Pet of the Day 4/30/24
Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for anyone looking…
April 2024
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Couple accused of child endangerment, assault
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin couple are facing charges for endangering two young boys and engaging in a physical altercation with each other….
Repair project to start soon on Route 8 in Cherrytree Township
From staff reports A $250,000 PennDOT project to repair Route 8 in Cherrytree Township is scheduled to start soon. The project will focus on correcting…
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without a deal’ as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds…
Nevin homers in 2nd straight game, A’s beat Pirates 5-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Nevin homered for the second straight game and the Oakland Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night. Nevin…
This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’
The Associated Press John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people:…
Recent Deaths 4/30/24
Kathy M. Bailey, 69, of Shippenville, died April 27, 2024. Richard Elmer McMaster, 76, of Sligo, died April 26, 2024, William K. Baker “Bill”, of…
Pet of the Day 4/29/24
Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for anyone looking…
Country Caramel Apples
(Family Features) Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings…
Cranberry civic group seeks members
From staff reports Business owners within the Cranberry Area School District are invited to join a newly formed civic group focused on the community and…
Edgewood Heights to hold fundraiser event
From staff reports Edgewood Heights, a personal care community that is part of Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services, will be hosting a Paint and Sip…
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an…
Estrada, Yastrzemski hit back-to-back homers to lead Giants past Pirates, 3-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada and Mike Yastrzemski hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning, and rookie right-hander Keaton Winn had another strong…
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
The Associated Press The sexy tennis drama “Challengers” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday….
Recent Deaths 4/29/24
Steve Edward Brown, 47, of Beaver, formerly of Knox, died April 26, 2024. Beth Ann Sterner, 71, of Oil City, died April 28, 2024. …
3 store workers accused of theft; nearly $124K lost
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer Three employees at Nancy’s Country Store in Cooperstown are facing multiple felony charges of theft, which resulted in a combined…
All 4 OC students will join council as junior members
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Council voted to appoint all four Oil City High School students who applied to the junior council…
Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action
NEW YORK (AP) — From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to…
Reynolds, Hayes hit back-to-back homers in 10th, Pirates beat Giants 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates outlast the San Francisco…
Man captured, charged after leading police on chase in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man who had warrants out for his arrest in four counties led state police on a vehicle…
OC High School club holds Cultural Day
From staff reports Oil City High School’s Diversity Club recently hosted its inaugural Cultural Day in the school gymnasium, where displays of 12 countries were…
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a…
Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh…
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
The Associated Press “Barbenheimer” is a hard act to follow. But as Hollywood enters another summer movie season, armed with fewer superheroes and a landscape…
Recent Deaths 4/27/24
Teresa Kay Whitman, 69, of Meadville, died April 24, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 4/26/24
Trooper is a young and handsome orange tabby that came to us as a stray, so we have no history for him. He is a…
Southwest Ranch Taco Salad
(Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole…
Work to resume next week on Cranberry, Rockland roadways
From staff reports Work will resume next week on a project to improve more than 10 miles of roadway in Rockland and Cranberry townships. The…
Planting at Suzette memorial
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Students from the applied horticulture and natural resources program at Venango Technology Center in Oil City planted shrubs Thursday at…
USC cancels graduation ceremony, dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow
The Associated Press The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony and dozens more college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide Thursday…
Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Associated Press Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune…
Recent Deaths 4/26/24
Betty Louise Huff, 35, of Franklin, died April 23, 2024. Alice L. Muir, 82, of Shippenville, died April 24, 2024. Paul E. VanSlyke, 60, of…
Pet of the Day 4/25/24
Meet Rudy! This lovely guy is only about 1 year old so he still has some kitten in him! Friendly and affectionate, Rudy enjoys spending…
Tart Cherry Unity Pie
(Family Features) Celebration-worthy treats are perfect ways to cap off days spent with those you love, whether there’s a special occasion or you’re simply looking…
OC man accused of sexual contact with minor
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges that include indecent assault for engaging in multiple sexual encounters with a minor….
UPMC laying off about 1,000 employees
From staff reports UPMC is laying off about 1,000 employees throughout its 40-hospital system. In a statement, UPMC chief communications officer Paul Wood said the…
More arrested in pro-Palestinian campus protests ahead of college graduation ceremonies
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country,…
Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night….
Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’
The Associated Press Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.” It’s an evocative memory piece,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/24
James R. Bowen, 98, of Franklin, died April 24, 2024. David G. Deets, 84, of Cooperstown, died April 24, 2024. Cory R. Osier, 46, of…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
Pet of the Day 4/24/24
Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high-energy, 4-year-old Australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would love an active home, that…
Spring is Tree Planting Season
Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and buds breaking are sure signs of the arrival…
Loll appointed to succeed Smith as Cranberry High School principal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Area School Board on Monday evening named a new principal, appointing Kayla Loll, who has served the past…
CLA sets registration, open house event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy will hold its annual spring open house, art exhibit and STEAM presentations from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. The…
Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
NEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists…
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in state’s high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as…
McCutchen leads off with home run for 2nd day, Pirates beat Brewers 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a…