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…
2018
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
Washington Ave. fire
Bouquin Circle theft
Pet of the day 10/24/18
Macaroni is a female kitten, current on vaccines. Will be spayed. She can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Beef barley soup with mushrooms and thyme
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 12 ounces white mushrooms,…
Franklin district issues statement on student safety
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The topic of student safety was once again brought to the floor at Monday’s Franklin School Board meeting. “I’m here…
Venango Chamber seeking Outstanding Citizen nominations
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Citizen award. The chamber bestows the award upon an…
$1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lottery officials say someone bought a ticket in South Carolina to win the Mega Millions jackpot with a final total of…
Crosby lifts Penguins to 6-5 OT win over Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn’t about to let the younger stars of the game pass him by. It was vintage Crosby on Tuesday…
Taylor Swift donates to fan struggling with medical bills
OREM, Utah (AP) — Taylor Swift has donated $15,500 to a GoFundMe account of a fan whose family is struggling with medical bills. Sadie Bartell’s…
Recent Deaths 10/24/18
Milburn Lecil Cooper, 84, of Sligo, died Oct. 23, 2018. Cheri L. “Toots” Nebinski, 65, of Knox, died Oct. 23, 2018. Dorothy M. White, 94,…
Pet of the day 10/23/18
Name: Doug Breed: Beagle Mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Doug can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Roasted cauliflower and chickpea salad with garlic-tahini dressing
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon…
Franklin man arrested on retaliation, threats charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing several charges, including retaliation against a prosecutor or judicial official. Online court dockets say Nicholas Joel Borgia,…
Project held to mark International Walk to School Month
From staff reports PennDOT, Safe Kids Clarion-Venango and the Rocky Grove High School Students Against Destructive Decisions partnered to hold a pedestrian project to mark…
Trump sends CIA director to Turkey to review Khashoggi case
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump dispatched the director of the CIA to Turkey in a quest to get more information about the death of…
Bye week boost: Steelers suddenly atop topsy-turvy AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree spent a rare fall weekend off watching the rest of the AFC North falter, one by…