DOD to Begin Water Contamination Study
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, announced this week that it will begin a formal review of…
Clarion University expands nursing program to Somerset Co.
From staff reports Clarion University will begin offering its associate of science in nursing degree in Somerset County in the fall semester. Administrative offices and…
Expectations low as Trump looks for win in NKorea summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will head into his second meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un having reframed what would make a successful summit, lowering…
Thousands without power as high winds roar through state
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Thousands of utility customers remain without power in Pennsylvania as high winds continue to roar through the state, knocking…
‘Green Book’ wins best picture in an upset at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The segregation-era road-trip drama “Green Book” was crowned best picture at the 91st Academy Awards, delighting those who see the film…
Recent Deaths 2/25/19
Richard A. “Pete” Silvis, 57, of Corsica, died Feb. 22, 2019. William Gregory (Greg) Camp, 69, of Naples, Florida, died Feb. 22, 2019. Judith L….
$2.2 million to aid region
From staff reports Clarion University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Keystone Community Education Council, has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the Appalachian…
Tornado death confirmed as violent storms smack the South
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — The full extent of the damage was coming into view Sunday after a tornado smashed into a commercial district in a…
Giroux scores OT winner to lead Flyers past Pens 4-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Claude Giroux reigned again as Philadelphia’s captain in the clutch. Giroux’s shield provided little relief from the heavy rain that turned the…
Oscars: Stars and stand-ins rehearse for the big show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It is decidedly casual inside the Dolby Theatre the day before the Oscars. Most people, celebrities included, are wearing jeans and…
Harassment
2 OC residents face charges in ongoing drug delivery cases
From staff reports Franklin state police have filed charges against two people in connection with ongoing drug delivery investigations. The defendants have been identified as…
OC Main Street seeks new vendors for farmers market
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program is seeking vendors for the Oil City farmers market, which has typically operated on Thursdays from…
Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped…
Spring training games underway in Florida, Arizona
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The sun came out in Arizona. Free agents played for their new teams. Ichiro Suzuki was back in uniform at…
R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held…
Recent Deaths 2/23/19
Gary Daum, 64, of Kensington, Maryland, died Feb. 2, 2019. Steven L. Zimmerman, 58, of McLeansboro, Illinois, died Feb. 16, 2019. Thomas W. Hutchison, 64,…
Campus Renovations Remain on Schedule
Clarion Call reports On Feb. 16, the power in Marwick Boyd was cut off to allow the electrical contractor on the Tippin project to initiate…
Natural Escape: A Deeper Picture
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor To them, it’s a picture of a kid wearing a rain jacket with a fly rod perfectly balanced on…
Pet of the day 2/22/19
Name: Cora Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cora can be found at Venango County Humane…
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup…
Venango Regional involved in Pittsburgh-Germany flights
From staff reports German airline Condor is flying direct from Pittsburgh International Airport to Frankfurt this summer, and Southern Airways can get fliers to Pittsburgh…
Get on the Trail Business Contest to kick off Tuesday
From staff reports The Get on the Trail Entrepreneurial Business Plan Contest, which rewards new and expanding businesses that submit business plans to provide goods…
Mueller report looming, new attorney general in hot seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — William Barr has been attorney general for just one week but is on the cusp of staring down what will almost certainly be the…
Sharks pummel Penguins 4-0; Kane causes fracas in 3rd period
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evander Kane couldn’t help himself. Skating near the Pittsburgh Penguins bench late in the third period Thursday, the San Jose Sharks forward…
Oscars producers say the show is in ‘good shape’ for Sunday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Academy Awards producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss have been hearing the same question a lot recently: Are you OK? It’s…
Recent Deaths 2/22/19
Patricia “Pat” Ann Burkhardt, 88, of Polk, died Feb. 21, 2019. Richard “Macky” Divins, 77, of Sligo, died Feb. 21, 2019. Carolyn E. Sprague, 58,…
Pet of the day 2/21/19
Name: Piston Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Piston can be…
Provencal Vegetable Soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes Pistou: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
Couple accused of giving drugs to boy held for court
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City couple accused of giving marijuana and methamphetamine to a 13-year-old boy were held for court Wednesday after…
Venango planning commission approves Cranberry tire store
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Planning Commission on Tuesday gave conditional approval to the construction of a retail store, Chris’s Tire Service,…
Hoops fundraiser for moms battling cancer now set for Monday
From staff reports The fundraising event that had been scheduled Wednesday at Venango Catholic High School to help the families of two Oil City elementary…
Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a “domestic terrorist” who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had…
Police: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told…
Recent Deaths 2/21/19
Arthur Myron Mason, 81, of Brookville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Larry A. Kellogg, 67, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kapp, of…
West First Street accident
Hit and run
Protecting your cell phone and electronics outdoors
It was easy to enforce early on. When my oldest son joined his Scout troop, the leaders had a rule: no cell phones on campouts….
Pet of the day 2/20/19
Name: Oliver Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Oliver can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Tiramisu
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour, plus cooling time 2 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 9…
VA to implement Appeals Modernization Act This Week
Beginning Feb. 19, all veterans who disagree with their VA rating decision will have three new options to resolve their benefit dispute: request a higher-level…
Radio station signals in new era, keeps familiar presence
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For nearly 60 years, Clarion County residents have been entertained by WWCH, the sole AM-radio station in the county. However,…
Travel restrictions issued ahead of winter storm
From staff reports PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are implementing phased restrictions as today’s winter storm is expected to bring mixed precipitation statewide. At 6…
Cranberry students win press awards
Cranberry High School students, from left, Lindsay Perry, Jenna Seigworth, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and AJ Howard were winners in the Student Keystone Press Awards….
Ending the silence on sex abuse: Vatican holds summit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — If Pope Francis needed a concrete example to justify summoning church leaders from around the globe to Rome for a tutorial…
Penguins avoid being swept by Devils, beat New Jersey 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be getting their act together for a playoff push and one clear sign of that is…
Recent Deaths 2/20/19
Cheryl Lynn Tack, 56, of Shippenville, died Feb. 18, 2019. Thomas Shields Fitzsimmons, 81, of Corsica, died Feb. 18, 2019. Arthur M. Mason, 81, of…
Pet of the day 2/19/19
Name: Sunny Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix Gender: Male Size: Large House-Trained: Yes Sunny can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Fallen Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped coarse 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8…