Police: Mom drove with son on car hood over dentist dispute
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania mom faces criminal charges for allegedly driving with her son on the hood of her car after the boy…
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Pet of the day 11/21/18
Priscilla is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Priscilla can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Roast turkey
Servings: 20-24 Start to finish: 3 hours 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes for resting) 3 onions, chopped coarse 3 carrots, chopped coarse 3 celery ribs,…
Fire destroys shed, mobile home in Clinton Township
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A shed and 20-foot mobile home were a total loss after a fire Monday afternoon in Clinton Township. Clintonville deputy…
Christmas tree arrives in Oil City
Ed Turner guides the workers from Paul Bunyan Tree Specialists and King’s Landscaping in straightening the 27-foot-tall Christmas tree that was brought into Oil City’s…
Rains could help firefight but complicate search for remains
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rain in the forecast starting Wednesday could aid crews fighting California’s deadly wildfires while raising the risk of flash floods and…
Penguins trying to stay the course during bumpy start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan’s regular film sessions with the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t lack for clues on why one of the NHL’s marquee franchises is…
‘Dancing With the Stars’ no longer hopping for ABC
NEW YORK (AP) — The dance floor is thinning over at ABC. The Nielsen company says viewership is down for ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars”…
Recent Deaths 11/21/18
Frances Hajduk, 88, formerly of Venus, died Nov. 20, 2018. Lois J. Murphy, 87, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died Nov. 19, 2018. Charlotte Lillian…
Pet of the day 11/20/18
Name: Alagash Breed: Retriever, Lab, Terrier, American Staffordshire Age: 6 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alagash can be…
Rustic walnut tart
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 25 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 recipe Classic Tart Dough (recipe follows) 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2…
Armstrong trail project receives state grant
From staff reports Clarion County has been awarded a $663,400 state grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program to further develop the Armstrong Trail in…
Oil City Ikes to hold sight-in days this week
From staff reports The Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will conduct its annual public sight-in days Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
Argument at Chicago hospital erupts into deadly shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — An argument outside a Chicago hospital turned deadly when a man pulled out a gun and killed an emergency room doctor whom…
Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres might be for real. The Pittsburgh Penguins might be in real trouble. The proof came over the final 30…
The Rolling Stones plan 13 US live dates next year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones will be rolling through the United States next year. The band says it’s adding a 13-show leg to…
Recent Deaths 11/20/18
Thomas L. Wood, 82, of Oil City, died Nov. 18, 2018. Barbara J. “Barb” Gariepy, 79, of Oil City, died Nov. 18, 2018. Joyce A….
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Blue Water Navy Bill Continues to be Stalled in the Senate
In July, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018, to end the injustice of denying Vietnam,…
Pet of the day 11/19/18
Name: Kimba Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kimba can be found at…
French toast
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or challah 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed 3 large egg…
OCHS music acts to perform at Trinity
From staff reports The Oil City High School Rhapsody in Blues, Women’s Choir and quartets Change of Tone and Un4Gettable will present a public concert…
Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn’t ruin your Thanksgiving
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no reason to skip Thanksgiving dinner because of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey. That’s according to health officials…
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to comeback win over Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions on his first 12 passes. The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to score in the first half for…
‘Fantastic Beasts’ flies to top of weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” crawled, slithered and flew its way to the top of the weekend box office with…
Recent Deaths 11/19/18
Pamela A. Silvis, 65, of Knox, died Nov. 16, 2018. Kenneth G. Burt, 99, formerly of Titusville, died Nov. 17, 2018. Donald Melvin Fisher, 69,…
This Week in Pictures
A woman peers out from a window of a building decorated by a murals by Italian street artist Iena Cruz and named “Hunting Pollution”, in…
Winter storm causes widespread damage
From staff reports A winter storm on Thursday that brought sleet, freezing rain and snow into the region also brought down trees and power lines,…
Election shows how gerrymandering is difficult to overcome
The Associated Press With an election looming, courts earlier this year declared congressional districts in two states to be unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders. One map was…
Stone, Duchene each score twice, Senators beat Penguins 6-4
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators played with heavy hearts after the death of longtime equipment assistant Mike Foley to colon cancer. Hours before…
Disney details new ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ attractions
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — “Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle. Disney…
Review: Commanding turn from Viola Davis in ‘Widows’
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer When you think of the wives and girlfriends of criminals and mobsters in cinema and television, what or who…
Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,’ Doesn’t meet magic of original
By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinc” is an animated adaptation of the classic holiday…
Clarion University to host ‘Safe Schools Summit’
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Mass shootings and other acts of violence have been appearing in recent news, and many are taking action to…
Oil City harassment
Pet of the day 11/15/18
Name: Jackson Breed: Border Collie & Whippet Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black, white/ cream House-trained: Yes Jackson can be found…
Shepherd’s pie
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup milk…
Oil City firefighters played a key role in river rescue
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City Fire Department personnel played a key role in Tuesday’s rescue of a woman in the Allegheny River. Oil…
Venango treasurer’s office sets Sunday hours for military
From staff reports The Venango County treasurer’s office will be open for special hours, primarily for military personnel, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,…
Northern California fire death toll at 56; 130 missing
MAGALIA, Calif. (AP) — As the scope of a deadly Northern California wildfire set in, the sheriff said more than 450 people had now been…
Pens’ GM Rutherford signs new deal, trades for Pearson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Rutherford celebrated a new contract in the most expected of ways: by putting together a trade he hopes will jump-start his…
Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Urban nabs top prize
The Associated Press Chris Stapleton won the most awards at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards and had the show’s best performance, almost capping a…
Recent Deaths 11/15/18
Ronald E. Bell, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 13, 2018. Gary Edward Harp, 73, of Parker, died Nov. 14, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
Franklin students qualify for National Academic Games
From staff reports Franklin High School senior Sam Burchfield and junior David Ferraro have qualified for the National Academic Games Tournament to be held April…
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Hiking with children can be fun, memorable if you do it right
It was a choice of adventure over labor. A niece graduated from high school and we, her far flung family, assembled in Ohio from points…
Pet of the day 11/14/18
Name: Mika Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mika can be found at…
Ground beef chili
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes 2 pounds of 85 percent lean ground beef 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water Salt and…
Woman rescued from river in Oil City
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A woman was rescued from the Allegheny River along Colbert Avenue in the Siverly neighborhood of Oil City shortly before…