Members of the Cranberry Small Business Association teamed up with the Cranberry Area Lions Club, the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteers this year to provide free dinners at the free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Log Cabin. thederrick.com/news/community…

Franklin’s boys basketball team enters the new season with more experience, depth, and confidence under coach Torin Smith, raising hopes they can rebound from last year’s rebuilding season and compete for a regional title. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

School officials say the boiler plant and hot water heater upgrade needed approval this month to secure funding for the project in 2025. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Cranberry Township got its name from once-abundant wild cranberry bogs that have mostly disappeared, though local history and longtime residents suggest the berries may still linger in a few hidden wetland spots today. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry was busy with activity Tuesday as some of the final businesses finished decorating their entries for the museum’s annual Christmas Tree Display. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Today’s Nifty at 90 feature honors Shirley Ann Alden of Cranberry Township, celebrating her lifelong roots, devoted marriage, meaningful work, and the large, loving family that gathered to mark her 90th birthday. thederrick.com/news/community…

Cole Findlay capped his Oil City career by shattering records on both sides of the ball, becoming one of the program’s most versatile playmakers with standout passing, rushing, and defensive numbers. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

Carrying on her husband’s legacy, Kara Kauffman is keeping things moving forward at Two Mile Run County Park following her recent appointment as park director. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Six members of the Pritchard family, spanning three generations, all work at UPMC Northwest, creating a holiday-season legacy of care, shared values, and togetherness both on the job and at home. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

The Cranberry and Seneca Light Up Night returns for its second year this Saturday, and it is even bigger than last year’s. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Discover what’s happening across our region! From light-up nights to craft shows, concerts, markets, Santa trains and more! Find every local holiday event in one spot on our Events Hub. thederrick.com/news/community…

With a talented roster of 26 kids, Franklin swimming coach Charlie Smith feels confident his girls and boys teams can be contenders in the region and district for the foreseeable future. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

After getting shut out of the PIAA Championships last year, Oil City swimming coach Eric Smith is looking for his girls and boys teams to be more competitive this year. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

While many Black Friday shoppers flocked to big-box retailers, others could be found strolling through the Cranberry Mall and visiting small businesses in downtown Franklin. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Cranberry’s boys basketball team enters the new season with high expectations, a veteran lineup, and a tougher schedule as they aim to build on last year’s district title and push even deeper into the postseason. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

What began as a romantic proposal in Cook Forest State Park took a dramatic turn when a roadside accident turned into a high-stakes rescue mission. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

The Cranberry and Seneca second annual Light Up Night on Saturday evening marked its return with an even bigger lineup of sights, sounds and festivities, giving the community a lively and spirited kickoff to the holiday season. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Artists from a wide range of visual, literary and performing disciplines showcased their work throughout Oil City during this year’s Artists Sunday. thederrick.com/news/front_pag…

Rocky Grove’s girls basketball team enters the new season with renewed optimism, boosted numbers, and a blend of experience and youth, focusing on team chemistry and steady growth as they take the year one game at a time. thederrick.com/sports/local_s…

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