Florence evacuees return as others brace for more flooding
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The trillions of gallons of water dumped by Hurricane Florence continue to slowly meander their way to the sea, leaving billions…
Unreleased Chris Cornell songs to be released in November
NEW YORK (AP) — New Chris Cornell music is being released more than a year after his death. Cornell’s widow Vicky is behind the new…
Recent Deaths 9/21/18
Robert James “Bob” Maxwell, 67, died Sept. 19, 2018. Ralph Norman Smith, 88, of Mayport, died Sept. 19, 2018. Adam Ray Lewis, 36, of State…
Justice Park public intoxication
Fairview Twp. theft
Disorderly conduct
Seneca Street theft
Study Abroad in Spain
The Clarion Call report Clarion University Clarion University will be offering a new study abroad program in Spain in the spring 2019 semester. This program…
Have a Business Idea? Enter Student Contest to Fund it
The Clarion Call report Clarion University The State System Business Plan Competition Committee is looking for students from State System schools who are interested in…
How to avoid electrical mishaps around the house
Accidents around the home happen. Some are minor and easily brushed off, while others can lead to serious injury or financial peril. Many accidents, even…
Pet of the day 9/20/18
Name: Ernie Breed: Basset Hound Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ernie can be found at…
Spinach- and feta-stuffed chicken thighs
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 70 minutes 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed Kosher or coarse salt…
Answer sought on future of Sugarcreek police chief post
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The departure of Sugarcreek police Chief Matt Carlson on Aug. 31 drew heat over the uncertainty of the future of…
Financial aid night planned at OCHS
From staff reports The Oil City High School guidance department has scheduled a financial aid night at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the high…
3 hurt in court shooting leave hospital; gunman identified
MASONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Three civilians wounded when a gunman opened fire outside a crowded courtroom have been released from hospital, officials said Thursday. The…
Archer shines as Pirates top Royals 2-1 for 3-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer came to Pittsburgh with much fanfare when he was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31. Then he…
‘Sesame Street’ wants to clarify: Bert and Ernie aren’t gay
NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of “Sesame Street” want you to know that Bert and Ernie are not, in fact, gay. Sesame Workshop tweeted Tuesday the…
Recent Deaths 9/20/18
Susan (Laird) Reinhart, 85, of Valencia, formerly Franklin, died Sept. 16, 2018. Terrell Edward Belter, 80, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2018. Rita J. Beichner,…
Injuries reported in shooting at judge’s office in Fayette Co.
MASONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — At least five people have been injured in a Wednesday afternoon shooting outside of a judge’s office in Pennsylvania, a Fayette…
Oil City dispute
First-time campers and lessons learned and shared
Ever been hit square between the eyes with a blacksmith’s hammer? Me neither, fortunately. But I imagine it feels something like the breath-stealing punch to…
Pet of the day 9/19/18
Yertyl is an adorable tortoiseshell kitten. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Yertyl can be found at…
Brown rice salad with asparagus and goat cheese
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Brown Rice: 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons lemon juice Asparagus…
Woman life-flighted after hitting pole on Route 417
From staff reports Franklin state police said a woman was life-flighted after a crash at about 4 p.m. Thursday near Barber’s Orchard on Route 417….
Conservancy receives grant to close oil wells
From staff reports The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has received a $20,624 Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging program grant to close two oil wells in the…
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…
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,…