Recording Academy to honor Willie Nelson
NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing will honor Willie Nelson days before the 2019 Grammy Awards. The academy announced Tuesday…
Recent Deaths 10/30/18
Donald Eugene Holquist, 83, of Cary, Vermont, died Oct. 16, 2018. Irene E. Richards, 94, died Oct. 27, 2018. Lester L. Wolfe, 92, of Rimersburg,…
Pet of the Day 10/29/18
Animal ID36436830 Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age: 1 year 5 months 28 days Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Spayed/Neutered Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes…
Domestic Dispute
VFW Meets with CEO of Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation
Michael “Rod” Rodriguez, an Army veteran and VFW member who was recently named president and CEO of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, visited…
State police make arrests in child-kidnapping case
From staff reports Mercer state police said they arrested two people on Friday afternoon in connection with a kidnapping of a 3-year-old child in New…
Youth Connection agency needs more mentors
From staff reports The Youth Connection agency is seeking mentors for local youth who can benefit from having a positive role model in their lives….
Before shooting, anti-Semitic incidents were on the rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Swastikas scrawled into Jewish students’ notebooks. Headstones toppled and desecrated by vandals at Jewish cemeteries. Jews falsely blamed for challenges facing…
Strong as steel: Amid heartbreak, Steelers rout Browns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin’s heart was heavy when he went to work on Sunday morning. The Steelers coach wasn’t alone. All of Pittsburgh felt…
Debate erupts over Halloween costumes crossing racial lines
PHOENIX (AP) — When Colorado attorney Jeff Schwartz asked his 7-year-old son what he wanted to dress as this Halloween, the answer was clear: his…
Recent Deaths 10/29/18
John W. Whitling, 61, of Oil City, died Oct. 26, 2018. Marjorie M. (Weller) Grumling, 93, of Oil City, died Oct. 27, 2018. George L….
Top AP photos of the week
Groundskeepers remove the tarp over the infield at Fenway Park following a rain storm before Game 1 of the World Series baseball game between the…
Youngsters enjoy Titusville police Halloween party
By AMANDA DRESBACH The Titusville Police Department scared up some treats for the community with its annual Halloween party Thursday evening at the police station….
Wallaceville Road crash
An open door and a massacre: Gunman kills 11 at synagogue
PITTSBURGH (AP) — During the week, anyone who wanted to get inside Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue had to ring the doorbell and be granted…
2 winning tickets sold for $750 million Powerball jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials say two tickets have won the estimated $750 million Powerball jackpot. Powerball officials say tickets purchased in Iowa…
DeSmith blanks Canucks; Penguins finish perfect Canada trip
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Casey DeSmith wanted another crack at the Vancouver Canucks, and he didn’t waste it. The backup goalie stopped 29 shots…
Review: ‘Johnny English’ sequel is an ode to low-tech charm
By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer There’s nothing really new or fresh or bold in “Johnny English Strikes Again,” the third installment of Rowan Atkinson’s…
Local Trick-or-Treat times
Venango County Emlenton Borough — 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 27. Plum Township — 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Cooperstown Borough —…
Polk Center employee facing charges
From staff reports A Polk Center employee is facing charges in connection with an incident involving a resident at the facility. A criminal complaint filed…
GM proposes nationwide zero-emissions vehicle sales mandate
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will ask the federal government for one national gas mileage standard, including a requirement that a percentage of…
NBC cancels Megyn Kelly’s show after blackface controversy
NEW YORK (AP) — Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News Channel personality who made a rocky transition to softer news at NBC, was fired from…
Recent Deaths 10/27/18
SallyAnn Berendts Snyder, 73, of Westerville, Ohio died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Suzanne Rossman, 73, of Knox, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Clair V. Himes,…
Rocket Launching
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, Mr. O’Brien’s eighth-grade tech class launched rockets safely behind the Cranberry High School campus. The students built and customized their own…
Pet of the day 10/26/18
Assisi is a male kitten, current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Classic buttermilk pancakes
Servings: 16 (4-inch pancakes) Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking…
Franklin man wanted by Oil City police
From staff reports Oil City police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Jeremy Troup, 35, of Franklin. Police said a warrant had been issued…
Mural installed before walk in OC
Pittsburgh artist Randi Stewart cuts a section of the mural she and fellow muralist Bernie Wilke, background, painted from Stewart’s winning design as they installed…
More suspicious packages found, these to Booker, Clapper
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suspicious packages addressed to New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and former National Intelligence Director James Clapper — and similar in appearance to…
Hornqvist, Kessel each score twice, Pens beat Flames 9-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins scored a lot of goals in Alberta — 15 in two games, to be exact. Patric Hornqvist and…
Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ turns 15 with a party
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years ago, one of the top films in the land was “Finding Nemo” and Shania Twain played the Super Bowl…
Recent Deaths 10/26/18
David E. Zuck Sr., 62, of Oil City, died Oct. 25, 2018. Robert A. “Barney” Fergus, 95, of Erie, formerly of Parkside, North East, and…
Trick-or-Treat Times
Clarion Borough – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Cooperstown Borough – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Cranberry Township – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 East Brady Borough – 5:30-7…
Oil City criminal mischief
Watson Twp. fatal crash
Oakland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 10/25/18
Pacer is a male, 6 1/2 month old mix surrendered to the rescue by his owners. They report Pacers Mother was 1/2 Norwegian Elkhound and…
Creamy butternut squash soup
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large shallot, chopped 3 pounds butternut squash,…
Hearing continued for man accused of threats, retaliation
From staff reports A preliminary hearing scheduled Wednesday for a Franklin man accused of sending threatening letters to Venango County public officials and others has…
Franklin state troopers follow buses to reinforce ‘safe stop’ message
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin state police troopers and two school districts participated in the 22nd annual Operation Safe Stop Wednesday. Four state troopers…
Packages to De Niro, Biden seized, similar to pipe bombs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suspicious packages addressed to actor Robert De Niro and former Vice President Joe Biden were intercepted Thursday, and investigators said they were…
New state law helps police rescue pets in hot cars
HARRISBURG (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania are getting the legal authority to force their way into vehicles to rescue dogs and cats they believe are…
UK police hunt shoplifter who looks like David Schwimmer
LONDON (AP) — British police are hunting a shoplifter who bears a striking resemblance to Ross Geller, the character played by David Schwimmer on the…
Recent Deaths 10/25/18
Ronald L. Craig, 63, of Oil City, died Oct. 23, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
‘Haunted Dorms’ set for Thursday, Friday at Clarion University
The Clarion Call report Clarion University On Oct. 25 and 26, Clarion University’s Ballentine Hall, a former and now abandoned dormitory building, will be transformed…
Squirrel hunting remains fun despite changes
There was, surprisingly, no competition on that day, just as there is not so surprisingly little to none on most days in this era. There’s…
Oil City crash
Hydetown Borough burglary
Cranberry Twp. harassment