Franklin gets $20,000 grant for dual enrollment program
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Area School District’s dual enrollment program will run at no cost to students for the 2023-2024 school year…
Oil City K of C sets Memorial Day Mass
From staff reports The Oil City Knights of Columbus will celebrate its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Calvary Cemetery….
Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities
The Associated Press The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities…
Police: New Mexico gunman who killed 3, injured 6 shot randomly at cars, houses
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — An 18-year-old man armed with at least three guns roamed through a northwestern New Mexico community firing randomly at cars and…
State House control up for grabs yet again in special elections
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats’ narrow majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is on the line Tuesday with two special elections that will determine which…
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
The Associated Press The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for…
Recent Deaths 5/16/23
Charles R. “Chooch” Majesky, 74, of Venus, formerly of Philadelphia, died May 9, 2023. Nathan Lee Stahlman, 59, of Franklin, died May 13, 2023. Richard…
VFW Participates in Welcome Home Vietnam War Commemoration
VFW National Junior Vice Commander Al Lipphardt represented the VFW, along with more than 90 organizations, at a three-day United States of America Vietnam War…
Pet of the Day 5/15/23
Meet Cici. Cici came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. Cici is a sassy, lovable girl who enjoys food. She…
Salmon Chili Bites
(Family Features) Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding…
Students raise funds for hospital patients
The Rocky Grove High School Oriole Health Club and Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union raised $200 to benefit the Patient Hardship Fund of the Northwest Hospital…
Christian Education Fundraiser Ball scheduled
From staff reports A Christian Education Fundraiser Ball will be held from 6:45 to 10:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Christian Life Academy in Seneca….
Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Pennsylvania, Kentucky primaries
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Off-year elections on Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year’s…
Keller strikes out 13 as struggling Pirates beat Orioles 4-0
BALTIMORE (AP) — Amid a dreadful May stretch for Pittsburgh, Mitch Keller provided another reminder of how good the Pirates looked just a few weeks…
‘Guardians Vol. 3’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’ top box office again
The Associated Press Several new movies infiltrated theaters nationwide this weekend, from a lighthearted trip to Italy with Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and…
Recent Deaths 5/15/23
Richard “Dick” E. Perry, 72, of Oil City, died May 12, 2023. Robert L. “Redbone” McCullough, 80, of Rimersburg, died May 13, 2023. Dennis “Murph”…
Primary campaigns winding down as Venango equipment tested
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County election officials held a public voting machine testing Friday morning in the Courthouse Annex in preparation for Tuesday’s…
Citation filed against Adamovsky for IOOF damages
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City code enforcement office has filed a citation against Milan Adamovsky whose IOOF building on Seneca Street hasn’t…
A year after mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket, bells to toll for victims
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The city of Buffalo will pause Sunday to mark the passing of one year since a gunman killed 10 people and…
AI presents political peril for 2024 with threat to mislead voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Computer engineers and tech-inclined political scientists have warned for years that cheap, powerful artificial intelligence tools would soon allow anyone to create…
Surging Orioles hit 2 HRs, beat skidding Pirates 2-0
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Wells and the stellar Baltimore bullpen made quick work of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who struggled mightily to get on base and…
OC council OKs city garage contract
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday awarded a contract for repairs to the roof of the city garage. Homan Specialty…
Oil City street sweeping schedule
From staff reports Here is the street sweeping schedule next week in Oil City: Monday — Linden, Hasson, Cedar and Hone avenues Tuesday — Hoffman Avenue…
Debt ceiling standoff shows how era of pandemic spending is giving way to focus on stemming deficits
WASHINGTON (AP) — One outcome is clear as Washington reaches for a budget deal to end the debt ceiling standoff: The ambitious COVID-19 era of…
DeSantis, Trump look to sway Iowa GOP activists at dueling events
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will share the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday, providing a chance…
Cedric Mullins hits for the cycle as Orioles beat Pirates 6-3
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle for Baltimore, and his three-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Orioles to a 6-3…
Recent Deaths 5/13/23
Patsy Ann Lawrence, 74, of Clarion, died May 9, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 5/12/23
Hulk was returned to us when his owner could no longer care for him. This sweet boy is approximately 5 years old and very kind….
Yellowfin Tuna and Artichoke Pasta
(Family Features) If you and your loved ones yearn for new, stimulating experiences to feel connected to the outdoors, look no further than enjoying mealtime…
OC VFW auxiliary to hold poppy drive today
From staff reports The Oil City VFW Auxiliary will hold a poppy drive today, beginning at 4 p.m., on the Spc. Jonathan R. Kephart Memorial…
FAM Jam returning to Oil City for second year on Saturday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council’s FAM Jam: Food Trucks, Art and Music Jamboree is returning to Oil City for its…
EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration proposed new limits Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, its most ambitious effort yet…
Title 42 has ended. Here’s what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and…
From ‘Psycho’ to a new crop of horror movies, the genre has some mommy issues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you’re stumped for how to spend this Mother’s Day, consider relishing a good scare. Since the genre’s inception, horror movies…
Recent Deaths 5/12/23
John L. Motzer, 72, of Tionesta, died May 10, 2023. Edna L. Ferringer, 94, formerly of Franklin, died May 10, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Easy Homemade Salsa
(Family Features) Summer sun brings an abundance of outdoor activities from jumping in the pool and playing in the yard to simply lounging in the…
Pet of the Day 5/11/23
Izzy came to us with another dog, Gypsy, when her owners could no longer care for her. Izzy is around 8 years old, and her…
Casey-Fetterman bill to prevent train disasters heads for vote
From staff reports The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted out the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023, sponsored by U.S. Sens….
Letter Carriers annual food drive is Saturday
From staff reports Letter carriers in the region will participate Saturday in the nation’s largest single-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger. Anyone who wants to…
Norfolk Southern train derails in New Castle
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Pennsylvania, with no hazardous chemicals on board and no reported injuries,…
Profar’s go-ahead single lifts surging Rockies by struggling Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Rockies held a meeting recently where they talked about the importance of playing good defense. Not great defense. Not incredible…
Review: Jennifer Lopez anchors the action pic ‘The Mother’
The Associated Press The most interesting part of “ The Mother,” a decent if forgettable action pic starring Jennifer Lopez, is the one that is…
Recent Deaths 5/11/23
Kenneth Max Clark, 86, died April 23, 2023. Shirley Ann (Troutman) Heeter, 90, of Parker, died May 9, 2023. Dollie J. Moore, 75, of Titusville,…
What’s the Difference Between Annual vs Perennial Plants?
If you’re starting to plant a garden—or even just buy some plants—you’ve probably come across the terms “annual” and “perennial” at least once or twice….
Pet of the Day 5/10/23
Meet Gypsy, the gorgeous 5-year-old hound mix! Gypsy was brought to us with another dog, Izzy, when their owners could no longer care for them….
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sweetpotato Taquitos
(Family Features) Summer sun brings an abundance of outdoor activities from jumping in the pool and playing in the yard to simply lounging in the…
CATA shared ride fare will increase
From staff reports The Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement a shared ride fare increase in Venango County beginning July 1. “The changes will…
Junior Silver Cornet Band program offered
From staff reports The Franklin Silver Cornet Band is offering its Junior Silver Cornet Band, a summer outreach program geared toward musicians in eighth grade…
US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that further declines…
Trump appearing at CNN town hall after sex assault verdict
The Associated Press Former President Donald Trump will return to CNN’s airwaves on Wednesday, joining the network for a two-hour town hall event in early-voting…