Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites pocketbooks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’…
Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least in May, the young Pittsburgh Pirates have the Los Angeles Dodgers’ number. Against one of the best lineups in…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 million opening
The Associated Press Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just flew past a major career milestone. The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100…
Recent Deaths 5/31/22
Deacon John Timothy Wren, of Oil City, died May 28, 2022. Nancy Emanuele Ruby, 82, of Oil City, died May 28, 2022. Dora Belle Bearce,…
Ambulance services hope for help from state
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There could be some help from the state Legislature on the horizon for struggling ambulance services in the area. “We…
Cranberry robotics teams return from World Championship
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer They say everything is bigger in Texas. The Cranberry Area High School robotics teams certainly found this to be true…
Biden called again to mourn with a city stricken by grief
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hoping to console a city stricken by grief and anger when they…
Russian troops storm city amid eastern Ukraine bombardments
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian and Ukrainian troops engaged in close-quarter combat in an eastern Ukraine city Sunday as Moscow’s soldiers, supported by intense shelling,…
Hayes’ 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego gave the Pittsburgh Pirates several chances to stick around, and Ke’Bryan Hayes finally made the Padres pay. Hayes, battling…
Pitt-Titusville Hub to offer new medical assistant program
From staff reports Beginning in July, the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub will feature a new Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy…
Vendor applications are being accepted for OC farmers market
From staff reports The Oil City farmers market is set to open its 2022 season in mid-June. The open-air curb market will operate 9 a.m….
NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre
HOUSTON (AP) — One by one, they took the stage at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Houston and denounced the massacre of 19…
Myers, Voit provide punch as Padres beat Pirates 4-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luke Voit was one strike away from his third straight strikeout when he got a slider from Wil Crowe and drove…
Home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ sells for more than $1.5M
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired the 2013 horror movie “The Conjuring” has been sold to a Boston developer who plans…
Pet of the Day 5/27/22
Celeste is a very nice girl. She just needs a bit of extra time to get to know you first. She is still learning how…
Citrus, Mango, and Pineapple Salsa
(Culinary.net) It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars, comes a whole…
A Glimpse of Years of Artwork
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter’s soul” is a quote by iconic artist Vincent…
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…
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…