Strong feelings on both sides bring out many local voters
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Whether local voters were riding the blue wave or standing firm with the GOP, it was clear that President Donald…
November 2018
Cranberry moves ahead with treatment plant plan
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township moved another step closer Tuesday to constructing and operating its own municipal wastewater treatment plant. Members of…
Kremlin: Russia, US postpone summit on French request
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Russia and the U.S. have agreed not to hold a summit in Paris to avoid distracting attention from Armistice…
Roethlisberger skips practice, but expects to face Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat out practice on Tuesday to give his broken left index finger a rest but he is…
Eat your heart out at the Pizza Museum
NEW YORK (AP) — There is now a museum for pizza lovers everywhere that’s popped-up in arguably America’s pizza capital, New York City. The Museum…
Recent Deaths 11/7/18
Joan (Lauer) Cunningham, 88, died Oct. 28, 2018. Maryland J. Vanwormer, 79, of Seneca, died Nov. 5, 2018. Edward R. Mahood, 77, of Clintonville, died…
Pet of the day 11/6/18
Gattino is a male kitten, current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Pumpkin roll
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 3 hours Cake: 1 cup (4 ounces) cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2…
Conservation Hall of Fame event scheduled Nov. 8
From staff reports The 2018 inductees into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame will be revealed and honored at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Rhoades…
Sandy Lake firefighters say budget issues forcing service cutbacks
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of Sandy Lake Borough may be facing life without the full services of their volunteer fire department. A post…
Pennsylvania polls open, high turnout expected
The Associated Press Election Day in Pennsylvania is under way amid expectations for relatively high midterm election turnout. Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and…
Boyle’s hat trick helps Devils defeat Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle wants to serve as a role model in the fight against cancer. He certainly was inspiring…
Bruce Springsteen, Seth Meyers headline veterans fundraiser
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen teamed up with country star Eric Church on a version of “Working on the Highway” and Jon Stewart laced…
Recent Deaths 11/6/18
Shawn A. Sibble, 47, of Oil City, died Nov. 4, 2018. Norman Budd Hulse, 76, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, died Oct. 24, 2018. Charles G….
Nov. 11 is One of the Most Important Military Dates in History
Nov. 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I. WWI, or The Great War, was a global war originating in Europe…
North Street hit and run accident
Plum Street assault
Pet of the day 11/5/18
Guinness came to the rescue as a stray a week ago and no one has claimed him. He appears to be a young, male, German…
Cauliflower tater tots
Servings: 4 (about 16 tots) Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1 large egg 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup…
2 Titusville men face drug charges
From staff reports Titusville police said two Titusville men were arrested on drug charges after one lead officers on a foot chase at 9:44 p.m….
PennDOT to hold open house for Ashland Twp. project
From staff reports PennDOT will conduct an open house and plans display to inform the public about the proposed Route 322 structure replacement project in…
US sanctions on Iran take force; major oil importers spared
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s tough new sanctions on Iran took effect on Monday but eight major importers of Iranian oil were spared from…
Roethlisberger guides Steelers past Ravens 23-16
BALTIMORE (AP) — Going up against the NFL’s top-ranked defense, Ben Roethlisberger showed his versatility, grit and ability to bounce back from injury. He also…
With $50 million debut, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no poor boy
NEW YORK (AP) — The Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and 20th Century Fox are — for now, at least — champions of the world….
Recent Deaths 11/5/18
James E. “Ed” Casteel, 63, of Oil City, died Nov, 1, 2018. Anna Theresa Phillips, 65, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2018. Robert D. “Smitty”…
Top AP photos of the week
Members of the Honor Guard carry U.S. and South Korea flags after participating in the 2018 Security Consultative at the Pentagon, co-hosted by Defense Secretary…
Allegheny Drifters to perform
The next concert of the Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the…
Dog found in Irwin township
Matric workers celebrate governor’s safety excellence award at ceremony
From staff reports Matric Limited of Seneca celebrated its recent Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence in a ceremony Friday at the company’s facility. The…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won’t rock you, but Malek will
Where does a preening, pansexual rock god get his powers? The Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” traces his sonorous majesty to an unlikely place: his…
3 Girl Scouts, 1 adult killed in Wisconsin hit-and-run crash
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (AP) — A pickup truck lurched off a road in western Wisconsin Saturday and hit a group of Girl Scouts picking up…
Andersen makes 31 saves, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Frederik Andersen continued the Toronto Maple Leafs’ early season undefeated run on the road with a perfect night in goal. Andersen made…
Review: In ‘Boy Erased,’ ignorance shown empathetically
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer “Boy Erased ” is based on the true story of a young man, Garrard Conley, whose Baptist family put…
Open house set for historic William H. Scheide House
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the William…
Manner of ex-Franklin woman’s death unclear; case remains open
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer The manner of death of a former Franklin woman has been ruled as undetermined by the Erie County coroner….
Alec Baldwin charged with assault in alleged parking dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin was arrested Friday and charged with assault and harassment after allegedly striking a man in the face during a…
Police: 3 dead, including shooter, at Florida yoga studio
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A gunman killed two people and wounded five others at a yoga studio in Florida’s capital before killing himself Friday evening,…
Recent Deaths 11/3/18
Tammy “Tami” Bailey Perry, 52, of Shippenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Nina Lee Wolbert, 83, of Vowinckel, died Oct. 29th, 2018. John H. Cathcart,…
Anti-Vaping Campaign at Cranberry High School
By REBEKAH BROWN Student Contributor As tobacco use among teenagers increases, school boards around the country are fighting against it. In an attempt to help…
Pet of the day 11/2/18
Spring is a beautiful tortie female. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She is spayed. Spring can be found at…
New York-style crumb cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) Crumb Topping: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces)…
Synagogue shooter’s father was found dead in Tionesta in 1979
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Forest County Coroner Norm Wimer recently unearthed a local connection to Saturday’s massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in…
OC firefighters union to hand out coats next week
From staff reports The International Association of Firefighters Local 700 in Oil City has completed its annual Coats for Kids drive with more than $10,000…
Feds say heroin, fentanyl remain biggest drug threat to US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opioid overdose deaths hit the highest level ever recorded in the United States last year, with an estimated 200 people dying per…
Bailey leads Islanders past Penguins 3-2 in shootout
NEW YORK (AP) — After setting a career high for points last season, Josh Bailey has picked up right where he left off. Bailey scored…
Netflix to give 3 films an exclusive run in theaters
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix will give three films an exclusive run in theaters before making them available on its streaming service. Up until now,…
Recent Deaths 11/2/18
Shirley A. Frycklund, 88, of Indiana, died Nov, 1, 2018. Ivan L. Shay, 95, of Perryville, Parker, died Nov. 1, 2018. Mary Ellen Alden Miller,…
Review: Johnson, Swinton dance with the demons in ‘Suspiria’
By Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune (TNS) “Suspiria” takes a good long while with everything: Its evocations of 1977 West Berlin, dominated by news and stray…
Safe Driving Caravan Tour
By REBEKAH BROWN & RACHAEL McCAULEY Student Contributors On Oct. 25, Geof Crankshaw, Community Traffic Safety Project coordinator, held an assembly at Cranberry High School…
Leadership society hosts foster care clothing, food drive
The Clarion Call report Clarion University National Society of Leadership and Success Hosts Foster Care Clothing and Food Drive The Clarion University chapter of the…