DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials, and…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit two home runs, then caught the warmup tosses when star catcher Yadier Molina made his first pitching appearance to…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doctor Strange and his multiverse got to linger a little longer atop the weekend box office as Tom Cruise and “Top…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two…
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…
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….
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — In what would be its biggest victory yet in the war with Ukraine, Russia claimed to have captured Mariupol after a…
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-run ball to extend his domination of Pittsburgh, and battery-mate Yadier Molina keyed a four-run sixth…
George O. Zinsser, 92, of Kennerdell, died May 18, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Mack, aka Big Mack, came to us recently as a stray. He is super chill and friendly. Mack seems to do well with other dogs,…
(Family Features) Firing up the grill and watching tender cuts sizzle on the grates means a mouthwatering meal is on the way, but don’t forget…
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the ORA’s Redevelopment program has been selected to receive another EPA Community-Wide Assessment (CWA) grant! We were one…
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a spring macroinvertebrate study at 10 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting. The study, which is…
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members listened to experts who discussed costs and a timetable for the installation of air conditioning…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden hopes to use his visit to Asia to confirm his belief that long-standing friendships can afford to…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Friday that their troops repelled a Russian attack in the east, as Moscow struggled to gain ground in…
LONDON (AP) — Tom Cruise has said he and Prince William “have a lot in common” as Britain’s royals joined the Hollywood star on the…
Blue recently came to us as a stray, then his owner signed him over to us because he got out often. He is a very…
(Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the…
From staff reports A $3 million road restoration project along Pittsburgh Road and the 15th Street Hill in Franklin will start next month, according to…
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee talked about some familiar topics — the property beside UPMC Northwest, broadband, and the Cranberry…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas,…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the…
HARRISBURG (AP) — A judge has ordered a temporary halt to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates…
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
The Associated Press One wedding and a funeral — and a birth. That gorgeous house, never mind the leaky roof. Some sunshine, too! More bone-dry…
Mark Trapano, of Nectarine, died May 11, 2022. Michael L. Elder, 60, of Knox, died May 16, 2022. Nancy L. Thomas, 80, of Franklin, died…
Yoda came in as a stray on May the Fourth, Star Wars day, which is how he got his name (that and his big ears)….
(Family Features) Whether you spend your summer afternoons sitting by the pool, splashing in the shallow end, or just soaking up the sun’s rays, part…
Efficient water use is especially important during the hot summer months when as much as 50 percent of home water use is for watering lawns…
Rain barrels are the final piece of the puzzle in dealing with stormwater on your property—they capture the rain and store it for later use…
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The nationwide baby formula shortage that has had parents desperately scrambling to locate the needed nutrition for their children is…
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee heard from three representatives of Child Development Centers at the committee’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The…
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick went into Wednesday essentially tied in Pennsylvania’s hotly contested…
CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight…
The Associated Press Somewhere in the southwest of England is a sprawling stone estate nestled along hedge-lined lanes that you can rent, complete with wood…
Kenneth Eugene Williams, 90, died, April 23, 2022. Alice R. Bish, 84, of Indiana, formerly of Distant, died May 14, 2022. Irene Rosella Rinker, 96,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as investors review an encouraging report on retail sales and a mixed…
Olaf came to Precious Paws with a terrible eye infection. We treated the infection but unfortunately, the eye could not be saved. Olaf does not…
(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…
To wrap up our discussion around agroforestry this month I wanted to share a successful tree-based bioremediation project out of Texas. Since much of the…