naps and can be playful at times. He is very…
The 12 Principles of Permaculture: A Way Forward
By ELIZABETH WADDINGTON Most of us now understand that our way of life on this planet has to change if humanity is going to survive…
Kennerdell woman charged in hit-and-run that injured boy
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin state police have identified a Kennerdell woman as the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that…
Franklin schools OK budget with no tax hike
By BRAD LENA Staff writer The Franklin Area School Board on Monday evening approved the proposed budget for the next school year as submitted, which…
Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers in Texas school rampage
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a classroom, “shooting…
Joe’s 10th-inning single gives Rockies 2-1 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh…
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A guide to the new ‘Star Wars’ series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. The Jedi master gets…
Recent Deaths 5/25/22
Thomas Dwight Knight, 86, of Shippenville, died May 24, 2022. Robbin L. Yeany, 63, of Sligo, died May 24, 2022. Shirley Kathyrn Cole, 90, of…
Apple Blondie Cupcakes
(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…
Pet of the Day 5/24/22
Mabel is a very sweet and affectionate girl looking for a long term foster (hospice care) to live out her last days in a loving…
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…
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…