Attorney general sues over patient access to UPMC’s network
The Associated Press Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sued Thursday in an effort to keep health giant UPMC from ending its business relationship with rival Highmark…
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Matheson scores in OT to lift Panthers over Penguins 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers didn’t lose their composure after giving up the lead late in the game. Mike Matheson scored 4:14 into…
Studio immortalizes ‘Big Bang Theory’ as series nears finale
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Champagne briefly replaced scripts Thursday for a ceremony renaming the nondescript Stage 25 on the sprawling Warner Bros. production lot after…
Recent Deaths 2/8/19
John W. “Augie” Holtz, 90, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 7, 2019. Aaron James Pertz, of Rockmere, died Feb. 7, 2019. Janet Edith Clow, 79, of Marienville,…
Yoga glows in the dark at Clarion University
Clarion Call reports On Saturday, Feb. 2, the University Activity Board (UAB) held a glow yoga event from 8-10 p.m. in the multipurpose room in the…
Pet of the day 2/7/19
Molly is a sweet girl that came in as a stray with very sick eyes. The vet says her eyes will probably never be “normal”…
Citrus-Braised Pork Tacos
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 3 hours Pork: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1…
OC man held for court on assault charge
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on charges of indecent assault and harassment. Cy Gaines-Colon, 45, had…
Oil City Subway restaurant closes
From staff reports The Subway restaurant in downtown Oil City has closed. The restaurant’s last day of business was Tuesday, and some employees were inside…
Wariness and hope in S. Korea over second Trump-Kim summit
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Koreans, always deeply divided over how best to deal with their often belligerent northern neighbor, are reacting with both…
Penguins G Murray ‘day to day’ with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray missed practice Wednesday while being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Murray, who played in a 4-0 loss…
Grammy week events begin with salute to Willie Nelson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kacey Musgraves, Dave Matthews and Lukas Nelson saluted the outlaw king of country music Willie Nelson with tributes and performances at…
Recent Deaths 2/7/19
Wanda R. Hanlon, 85, of Oil City, died Feb. 5, 2019. Rich Laughlin, 77, formerly of Rimersburg, died Feb. 6, 2019. Richard “Dick” Fisher, 75,…
Saturday opener for PA’s deer season inches closer to reality
It’s one day. Roughly 10 hours, really, figuring the amount of daylight from dawn to dusk. But, this year, it’s potentially a pretty historic day….
Cranberry Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Pet of the day 2/6/19
Panda was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told she…
Morning Buns
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes (not including 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour, 45 minutes freezing and rising time) Dough:…
State police continue to search for man wanted on 865 charges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion state police are continuing their search for a Shippenville man accused of 865 counts involving rape and associated charges….
Venango group offering garden beds for summer
From staff reports Community members may sign up with Venango Area Community Gardens to request a raised bed for the summer for the use of…
New owners look to reopen Grove City’s Guthrie Theater
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The new owners of Grove City’s Guthrie Theater are seeking to reopen the local landmark with some new flavor. Veritas…
Trump calls for bipartisanship, a hard line on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Face to face with emboldened Democrats, President Donald Trump called on Washington to cast aside “revenge, resistance and retribution” and end “ridiculous…
McElhinney, Hurricanes shut down Penguins 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Curtis McElhinney’s been doing this a long time. More than a decade into his well-traveled NHL career, the Carolina Hurricanes goaltender understands…
ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ to end next year after 11 seasons
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — ABC’s “Modern Family,” the five-time Emmy Award winner for best comedy, will end its run next year after 11 seasons. ABC…
Recent Deaths 2/6/19
Danny Cadle, 75, of Meadville, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 5, 2019. Edith V. Peterson, 95, of Greenville, formerly of Seneca, died Feb. 5, 2019….
Physics Friction Lab at Gourley Farm
By MAKAYLA MONREAN & RYLEY PAGO Student contributors On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2019, Kody Wolff, Redbank Valley High school physics teacher, took his physics class…
Pet of the day 2/5/19
Figaro is a young male cat. He is very friendly and likes cuddles. He is current on vaccines and negative for FiV and leukemia. He…
Roast Beef Tenderloin
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time) Beef: 1 (2-pound) center-cut beef tenderloin roast, trimmed, tail end tucked,…
Sander’s Market eliminating round-the-clock hours
From staff reports The owners of Sander’s Market in Franklin confirmed Monday that the store will no longer be operating 24 hours a day. “It’s…
Agriculture workshops set in Clarion, Venango counties
From staff reports Free workshops on manure management for people with farms of all sizes are scheduled in Clarion and Venango counties. The programs are…
Schools, voting machines in Wolf’s sights as budget nears
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is hours away from delivering his first second-term budget proposal to a joint session of the Legislature, with…
Crazy intro over, Pens newcomers McCann, Bjugstad settle in
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It wasn’t the hastily arranged private plane ride from Miami to Pittsburgh. Or the police escort from the airport to PPG Paints…
More Grammy nominees makes winning a greater challenge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the Grammys added more nominees to its top four categories, the Recording Academy said the expansion from five to eight…
Recent Deaths 2/5/19
Carolyn S. Williams, 56, of Oil City, died Feb. 3, 2019. Margaret S. “Margee” Mellon, 62, of Oil City, died Feb. 3, 2019. Elizabeth M….
Erie VA to Host Resource Fair, Veterans Health Fair
The Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be holding information meetings. The first one will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb….
Washington Twp. assault
Illegally operating a vehicle
Pet of the day 2/4/19
Name: Cash Breed: Setter, English mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cash can be found at…
Poached Salmon with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Servings: 4 Pressure cook total time: 25 minutes Slow cook total time: 45 minutes 1 lemon, sliced 1/4 inch thick, plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon…
Groundhog Day more than a celebration of early spring
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It may seem unusual to have a wedding on Groundhog Day, but for Kelsey and Thomas Stark, of Murrysville, it…
Free cancer support group to meet monthly
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is offering a free cancer support group for cancer patients and survivors as well as their family members and caregivers….
Pentagon sending another 3,750 troops to Southwest border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Sunday it will send 3,750 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to put up another 150 miles of concertina…
Still no slowing down the Patriots’ dynasty
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady quickly made it clear that winning a record sixth Super Bowl title won’t change his mind about playing at least…
Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage in US immigration custody
ATLANTA (AP) — Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage was taken into federal immigration custody early Sunday, authorities said. The artist, whose given name is Sha Yaa…
Recent Deaths 2/4/19
George A. Karg, Sr., 80, of Crown, died Feb. 1, 2019. Michael Earl Riddle, 59, of Harrisville, died Feb. 2, 2019. Linda L. Adams, 83,…
Cranberry Students Participate in Rifle Club
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor Rifle Club is a team advocated through Cranberry High School that practices at the Oil City Izaak Walton’s League. Currently,…
Sentence handed down in case related to police fundraiser
By JIM MEYER Staff writer In a case that Venango County Judge Robert Boyer described as “quite disturbing,” a Mars man was sentenced Friday to…
Weather Discovery Center is science’s answer to Phil
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Thousands of people were expected to make the trek to Gobbler’s Knob on Saturday morning to witness Punxsutawney Phil’s predication…
Powerful storm hits Southern California, flooding highways
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second in a string of powerful storms battered California on Saturday, shutting key highways after water and mud rushed into…
Hyman, Sparks lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Zach Hyman’s line was tasked with slowing Sidney Crosby. Chipping in on the scoreboard was an added bonus. Hyman snapped a tie…