Yelich homers again as Brewers explode past Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Christian Yelich hit his 32nd home run, Travis Shaw added his 31st and the Milwaukee Brewers blew past the mistake-prone Pittsburgh Pirates…
2018
Will Smith bungee jump is latest stunt near Grand Canyon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — When Will Smith turns 50 this week, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” actor plans to…
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…
A Day in Pictures
The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol in Washington at dawn Wednesday, Sept. 19. 2018. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Exchange student from Iceland joins her 1966 Cranberry mates
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Seventieth birthdays are meant to be celebrated with gusto, even if you have to travel thousands of miles…
Woman arrested for DUI with child in vehicle
From staff reports A Lawrence County woman is facing charges after she was allegedly found to be driving under the influence with her 3-year-old daughter…
Murder/Suicide in Oil City
National park in Hawaii reopens after months long eruption
HONOLULU (AP) — A national park in Hawaii has reopened after being closed for more than four months because of Kilauea volcano’s latest eruption, which…
Aretha Franklin exhibit debuts with eye toward her legacy
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit museum that hosted Aretha Franklin’s public visitations after her death is again holding space for her — this time with…
Brewers blanked by Williams, bullpen in 3-0 loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff push was slowed by a nemesis. Milwaukee’s offense was stymied when Trevor Williams combined with three relievers on…
Review: ‘Life Itself’ is star-studded, earnest but lacking
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Hallmark sentimentality, passionate defenses of Bob Dylan’s “Time Out of Mind” and horrific head traumas are thrown together in…
Fall Foliage rides start in October
The Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad will run the Fall Folliage rides from Wednesday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 21. The rides will depart at…
Man arrested for alleged assault of fiancee
From staff reports A Cooperstown man wanted for the alleged aggravated assault of his fiancee was arrested Friday. A criminal complaint filed through district judge…
Scientists find immune cell with unexpected power to fight cancer
SAN DIEGO — Researchers at the University of California, San Diego say a relatively unexplored pathway the immune system uses to recognize cancer is far…
Walk into my parlor: Greek spiders spin giant web over shore
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It’s not quite the World Wide Web — but the spiders of Aitoliko in Greece have made a good start. Spurred…
Burt Reynolds mourned at small private memorial in Florida
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — About 80 of Burt Reynolds’ friends and relatives shared memories of the late actor at a private memorial service….
Brewers use home run barrage to gain ground in NL Central
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A long rain delay did not dampen the Milwaukee Brewers’ hopes of catching the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Travis Shaw,…
Recent Deaths 9/22/18
Ethel M. Minich, 86, of Emlenton, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Kenneth E. “Ken” Karns, 79, of Tippery, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Raymond A….
Review: ‘House With a Clock’ is a real time suck
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer The 10-year-old hero at the center of the film “The House With a Clock in Its Walls” likes to…
Canal Twp. theft
Falls Creek Borough theft by deception
Pet of the day 9/21/18
Name: Felix Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Felix can be found at…
Confetti Coleslaw
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 4 hours (20 minutes active) 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon 1 red cabbage (about 3 pounds) cored and shredded…
Oiler Spirit
The Oil City High School marching band led the Oil City homecoming parade down West First Street to the Central Avenue plaza Thursday and then…
Tire issue calls need to go to insurance firm
From staff reports Area motorists who experienced punctured tires when metal shavings spilled out of a truck on Sept. 10 are being redirected to an…
Florence evacuees return as others brace for more flooding
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The trillions of gallons of water dumped by Hurricane Florence continue to slowly meander their way to the sea, leaving billions…
Unreleased Chris Cornell songs to be released in November
NEW YORK (AP) — New Chris Cornell music is being released more than a year after his death. Cornell’s widow Vicky is behind the new…
Recent Deaths 9/21/18
Robert James “Bob” Maxwell, 67, died Sept. 19, 2018. Ralph Norman Smith, 88, of Mayport, died Sept. 19, 2018. Adam Ray Lewis, 36, of State…
Justice Park public intoxication
Fairview Twp. theft
Disorderly conduct
Seneca Street theft
Study Abroad in Spain
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University will be offering a new study abroad program in Spain in the spring 2019 semester. This program…
Have a Business Idea? Enter Student Contest to Fund it
The Clarion Call report Clarion University The State System Business Plan Competition Committee is looking for students from State System schools who are interested in…
How to avoid electrical mishaps around the house
Accidents around the home happen. Some are minor and easily brushed off, while others can lead to serious injury or financial peril. Many accidents, even…
Pet of the day 9/20/18
Name: Ernie Breed: Basset Hound Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ernie can be found at…
Spinach- and feta-stuffed chicken thighs
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 70 minutes 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed Kosher or coarse salt…
Answer sought on future of Sugarcreek police chief post
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The departure of Sugarcreek police Chief Matt Carlson on Aug. 31 drew heat over the uncertainty of the future of…
Financial aid night planned at OCHS
From staff reports The Oil City High School guidance department has scheduled a financial aid night at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the high…
3 hurt in court shooting leave hospital; gunman identified
MASONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Three civilians wounded when a gunman opened fire outside a crowded courtroom have been released from hospital, officials said Thursday. The…
Archer shines as Pirates top Royals 2-1 for 3-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer came to Pittsburgh with much fanfare when he was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31. Then he…
‘Sesame Street’ wants to clarify: Bert and Ernie aren’t gay
NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of “Sesame Street” want you to know that Bert and Ernie are not, in fact, gay. Sesame Workshop tweeted Tuesday the…
Recent Deaths 9/20/18
Susan (Laird) Reinhart, 85, of Valencia, formerly Franklin, died Sept. 16, 2018. Terrell Edward Belter, 80, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2018. Rita J. Beichner,…
Injuries reported in shooting at judge’s office in Fayette Co.
MASONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — At least five people have been injured in a Wednesday afternoon shooting outside of a judge’s office in Pennsylvania, a Fayette…
Oil City dispute
First-time campers and lessons learned and shared
Ever been hit square between the eyes with a blacksmith’s hammer? Me neither, fortunately. But I imagine it feels something like the breath-stealing punch to…
Pet of the day 9/19/18
Yertyl is an adorable tortoiseshell kitten. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Yertyl can be found at…
Brown rice salad with asparagus and goat cheese
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Brown Rice: 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons lemon juice Asparagus…
Woman life-flighted after hitting pole on Route 417
From staff reports Franklin state police said a woman was life-flighted after a crash at about 4 p.m. Thursday near Barber’s Orchard on Route 417….
Conservancy receives grant to close oil wells
From staff reports The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has received a $20,624 Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging program grant to close two oil wells in the…