National Trails Day event set Saturday in Titusville
From staff reports The Titusville Area Trails Association and Friends of Drake Well will partner with the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day to offer…
Josh Bell homers again, Pirates beat Reds 7-2 for split
CINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Bell is finishing off one of the best power-hitting months in Pirates history. The switch-hitting first baseman tied the club record…
Pennsylvania faces a 3rd day of severe weather
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania faces a third day of severe weather while people clean up from storms that downed trees, power lines and caused flooding….
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge offers new world at Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the same land as Disneyland, but stepping into the new attraction transports visitors to an…
Recent Deaths 5/30/19
Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Susanne J. Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. John P. “Jack” Slye,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
President Twp. criminal mischief
Favorite Annual Flowers
Long tables covered with healthy, deep green plants filled the Belmont Sports Complex in Kittanning for the Armstrong County Penn State Master Gardener’s Plant Sale….
Pet of the day 5/29/19
Name: Grizzly Breed: German Shepherd Mix Gender: Male Size: XL Color: Black/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Grizzly can be found at Venango County Humane…
Brunch Bites
(Family Features) A perfect addition to your brunch table, these savory Mini Ham and Avocado Biscuit Sliders are quick and easy to make. For even…
Scholarship fund set up in OC teacher’s memory
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations and the family of Oil City teacher Jessica Marie Stephens, who died earlier this year, have announced the…
Venango Co. to sponsor collection event June 8 at mall
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection for household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in…
Tornadoes hit Kansas, PA as storms sweep across US
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — A vicious storm tore through the western outskirts of Kansas City on Tuesday, spawning one or more tornadoes that downed…
Dietrich hits 3 HRs, Lyles injured as Reds beat Pirates 11-6
CINCINNATI (AP) — Derek Dietrich was describing his three-homer game for the media when Scooter Gennett walked past and put it in a slightly different perspective. “Anybody…
Review: ‘Godzilla’ is back and doing just fine
The Associated Press It’s been a bit since moviegoers had the chance to catch up with Godzilla, five years in fact, which in cinematic franchise…
Recent Deaths 5/29/19
Suzanne Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Erma R. Kirchner, 94, of…
Veterans Resource Fair Set for Wednesday
Are you, or is someone you know, a veteran of the United States military? If so, you may benefit from an event that will take…
Pet of the day 5/28/19
Christopher is a male kitten, he is current on vaccines and friendly and playful. Christopher can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Seafood Newboogie
Serves 6 2 cups water 1 tablespoon seafood base 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup flour 2 cups heavy whipping cream 4 egg yolks, beaten 11/2…
Second man to be honored at golf outing that helps VC grads
From staff reports An annual charity golf outing that provides scholarships to Venango Catholic High School students will honor a second man this year. The…
Thousands of US kindergartners unvaccinated without waivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States are heatedly debating whether to make it more difficult for students to avoid vaccinations for religious or philosophical reasons amid…
2 tornadoes confirmed in PA; some damage reported
BLACK LICK, Pa. (AP) — Weather officials have confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in western Pennsylvania over the weekend, causing some damage to property…
Iglesias hits grand slam as Reds beat Pirates 8-1 for split
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Iglesias has been drawing rave reviews all season for his nifty glove work. He contributed nicely at the plate Monday, too….
‘Aladdin’ soars, but ‘Booksmart’ barely passes at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers voted with their dollars and chose the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend. The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action…
Recent Deaths 5/28/19
Richard Kevin “Coonie” Jackson, 63, of Emlenton, died May 24, 2019. Regina Schiffer Rehberg, 93, of Oil City, died May 24, 2019. Tim V. Zanot,…
Cranberry Cookout
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “You know it’s a good day when you’re sharing noodle salad with your best friends,” said music teacher Michael Poff….
OC wants tougher enforcement
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council is considering a new ordinance that is designed to put some “teeth” into enforcing property nuisances…
Cranberry recycling is ending
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township’s bins for recycled materials are about to go away. The township supervisors voted Thursday to discontinue the…
Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East…
Ryu’s shutout streak ends; Dodgers still roll by Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hyun-Jin Ryu knew his scoreless streak wouldn’t last forever. So when it finally came to an end at 32 innings against Pittsburgh,…
Stan Lee’s former manager arrested on elder abuse charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former business manager of Stan Lee was arrested Saturday on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book legend. Keya…
OC man jailed on robbery, other charges
From staff reports An Oil City man was jailed Friday on robbery and other charges in connection with an incident Monday at a Lincoln Street…
Coffee with the Cops at FHS
From staff reports Franklin junior and senior high school students had the opportunity to socialize with local law enforcement officers during a Coffee with the…
Police hunt suspect after explosion in French city of Lyon
PARIS (AP) — French police were on Saturday hunting a suspect believed to have deposited a paper bag containing an explosive device that went off,…
Freese’s grand slam powers Dodgers by Pirates 10-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese stepped into the batter’s box, heard the polite applause from the crowd at a ballpark he once called home and…
Overwatch League commissioner leaving to work on Fortnite
The Associated Press Overwatch League Commissioner Nate Nanzer is leaving the competitive video game circuit to oversee esports competition for Fortnite publisher Epic Games. Nanzer…
Recent Deaths 5/25/19
Miranda Scott, 38, of Emlenton, died May 23, 2019. Philomena Craig, 82, of New Bethlehem, died May 24, 2019. Shirley Weaver, 84, of Seneca, died…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Oil City drug possession
Pet of the day 5/24/19
Nattie is a 9 month old, female, Boxer St Bernard mix that was surrendered to the rescue. Owners report they have had Nattie since she…
Lamb Pelau
Serves 4 1 pound stewing lamb 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried…
No hepatitis A cases have been reported in tri-county
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced this week that the state has declared an outbreak of hepatitis A,…
State court ruling affects fireworks purchases here
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor As the summer season begins, some revelers might be looking forward to home fireworks celebrations. Those fireworks fans…
NKorea says talks won’t resume unless US changes position
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday that nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the Trump administration moves away…
Pirates slug 4 homers, beat Rockies 14-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After scoring just three runs in the first two games of their series with the Colorado Rockies, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense broke…
Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Worldwide attendance at the 10 biggest operators of amusement parks increased 4% last year and crossed the half-billion-visitors mark for the…
Recent Deaths 5/24/19
Steven R. Tarr, 59, of Cooperstown, died May 23, 2019. Karien Sara Hastings (nee Hudock), 63, died May 18, 2019. Cindy L. Bell, 61, of…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 5/23/19
Name: Missy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Missy can be found at…
Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles
Yields 64 Crust 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cups butter or margarine, melted Filling 3 cups pecan…