Northern California fire officials begin agonizing search for dead
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s investigators have begun the agonizing task of scouring through the wreckage of California’s most destructive fire on record in search…
Latest ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is a mixed bag of wonders
Like the bottomless trunk totted by “magizoolologist” Newt Scamander, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a mixed bag of wonders. Newt (Eddie Redmayne) can…
Crosby, DeSmith help Penguins snap 5-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins hope a decisive home shutout can put a recent week-and-a-half long swoon in the past. Sidney Crosby had a…
Review: ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ is colorful but falls short
By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” is Disney’s live-action adaptation of the…
Light Up Night Christmas festivities to take place in Franklin
Franklin’s annual Light Up Night, set for Saturday, Nov. 17, will kick off with an early visit from Santa at 4 p.m. Santa will be…
All four lanes of Route 8 reopened
From staff reports All four lanes of Route 8 between Reno and Oil City were reopened by Friday afternoon, according to PennDOT. PennDOT press officer…
Wildfire torches famed movie site, sends celebrities fleeing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has scorched a historic movie site recently used by the HBO series “Westworld” and forced…
Victims of synagogue shooting remembered in Pittsburgh park
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nearly two weeks after a gunman shot to death 11 people inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, their lives were remembered Friday with a…
Take 5; Steelers get a break after drilling Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger was still in the process of picking himself up off the Heinz Field turf when the scrum started, one that…
Recent Deaths 11/10/18
Joanie Lynn Nicklas, 34, of Miola, formerly of Marienville, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Review: Claire Foy trades Elizabeth for Lisbeth
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer No, “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” isn’t a Spider-man spinoff about a young woman ensnarled by Peter Parker….
Pet of the day 11/9/18
Name: Jackson Breed: Pointer, German Shorthair Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00 Jackson…
Creamy cauliflower soup
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 leek, white…
OC native honored at Ohio State where he is physician
An Oil City native has been honored by the medical center at in Columbus, Ohio, where he is employed. Dr. Michael Wert was named November…
California gunman was volatile but passed mental assessment
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Neighbors of Ian David Long described the man who shot and killed 12 people at a country music bar as…
Steelers paste Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t playing like a team missing Le’Veon Bell. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 328 yards and five touchdowns, James Conner…
Meg Ryan announces engagement to John Mellencamp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Here’s a ditty about John and Meg. Singer John Mellencamp and actress Meg Ryan are getting married. The 56-year-old announced her…
Recent Deaths 11/9/18
Carolyn June (McKinney) Motter, 80, of Brookville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Chester D. Pence, 95,…
Center Street DUI
Irwin Twp. accident
Search warrant
The Apple Sculpture at Clarion University
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Walking through the Clarion University Campus is a treat when passing the famous apple sculpture near the center of…
Pet of the day 11/8/18
Coriander & Tarragon are an adorable pair of brother kittens. They purr like crazy and are so sweet. They are current on vaccines and will…
French onion and bacon tart
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes Crust: 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 8…
Woman arrested for thefts from OC residence
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City police arrested an Oil City woman in connection with thefts last month at a residence on High Street….
Christ Episcopal starts annual pajama collection
From staff reports Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City has launched its annual pajama collection that benefits local youngsters. Started in 2012, the project pairs…
13 dead including gunman in shooting at California bar
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A hooded gunman wearing all black opened fire at a country dance bar holding a weekly “college night” in Southern…
Oshie leaves twice, scores winner to lift Caps over Pens 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — T.J. Oshie watched the clock in the training room hoping he’d get back on the ice. Oshie was back there for a…
NFL stadiums and Kenny Chesney: magical mix of sports/music
The Associated Press The wave of sound builds from the bottom of the lower bowl to the very top of MetLife Stadium. Every seat is…
Recent Deaths 11/8/18
Robert J. McWilliams, 74, of Clarion, died Nov. 5, 2018. Donald E. Holliday, 73, of Rockland, died Nov. 6, 2018. Nancy Jane Smith, 79, of…
Plummer Street accident
Pearl Ave. theft
High Street theft
Country Fair theft
Public intoxication
Suspicious person
Seismic change may be occurring in the whitetail woods
It’s that most magical time of year for whitetail deer hunters. The rut is at its peak or very close to it. Bucks — including…
Pet of the day 11/7/18
Name: LuAnne Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker/ mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown LuAnne can be found…
Scalloped potatoes
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled…
Strong feelings on both sides bring out many local voters
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Whether local voters were riding the blue wave or standing firm with the GOP, it was clear that President Donald…
Cranberry moves ahead with treatment plant plan
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township moved another step closer Tuesday to constructing and operating its own municipal wastewater treatment plant. Members of…
Kremlin: Russia, US postpone summit on French request
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Russia and the U.S. have agreed not to hold a summit in Paris to avoid distracting attention from Armistice…
Roethlisberger skips practice, but expects to face Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat out practice on Tuesday to give his broken left index finger a rest but he is…
Eat your heart out at the Pizza Museum
NEW YORK (AP) — There is now a museum for pizza lovers everywhere that’s popped-up in arguably America’s pizza capital, New York City. The Museum…
Recent Deaths 11/7/18
Joan (Lauer) Cunningham, 88, died Oct. 28, 2018. Maryland J. Vanwormer, 79, of Seneca, died Nov. 5, 2018. Edward R. Mahood, 77, of Clintonville, died…
Pet of the day 11/6/18
Gattino is a male kitten, current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Pumpkin roll
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 3 hours Cake: 1 cup (4 ounces) cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2…
Conservation Hall of Fame event scheduled Nov. 8
From staff reports The 2018 inductees into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame will be revealed and honored at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Rhoades…
Sandy Lake firefighters say budget issues forcing service cutbacks
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of Sandy Lake Borough may be facing life without the full services of their volunteer fire department. A post…
Pennsylvania polls open, high turnout expected
The Associated Press Election Day in Pennsylvania is under way amid expectations for relatively high midterm election turnout. Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and…