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…
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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…
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.
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…
Summertime bluegills a feisty and fun foe
Pugnacious and accommodating, that’s what bluegills are. How many angling careers have they – and their cousin sunfish, the pumpkinseed — launched over the years?…
Pet of the day 9/5/18
Name: Gizmo Breed: Domestic Long Hair Age: 10 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes Gizmo can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Shredded barbecued beef
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 6 hours 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (5- to 6 pound) boneless beef chuck-eye…
Senate advances 3 veterans bills
Last week, the Senate advanced three important bills. They include the VFW-supported S. 899, the Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, which would ensure veterans who…
Pet of the day 9/4/18
Name: Princess Breed: Chihuahua Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Princess can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Strawberry cream cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours Cake: 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking…
All Across the World
As smoke filters into the intermountain West with forest fires burning throughout the region, the setting sun turns the sky gold as it drops behind…
Review: ‘Crime + Punishment’ delves into NYPD’s ticketing quotas
By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times (TNS) “Crime + Punishment” is a quiet documentary but a potent one. Though its approach is low key, its…
Review: ‘Operation Finale’ is color-by-numbers political thriller
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) There’s something very familiar about “Operation Finale,” written by debut screenwriter Matthew Orton and directed by Chris Weitz….
School is Back in Session
Sunlit Sayonaras The first day of school may be dreaded or happily anticipated, but the ride home is almost always bittersweet. At least there are…
Pet of the day 8/31/18
Sneeches is a medium haired tabby kitten. She is very friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Sneeches can be found at…
Ultimate seven layer dip
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 45 minutes 4 large tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine 2 jalapeno chilis, stemmed, seeded, and minced 3 tablespoons minced…
How to manage cooking for a crowd
Hosting family and friends for special occasions requires a lot of hosts, who must prepare their homes for guests or find establishments capable of catering…
Pet of the day 8/30/18
Luna is all heart and knows what it takes to be your wonderful friend. She’s that special edition breed of dog that we reserve for…
Basic ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 10 hours 25 Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 pint strawberry ice cream 1…
Float tube fishing a joy not to be overlooked
Believe it nor not, it’s already late summer – we’ve got less than a month left, officially – and for many anglers, that means one…
Pet of the day 8/29/18
Elliot is a very handsome and sweet young adult male. He is negative for FIV and leukemia , current on vaccines and neutered. Elliot can…
Cucumber salad with creamy roasted garlic dressing
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced very thin 3/4 cup of Creamy Roasted Garlic and Miso…
Pet of the day 8/28/18
Finnley is a 5 year old Pug/Beagle mix with baby doll eyes and a curlicue tail. Finnley was surrendered to the shelter along with 3…
Burger with pimento cheese
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes (this doesn’t include the minimum one day of refrigeration for the pimento cheese) Pimento Cheese Spread: 1/2 cup…
Pet of the day 8/27/18
Brooke is a sweet affectionate girl. She is a young adult 1-2 years old. Current on vaccines and spayed. She tested negative for fiv and…
Pan-fried sole with lemon-caper pan sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 4 (6-ounce) skinless sole fillets Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Friday
Their are only a few days left for veterans of the Persian Gulf War to apply for the cash bonus money – $75 for each…
Action of all kinds
Pigeons fly past as Muslims gather to offer Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Muslims around the…
Review: ‘The Meg’ delivers on summer movie fun promise
By Katie Walsh, Tribune-Review It’s as true in 2018 as it was in 1975: There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than a…
Review: ‘Searching’ takes a few too many turns
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Perhaps “Searching” would feel more revolutionary had “Unfriended: Dark Web” not been so recently released. The two films…
Knox Fest Parade Is A Vibrant Tradition
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor To many people, it’s just another week in August. But, to those living in Knox, it’s time for the 77th…
Pet of the day 8/24/18
Cub is a 11 month old male mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue due to his high activity level and he was not…
S’mores ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup 8 whole graham…
Budget-friendly local activities
Nights out in a big city can make for a welcome change of pace from time to time. Such nights can stretch budgets, making it…
Pet of the day 8/23/18
Nermal is super friendly and loving. This handsome guy came to us when the person who fed him when he came around every night noticed…
Chicken satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce
Servings: 10-15 Start to finish: 1 hour Skewers: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch thick strips 1/4 cup soy…
Leashed tracking dogs coming to Pennsylvania
The most serious whitetail hunters spend a lot of time in the woods each autumn, looking for deer. Andy Bensing does the same. In his…
Pet of the day 8/22/18
Name: Buddy Breed: Terrier, Jack Russel mix Age: 12 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
Green beans with tarragon dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 pound green…
Pet of the day 8/21/18
Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…
Grilled sausage with onions
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 large onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Soon
Time is running out for Pennsylvania service members that have served in the Persian Gulf War to apply for cash benefits. Anyone who served in…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Vegetable and orzo tian
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 2 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 cup orzo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…