How to pet-proof a home
Tens of millions of households throughout North America include pets. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation reports that more than 80 million households in the United…
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Pet of the day 3/22/18
Name: Curly Sue Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Green/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $65.00 Curly…
Espresso-chocolate chip angel food cake
Serves 10 to 12 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 11/3 cups cake flour, sifted 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 13/4 cups (about 12 large) egg whites…
Pet of the day 3/21/18
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
Mustard and dill crusted salmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 fillets of salmon, about 5 ounces…
Starting Peas and Other Crops
St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional start of the planting season, and it’s something I’ve been doing for decades. The weather can be problematic though…
It’s official?
It is officially spring today, but Mother Nature often doesn’t follow the calendar. While robins have been spotted – and photographed – the neighbor’s pond…
Pet of the day 3/20/18
Maureen is a super sweet and talkative girl. She is current on vaccines and negative for FIV and leukemia. She will be spayed on April…
Chicken Piri Piri
Serves 4 Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 hours marinating time, 1 hour cooking time 1 (3½- to 4-pound) chicken 4 jalapeno…
Pet of the day 3/19/18
Name: Tyr Breed: American Blue Heeler Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Tyr can…
Spaghetti squash with creamy goat cheese sauce and shredded zucchini
Start to finish: 1 hour (30 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1 1/2 pounds zucchini 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt One 3- to 3 1/2 pound…
Public Comments sought for Desert Storm Memorial Location
The National Park Service is seeking public comment about where the new VFW-supported National Desert Storm Memorial should be located in Washington, D.C. Of the…
Lend a hand, open your wallet
Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center have fundraisers planned on Saturday and other animal rescues are looking for folks to lend a…
Pet of the day 3/16/18
Bailey is an affectionate young girl. She is spayed, current on vaccines, and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Bailey can be found at Tri-County…
Charred green beans with lemon verbena pesto
Serves 2 to 4 Green Beans 11/2 pounds slender green beans 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Verbena Pesto 1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute…
Enjoy an environmentally friendly St. Patrick’s Day
Green is the color most associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and green also can be the primary mindset of hosts and hostesses when planning Paddy’s…
Pet of the day 3/15/18
Name: Tucker Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Coonhound Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $125.00 Tucker can be…
Broccoli with a dusting of parmesan cheese and roasted garlic
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 head of broccoli 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves 1/2-1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt…
Successful spring turkey hunting with a decoy
Spring turkey hunting seasons are only weeks away pretty much everywhere in the country. They get rolling as early as mid-March in some parts of…
Pet of the day 3/14/18
Laurel came to us as a stray and sadly nobody came looking for her. She is very sweet, and she is already spayed, negative for…
Cabbage soup made with ginger and garlic broth
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into…
Time of transition
More Canada geese have been heard and spotted overhead. Different birds are stopping by the feeder and other places. The most notable observation from this…
Pet of the day 3/13/18
Name: Milo Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog/Bulldog,English Age: 11 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brindle/ Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Milo can be found at…
Classic deviled eggs
Makes 24 deviled egg halves Serves 12 40 minutes start to finish 1 dozen large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard A few…
Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq
On March 19, 2003, President George Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. Nearly 4,500 service members were killed in more than the almost nine years…
Pet of the day 3/12/18
Aiden came in as a stray. He’s a little shy. He is neutered and current on vaccines. He tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Aiden…
Eggs baked in pastry nests
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 sheets phyllo pastry 4 thin slices prosciutto (about 3 ounces total)…
Buddy up
A new program will bring together young readers and animals. Easter events are planned and many animals are still waiting for homes. Books with Buddies…
Pet of the day 3/9/18
Name: Shadow Breed: Alaskan Malamute Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Sable Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Shadow can be…
Sticky Grape Schiacciata
Shiacciata con l’uva Serves 6 1 cake compressed yeast, 1 packet active dry yeast or 1 packet quick-rising yeast A pinch of sugar 1 cup…
Online banking safety tips
In the digital era, many errands that once required leaving the house can be conducted from the comforts of home. Groceries can be ordered online…
Pet of the day 3/8/18
Darwin is a wonderful cat. He is 9 years old and current on vaccines. Darwin is neutered and negative for FIV & leukemia. He gets…
Cauliflower Popcorn
Yields 12 bites 1 head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt (or, for a salt-free alternative, Mrs. Dash table blend) Preheat oven to…
Coyotes, foxes learn to co-exist
Maybe you were the older brother who liked to dish out noogies. Maybe you were the younger sibling who had to endure them, at least…
Think weeds, cover for springtime bass
You have springtime bass on the mind. We get it. But do yourself a favor and take a moment to consider the plight of all…
Water trails pay tribute to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Was there any good news in 1968? It probably didn’t seem like it at the time. Martin Luther King was assassinated. So, too, was Robert…
Expanding fisher populations could mean opportunities
Fishers are proving more adaptable across Pennsylvania than anyone might have guessed 20 years ago. And that’s leading to more opportunities for trappers. Could hunters…
Pet of the day 3/7/18
Name: Piper Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Piper…
Brussels sprouts Caesar salad with sardine croutons
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced or shredded (about 4 cups total) 1 small can (3.75 ounces) skinless, boneless…
Pet of the day 3/6/18
Eleanor came to the rescue with her four kittens, they’ve all been adopted except mom. She is super friendly and quite beautiful. She is negative…
Tangy citrus salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus 1 hour of marinating time Serves 4 1 lemon 1 orange 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…
Total transformation
Area residents woke up to a drastic change of scenery last Friday. What was once brown with small patches of green was transformed whiter than…
In Memory Ceremony On The National Mall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) application deadline for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2018 In Memory ceremony on the National Mall is…
Pet of the day 3/5/18
Name: Ninja Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Ninja can be…
Arugula salad with spicy pecan praline, dried cranberries
Start to finish: 35 minutes Serves: 6 For the praline: 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to…
Love comes in packages small and large
Area animal shelters and rescues have many furry packages of love all wrapped up and ready for caring homes. A package deal Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 3/2/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Mimi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Toffee bars
Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…
Pets and planet: How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…
Pet of the day 3/1/18
Name: Buddy and Murphy Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 6 and 9 Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Apricot/ Beige, Black Buddy and Murphy can be found…