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Seven local students advance to PMEA Region II Band Festival this week
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1642+ words) From right, Franklin musicians Mya Hiles, Gaby Hicks, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion, Alex Johnston and Hadlee Donaldson practice during lunch period in the band room last Monday as they prepare for the PMEA Region II Band Festival being held at…...
Cranberry celebrates National Honor Society inductees
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1236+ words) Twenty-three students were formally inducted into Cranberry Area High School's National Honor Society on Wednesday during a ceremony that celebrated their achievements in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Seven local high school musicians will represent their schools this week at…...
Rocky Grove students get a 'taste of the real world' via mock job interviews
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1350+ words) In the immediate foreground, Rocky Grove High School student Gaston Roth is interviewed by Klapec Trucking Co.s Bridget Rowland, and to his left is classmate Landon Hoffman, who is being interviewed by Matric Groups Elsa Tovar during the schools…...
Ohio State names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (597+ words) Trustees voted to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi Ballamkonda as Carter's successor, bypassing the traditional nationwide search to name its fourth president since 2020. March 6 - 12, 2026 Old Dominion University shooting being probed as act of terrorism; suspect was subdued by…...
Titusville's Main Street Elementary named 2025 PA Blue Ribbon School
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1595+ words) Main Street Elementary Principal Jessica Millard talks about how the people are "what make you love where you truly are" during her opening remarks on Tuesday morning's award celebration. Main Street Elementary School Principal Jessica Millard, left, stands next to…...
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (80+ words) Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school'The Derrick Please note: The final print publication date of The Derrick and The News-Herald will be March 20. TheDerrick.com will continue beyond March 20. At…...
OCHS will present "Lightning Thief" musical this week
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (784+ words) Oil City High School students (from left) Carson Foster, Isabella Vorse and Chayce Whittemore have leading roles in the school's production this Thursday through Saturday of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." Tickets are $8 for general admission and can…...
Look Who's Hiring Now
1+ week, 2+ day ago (119+ words) Look Who's Hiring Now'The Derrick Find your next job right here in Venango County, Clarion County and the surrounding area! Appearing in today's newspaper New Year, New Career Hunting & Outdoors Guide Franklin couple will receive new United Way legacy impact…...
New sensory-friendly playground unveiled at Riverfront Park
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1268+ words) Venango County Commissioner Ken Bryan, left, and Autism Stands founder Brandy Hinojosa test out the sensory and texture corner on Wednesday afternoon in the new sensory-friendly playground equipment at Riverfront Park in Franklin. Autism Stands founder Brandy Hinojosa, right, and…...
Mismatch mayhem: Seventh Street Elementary School students dress up for Read Across America week
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1366+ words) Third grader Connor Bish points to the Lorax as his favorite Dr. Seuss character while styled with silly hair during "Barbara Park Day" on Wednesday at Seventh Street Elementary School. Seventh Street Elementary School third grader Kinsley Scott poses next…...