Collectibles store has opened in OC
A new business specializing in collectibles has opened in downtown Oil City. Collect 76, located at 110 Center St., is owned and operated by Anthony…
September 2018
Familiar face stepping away after 50 years at OC library
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Observing that “50 years is long enough,” Sharon Duarte, an institution within an institution, has retired from the…
Ethan Hawke spotlights a little-known legend in ‘Blaze’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ethan Hawke had long been enchanted by the songs of mysterious singer-songwriter Blaze Foley. Foley wrote songs like ‘If I Could…
Typhoon lashes south China after killing 36 in Philippines
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left…
Brewers now 2 1/2 games behind Cubs with 3-1 loss to Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Davies couldn’t hold an early lead and it proved costly to the Milwaukee Brewers. Davies gave up a go-ahead double to…
Review: ‘Simple Favor’ a deliciously campy thriller
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Comedy director Paul Feig tries a thriller on for size with the juicy “A Simple Favor,” a suburban…
Students to serve fall teas at Tarbell
The Tarbell house will hold a series of fall tea parties at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. The…
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Frustration boiling over for Dog Hollow Road residents
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Several residents who live along Dog Hollow Road in Irwin Township say they’ve been fighting a losing battle for…
‘The Predator’ outstays its welcome on Earth
Predators are personal for Shane Black. He was hacked apart by one of the fearsome alien hunters in the first “Predator” movie 31 years ago…
Florence, a wet and unwanted visitor, besieges Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Florence already has proven deadly with its nearly nonstop rain, surging seawater and howling winds, and the threats are days…
Roethlisberger returns to practice, questionable for Chiefs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned under center on Friday after missing the previous two practices with a bruised right elbow. He…
Recent Deaths 9/15/18
C. Sue Martin Gadsby, 77, of Grove City, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Rodney L. “Otis” Stover, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Cranberry, died…
Review: ‘White Boy Rick’ a tragic tale of teen drug kingpin
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Even in the well-trod genre that is the ‘80s drug movie, the true life story of teen drug…
Crosby, Penguins return from long summer
CRANBERRY (AP) — Sidney Crosby has been back in Pittsburgh for a few weeks, participating in several informal practices while his Penguins teammates returned from…
Missouri town gets new newspaper, The Uranus Examiner
URANUS, Mo. (AP) — Cue the giggling: A small Missouri town has a new newspaper called The Uranus Examiner. KYTV reports that the newspaper’s launch was…
Pet of the day 9/14/18
Name: Chop Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chop can be…
Frittata with broccoli and turmeric
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 12 large organic eggs 1/3 cup organic 1 percent low-fat milk or water 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese…
Municipalities receive liquor license fees from PLCB
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has announced the return of more than $2.4 million in licensing fees to 1,411 municipalities where licensees…
Quilts on display in Scrubgrass
National Association of Certified Quilts judge Stacey Koehler, of Pittsburgh, looks at an entry to judge it on workmanship, design and overall appeal at the…
Florence rolls ashore in Carolinas, tears buildings apart
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, ripping apart buildings…
Chiefs face Steelers in 2nd straight road challenge
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A talented and mobile young quarterback tasked with taking over a playoff team from a veteran. Yeah, Pittsburgh Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger…
Emmy hosts Che, Jost ready for fun, politics, even mishaps
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Che and Colin Jost, typically stuck behind a desk as “Saturday Night Live” news anchors, are moving to a grander…
Recent Deaths 9/14/18
Becky A. Yates, 71, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 11, 2018. Ray Arthur Wagner, 73, of Corsica, died Sept. 12, 2018. Kameron D. Rankin, 27, of…
Clarion University talks high GPAs
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University’s 2018-2019 school year is well underway and the quality of academic credential of its newest students is…
CUPcakes opens at Clarion University
The Clarion Call report Clarion University On Thursday Sept. 6, CUPcakes had their official grand opening. This is a new bakery located under Eagle Commons…
How to find a hobby
Commitments to work and family can make adults feel like they have little time for much else. But finding time to pursue hobbies can benefit…
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Pet of the day 9/13/18
Name: Tuff Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Tuff can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Hot corn queso dip
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 cups fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels 1 cup half and half or whole milk (or…
Man waives on aggravated assault, strangulation charges
From staff reports An Oil City man accused strangling and punching a woman during a domestic dispute last week waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in…
4-H members compete at horse show
Mathew Rudolph, a Venango County 4-H member, competed with his horse, Fritz, at the District IX 4-H horse show at the Crawford County last weekend….
5 slain in Southern California shootings; gunman kills self
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed five people, including his wife, before turning the gun on himself as a Kern County sheriff’s deputy closed…
Steelers LBs Watt, Dupree make a splash after flipping spots
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On the surface, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason decision to flip outside linebackers Bud Dupree and T.J. Watt looked a little bit of…
Packed fall TV brings Julia Roberts, life after ‘Roseanne’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s so much television to watch or pretend to watch — have you really followed all of wrenching “The Handmaid’s Tale”…
Recent Deaths 9/13/18
Chester Knight, 87, of Knox, died Sept. 11, 2018. Becky A. Yates, 71, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 11, 2018. Rose J. Chalot, 91, of Franklin,…
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a…
September Gardening
September continues the planting of cool-weather crops in the vegetable garden. Things like spinach, lettuce, corn mache, tatsoi, pak choi, arugula, radishes, turnips, beets and…
Pet of the day 9/12/18
Lenny is a young, active, male Boxer mix that came to the rescue as a stray. He loves to run and play ball in the…
Green chile cheese portobello burger
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided…
Oil City police step up ‘dead storage vehicle’ enforcement
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is reminding city residents that if they have a “dead storage vehicle,” a label given to vehicles…
Boo Bash set Oct. 24 at mall
From staff reports The Cranberry Mall will hold its annual Boo Bash to celebrate the Halloween holiday from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24….
Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is summoning the presidents of every bishops conference around the world for a February summit to discuss preventing clergy…
O’Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas was feeling fresh for St. Louis, and that was bad news for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cardinals rookie Tyler O’Neill…
A confident Elton John kicks off farewell tour with flair
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After 90 minutes of nonstop singing and piano playing — which had the audience on their feet and desperately waiting for more…
Recent Deaths 9/12/18
Rodney Ralph Arras, 85, of Oil City, died Sept. 6, 2018. Steve Engles, 62, of Clintonville, died Sept. 11, 2018. David William Hannold, 73, of…
Clarion University UAB Sets Activities
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Get excited, the University Activities Board (UAB) has a lot of exciting things planned for this semester. UAB is…
Pet of the day 9/11/18
Cindy Lou is an adorable female kitten. She is friendly and playful. Up to date on she appropriated vaccines and will be spayed. Cindy Lou…
Cherry tomato cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 5-6 cups cherry tomatoes, any variety Extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons 3 leeks, chopped 1 teaspoon…
Another Erie Diocese priest removed from public ministry
From staff reports The Erie Catholic Diocese announced over the weekend that the Rev. Charles R.. Schmitt, 86, a priest who served as an administrator…