Recent Deaths 10/4/18
Michael R. (Mike) Hartnett, 86, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Melda Jean (Klinko) Ward, 76,of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, formerly of Oil City died Wed. Oct….
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Produce: What’s in season in October?
There’s nothing like the taste of fresh produce when it’s perfectly in season — an apple pulled straight from the tree or greens pulled right…
Pet of the day 10/3/18
Olee is a female, current on vaccines. Will be spayed. Available October 5th. You may apply for adoption now. She can be found at Tri-County…
Cranberry-sour cream pound cake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours 30 minutes 5 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose…
1 hurt in Barkeyville crash
Clintonville volunteer firefighters and Franklin state police work at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at about 9:20 p.m. Monday on Route 8 in Barkeyville….
Pink Splash, ALF kiddies parade postponed
From staff reports Two popular events that were scheduled Tuesday – the Autumn Leaf Festival Kiddies Parade in Clarion and the Pink Splash for the…
Missed deadlines cost millions in potential disaster aid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the floodwaters recede and the recovery begins, communities swamped by Hurricane Florence soon will be on the clock to…
Steelers focusing on slow starts, not Bell’s possible return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If Le’Veon Bell is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers later this month, he hasn’t let his teammates and coaches know. Coach Mike…
‘Roseanne’ cast looks ahead to ‘The Conners’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cast members of the “Roseanne” revival are looking forward to their spinoff “The Conners.” Sara Gilbert, John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf…
Recent Deaths 10/3/18
Jan Gutierrez, 65, of East Brady, died Oct. 1, 2018. Arianna Renee Evans, 24, of Tionesta, died Sept. 30, 2018. Shirley Ann Schwab, 77, of…
University Art Gallery features Pittsburgh-based photographer
The Clarion Call report On Sept. 4, Clarion University’s art gallery started showcasing the work of Maranie Staab, a photographer that focuses on human rights…
What is all the buzz about the Social Equity Newsletter?
The Clarion Call report The goal of social equity is to have an inclusive environment that is used to build its intellectual strength and excellence…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Oil City accident
Pet of the day 10/2/18
Name: Jack Breed: Terrier/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jack can be found at Venango…
Lasagna with ragu alla Bolognese
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 2 hours 14 curly-edged lasagna noodles 8 ounces (1 cup) cottage cheese 6 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (3¼…
Historic Scheide House turned over to Oil Region Alliance
From staff reports The non-profit Oil Region Alliance is the new owner of the historic William H. Scheide House at 221 N. Washington St. in…
Franklin state, city police to have coffee with citizens
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Franklin state police and Franklin city police are inviting members of the community to join them for coffee from 9…
Indonesia quake toll jumps as survivors grow more desperate
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami that decimated parts of the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi jumped to more…
Popcorn problems? Steelers’ issues are piling up
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of Mike Tomlin’s favorite metaphors when things aren’t going well for the Pittsburgh Steelers is likening his team’s issues to popcorn….
Taylor Swift to open ‘2018 American Music Awards’
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift will open the “2018 American Music Awards.” The singer made the announcement Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” This is her…
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….
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Spruce Street theft
Oil City warrant
Oil City domestic dispute
Oil City assault
Oil City accident
Clinton Twp. accident
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…