Rap artists and women take center stage at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rap artists and women have felt shunned by the Grammy Awards in recent years. But this year, they both took center…
February 2019
Recent Deaths 2/11/19
Keiko “Kay” Mary Hopwood, 65, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2019. Doris M. Clover, age 94, of Knox, died Feb. 7, 2019. James E….
Natural Escape: The Drive
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor Her eyes shifted toward me in chemistry with a repulsive look cast over her face and no words exited her…
Couple aim to heighten suicide awareness
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer For Jim “Bones” Sterner and his wife, Patty, the fight to end the stigma surrounding mental illness and the topic…
Gun-seizure laws grow in popularity since Parkland shooting
The Associated Press In the year since the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school, more and more states have passed laws making it…
Johnson has go-ahead goal, Lightning beat Penguins 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Johnson had a key goal and a tussle with Sidney Crosby, too. Johnson and J.T. Miller scored third-period goals as…
Women dominated in Grammys nominations, but will they win?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janelle Monae remembers being frustrated at last year’s Grammy Awards, where male acts dominated in nominations and the only woman competing…
Opinion: Has the Space Race Lost Its Pace?
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Discovery: the feeling that has pushed the human race all over the globe, from pole to pole and sea to…
Franklin pub gets new owners
From staff reports FoxTales Pub in Franklin is under new ownership. Longtime employee Kevin Myers and his wife, Rebecca Myers, purchased the pub after the…
Trampoline turmoil
With Thursday night’s rain and plummeting temperatures came flooded and icy roads causing accidents. With Friday’s high winds came this — a trampoline caught by…
Likely deal would give Trump fraction of desired wall money
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers are working toward a border security deal amid indications that the White House is preparing to accept a bipartisan agreement…
Grammy weekend kicks off with honor for Dolly Parton
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody pokes more fun at Dolly Parton — all hair, sequins, nine-inch nails and five-inch stilettos — than the country superstar…
Recent Deaths 2/9/19
Betty R. Brandon Ward, 96, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2019. Barbara Ann (Reeves) O’Palenick, 89, of Murrysville, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 6,…
Driver hits police vehicle
Live Streaming: Stressful but Rewarding
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor Although fun and interesting, Journalism can also be stressful. One of the many things that we do in Journalism that…
Inside scoop on this year’s musical: Cinderella
An honest conversation with Jason Kosmiski, Preston Yoder, and Britney Shreffler on their thoughts and feelings about Cranberry High School’s 2019 production of Cinderella. The…
Pet of the day 2/8/19
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…
Chipotle Beef Chili Bowls
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 3…
Venango delays decision on new voting machines
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Board of Elections on Thursday tabled a decision to purchase new voting machines for county elections following…
No word on when water issues at Polk Center will be cleared up
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Polk Center is dealing with the contamination of some of the facility’s water system with Legionella bacterium. The contamination of…
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…
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…