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Annemiek van Vleuten from the Netherlands competes as she wins the gold medal in the women’s individual time trial at the Road Cycling World Championships…
September 2018
OC firefighters hope to raise $17K in coats drive
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer The International Association of Firefighters Local No. 700 is gearing up for its fifth annual Coats for Kids drive…
Cranberry recycling ordinance approved; 3 restrictions added
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer An ordinance that permits the establishment and operation of a county-wide recycling center was approved Thursday by the…
Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami
MAKASSAR, Indonesia (AP) — An early warning system that could have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has…
Haddish, Hart earn mixed grades in ‘Night School’
Malcolm D. Lee’s “Night School” brings together the potent combo of Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, but this tepid if amiable sitcom-stretched-into-a-movie elicits widely differing…
Reds end 7-game losing streak vs Pirates with 3-0 victory
CINCINNATI (AP) — Michael Lorenzen’s longest outing in three years reminded him why he enjoys starting so much. The right-hander singled home a run and…
Review: Alaskan thriller ‘Hold the Dark’ is brutal and bleak
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The Alaska tourism board can’t be all that thrilled with Jeremy Saulnier’s “Hold the Dark ,” a grueling but…
Pink Splash for the Cure
The Pink Splash for the Cure will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Fountain Park in downtown Franklin. This annual celebration is…
Trial for OC priest accused of abuse set for February
From staff reports A Catholic priest from Oil City accused of sexually abusing at least two boys during his four decades in the Erie Diocese…
New Tom Petty set a form of therapy for his family and band
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Petty’s family and former band members say it was like therapy to compile a four-disc box set of his music…
Indonesia tsunami and quake devastate coast; deaths top 380
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A tsunami swept away buildings and killed at least several hundred people on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, dumping victims caught…
Moran plates 3, Pirates get 7th straight win over Reds 8-4
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pirates decided to give Jung Ho Kang a few at-bats this weekend as a reward for working back from wrist surgery….
Recent Deaths 9/29/18
Carl Milton Servey, age 87, of Erie, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Christine R. Haag, 91, of Oil City, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Harold…
Review: In ‘Colette,’ a literary great is finally unbound
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer Wash Westmoreland’s “Colette” is a very British movie about a very French feminist icon. A handsome and lively period…
Summit Twp. fatal crash
Scrubgrass twp. accident
Pet of the day 9/28/18
Name: Duke Breed: Mixed Breed Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Duke can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
One-pan chicken with kale and butternut squash
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 2 teaspoons honey Salt and pepper 3/4 cup…
Army Drill Team will help kick off Autumn Leaf Festival
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Autumn Leaf Festival in Clarion has provided many memorable events over its 65 years, but Saturday will see one of…
Health expo for women set
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free women’s health program focused on health and wellness from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17,…
Powerful quakes rock Sulawesi in Indonesia, destroys homes
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Powerful earthquakes jolted the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying houses and killing at least one person. An official said…
Cubs beat Pirates 3-0, open 1-game NL Central lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester felt he wasn’t as sharp as usual, though the Cubs and their ace left-hander came through in the clutch. Lester…
Superman to The Fonz: Vintage lunchbox collection on sale
CINCINNATI (AP) — Look, up on the shelf! It’s Superman. There’s the king of the wild frontier himself, Davy Crockett. And over in that case…
Recent Deaths 9/28/18
Jessie Olive Bauer Best, 91, of Emlenton, died Sept. 27, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Clarion mourns loss of beloved colleague, professor and mentor
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Marilouise (Mel) Michel, 56, a longtime Clarion University professor suddenly passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2018 from a…
Bi Visibility Day at Clarion University
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University Allies celebrated Bi Visibility Day on campus this past Sunday, Sept. 23. The celebration was an all-day…
Country Fair crash
Drug possession
Colbert Ave. dispute
Pet of the day 9/27/18
Name: Sugar Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sugar can be found at…
Korean fried chicken tenders
30 minutes start to finish Serves 6 For the Sauce: 5 gloves garlic 1 ½ -inch piece peeled ginger 1/3 cup less-sodium soy sauce 2…
Woman accused in Oil City assault case held for court
From staff reports An Oil City woman accused of assaulting her estranged husband earlier this month was held for court Wednesday. Jacquelyn Whitling, 37, appeared…
Route 208 bridge replacement project to begin
From staff reports A project to replace the 96-year old bridge that carries Route 208 over McKees Run in Clinton Borough and Clinton Township will…
Macro-invertebrate study postponed
From staff reports The macro-invertebrate study that was scheduled today by the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps across from Agway in Oil City has been…
For teens, a real-life study in staying power of mistakes
The Associated Press The drama surrounding President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court over the nominee’s behavior in the 1980s has reinforced a warning…
Cubs clinch 4th straight playoff spot, top Pirates 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo thought he’d caught the foul ball. Many others at Wrigley Field, meanwhile, thought about Steve Bartman. Despite a play that…
University of Minnesota awards honorary degree to Prince
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota has awarded the late rock star Prince an honorary degree to recognize his influence on music and his…
Recent Deaths 9/27/18
Bruno Novak, 40, of Greenville, died Sept. 9, 2018. J. Kenneth Wyse Jr., 83, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 14, 2018. Robert Hedglin, 87, of…
In the Garden with Kids – Seed Saving
It’s all about the birds and the bees when we’re talking plants. But that can be a difficult subject with kids though. Most plants want…
Pet of the day 9/26/18
Foster is a 7 year old, male German Shepherd surrendered to the rescue center by his owner. Foster is friendly, playful & affectionate. He is…
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