Several graduate from Small Business Jump Start program
From staff reports After 18 years and more than 700 graduates, the Small Business Jump Start program held a graduation ceremony May 5 for several…
2022
G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia
WEISSENHAUS, Germany (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis…
House subpoenas its own, sets new norm after Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee’s remarkable decision to subpoena House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other congressional Republicans over the insurrection at the…
Rangers edge Pens 5-3 to force Game 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider doesn’t believe in dwelling on the past. There is only the next play for the New York Rangers’ star forward….
Moustakas, Drury power Reds to 8-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered twice and Brandon Drury drove in four runs to break out of a slump and lead the resurgent Cincinnati…
Review: ‘Firestarter’ remake fails to ignite
The Associated Press For a movie about a girl with pyrokinetic powers, “ Firestarter ” is lacking a certain spark. This new adaptation of Stephen…
Recent Deaths 5/14/22
Grace Marie Shiner, 61, of Shippenville, formerly of New Bethlehem, died May 13, 2022. Eric David Lutz, 49, of Oil City, died May 12, 2022….
Pet of the Day 5/13/22
Michael is about 3 months old and is currently in a foster home with two larger dogs and his sister. He is a friendly, sweet,…
Chicken Parm-eroni Sliders
(Family Features) Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities, and social commitments. However, you can make bringing…
Main Street Market earns Business of the Year award
By BRAD LENA Staff writer The Main Street Market in Polk Borough and its owners, Jim and Cathe Miller, were honored Thursday as the Business…
Franklin club spruces up gardens
Members of the Franklin Gardeners Association held a work session Wednesday at the Franklin fire station Gateway Gardens. After sprucing up the flower beds near…
Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden stepped up his administration’s response to a nationwide baby formula shortage Thursday that has forced frenzied parents into online…
Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in…
Overton gets 1st win, Reds beat Pirates 4-0 for 1st shutout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Overton got his first major league win and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds’ first shutout…
Surprise! Justin Timberlake is in ‘Candy’ with Jessica Biel
NEW YORK (AP) — Viewers tuning in to Thursday’s episode of “Candy,” starring Jessica Biel, may recognize a familiar face: Biel’s husband Justin Timberlake. The…
Recent Deaths 5/13/22
Joan K. Smith, 91, died May 10, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this…
Pet of the Day 5/12/22
Buddy’s owner is moving and can’t take him with her. Buddy has separation anxiety and would do best in a home where someone is around…
Herbed Spanish Omelet
(Family Features) Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and…
UPMC Northwest awarded highest safety grade
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is among 17 UPMC hospitals across the nation that received an “A” safety grade with The Leapfrog Group for spring…
Center to hold First Responders Day for kids
From staff reports The Fertigs Community Center will hold a First Responders Day for kids from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The purpose…
Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by…
Russia hits east Ukraine, Finland moves toward joining NATO
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounded areas in Ukraine’s east on Thursday, including the last pocket of resistance in besieged Mariupol, as a war…
Crosby leaves in 2nd period of Penguins’ 5-3 loss in Game 5
NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins were leading 2-0 in Game 5 of their first-round series against the New York Rangers when star center…
Review: ‘Top Gun’ sequel a welcome trip to the danger zone
The Associated Press Early on in “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise hops on his sleek motorcycle, wearing Aviator sunglasses and a leather jacket with patches,…
Recent Deaths 5/12/22
Harry R. Detar, 80, of Oil City, died May 11, 2022. Melanie S. (Turk) Connelly, 61, of Sandy Lake, formerly of Franklin, died May 10,…
Walnut Chorizo Pizza Bites
(Family Features) Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Tasty and versatile, California walnuts…
Pet of the Day 5/11/22
Athena is a young, energetic girl who came to us because her owner could no longer care for her. Athena can be wary of new…
Landscaping for Wildlife: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Landscaping for wildlife can restore critically needed habitat and beautify your yard at the same time. Many excellent native trees, shrubs, and vines offer four…
Man accused of fleeing after trying to break into house
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Evans City man is facing charges for trying to break into a condemned house in Franklin and then fleeing…
Komatsu Power Fluid Challenge wraps up
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Teams of seventh and eighth-grade students from eight area school districts gathered Tuesday at the Rocky Grove fire hall to…
US inflation hit 8.3% last month but slows from 40-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing…
US, Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame
WASHINGTON (AP) — An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds…
Justin Turner hits 3 of Dodgers’ 8 doubles in rout of Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Turner hit three of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight doubles and finished with four hits and four RBIs in an 11-1…
‘Succession’ star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown…
Recent Deaths 5/11/22
George Zerres, Jr., 78, of Franklin, died May 9, 2022. Cathy L. Neal, 74, of Brookville, died May 10, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 5/10/22
Echo came to us as a stray with another dog so we don’t know his history. We do know that Echo is very friendly and…
Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies
(Family Features) Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Tasty and versatile, California walnuts…
Preparing for the Future
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor FACS is a class that students have to take at Oil City High School in order to graduate. The purpose…
Letter carriers annual food drive to resume
From staff reports After a two-year hiatus, letter carriers throughout the U.S., including northwestern Pennsylvania, will once again participate in the nation’s largest, single-day food…
Tech center seniors sign letters of intent with businesses
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Students, families, and employers gathered last week at Venango Technology Center for a letter of intent signing at the school….
Bodies found in Lake Mead renew interest in Vegas mob lore
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week…
Russia pounds vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops pounded away at the vital port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, apparently as part of efforts to disrupt…
Quintana gets 1st win since 2019, Pirates down Dodgers 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings for his first win since 2019 and the first victory by a Pittsburgh starting pitcher this…
Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Igor Shesterkin toyed with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the regular season. The New York Rangers’ goaltender even waved Sidney Crosby and company…
Librarians, authors, publishers form anti-book ban coalition
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Library Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and more than a dozen other organizations have formed a coalition to…
Recent Deaths 5/10/22
Marlene Ruth Bickel, 64, of Franklin, died May 8, 2022. Bernard Baker, 89, of Kennerdell, died May 9, 2022. Doris R. White, 86, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 5/9/22
Pluto was recently found as a stray with another dog so we don’t know much about his history. Pluto was a little nervous and unsure…
Sweet Italian Sausage Polenta
(Family Features) Warm weather means grilling season is back, but evenings spent around the grill are no longer just for hot dogs and burgers. This…
Young anglers reel in the fish
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It was raining, the water was high but the fish were biting in Sigel on Saturday at the annual Heath…
FHS Alumni group honors essay winner
Jackie Sutton (left) wrote the winning essay in a contest held at Franklin High School. Sutton’s essay is titled “My Mother, My Hero.” The FHS…