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…
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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…
Recent Deaths 9/26/18
Sharon Matthews Clinger, 68, of Polk, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 24, 2018. Michael Paul “Red” LaVan, 43, of Franklin, died Sept. 21, 2018. Valerie…
Protection of the Pupils
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER & AMBER HOLT Student contributors With school back around the corner, new advancements are being implemented to ensure the Cranberry Area School…
University: Don’t be surprised by assistance animals on campus
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Getting back into the swing of the semester and getting involved around campus, students may notice some four-legged friends….
Oil City theft
Oakwood Heights accident
Tionesta Twp. theft
Pet of the day 9/25/18
Name: Jetsy Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jetsy can be found at…
Suicide Prevention Month aims to bring awareness, prevention
The Clarion Call report Clarion University According to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, over 44,000 people commit suicide each year, or 123 deaths a…
Grilled swordfish steaks with salsa verde
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour Because of the shape and size of swordfish, individual steaks are quite large. This recipe serves four_or more,…
Franklin still looking at school security measures
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin School District superintendent Pamela Dye said Monday no immediate measures have been taken toward hiring a school resource officer…
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…
Protections restored for grizzly bears; hunts blocked
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the Northern Rocky Mountains on Monday, a move that blocks…
Roethlisberger shines, Steelers hold off Bucs 30-27
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It was not the way Ben Roethlisberger would draw it up, but the Pittsburgh Steelers will take it. In desperate need…
Mel Gibson to direct, co-write remake of ‘The Wild Bunch’
NEW YORK (AP) — Mel Gibson will co-write and direct a remake of Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1969 Western “The Wild Bunch.” Warner Bros. on Monday…
Recent Deaths 9/25/18
Forest C. Thomas, 89, of Oil City, died Sept. 23, 2018. J. Michael Dudzic, 69, of Seneca, died Sept. 22, 2018. Michael Paul “Red” LaVan,…
Walmart theft
Oil City pursuit
Farmington Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 9/24/18
Karma is a 2 year old, female, Beagle/Lab mix surrendered to the rescue center by her owner. They reported Karma is house trained, crate trained,…
New England fish chowder
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 ounces salt pork, rind removed, rinsed, and…
VFW to Celebrate 119th Birthday Sept. 29
The Veterans Of Foreign Wars will celebrate their 119th year Saturday, Sept. 29. It was established by James C. Putnam on Sept 29, 1899, in Columbus, Ohio….
Recent Deaths 9/24/18
Ethel M. Richards Minich, 86, of Emlenton, went to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2018. Marion L. English, 88, of Oil City,…
Congress set to fund government, but not Trump’s wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is set to pass a crucial spending bill that averts a government shutdown, but there’s one potential obstacle: President Donald Trump….
Yelich homers again as Brewers explode past Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Christian Yelich hit his 32nd home run, Travis Shaw added his 31st and the Milwaukee Brewers blew past the mistake-prone Pittsburgh Pirates…
Will Smith bungee jump is latest stunt near Grand Canyon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — When Will Smith turns 50 this week, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” actor plans to…
Senior Centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a…
A Day in Pictures
The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol in Washington at dawn Wednesday, Sept. 19. 2018. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Review: ‘Life Itself’ is star-studded, earnest but lacking
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Hallmark sentimentality, passionate defenses of Bob Dylan’s “Time Out of Mind” and horrific head traumas are thrown together in…
Review: ‘House With a Clock’ is a real time suck
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer The 10-year-old hero at the center of the film “The House With a Clock in Its Walls” likes to…
Canal Twp. theft
Falls Creek Borough theft by deception
Pet of the day 9/21/18
Name: Felix Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Felix can be found at…
Confetti Coleslaw
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 4 hours (20 minutes active) 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon 1 red cabbage (about 3 pounds) cored and shredded…
Oiler Spirit
The Oil City High School marching band led the Oil City homecoming parade down West First Street to the Central Avenue plaza Thursday and then…
Tire issue calls need to go to insurance firm
From staff reports Area motorists who experienced punctured tires when metal shavings spilled out of a truck on Sept. 10 are being redirected to an…
Florence evacuees return as others brace for more flooding
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The trillions of gallons of water dumped by Hurricane Florence continue to slowly meander their way to the sea, leaving billions…
Unreleased Chris Cornell songs to be released in November
NEW YORK (AP) — New Chris Cornell music is being released more than a year after his death. Cornell’s widow Vicky is behind the new…