OC man facing assault charges after pair of domestic disputes
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly strangled and punched a woman between 3 and 5 a.m….
Clark Bar saved from extinction, returning to Pennsylvania
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s iconic hometown candy bar is returning to Pennsylvania. Boyer Candy Company in Altoona on Thursday purchased the rights, recipes and…
John Lennon celebrated with release of commemorative stamp
NEW YORK (AP) — John Lennon’s iconic round glasses and shaggy 1970s mane will now adorn a U.S. stamp. Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, and their…
Luplow hits tiebreaking HR, Pirates beat Marlins 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When veteran pitcher Chris Archer faltered and regular right fielder Gregory Polanco left a game Friday night against Miami with an injury,…
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,…
Oil City theft
Oil City hit and run
Oil City harassment
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…
Recent Deaths 9/6/18
Herman Joseph Loll, 85, of Seneca, died Sept. 2, 2018. Edward E. Marvin, 94, of Seneca, died Sept. 4, 2018. Mary Louise Allshouse, 94, of…
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?…
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a…
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…
Franklin Sheetz will request OK for liquor license
From staff reports Sheetz in downtown Franklin will be the next gas station of its kind in the area to seek a liquor license. A…
Venango County sets tire collection event
From staff reports A tire recycling collection event, sponsored by Venango County, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in…
Former senator to replace McCain, at least until January
PHOENIX (AP) — A former U.S. senator from Arizona who is now a lobbyist helping guide the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh…
Marte’s homer, Polanco’s double send Pirates past Reds 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Before he took the mound Tuesday night, Pirates starter Joe Musgrove just didn’t feel right while warming up in the bullpen. In…
Czech ‘ghost church’ gets new life from tourism
LUKOVA, Czech Republic (AP) — A 14th-century church in the Czech Republic that was once in ruins is getting a new life from tourists who…
Recent Deaths 9/5/18
Joan Jacoby Haun, 84, of Eustis, Florida, died Sept. 2, 2018. David Michael Wagner, USAF, Captain (Ret.) died Sept. 2, 2018. Anna Marie “Kribb” Kriebel,…
Fatal crash
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.
Animal cruelty
Children on top of park arch
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…
Police target alcoholic crimes at campuses
From staff reports As another fall semester begins at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities, liquor enforcement officers from the Pennsylvania State Police and Bureau of Liquor…
PennDOT Maintenance Schedules
From staff reports Here is a look at this week’s PennDOT maintenance schedule in the area: Venango County Bridge repair and brushing – Petroleum Center…
Gordon strengthens, expected to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Coastal residents from Florida to Louisiana hustled to prepare for a deluge as Tropical Storm Gordon grew stronger on a…