A confident Elton John kicks off farewell tour with flair
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After 90 minutes of nonstop singing and piano playing — which had the audience on their feet and desperately waiting for more…
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Recent Deaths 9/12/18
Rodney Ralph Arras, 85, of Oil City, died Sept. 6, 2018. Steve Engles, 62, of Clintonville, died Sept. 11, 2018. David William Hannold, 73, of…
Clarion University UAB Sets Activities
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Get excited, the University Activities Board (UAB) has a lot of exciting things planned for this semester. UAB is…
Pet of the day 9/11/18
Cindy Lou is an adorable female kitten. She is friendly and playful. Up to date on she appropriated vaccines and will be spayed. Cindy Lou…
Cherry tomato cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 5-6 cups cherry tomatoes, any variety Extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons 3 leeks, chopped 1 teaspoon…
Another Erie Diocese priest removed from public ministry
From staff reports The Erie Catholic Diocese announced over the weekend that the Rev. Charles R.. Schmitt, 86, a priest who served as an administrator…
Household hazardous waste, electronics collection set
From staff reports A collection event for household hazardous waste and electronics will be held in the back parking lot of the Cranberry Mall from…
Oil City schedules tire recycling collection Friday
From staff reports The City of Oil City has scheduled a tire recycling collection for city residents from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at…
US marks 9/11 with somber tributes, new monument
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans were commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims Tuesday, after a year when two…
Adams homer rallies Cardinals past Pirates 8-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two weeks ago, St. Louis infielder Matt Adams couldn’t buy a hit. He struggled just to make contact, and was mired…
CMT honors only women at annual Artists of the Year show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — CMT is changing their Artists of the Year show to honor only women, including Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren…
Recent Deaths 9/11/18
Constance R. Hargenrader, 78, of Seneca, died Sept. 5, 2018. Reverend David J. Bell died Sept. 8, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Florence now a major hurricane, aims for US Southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina,…
Pet of the day 9/10/18
Clash was tearfully surrendered to the rescue by his owners when they had to move & was unable to take Clash with them. Clash is…
Stir-fried chicken and broccoli with herbs and scallion rice
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice Salt and pepper 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon…
VFW Testifies in Support of Cemetery Improvements
On Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Director Carlos Fuentes testified on behalf of the VFW at a Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial…
Flight 93 chime tower an ‘everlasting concert by our heroes’
SHANKSVILLE (AP) — The heroism of airline passengers and crew who died when hijackers crashed their plane into a Pennsylvania field was remembered Sunday with…
12 area candidates are vying for Cranberry Festival royalty
From staff reports Twelve area youths – seven girls and five boys – are vying for the 2018 Cranberry Festival king and queen titles. The…
Cemetery tour draws crowd despite rain
The “In and Amongst the Tombstones” tour at Oil City’s Grove Hill Cemetery drew more than 160 people on Saturday despite the rainy weather. The…
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress and the future of Donald Trump’s presidency are on the line as the primary season closes this week, jump-starting…
No-win situation: Browns can’t finish in tie with Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — When the ball deflected off T.J. Watt’s left hand and fluttered to a water-logged landing, well short of the crossbar, there was…
New Miss America glad she didn’t have to don swimsuit to win
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t…
Recent Deaths 9/10/18
Nancy Lee Campbell, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 8, 2018. Donald H. “Don” Foust, 67, of Polk, died Sept. 8, 2018. Salvatore J. “Sam” Sunseri,…
Nature’s Power
Embers fly above a firefighter as he works to control a backfire as the Delta Fire burns in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Calif., on Thursday,…
Review: Garner seeks bloody revenge in ‘Peppermint’
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The insane revenge movie “Peppermint ” starts to make a lot more sense when you realize that it was…
Review: In ‘The Nun,’ what evil lurks beneath a habit
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer As frightening as the “The Nun” is, it doesn’t hold a candle to today’s real-life horrors in the Catholic…
Pet of the day 9/7/18
Brie is an adorable female kitten. She is friendly and playful, current on vaccines and will be spayed. Brie can be found at Venango County…
Spicy beef taco bake
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 50 minutes (40 minutes active) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons chili powder…
6 injured in 2-vehicle crash
Emergency personnel responded to this two-vehicle crash at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Education Drive and Route 257 in Seneca. Franklin state…
National Fuel warns of phone scam
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is warning northwest Pennsylvania customers of a recent phone scam. Scammers are contacting customers via a local…
Main California highway closed by fire until declared safe
SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (AP) — Interstate 5 usually swarms with trucks and traffic as it winds its way through California. But the main highway…
Browns can get closure with win over Steelers in opener
CLEVELAND (AP) — For the Browns, winning the season opener over Pittsburgh could bring closure. The end of a 17-game losing streak. The first opening-week…
On and off screen, Burt Reynolds followed many paths
The Associated Press In the April 1972 issue of Cosmopolitan, Burt Reynolds had (almost) nothing to hide. With his trademark bushy mustache topping his ever-present…
Recent Deaths 9/7/18
Shirley L. McWilliams, 71, of Clarion, died Aug. 18, 2018. Nels Andrew Hagstrom, 85, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Sept. 3, 2018. Linda Kean Beichner,…
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Student Trustee Sworn In
The Clarion Call report Clarion University On Tuesday, Aug. 28 Tree Zuzzio was sworn in by the Clarion County judge as student trustee. Zuzzio was…
7 ways to save on food
Food is a necessity and an expense that simply cannot be avoided. A 2012 Gallup poll found that Americans reported spending $151 on food per…
Tippin Gym Getting Total Renovation
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University’s Tippin Gymnasium is currently undergoing a complete renovation, with plans to add new facilities along with overhauling…
Clarion University Welcomes New President
The Clarion Call report Clarion University The fall semester of 2018 welcomed the new President to Clarion University, Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson. Dr. Pehrsson has 25…
Pet of the day 9/6/18
Name: Bennie Breed: Dachshund Mix Gender: Male Size: Small Bennie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Police respond to active shooter in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say four people are dead, including the gunman, in a downtown Cincinnati bank shooting. Police Chief Eliot Isaac said the shooter…
Roasted broccoflower and shiitake mushrooms with rosemary and garlic
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 head broccoflower, cut into 1-inch florets 8 ounces shiitake or other type of mushrooms, wiped, stemmed and…
Franklin man waives on burglary, strangulation, more charges
From staff reports A Franklin man facing charges in two cases waived his preliminary hearings Wednesday in Venango County Central Court. Walter Andrews, 44, is…
Franklin paving will resume today
From staff reports IA Construction will resume paving streets in Franklin today and Friday, weather permitting. Paving is scheduled for Pearl Street, the 1100 block…
Cub Scout Pack 37 will hold sign-up night Monday
From staff reports Cub Scout Pack 37, of Franklin, will hold a sign-up event for the Family Scouting program at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the…
Kremlin denies accusations against Putin for Novichok attack
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Thursday rejected accusations by British authorities that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ultimately responsible for poisoning a former spy…
Taillon pitches Pirates past Reds 3-2; Bailey falls to 1-14
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The way Jameson Taillon pitched was only part of his perfect night at the ballpark Wednesday. Taillon was announced as the Pittsburgh…
James Patterson donates $2M to classroom libraries
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson is on Round IV of his donations to classroom libraries. The best-selling novelist told The Associated Press on Thursday…