Valley Grove revises school calendar for Veterans Day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Valley Grove School Board this week approved the tentative 2024-25 school year calendar, but there is a revision. Students…
Fly fishing supply store to open
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A new store carrying fly fishing supplies, at the convergence of Route 257 and Innis Street Extension in Seneca, is…
Trump, Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the…
Karlsson scores in overtime to give Penguins 4-3 win over Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored the winning goal at 1:42 of overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third consecutive victory,…
Review: Writer-director Julio Torres proves a storyteller to cheer with awesome ‘Problemista’
The Associated Press The hero of “Problemista” sees the world differently. He’s an aspiring toy designer named Alejandro who thinks today’s toys are too fun….
Recent Deaths 2/28/24
Cynthia Louise Addleman Painter, 66, of Licking Township, died Feb. 26, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 2/27/24
Licorice is sweet young boy who was recently brought to us as a stray. He is about 8 months old, and we are still getting…
Blueberry Crumble
(Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t…
Coroner: Drowning cause of man’s death
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh said tentative results of an autopsy on Oil City resident Michael Austin, who was found in Sage…
Oil City man accused of fleeing from police
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges of fleeing an officer and evading arrest on foot, as well as several…
Biden will urge congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was meeting Tuesday with the top four leaders of Congress to press them to act quickly to avoid a…
Biden, Trump marching toward nominations, but Michigan could reveal perils
WASHINGTON (AP) — While Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective presidential nominations, Michigan’s primary on Tuesday could reveal significant political perils…
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms…
Pet of the Day 2/26/24
Putter is a 6-month-old kitten who was recently brought to us as a stray with some other cats, and we are still getting to know…
Refrigerator Rolls
(Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t…
Erie VA Medical Center holds 20th Annual Home Town Heroes Bowling Tournament
The Erie VA Medical Center held its 20th annual Home Town Heroes Bowling Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 25, at East Way Lanes in Erie. All…
Body found in Sage Run
From staff reports A body was found at about 11 a.m. Saturday in Sage Run, near Pumphouse Road in Oil City, according to a news…
New restaurant coming to Franklin Quality Inn
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Another restaurant will soon be moving in to take the place of the Liberty Street Ale House in Franklin, which…
Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.,…
Crosby collects 4 points as Penguins hold off rival Philadelphia in wild 7-6 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby can’t explain what it is about the Philadelphia Flyers that seems to bring out a little something extra in him….
‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1…
Singhs say rooms weren’t rented to illegal immigrants
By LUKA KRNETA News editor For about the past three months, word had spread that both Franklin and Cranberry Township had seen an influx of…
OC Council updated on time frames for work on bridge, crossings
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members heard an update at their meeting Thursday on work scheduled this summer on the railroad crossings…
Ukraine’s defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately…
US, British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia…
VRCS Heritage Gala scheduled
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School will celebrate its eighth annual Heritage Gala, “A Starry Night,” on Saturday, March 16, at the junior-senior high…
Franklin Domino’s will open Monday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The pieces of the pie are in place for the new Domino’s Pizza in Franklin to hold its grand opening…
Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks, child support for fetuses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that…
All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller finalizes $77 million, 5-year deal. Pirates say he will start opener
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller and Pittsburgh finalized a $77 million, five-year contract on Friday, and the Pirates said he will be…
Recent Deaths 2/24/24
Dennis K. Paden, Sr., 81, of Franklin, died February 23, 2024. John H. Brown, 85, of Cochranton, died Feb. 22, 2024. Ken Bickel died Feb….
Pet of the Day 2/23/24
Sweet little Birdie was recently brought to us as a stray with some other cats. Birdie is about 6 months old and weighs just over…
Easter Roast
(Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t…
Woman accused of leaving grandchild with sex offender
From staff reports A Seneca woman is facing a child endangerment charge for leaving her granddaughter alone and unsupervised with her husband, who is a…
Collection event planned at Venango recycling center
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection event for household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2,…
US, EU pile sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary, Navalny’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its…
AT&T says outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by cyberattack
The Associated Press AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a…
Penguins give postseason hopes needed boost in 4-1 win over Canadiens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An early mistake by Kris Letang put the Pittsburgh Penguins in the kind of hole they’ve struggled to dig out from at…
Fantasy franchise revived with Netflix’s live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
NEW YORK (AP) — A new entry in the “Avatar” franchise is about to soar and James Cameron has no part in it. “Avatar: The…
Pet of the Day 2/22/24
Marshall was recently brought to us when his owner could no longer care for him. This handsome little dachshund and Jack Russell terrier mix weighs…
Taco Mac and Cheese
(Culinary.net) Macaroni and cheese is a beloved comfort food that’s easy to make during a busy week. With just a few extra ingredients and steps,…
Man held for court in 2022 robbery at Polk home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A York County man who police say was one of two men who broke into a Polk Borough home in…
Sugarcreek ends police coverage discussions with Franklin
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough Council members announced Wednesday that the borough has ended discussions with the City of Franklin regarding police coverage in the…
Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s largest hospital paused in vitro fertilization treatments Wednesday as providers and patients across the state scrambled to assess the impact…
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
The Associated Press A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data…
Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs
The Associated Press At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film….
Recent Deaths 2/22/24
Sharon T. Barr, 42, of St. Marys, died Feb. 17, 2024. Kinsley Ann Young died died Feb. 18, 2024. Marcella “Sal” Anne Hoover, 84, of…
Starting Plants Indoors from Seed
Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying established plants and requires little equipment….
Pet of the Day 2/21/24
Who doesn’t love a slice of Pie?! Introducing Pie, the 6-month-old pitty mix who is as sweet as… well.. Pie! This boy was recently brought…
Honey Mustard Crunch Salmon
(Family Features) Quick and easy family dinners often feel few and far between, but you can make them a more frequent occurrence by depending on…
McCabe addresses commissioners as she keeps Polk Center in spotlight
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners were reminded at their monthly meeting Tuesday about the closure of Polk Center about a year ago….