Franklin’s Covington installed as Rotary district governor
Zachary Covington was installed as the new district governor for Rotary District 7280, taking over from outgoing governor John Marshall. The installation ceremony, hosted by…
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Pet of the Day 06/11/24
Outdoor fitness station opens at UPMC Northwest
Beer-Battered Catfish with Homemade Tartar Sauce
PennWest hosts speaker for Juneteenth Jubilee
Oil City High School Honor Roll
Cranberry High School Honor Roll
Recent Deaths 06/11/24
Nifty at 90: Man known for being a great storyteller
Crowds catch glimpse of elusive creature in Marienville
The annual Bigfoot Festival in Marienville attracted skeptics, enthusiasts, and experts, including Mike Familant, a 33-year-old EMT, firefighter, graphic designer, and full-time Bigfoot researcher from…
Pet of the Day 06/10/24
Meet Sienna. This gorgeous lady came to us as a stray, so we have no history for her. Sienna loves all attention and would never…
Lemon-Ginger Scones
Treat overnight guests to a morning treat! Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast and brunch foods…
Recent Deaths 06/10/24
H. Forest Potter, age 87, a lifetime resident of Rockland Township, died Friday afternoon, June 7, 2024. Jeremy Kyle Haupt, 41, of Oil City, passed…
4-H Club robotics team cultivates tech know-how
The Electrotechs 4-H Club, consisting of students from Clarion and Venango counties, is expanding the traditional scope of 4-H to include robotics. During a recent…
Pet of the Day 06/08/24
Meet Little Mama & Teddy Little Mama and Teddy are a bonded mother/son duo that will need to be adopted together. They are both very…
Franklin High School Honor Roll
The following students have been added to the principal’s list and achievement list for the fourth-quarter grading period at Franklin High School: Principal’s list Grade…
Venison Burgers
Expand your hamburger horizons! Hamburgers are a beloved food that are perhaps most popular during summer, when grillmasters fire up their grills to feed…
Recent Deaths 06/08/24
Reverend William M. Kuba, 87, of East Brady died Saturday, June 1, 2024. Verne F. Bliss, 68, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024….
2 more charged for roles in drug ring
Two individuals, Michael Daniels Jr. from Detroit and Shirley Mosier from Franklin, have been charged for their involvement in a drug trafficking ring transporting illegal…
Pet of the Day 06/07/24
Butters has all the personality you would ever want from a cat. He loves attention, until he doesn’t. He needs to be the king of…
Sugarcreek agrees to support sensory space at Reno playground
At the recent Sugarcreek Borough Council meeting, members agreed to support a proposal for a dedicated sensory area at Reno playground, initiated by Autism Stands…
Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Pistachio Pesto
Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Potatoes are often the unsung heroes of meals. They work any time of the day and with most…
Christian Life Academy honor roll
The following students were named to the honor roll and principal’s list for the fourth-quarter grading period at Christian Life Academy: Honor roll Grade 3 —…
Pool season is here across the county
The pool season is beginning this weekend in the region, though showers and cooler temperatures may affect activities. Two Mile Run County Park plans to…
Recent Deaths 06/07/24
Shannon L. Gilbert, 52, of Fryburg, passed away on June 5, 2024. Robert “Bob” L. Stoltz, 86, of Oil City, native of St. Benedict, passed…
Franklin funeral director Guthrie receives community service award
Adam Guthrie, supervisor and owner of Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Franklin, was honored with the 2024 Community Service Award by the International…
Greenways honors Cranberry graduate, Titusville business
Jordan Anderson, a recent graduate of Cranberry Area High School, and Titusville Iron Works received this year’s Greenways Awards. Anderson, 18, earned the “James E….
Pet of the Day 06/06/24
Does anyone have it in their heart to adopt a neglected abused former bait dog? Maybeline was found in North Carolina. She was heart worm…
Baked Peppers With Rice Stuffing
Fresh vegetables are the star of summertime meals! When the mercury rises, savvy cooks know lighter fare is the name of the game. Light…
Top graduates named at Oil City
Simon Burkett and Gabriel Rankin have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Oil City High School Class of 2024. Burkett, son of Bill…
North Clarion High School gym floor ‘total loss’ due to water
A broken water pipe caused significant damage to the North Clarion School District’s old high school gym, leading to a likely total loss of its…
Recent Deaths 06/06/24
Lisa M. (Marsh) Detar, 61, of Oil City, passed away on June 2, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 06/05/24
Hattie has been at the shelter most of her life. She came to the shelter with her brother Hector who passed away a number of…
OC man charged after large amount of drugs found in home
An Oil City man was arrested and arraigned Monday after large quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine were found in his Washington Avenue home during…
Top graduates named at Rocky Grove
Spencer Riley, valedictorian, and Izabella Friel, salutatorian, of Rocky Grove High School Class of 2024, pursued accelerated dual enrollment. Riley, son of Andrew and Wendy…
Franklin graduates receive awards
Numerous Franklin High School graduates in the Class of 2024 were honored with awards this year. They include: Art — Autumn Fitzgerald, Callista Judy, Ella Bodien,…
Steigerwald family to man Alex’s Lemonade Stand this weekend
In honor of the 20-year anniversary of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s lemonade days, Franklin residents Jeff and Wendy Steigerwald and their son, Philip, will host…
Farmhouse Skillet
Cheese egg and casserole a brunch staple… On lazy weekend mornings or when entertaining a crowd, it may be more fitting to serve brunch…
North Clarion High School honor roll
The following students at North Clarion High School were named to the principal’s list and honor roll for the fourth-quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade…
Recent Deaths 06/05/24
Mark J. Peterson, 77, of Victory Heights, Franklin, died on Monday afternoon, June 3, 2024. Margaret L. Oakes, 93, formerly of Cranberry Township, died Tuesday,…
Many area students named to Slippery Rock dean’s list
Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. The following students from this area made the list: Timothy Craig of…
Hasson Good Citizenship Award
Hasson Heights Elementary School fourth-graders Adalynn Taylor and Jacob Murray were presented with the Citizenship Award by state Sen. Scott Hutchinson during the Hasson Heights…
50th Thomas school Dance-O-Rama held
The Thomas School of Dance celebrated its 50th anniversary with the 50th Dance-O-Rama at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The school, founded by Sherry Thomas…
Pet of the Day 06/04/24
Apollo came to Precious Paws from death row at a Virginia Shelter. Apollo arrived in the bed of a pickup truck in a crate covered…
Virtual town hall meeting set for state forest strategic plan
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry will hold a virtual town hall meeting to share perspectives and receive feedback on its draft plan of Forests for…
Flaky Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
Easy appetizer for entertaining! Impromptu entertaining can be a fun way to get together with friends or family without the pressures of hosting more…
Franklin paving project to begin soon
A $300,000 resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on eight Franklin roadways is scheduled to start next week. The project will include…
Recent Deaths 06/04/24
Mary Edith Stewart, age 78, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Helen M. Frazier, 89, formerly of Clarion and Tylersburg, died Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 06/03/24
Alexander is such a sweet boy. He is very playful and gets along well with other cats. He can be nervous at first, but offer…
University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The University of the Arts, an institution with roots more than a century and a half old in Philadelphia, has abruptly announced…