Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if US takes steps too
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — The leaders of North and South Korea announced a wide range of agreements Wednesday which they said were a major…
2018
Lavarnway drives in winning run, Pirates top Royals in 11
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Lavarnway was an unlikely candidate to get a big hit in a pressure situation for the Pirates. The 30-year-old fourth-string catcher…
Thousands of fans request grand jury probe of Prince’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of Prince fans are asking federal authorities to open a grand jury investigation into his death. The petition to the U.S….
Recent Deaths 9/19/18
Terrell Edward “Eddy” Belter, 80, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2018. Kenneth L. Stine Jr., 71, of Oil City, died Sept. 17, 2018. Susan (Laird)…
DUI crash
Barkeyville Borough accident
Oil City theft
Peirce Planetarium
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Fifty years ago, the planetarium as we know it at Clarion University opened. It was named after Dr. Donald…
Clarion Farmers Market
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Existing for 25 years, Clarion’s Farmers Market has been a place for people to come and buy fresh produce…
Pet of the day 9/18/18
Name: Banjo Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Banjo can be found at Venango County…
Matzo ball soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours Matzo Balls: 1/4 cup chicken fat (schmaltz) or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 4 large eggs…
Megan’s Law offender accused of trying to lure children
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to lure five children ages 10-14 into a vehicle between Aug….
Rocky Grove baseball champions will be honored in Harrisburg
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Field trips, teacher conferences and extracurriculars were on the agenda for Valley Grove School Board members at their work session…
Cub Scouts retire 35 faded flags
The Webelos den of Cub Scout Pack 97 and the Batson family retired 35 faded and worn American flags Saturday at the Batson home in…
China raises tariffs on $60B of US goods in technology fight
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday announced a tariff hike on $60 billion of U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump’s latest duty increase…
Rookie Stallings caps Pirates’ 7-6 comeback win over Royals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings has 19 hits in parts of three major league seasons, and the rookie third-string catcher has made a some of…
Emmys: An epic proposal, but winners lacking in diversity
The Associated Press “The Proposal.” It was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock, but now will forever be the informal title of the 2018 Emmys…
Recent Deaths 9/18/18
Wayne G. Kasbee, 82, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 16, 2018. Donna Vianne Shaffer, 91, of Seneca, died Sept. 16, 2018. Linda L. Trikur, 80,…
Catholic dioceses sued over disclosure of abuse allegations
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Parents of children in the Roman Catholic Church and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy are suing Pennsylvania’s eight dioceses and their…
Bloom Twp. accident
Oil City simple assault
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Coming to Meadville
The Veterans Moving Wall is coming to Diamond Park in Meadville on Wednesday, Sept. 19. There will be an escort ride to bring the Moving…
Witness: Circus camel that hurt 7 spooked by thrown shovel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A startled camel started bucking during a circus when a child apparently threw a shovel at its feet, injuring six children and…
Pet of the day 9/17/18
Name: Kobi Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kobi can be found at…
Potato latkes
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, and shredded 1/2 cup grated onion Salt and pepper 2 large eggs,…
Titusville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash
From staff reports A Titusville woman died after a crash on Old Route 77 in Spring Creek Township, Warren County, at 3 a.m. Sunday. Warren…
Forest 4-H program holds Round-Up
From staff reports The Forest County 4-H program held its annual Round-Up Sept. 8, at the Forest County 4-H Center. The 4-H members participated in…
Florence flooding spreads as storm heads northeast
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — With Wilmington cut off from the rest of North Carolina by still-rising floodwaters from Florence, officials plan to airlift food and…
Brewers can’t complete rally in 9th, lose to Pirates 3-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers manager Craig Counsell says every day is going to be difficult during the final two weeks of the regular season, and…
Duchess of Sussex supports Grenfell fire charity cookbook
LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is giving her backing to a cookbook from a community kitchen set up in the aftermath of London’s…
Recent Deaths 9/17/18
Linda L. Trikur, 80, of Franklin, died Sept. 15, 2018. Robert Francis Boehm, 82, of Schnecksville, died Sept. 12, 2018. Dr. David W. “Doc” Humphrey,…
Rise Above
In this photo taken on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, a Kyrgyz boy holds a golden eagle for an eagle hunt during the Third Nomad Games,…
Collectibles store has opened in OC
A new business specializing in collectibles has opened in downtown Oil City. Collect 76, located at 110 Center St., is owned and operated by Anthony…
Familiar face stepping away after 50 years at OC library
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Observing that “50 years is long enough,” Sharon Duarte, an institution within an institution, has retired from the…
Ethan Hawke spotlights a little-known legend in ‘Blaze’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ethan Hawke had long been enchanted by the songs of mysterious singer-songwriter Blaze Foley. Foley wrote songs like ‘If I Could…
Typhoon lashes south China after killing 36 in Philippines
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left…
Brewers now 2 1/2 games behind Cubs with 3-1 loss to Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Davies couldn’t hold an early lead and it proved costly to the Milwaukee Brewers. Davies gave up a go-ahead double to…
Review: ‘Simple Favor’ a deliciously campy thriller
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Comedy director Paul Feig tries a thriller on for size with the juicy “A Simple Favor,” a suburban…
Students to serve fall teas at Tarbell
The Tarbell house will hold a series of fall tea parties at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. The…
Disorderly Conduct
Frustration boiling over for Dog Hollow Road residents
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Several residents who live along Dog Hollow Road in Irwin Township say they’ve been fighting a losing battle for…
‘The Predator’ outstays its welcome on Earth
Predators are personal for Shane Black. He was hacked apart by one of the fearsome alien hunters in the first “Predator” movie 31 years ago…
Florence, a wet and unwanted visitor, besieges Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Florence already has proven deadly with its nearly nonstop rain, surging seawater and howling winds, and the threats are days…
Roethlisberger returns to practice, questionable for Chiefs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned under center on Friday after missing the previous two practices with a bruised right elbow. He…
Recent Deaths 9/15/18
C. Sue Martin Gadsby, 77, of Grove City, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Rodney L. “Otis” Stover, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Cranberry, died…
Review: ‘White Boy Rick’ a tragic tale of teen drug kingpin
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Even in the well-trod genre that is the ‘80s drug movie, the true life story of teen drug…
Crosby, Penguins return from long summer
CRANBERRY (AP) — Sidney Crosby has been back in Pittsburgh for a few weeks, participating in several informal practices while his Penguins teammates returned from…
Missouri town gets new newspaper, The Uranus Examiner
URANUS, Mo. (AP) — Cue the giggling: A small Missouri town has a new newspaper called The Uranus Examiner. KYTV reports that the newspaper’s launch was…
Pet of the day 9/14/18
Name: Chop Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chop can be…
Frittata with broccoli and turmeric
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 12 large organic eggs 1/3 cup organic 1 percent low-fat milk or water 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese…