Letang, Penguins jump out early, top Lightning 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After a baffling loss to a last-place team and with a visit from the NHL’s best club looming, the Pittsburgh Penguins called…
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Marvel’s Stan Lee gets hero worship at Hollywood memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Army bugler played a mournful “Taps” at a Hollywood memorial for Stan Lee, and military bagpipers sent a solemn “Amazing…
Recent Deaths 1/31/19
James E. Montgomery, 67, of Ackworth, Georgia, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2019. M. Kay Eck, 78, of Tionesta, died Jan. 29, 2019….
Commission answers questions on voluntary permits
Anglers are already showing a willingness to support the cause. But they want assurances. That’s something the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is learning when…
Pet of the day 1/30/19
Name: Tango Breed: Retriever, Lab/Spaniel, English Springer Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tango can be found at…
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes 1 cup short-grain brown rice, rinsed 1 1/2 cups water 1 pound ground chicken 1 tablespoon…
Oil City men facing charges in meth case
From staff reports Charges have been filed against two Oil City men for conspiring with another Oil City man who has already been charged in…
Many offices up for election in Venango County
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer 2019 primary election listings in Venango County number in the hundreds with the open slots ranging from county row…
FBI finds no specific motive in Vegas attack that killed 58
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The high-stakes gambler responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history sought notoriety in the attack but left his…
‘Empire’ cast member alleges homophobic attack in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A cast member on the hit television show “Empire” alleged he was physically attacked by men in Chicago who shouted racial and…
Recent Deaths 1/30/19
Dr. Russell Mitchell Campbell died Jan. 17, 2019. Betty May Greenawalt, 80, of Clarion, died Jan. 27, 2019. Judith D. Phillips Rogers, 73, of Charlotte,…
Winter Clothing Drive
By LINDSEY MAYS Clarion Call writer The Advisory Board for Leadership and Engagement (ABLE), a student service and leadership organization on campus is conducting a…
Pet of the day 1/29/19
Name: Cinder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cinder can be found at…
Eggplant with Garlic and Basil Sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour Sauce: 1 cup water 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons grated lime zest…
State police probing weapon discharge by Titusville officer
From staff reports Corry state police are investigating the circumstances of a Titusville police officer discharging his weapon after a vehicle pursuit at about 12:40…
Franklin board terminates contract with sheriff’s office
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Area School Board members voted unanimously Monday to terminate their school sheriff officer contract with the Venango County Sheriff’s…
Apple to fix FaceTime bug that allows eavesdropping
The Associated Press Apple has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable after users said there was a bug that could allow callers to…
Devils pick up rare road win in 6-3 rout of sliding Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nothing has come easy this season for the New Jersey Devils. Except, that is, when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, the…
Could ‘Alita’ be Hollywood’s breakthrough manga movie?
The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The manga movie “Alita: Battle Angel” has been 20 years in the making, and producer Jon Landau…
Recent Deaths 1/29/19
Terry James Kline Sr., 69, of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2019. Julia Jane “Judy” Brinkman (nee Davis), 86, died Jan. 25, 2019. Betty May…
A History of Four Chaplains Day
It was Feb. 3, 1943, and the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester was one of three ships in a convoy, moving across the Atlantic from Newfoundland…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/28/19
Champ was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told he…
Banana Bread
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time Prepare Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda…
Grove wins twice in Paint the Plow contest
Rocky Grove High School won two awards in a Paint the Plow contest sponsored by PennDOT. Rocky Grove won the Fan Favorite award, which was…
Tornado hits Havana; Cuban president says 3 dead, 172 hurt
HAVANA (AP) — A tornado and pounding rains smashed into the eastern part of Cuba’s capital overnight, toppling trees, bending power poles and flinging shards…
‘Black Panther’ wins top honor at SAG Awards, ‘Maisel’ soars
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther” took the top award at Sunday’s 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler’s superhero sensation its most significant…
Recent Deaths 1/28/19
Beverly A. Hoffman, 80, of Franklin, died Jan. 25, 2019. Shirley J. Lahr, 87, of Shippenville, died Jan. 26, 2019. Terri L. Kemery, 54, of…
Plans already taking shape for OC BridgeFest
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City will have a BridgeFest in 2019 as city council approved a request Thursday to allow the use…
Auschwitz survivors pay homage as world remembers Holocaust
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday amid a revival of hate-inspired violence and signs that younger generations know…
Crosby, Lundqvist lead Metropolitan to All-Star win
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sidney Crosby now has one more reason to have good memories of the Shark Tank. Crosby had two goals and…
Review: Everything is pretty good in ‘The LEGO Movie 2’
The Associated Press “The LEGO Movie” is a hard act to follow. Its world was so fresh and vibrant and unexpected, it’s no wonder that…
OC woman re-sentenced in connection with man’s overdose death
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer An Oil City woman was re-sentenced Friday for her involvement in an incident that resulted in the heroin overdose death…
Pointe making warming shelter available
From staff reports An Oil City agency will make shelter available over the next several days of frigid weather for individuals and families who need…
9 dead, search for 300 missing after Brazil dam collapse
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rescuers in helicopter on Saturday searched for survivors in a huge area in southeastern Brazil buried by mud from the collapse…
Allegheny students get up-close view of border situation
MEADVILLE (AP) — Amid the politics surrounding negotiations between President Trump and Congress regarding a wall along the southern U.S. border, a group of students…
Jackson accusers’ film gets standing ovation, estate rebuke
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — It’s not uncommon for audiences at the Sundance Film Festival to give standing ovations, but the ceremonial act took on…
Recent Deaths 1/26/19
Lloyd Rollin Fike, 88, of Etowah, North Carolina, died Jan. 22, 2019. Shirley J. King, 87, of East Brady, died Jan. 24, 2019. Beverly Louise…
MLK breakfast at Clarion University
The Clarion Call reports On Jan. 21, Clarion University hosted its 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast. The key note speaker, Sister Marian…
Indivisible We Rise holds women’s march in Clarion
The Clarion Call report On Saturday, Jan. 19, Indivisible We Rise West Central PA held a Women’s March in coordination with over 300 other marches…
Trump, Congress leaders near deal to end shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yielding to growing pressure, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday appeared set to seal a short-term deal to reopen the…
Pet of the day 1/25/19
Fox is a male kitten with beautiful marble fur. He is very friendly. Fox can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce
Servings: 4 Pressure Cooker: 50 minutes Slow Cooker: 5 hours, 30 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste…
Cranberry supervisors to ask agency to help with potential industrial park
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer The Cranberry Township supervisors want to spur a local economic development agency to help in getting a 10-acre site,…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Dylan Socha-Kachik, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested in the special counsel’s Russia investigation in a pre-dawn raid at his…
Review: ‘Serenity’ now? No thank you
The Associated Press The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key Largo’ meets ‘Westworld.’” And it’s every bit as ridiculous as that sounds….
Recent Deaths 1/25/19
Robert G. Decker, 72, formerly of Titusville, died Jan. 23, 2019. Stanley R. McCleary, 78, of Knox, died Jan. 24, 2019. Elma P. Wakefield, 95,…
Pet of the day 1/24/19
Name: Malia Breed: Beagle/ Retriever, Lab Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Malia can be found at…
Tabbouleh
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours, 30 minutes 3 tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur, rinsed…