‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ a long, long, strange trip into spookiness
For much of its titanic length, “The Haunting of Hill House,” which premiered Friday on Netflix, does interesting things with character and atmosphere and maintains…
October 2018
Detroit police find 63 fetuses in funeral home amid probe
DETROIT (AP) — Police removed the remains of 63 fetuses from a Detroit funeral home and regulators shuttered the business amid a widening investigation of…
2nd suspect sought in murders of man, woman, girl, 10
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A second suspect is being sought in the murders of a man, a woman and her 10-year-old daughter earlier in…
Actress Selma Blair say she has been diagnosed with MS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Film and TV actress Selma Blair announced she is dealing with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. In a post Saturday on…
Review: ‘Wildlife’ shows a family in crisis, beautifully
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer It’s fall of 1960 in Montana when we meet the Brinson family in “Wildlife ,” a carefully considered and…
The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a mural walk
The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a mural walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, to celebrate the addition of three new murals…
Drug possession
Franklin man found guilty of homicide by vehicle
From staff reports A Franklin man has been convicted of homicide by vehicle and DUI in Venango County Court. Raymond Herold, 34, was found guilty…
Commission developing cracker plant impact study
The Northwest Commission, an eight-county economic development agency based in Oil City, has announced plans for a regional economic impact study focusing on the potential…
Melissa McCarthy in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
The early 1990s New York of Marielle Heller’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” isn’t so long ago but it already feels staggeringly distant. It’s a…
No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion. Mega Millions officials…
Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove has abdominal surgery
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove has had abdominal surgery. Dr. Craig Smith operated in Los Angeles on Friday to repair Mugrove’s abdominal wall…
Recent Deaths 10/20/18
Violet Rachel Linamen, 93, of Bruin, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. Stephanie Ann Gorham, 61, of Knox, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. Jack L. Callen,…
Review: 40 years later, ‘Halloween’ slashes again
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer With hollow eyes and sagging cheeks, the flabby white mask of Michael Myers is horror’s great blank slate. Project…
Pet of the day 10/19/18
Carter is a handsome, little, male Beagle that came to the rescue center as a stray. Sadly, no one has claimed Carter so he is…
Skillet pasta puttanesca
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 3 (14.5-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 6 anchovy fillets,…
Couple brings ‘Hang Up and Drive’ message to Clarion U.
From staff reports Jacy Good and husband Steve Johnson will present “Hang Up and Drive” at 10 a.m. Saturday in Suites on Main North Theater…
Likely buyer found for Franklin fluoride monitors
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has found a likely buyer for its two online fluoride monitors. The monitors, no longer needed…
Feds: Child exploitation focus of PA church probe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two years ago, a federal prosecutor in Pittsburgh considered filing a racketeering lawsuit against a Roman Catholic diocese over its handling of…
Malkin scores twice, Penguins beat Maple Leafs 3-0
TORONTO (AP) — Matt Murray and the Pittsburgh Penguins slowed down Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Murray made 38 saves for his first…
Cardi B hands out free winter coats in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of people have lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B handed out free winter coats. The Bronx-born…
Recent Deaths 10/19/18
Richard E. Shaffer, 68, of Marble, died Oct. 15, 2018. Paul J. Karg, of Oil City and Franklin, died Oct. 17, 2018. Joyce Shirley Greenlee,…
Oil City theft
Aggravated assault on a police officer
PA toughens penalties for repeat DUI offenders
HARRISBURG (AP) — Tougher penalties for repeated DUI offenders will soon become state law following passage by the Pennsylvania Legislature. The bill that received final votes in…
October Gardening Calendar
By now you probably know of my obsession to extend the season. I’m growing cool weather plants so I can enjoy the garden as long…
Inflating a Real Lung in School
On Oct. 9, students had a real-life lesson in respiratory care with Mr. Greg Sambor, Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care, Venango College of Clarion…
PASSHE Chancellor Open Forum
The Clarion Call report Clarion University On Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1:30 p.m., an open forum with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)…
Pet of the day 10/18/18
Magnolia is a female black kitten. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She will be spayed. Magnolia can be found…
Garlicky roasted shrimp with parsley and anise
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1/4 cup salt 2 pounds shell-on jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted…
19-year-old arrested in New Castle triple slaying
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old in the fatal shooting of a man, a woman and her 10-year-old daughter in western Pennsylvania….
Community Services takes over car seat program
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County has taken over a car seat loan program once operated through the ABC Pregnancy Center. A news…
After Canada legalizes pot, industry eyes rest of the world
MONTREAL (AP) — Cam Battley is a top executive at one of Canada’s biggest marijuana companies, but he isn’t sticking around to savor the country’s…
Film of Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God?…’ in development
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judy Blume has at long last agreed to a feature film adaptation of her seminal 1970 young adult novel “Are You…
Recent Deaths 10/18/18
Jennifer Ann Lang, 56, of Benton, Illinois, died Oct. 14, 2018. Irene F. DeBacco, 90, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 17, 2018. Joyce S. Greenlee, 89,…
Student Shares, Inspires Others to be Kind
Cranberry Chronicles report “Be kind.” The answer given when interviewer Jenna Seigworth, a junior at Cranberry High School, asked senior student, Mikayla Walker what advice…
Oil City disorderly conduct
Man, woman, her daughter, 10, found slain in New Castle
NEW CASTLE (AP) — The deaths of a man, a woman and a 10-year-old girl found in a New Castle home as a triple homicide,…
Pet of the day 10/17/18
Lizzy is a 2 year old, female, Pug mix that came to the rescue center with another Pug mix named Trisha. Lizzy is active, &…
Easy beef chili
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish, Pressure Cooker: 50 minutes Start to finish, Slow Cooker: 4 hours 30 minutes 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn…
Volleyball Game in Memory of Jeff Kahle
Cranberry Chronicles report A volleyball game meant to just bring awareness to cancer elicited more than information about cancer for fans. Tuesday night, tears were…
Cornplanter Square bids to be opened next month
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Bidding for the first phase of the Cornplanter Square project in Oil City is scheduled to open at 10 a.m….
Ella McNellie memorial toy drive planned Sunday
From staff reports A toy drive in memory of Ella McNellie, a young girl who died in 2011 from a rare form of cancer, will…
Powerless victims of Hurricane Michael now suffer looting
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Armed looters are targeting homes and businesses that remain without electricity after being ravaged by Hurricane Michael a week ago….
Boeser’s OT winner lifts Canucks by Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The arrival of 19-year-old Elias Pettersson has provided Vancouver with a much needed jolt. Yet the Canucks believe they’re far more than…
No winning Mega Millions ticket; jackpot climbs to $868M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the estimated jackpot climbs to $868 million….
Recent Deaths 10/17/18
Richard W. “Rick” Wolbert, III, 58, of DuBois, formerly of Leeper, died Oct. 13, 2018. Susan M. Goss, 67, of Oil City, died Oct. 16,…
Washington Ave. burglary
Suspicious person