Review: Commanding turn from Viola Davis in ‘Widows’
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer When you think of the wives and girlfriends of criminals and mobsters in cinema and television, what or who…
November 2018
Toy sale and giveaway set
The sixth annual Everybody Wins used toy sale and free toy giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at…
Police seek Grove City man accused of domestic assault
From staff reports Mercer state police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jeremiah Kloos, 21, of Grove City. Kloos is wanted for a violent…
Number of missing hard to peg in deadly California wildfire
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than 1,000 people are unaccounted for after a deadly Northern California wildfire, but authorities warned Friday that the roster is…
‘Green Book’ is sure to put a smile on your face
If there is a big studio movie that’s more generally crowd-pleasing than “Green Book ” this season, I have yet to find it. In this landscape…
Recent Deaths 11/17/18
Donna Lee (Shilling) Smith, 79, of Sligo, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. John G. Sutley, 56, of Franklin, died Nov. 13, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,’ Doesn’t meet magic of original
By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinc” is an animated adaptation of the classic holiday…
Clarion University to host ‘Safe Schools Summit’
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Mass shootings and other acts of violence have been appearing in recent news, and many are taking action to…
Oil City harassment
Pet of the day 11/15/18
Name: Jackson Breed: Border Collie & Whippet Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black, white/ cream House-trained: Yes Jackson can be found…
Shepherd’s pie
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup milk…
Oil City firefighters played a key role in river rescue
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City Fire Department personnel played a key role in Tuesday’s rescue of a woman in the Allegheny River. Oil…
Venango treasurer’s office sets Sunday hours for military
From staff reports The Venango County treasurer’s office will be open for special hours, primarily for military personnel, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,…
Northern California fire death toll at 56; 130 missing
MAGALIA, Calif. (AP) — As the scope of a deadly Northern California wildfire set in, the sheriff said more than 450 people had now been…
Pens’ GM Rutherford signs new deal, trades for Pearson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Rutherford celebrated a new contract in the most expected of ways: by putting together a trade he hopes will jump-start his…
Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Urban nabs top prize
The Associated Press Chris Stapleton won the most awards at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards and had the show’s best performance, almost capping a…
Recent Deaths 11/15/18
Ronald E. Bell, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 13, 2018. Gary Edward Harp, 73, of Parker, died Nov. 14, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
Franklin students qualify for National Academic Games
From staff reports Franklin High School senior Sam Burchfield and junior David Ferraro have qualified for the National Academic Games Tournament to be held April…
Corrupt organization
Hiking with children can be fun, memorable if you do it right
It was a choice of adventure over labor. A niece graduated from high school and we, her far flung family, assembled in Ohio from points…