Recent Deaths 10/2/18
Goldie A. Maloney, 95, of Seneca, died Sept. 30, 2018. Frank E. “Bud” Winger, 84, of Seneca, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 29, 2018….
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New Rule Changes How VA Calculates Income for Need-based Benefits
Last week, VA published a final rule in the Federal Register that will establish a three-year look-back period when determining eligibility for income-based benefits, including pension with…
Pet of the day 10/1/18
Name: Huxley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Huxley can be found at…
Baked ziti with sausage and broccoli rabe
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Active time 55 minutes) 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Salt…
Man injured in wrong-way crash on I-80
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A Clintonville firefighter assisted in apprehending a driver who fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash after he drove east…
Canada-US reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico
TORONTO (AP) — Canada was back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico late Sunday after weeks of…
Flacco flourishing for resurgent Ravens, downs Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Flacco knows it’s easy to point to his increasingly gaudy stats or the rainbows he’s uncorking with ease as proof that…
Haddish and Hart lead ‘Night School’ to No. 1 with $28M
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in more than two years, a straight-up comedy is No. 1 at the box office. Kevin Hart…
Recent Deaths 10/1/18
JoAnne F. Wood, 71, died Sept. 29, 2018. Jeanne “Kookie” Sterner Moon, 76, of Oil City, died Sept. 28, 2018. Susan S. Snyder, 59, of Franklin,…
On The Move
Annemiek van Vleuten from the Netherlands competes as she wins the gold medal in the women’s individual time trial at the Road Cycling World Championships…
Review: Alaskan thriller ‘Hold the Dark’ is brutal and bleak
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The Alaska tourism board can’t be all that thrilled with Jeremy Saulnier’s “Hold the Dark ,” a grueling but…
Review: In ‘Colette,’ a literary great is finally unbound
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer Wash Westmoreland’s “Colette” is a very British movie about a very French feminist icon. A handsome and lively period…
Summit Twp. fatal crash
Scrubgrass twp. accident
Pet of the day 9/28/18
Name: Duke Breed: Mixed Breed Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Duke can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
One-pan chicken with kale and butternut squash
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 2 teaspoons honey Salt and pepper 3/4 cup…
Army Drill Team will help kick off Autumn Leaf Festival
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Autumn Leaf Festival in Clarion has provided many memorable events over its 65 years, but Saturday will see one of…
Health expo for women set
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free women’s health program focused on health and wellness from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17,…
Powerful quakes rock Sulawesi in Indonesia, destroys homes
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Powerful earthquakes jolted the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying houses and killing at least one person. An official said…
Cubs beat Pirates 3-0, open 1-game NL Central lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester felt he wasn’t as sharp as usual, though the Cubs and their ace left-hander came through in the clutch. Lester…
Superman to The Fonz: Vintage lunchbox collection on sale
CINCINNATI (AP) — Look, up on the shelf! It’s Superman. There’s the king of the wild frontier himself, Davy Crockett. And over in that case…
Recent Deaths 9/28/18
Jessie Olive Bauer Best, 91, of Emlenton, died Sept. 27, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Clarion mourns loss of beloved colleague, professor and mentor
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Marilouise (Mel) Michel, 56, a longtime Clarion University professor suddenly passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2018 from a…
Bi Visibility Day at Clarion University
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University Allies celebrated Bi Visibility Day on campus this past Sunday, Sept. 23. The celebration was an all-day…
Country Fair crash
Drug possession
Colbert Ave. dispute
Pet of the day 9/27/18
Name: Sugar Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sugar can be found at…
Korean fried chicken tenders
30 minutes start to finish Serves 6 For the Sauce: 5 gloves garlic 1 ½ -inch piece peeled ginger 1/3 cup less-sodium soy sauce 2…
Woman accused in Oil City assault case held for court
From staff reports An Oil City woman accused of assaulting her estranged husband earlier this month was held for court Wednesday. Jacquelyn Whitling, 37, appeared…
Route 208 bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 96-year old bridge that carries Route 208 over McKees Run in Clinton Borough and Clinton Township will…
Macro-invertebrate study postponed
From staff reports The macro-invertebrate study that was scheduled today by the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps across from Agway in Oil City has been…
For teens, a real-life study in staying power of mistakes
The Associated Press The drama surrounding President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court over the nominee’s behavior in the 1980s has reinforced a warning…
Cubs clinch 4th straight playoff spot, top Pirates 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo thought he’d caught the foul ball. Many others at Wrigley Field, meanwhile, thought about Steve Bartman. Despite a play that…
University of Minnesota awards honorary degree to Prince
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota has awarded the late rock star Prince an honorary degree to recognize his influence on music and his…
Recent Deaths 9/27/18
Bruno Novak, 40, of Greenville, died Sept. 9, 2018. J. Kenneth Wyse Jr., 83, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 14, 2018. Robert Hedglin, 87, of…
In the Garden with Kids – Seed Saving
It’s all about the birds and the bees when we’re talking plants. But that can be a difficult subject with kids though. Most plants want…
Pet of the day 9/26/18
Foster is a 7 year old, male German Shepherd surrendered to the rescue center by his owner. Foster is friendly, playful & affectionate. He is…
Cookies and Cream Donuts
Makes 6 donuts 11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 cup gluten-free flour 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt…
Environmental Corps to conduct Oil Creek study
From staff reports The Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps will conduct a macro-invertebrate study of Oil Creek at 10 a.m. Thursday. The study is open…
Florence flooding slowly envelops South Carolina homes
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A week ago, firefighters in Conway went to a neighborhood and told surprised residents their houses would flood from Hurricane Florence…
Bryant hurt, Cubs lose to Pirates 6-0, again miss clinch
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs lost again, and this one was particularly painful. Slugger Kris Bryant exited with a bruised left wrist, Mike Montgomery…
Will Smith marks 50th birthday with a leap near Grand Canyon
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE, Ariz. (AP) — Like a scene out of a high-octane action movie that he would star in, Will Smith celebrated his…