After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months ago, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan gun law, the most significant legislative response to gun violence in decades….
2023
At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South
WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South…
Pastrnak’s 14th career hat trick lifts Bruins by Pens, 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Boston Bruins have been playing hockey for nearly a century. Never, however, quite like this. David Pastrnak finished off his 14th…
Fraley, Newman, India homer to lift the Reds over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Fraley came off the bench to hit a three-run homer, Kevin Newman had a two-run shot against his former team and…
Rock, country, blues merge at 2023 CMT Music Awards in Texas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This year’s CMT Music Awards will merge country, rock and blues straight from the heart of Texas, featuring performances including collaborations…
Allegheny River Trail Progress
If you’ve been in Foxburg in the last 9 months, you’ve probably noticed a big change. The Allegheny River Trail in Clarion County (ARTinCC) has…
Taste of Talent audition packets now available
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the annual Taste of Talent vocal competition this summer at Bandstand Park, and audition packets…
Franklin spring street sweeping starts next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin’s street division has announced that workers will sweep streets in two shifts this spring and that the weekly…
Intensity and insults rise as lawmakers debate debt ceiling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fights over increasing the nation’s borrowing authority have been contentious in Congress, yet follow a familiar pattern: Time and again, lawmakers found…
Storms strike Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana; 7 reported dead
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly weather including tornadoes that shredded homes…
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression, with…
Recent Deaths 4/1/23
Betty Sue Sheffer, 63, of Cranberry, died March 30, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase…
Cranberry Holds ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Tournament
By KAYLA HANNA Student contributor During the school day on Wednesday, March 29th, all students grades 7-12 competed in a “rock, paper, scissors” tournament with…
Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast
(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend…
Pet of the Day 3/31/23
Meet Oreo, the happy and affectionate puppy looking for his forever home! Oreo originally came to us with his mom, dad, and 5 other littermates…
Multimodal trail construction to begin
From staff reports Construction of a multimodal trail project along Route 62/8 (Allegheny Boulevard) in Franklin and Sugarcreek is expected to start next week. The…
Franklin board OKs GEMS grant, STEM teacher position
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members this week approved the school district’s use of a grant for the Girls Excelling in Math…
New Route 8 lights in Sandycreek to be turned on soon
From staff reports New traffic lights at the intersection of Route 8 and Pone Lane and Route 8 and the Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek are…
Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender early next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, political…
Cruz HR, drives in lead run, Pirates top Reds on opening day
CINCINNATI (AP) — Oneil Cruz homered shortly after being helped by a pitch clock violation and later hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth…
Jarry stops 27 shots, Penguins edge Saros, Predators 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry typically speaks in a monotone, symbolic of a goaltender who when he’s at his best takes a boring, almost zen-like…
Review: Sandler, Aniston reteam in ‘Murder Mystery 2’
The Associated Press You would have a hard time defending the limp plotting, the bland action-adventure set pieces or the Agatha Christie-light whodunit twists of…
Recent Deaths 3/31/23
Dolores E. Kinkead, 89, of Wichita, KS, died March 25, 2023. Kristin “Kris” S. Meddock, 61, of Seneca, died March 29, 2023. Helen P. Goodman…
Pet of the Day 3/30/23
This sweet girl came in as a stray back in November 2021 so we don’t have any history for her. She was pretty timid at…
Mini Banana Rice Pancakes
(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend…
Cranberry schools begin renovations
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Work has started on the Cranberry Area School District’s $10.4 million construction and renovation project. The capital improvements to the…
PennDOT to replace area’s road reflectors
From staff reports A project to replace roadway reflectors throughout the Northwest Region is scheduled to begin next week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of…
Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case
NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before…
How ‘swatting’ calls spread as schools face real threats
The Associated Press A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising…
Review: Charming ‘Rye Lane’ is a rom-com to celebrate
The Associated Press Yas and Dom meet-cute in the best possible way in the new rom-com “Rye Lane.” They’re paired up at a karaoke bar…
Recent Deaths 3/30/23
Monica M. Stallone, 57, of Hazle Twp., died March 25, 2023. Anne Mary Andes (Moersfelder-Maternowski), of Fisher, died March 27, 2023. Krissy L. Burkett, 27,…
Successful Crab and Rice Cakes
(Family Features) Fresh, flavorful ingredients take springtime meals to another level, and it’s hard to top seafood as a seasonal favorite. Skip the wait at…
Pet of the Day 3/29/23
Alexander is a tough little guy. He wants to be loved, but he doesn’t want to lose his “tough guy” exterior. He can be a…
Cranberry Welders Advance to States
By ADDI KARNS Student contributor Venango Technology Center sent two Cranberry High School students to the Steamfitters Union facility in Harmony on Jan. 10 for…
Students Visit Venango Technology Center
By CASEY EAKIN Student contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Cranberry High School’s ninth-grade students took a trip to the Venango Technology Center in Oil City….
Oil City woman charged in drug case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing charges after being accused of selling meth and marijuana to confidential informants on three…
Valley Grove board hears update on fields’ flagpole
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Valley Grove School Board heard from facilities manager and head of maintenance Terry Tantlinger on an update concerning a…
AP sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice…
Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills
MOSCOW (AP) — A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that Moscow will no longer inform the U.S. about its missile tests, an announcement that came…
Perron’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Red Wings past Penguins
DETROIT (AP) — David Perron had a hat trick in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the ejection of coach Derek Lalonde…
Comic Relief launches metaverse fundraiser to fight poverty
The Associated Press Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic? That’s what the nonprofit Comic Relief US hopes, announcing Tuesday its new Kids…
Recent Deaths 3/29/23
Phillip Patrick “Skippy” Best, 53, of Fostoria, OH, formerly of St. Petersburg, died March 27, 2023. Virginia B. Black, 96, of Oil City, died March…
Pet of the Day 3/28/23
Hamish came to us with his two brothers Harris and Hubert. Hamish is a typical two-month-old kitten – curious, playful, and very affectionate! Hamish has…
Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice
(Family Features) Fresh, flavorful ingredients take springtime meals to another level, and it’s hard to top seafood as a seasonal favorite. Skip the wait at…
Two Cranberry Students Swim Their Way To States
By RAQUEL KNIGHT Student contributor After an undefeated swimming season, two boys from our Cranberry High School were part of the Oil City Swim Team…
Reading Their Way Through High School
By RAQUEL KNIGHT Student contributor Two educators at Cranberry High School are inspiring students to read by creating a book club. Jason Kosmiski, an English…
OCHS Celebrates Pi Day
By ALEXANDRIA POWER Student contributor Oil City Senior High School celebrated the national holiday, Pi Day, on March 13, 2023. Pi Day is a holiday…
Volunteers sought to help wildlife at Tionesta Lake
From staff reports Volunteers are needed to help create wildlife habitat at Tionesta Lake for Saturday with the Ruffed Grouse Society. No special skills are…
PennDOT resurfacing project scheduled to begin
From staff reports A $4.7 million resurfacing project on nearly 6 miles of Route 428 in Oil City, Cornplanter and Oakland townships, and Sugarcreek Borough…
Study says warming-fueled supercells to hit South more often
The Associated Press America will probably get more killer tornado- and hail-spawning supercells as the world warms, according to a new study that also warns…