Knox man accused of raping 2 children
From staff reports A Knox man is facing multiple felony charges for the repeated rape of two children. Timothy Ray Bell, 43, is accused of…
National Fuel customers to see rate increase
From staff reports National Fuel customers will see an increase in their latest natural gas heating bills. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. announced Thursday that…
US border agency says it’s made biggest-ever fentanyl bust
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Thursday their biggest fentanyl bust ever, saying they captured nearly 254 pounds (114 kilograms) of…
Review: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ a gloriously gory art-world satire
The Associated Press The art installation, so often a playground in the contemporary art museum, is in Dan Gilroy’s gloriously gory satire “Velvet Buzzsaw” a…
Recent Deaths 2/1/19
Kathy L. Tarr, 67, of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2019. James E. Montgomery, 67, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 30,…
Pleasantville Boro accident
Pet of the day 1/31/19
Mary Alice is an adult, female, Basset Hound mix that came to the rescue as a stray. No one came forward to claim Mary Alice…
Chinese Chicken Salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 oranges 1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon…
Man waives hearing in strangulation case
From staff reports A Franklin man facing strangulation and other charges waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central Court. Kenneth David Smith, 37,…
Man accused of making moonshine waives hearing
From staff reports An Emlenton man accused of making moonshine in a camper behind his College Street residence waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Wolf to ask lawmakers for new $4.5B capital program
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is planning to ask lawmakers to approve a multibillion-dollar plan to borrow money for a wide range of…
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…
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…