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R.S.O Profile Indoor Majorettes and Color Guard
The Clarion Call report Clarion University The Clarion University Indoor Majorettes and Color Guard are a recognized student organization (R.S.O). It was founded in 2014…
Pet of the day 10/16/18
Toni is an absolutely adorable female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. She can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Garden minestrone
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 8 to 10 hours on high Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1 onion, chopped fine 4 garlic cloves,…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected at Oil City residence
From staff reports Four people were transported from an Oil City residence to UPMC Northwest on Monday morning with possible carbon monoxide poisoning, according to…
Parents vent about safety during Franklin meeting
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Concerned parents turned out at the Franklin Area School board meeting Monday night asking for increased awareness for student safety….
US wants drug prices in TV ads: ‘Patients deserve to know’
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The federal government said Monday that it wants to force drugmakers to disclose prices for prescription medicines in their TV commercials….
Steelers ready to plow forward with – or without – Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s stall inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room has been untouched for months. The Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. The black-and-yellow Jordans. Sweatpants….
Mega Millions prize of $654M is nation’s 4th-largest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game’s $654…
Recent Deaths 10/16/18
Ray Kahle, 86, of Youngsville, died Oct. 11, 2018. Grace E. Miller, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2018. Barbara “Barb” D. Wilt, 64,…
Pet of the day 10/15/18
Balto is a 7 year old female mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue when her owner had a stroke and could no longer…
Mixed berry scone
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Scones 8 3/4 ounces (1 3/4 cups) frozen mixed berries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (15 ounces)…
Delayed Housing Payments Impacting up to 180K Student Vets
The VFW is urging tens of thousands of student veterans to immediately contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) GIBILL-1, or (888) 442-4551, if…
Trump to visit Florida, Georgia; search ongoing for missing
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida’s Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction…
Again! Bengals watch Steelers rally in last minute for a win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Fans in the upper deck at Paul Brown Stadium hung a banner that read: “Make Them Respect Us.” Instead, the Steelers broke…
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their 1st child in spring
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday….
Recent Deaths 10/15/18
Eva M. Crocker, 74 of Titusville, died Oct. 14, 2018. Lois Joanne Hedglin, 91, died Oct. 13, 2018. Glenn B. Hetzler, 85, of Polk, died…
Berry Botics Inc.
By SARA UDDIN Student Contributor You may be asking yourselves, ¨What is Berry Botics Inc.?¨ Berry Robotics Inc. is the robotics team based out of…
Oakland Twp. DUI
New Books in the Library
Cranberry Chronicles report New books were ordered for the Cranberry High School library over the summer. Mr. Milne, the high school librarian and media specialist,…
Pet of the day 10/12/18
Yolanda is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Yolanda can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sour cream coffee cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 2 hours 30 minutes cooling time) Streusel: 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 3/4…
FALL-O-WEEN Family Wellness Event & Hike
Cranberry Chronicles report Cranberry’s Health and Physical Education class is stepping up its game with Fall-o-Ween Family Wellness Event & Hike. On Oct. 24, families…
Morning Routine of Students Resumes as Sheetz Reopens
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor With the Sheetz in Cranberry reopening on Sept. 27, many students resumed their daily morning routine of grabbing a quick…
O.C. condemns home to preserve water supply pipeline
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A recent excavation project at a home uncovered a major Oil City waterline issue that prompted City Council at…
VNA of Venango County to hold ‘Hope for the Holidays’
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer “Hope for the Holidays,” a day of healing intended to help grieving children…
Authorities say 11 now dead from Hurricane Michael
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Linda Marquardt rode out Hurricane Michael with her husband at their home in Mexico Beach. When their house filled with…
Kessel’s hat trick powers Penguins past Vegas 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin corralled the puck near his own goal-line and saw Phil Kessel sprinting out of the zone. He flipped a perfect…
Princess Eugenie weds her beau at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Princess Eugenie married tequila executive Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor…
Recent Deaths 10/12/18
Michael J. Clark, 57, of Cranberry, formerly of Hadley, died Oct. 10, 2018. Nora Jean Fleeger Winger, 84, of Sandy Lake, died Oct. 10, 2018….
Oil City criminal mischief
Suspicious person
Powerful Demonstration, Powerful Message
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor “No one, I repeat, no one is allowed to eat lunch alone.” These are the words of speaker and 2007…
Walk Your Way
By TERRY MILLER Student contributor “Walk to School” day at Cranberry Jr/Sr High School took place on Sept. 12. This yearly school event is a…
Monarch Butterfly Presentation and Release
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor Students in the Envirothon class were gifted with a presentation on monarch butterflies during their class on Sept. 13, 2018….
Eagle Alerts system in place to keep students, staff safe
The Clarion Call reports Clarion University The Eagle Alerts system is a system through which students, staff and faculty can be made aware of emergency…
Crafters’ Day at Autumn Leaf Festival
The Clarion News report Clarion University It is a chilly morning on Friday, Oct. 5. The air is so cold, it forces many hands to…
Pet of the day 10/11/18
JoJo was surrendered to the rescue center by his owner due to not being good around small children. They report JoJo is a male, 3…
Pumpkin cheesecake bars
Servings: 24 Start to finish: 3 hours 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 whole graham crackers,…
Man accused of sending sexually explicit content waives hearing
From staff reports A Lackawanna County man accused of sending sexually explicit content to a 14-year-old Cranberry girl waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Franklin’s bagged leaf pickup begins Friday
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will begin picking up paper biodegradable bags of leaves from residents starting Friday. Residents may put…
Hurricane Michael left path of destruction, isn’t done yet
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — The third-most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in recorded history left a wide path of destruction across Florida…
Career in limbo, Steelers LB Shazier helping in other ways
PITTSBURGH (AP) — At least one portion of Ryan Shazier’s daily routine hasn’t changed much from the previous time the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing to…
Royal Wedding redux: This time it’s Princess Eugenie
WINDSOR, England (AP) — It’s time for another royal wedding at Windsor Castle — but this time it’s less of a global TV spectacle and…
Recent Deaths 10/11/18
Elizabeth Violet Kahle, 103, formerly of Clarion, died Oct. 9, 2018. Levia Michiline Cramer, 100, of Sligo, died Oct. 9, 2018. Wayne L. Clyde, 94,…
Oil City DUI
Suspicious person
Oil City overdose
Animal cruelty
Sunday hunting tied to coming election
Spring of 2020 remains the target date for removing the legislative prohibition on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. But the job of reaching it starts right…