Eggplant with Garlic and Basil Sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour Sauce: 1 cup water 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons grated lime zest…
2019
State police probing weapon discharge by Titusville officer
From staff reports Corry state police are investigating the circumstances of a Titusville police officer discharging his weapon after a vehicle pursuit at about 12:40…
Franklin board terminates contract with sheriff’s office
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Area School Board members voted unanimously Monday to terminate their school sheriff officer contract with the Venango County Sheriff’s…
Apple to fix FaceTime bug that allows eavesdropping
The Associated Press Apple has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable after users said there was a bug that could allow callers to…
Devils pick up rare road win in 6-3 rout of sliding Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nothing has come easy this season for the New Jersey Devils. Except, that is, when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, the…
Could ‘Alita’ be Hollywood’s breakthrough manga movie?
The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The manga movie “Alita: Battle Angel” has been 20 years in the making, and producer Jon Landau…
Recent Deaths 1/29/19
Terry James Kline Sr., 69, of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2019. Julia Jane “Judy” Brinkman (nee Davis), 86, died Jan. 25, 2019. Betty May…
A History of Four Chaplains Day
It was Feb. 3, 1943, and the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester was one of three ships in a convoy, moving across the Atlantic from Newfoundland…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/28/19
Champ was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told he…
Banana Bread
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time Prepare Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda…
Grove wins twice in Paint the Plow contest
Rocky Grove High School won two awards in a Paint the Plow contest sponsored by PennDOT. Rocky Grove won the Fan Favorite award, which was…
Tornado hits Havana; Cuban president says 3 dead, 172 hurt
HAVANA (AP) — A tornado and pounding rains smashed into the eastern part of Cuba’s capital overnight, toppling trees, bending power poles and flinging shards…
‘Black Panther’ wins top honor at SAG Awards, ‘Maisel’ soars
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther” took the top award at Sunday’s 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler’s superhero sensation its most significant…
Recent Deaths 1/28/19
Beverly A. Hoffman, 80, of Franklin, died Jan. 25, 2019. Shirley J. Lahr, 87, of Shippenville, died Jan. 26, 2019. Terri L. Kemery, 54, of…
Plans already taking shape for OC BridgeFest
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City will have a BridgeFest in 2019 as city council approved a request Thursday to allow the use…
Auschwitz survivors pay homage as world remembers Holocaust
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday amid a revival of hate-inspired violence and signs that younger generations know…
Crosby, Lundqvist lead Metropolitan to All-Star win
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sidney Crosby now has one more reason to have good memories of the Shark Tank. Crosby had two goals and…
Review: Everything is pretty good in ‘The LEGO Movie 2’
The Associated Press “The LEGO Movie” is a hard act to follow. Its world was so fresh and vibrant and unexpected, it’s no wonder that…
OC woman re-sentenced in connection with man’s overdose death
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer An Oil City woman was re-sentenced Friday for her involvement in an incident that resulted in the heroin overdose death…
Pointe making warming shelter available
From staff reports An Oil City agency will make shelter available over the next several days of frigid weather for individuals and families who need…
9 dead, search for 300 missing after Brazil dam collapse
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rescuers in helicopter on Saturday searched for survivors in a huge area in southeastern Brazil buried by mud from the collapse…
Allegheny students get up-close view of border situation
MEADVILLE (AP) — Amid the politics surrounding negotiations between President Trump and Congress regarding a wall along the southern U.S. border, a group of students…
Jackson accusers’ film gets standing ovation, estate rebuke
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — It’s not uncommon for audiences at the Sundance Film Festival to give standing ovations, but the ceremonial act took on…
Recent Deaths 1/26/19
Lloyd Rollin Fike, 88, of Etowah, North Carolina, died Jan. 22, 2019. Shirley J. King, 87, of East Brady, died Jan. 24, 2019. Beverly Louise…
MLK breakfast at Clarion University
The Clarion Call reports On Jan. 21, Clarion University hosted its 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast. The key note speaker, Sister Marian…
Indivisible We Rise holds women’s march in Clarion
The Clarion Call report On Saturday, Jan. 19, Indivisible We Rise West Central PA held a Women’s March in coordination with over 300 other marches…
Trump, Congress leaders near deal to end shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yielding to growing pressure, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday appeared set to seal a short-term deal to reopen the…
Pet of the day 1/25/19
Fox is a male kitten with beautiful marble fur. He is very friendly. Fox can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce
Servings: 4 Pressure Cooker: 50 minutes Slow Cooker: 5 hours, 30 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste…
Cranberry supervisors to ask agency to help with potential industrial park
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer The Cranberry Township supervisors want to spur a local economic development agency to help in getting a 10-acre site,…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Dylan Socha-Kachik, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested in the special counsel’s Russia investigation in a pre-dawn raid at his…
Review: ‘Serenity’ now? No thank you
The Associated Press The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key Largo’ meets ‘Westworld.’” And it’s every bit as ridiculous as that sounds….
Recent Deaths 1/25/19
Robert G. Decker, 72, formerly of Titusville, died Jan. 23, 2019. Stanley R. McCleary, 78, of Knox, died Jan. 24, 2019. Elma P. Wakefield, 95,…
Pet of the day 1/24/19
Name: Malia Breed: Beagle/ Retriever, Lab Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Malia can be found at…
Tabbouleh
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours, 30 minutes 3 tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur, rinsed…
1 men held, another waives in OC drug case
From staff reports Cases against two of four people arrested Friday on drug-related charges at a residence on East Seventh Street in Oil City moved…
Property tax, rent rebate applications available
From staff reports Application forms for the property tax, rent rebate program are available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or…
Gems Donation store eyes March 1 opening
From staff reports A new store in Sugarcreek Borough, Gems Donation Station, is shooting for a March 1 opening. The second-hand store will open in…
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect arrested
SEBRING, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday, killing five people before surrendering to a SWAT team, police said. The…
New novel coming in April from “Fifty Shades” author
NEW YORK (AP) — E L James is working up some new thrills. The author of the blockbuster “Fifty Shades” trilogy has an “erotic love…
Recent Deaths 1/24/19
Stephen Edward Luktisch, 51, of Seneca, died Jan. 22, 2019. Eugene K. “Gene” Franklin, 84, of Chambersburg, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 22, 2019. Ray…
Hiking with dogs in winter requires extra care
An exact number is hard to pin down. But know this: whatever the figure is, it’s a big one. Americans love their dogs, seemingly more…
Pet of the day 1/23/19
Fluffnutter is a male, long-haired & friendly. Fluffnutter is FIV positive, so he may live with other FIV positive cats, be an only cat, or…
Crispy Baked Cod
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 65 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs…
Oil Region Rising plans ‘end shutdown’ march Friday in OC
From staff reports The Oil Region Rising organization, a local affiliate of the national Indivisible Project, has scheduled a downtown Oil City march Friday in…
Venango liquor license one of 25 up for bid
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the state agency that issues, renews and validates retail and wholesale alcohol licenses, is accepting bids for…
Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders agreed to hold votes this week on dueling proposals to reopen shuttered federal agencies, forcing a political reckoning for senators…
Baldwin due in court on charges he punched over parking
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin is due in court in New York City for a hearing on charges that he slugged a man during…