Celebrate Flag Day and U.S. Army birthday
Flag Day and the birthday of The United States Army share the same day, June 14th. The Army is now 242 years old. On June…
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Salmon with crispy skin and pepperoncini lemon sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1 tablespoon liquid from the…
Pet of the day 6/9/17
Name: Buck Breed: Spaniel Mix Age: Adult Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown House-trained: Yes Buck can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
A fresh start
Several young adoptable animals are hoping you’ll give them a fresh start at a bright future. Sunday is the day for The 2017 Kitty Summer…
Summer Berry Trifle
Servings: 12 individual trifles Start to finish: 2 hours 50 minutes (Inactive: 2 hours) Yellow Butter Cake (recipe follows) Pastry Cream (recipe follows) 1 cup…
Get ready for camping season
Camping is a popular outdoor activity that attracts many enthusiasts year after year. Some people camp every month while others only have time for one…
Pet of the day 6/8/17
Name: Gracie Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Cream House-Trained: Unknown Gracie can be found at Venango County…
Beef rib “Brontosaurus Bones”
Serves: 6 Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours This is a variation of the recipe that I created when I came home from the Bahamas,…
Pet of the day 6/7/17
Name: Bella Breed: Shepherd and Collie Mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Golden Age: 6 months House-trained: Yes Prefers home without dogs and young children…
Garlic green beans
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 3 cups green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil (or half olive oil and half sesame oil) 1/4…
Pet of the day 6/6/17
Name: Buster Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Buster can…
Nature’s flying jewels
To quote a Facebook friend, hummingbirds are nature’s flying jewels. With a little bit of sunshine, that statement proves to be very true. Under…
Grilled chicken Caesar wrap
Start to finish: 30 minutes (not including optional marinating time) Makes 6 wraps Grilled Chicken 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice and zest of…
Pet of the day 6/5/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spike can be found…
Corn gazpacho with garlic croutons
Start to finish: 2 hours 55 minutes (55 active) Servings: 4 For the soup: 4 cups fresh corn kernels 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled…
VA Resource Fair for Veterans, Families
Veterans and their families are invited to a free one-stop shop to learn about VA services and resources available during the VA Resource Fair. It…
Milestones and the people that make them happen!
OK, so I’m going to just say this up front. I’m sick. Been fighting whatever is going around! But today is the milestone achievement of…
Pet of the day 6/2/17
Name: Rainy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Rainy can be found at…
Flaky fish tacos
Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) filets tilapia, cod, barramundi or other flaky white fish 1/2 teaspoon…
Fantastic felines
Several area rescues are gearing up for The 2017 Kitty Summer Games which will be held Sunday, June 11, at the Venango SNYP building. A…
Pet of the day 6/1/17
Name: Sparky Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Age: 5 years Size: Small Gender: Male House-trained: Yes Sparky can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Why making time for family meals is important
Family meals are about much more than what is served for dinner. Research indicates that spending time together around the table as a family promotes…
Grilled ratatouille
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 small or 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch slices (no need to peel) 2 medium zucchini, trimmed…
Pet of the day 5/31/17
Name: River Breed: Tabby Age: 8-10 weeks Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes River can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Warm steak and potato chip salad
Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes (40 minutes hands-on) Servings: 6 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing on the potato slices…
Pet of the day 5/30/17
Name: Ohana Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ohana can be…
Important Days in June
The month of June has some very important days here are just a few. June 6th D-Day, The Invasion of Normandy. Some History: General Dwight…
Observe not celebrate
I’m not a flag-waver. I believe in the spirit of mankind to do extraordinary things. I also understand that this spirit goes mostly untested and,…
So you saw a snake
Surprise and sometimes fear is often the reaction of those who happen along these animals with scales. According to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, there…
Light green crunchy salad
Serves 6 as a side dish Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 small kohlrabi, trimmed and peeled (optional) 10 ribs celery 3 hearts romaine lettuce…
Pet of the day 5/26/17
Name: Miss Molly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Miss Molly can be…
Miso salmon
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes Salmon: 1 1/2 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, such as King or Coho 1 teaspoon neutral oil, like…
Tips for a memorable Memorial Day barbecue
To many Americans, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Though summer does not actually begin until later in June, Memorial Day weekend has…
Pet of the day 5/25/17
Name: Brody Breed: Beagle Color: Tan/brown, black, and white Age: Adult Size: Small Gender: Male House-trained: Yes Brody can be found at Tri- County Animal…
BLT chicken salad with basil dressing sandwiches
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1 to 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (not thin sliced), about 3/4-inch…
Pet of the day 5/24/17
Name: Frappe Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Buff/ White Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 10 weeks House-trained: Yes Frappe can be found at Precious Paws…
Mediterranean tomato wheat berry salad
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (including time for cooking the wheat berries) 3 cups cooked wheat berries (cook accordingly to package directions)…
When you deserve to win!
I’m an athlete (cough, cough). Well, let’s say I was an athlete and, now, I am someone who plays a game that requires some coordination,…
Broccoli and blue cheese salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 15 minutes Salad: 4 cups small broccoli florets (raw) 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly 1 cup shredded carrots 1…
A lot of life in one day
This wasn’t the strangest day I’ve ever had in 20 years of working as a newspaper photographer. But it was a roller coaster. It had…
Lemon-Herb Roasted Pork Sirloin
Lemon-Herb Roasted Pork Sirloin Created by Chef Colby Garrelts, 2013 James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Midwest” award winner (from BPT) Ingredients: 1 Smithfield Prime Boneless Pork…
Pet of the Day 5/22/17
Name: Rootbeer Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix Age: 5 months 13 days Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/Beige Spayed/Neutered Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Typical playful happy…
Memorials and Outreach
Some history on Memorial Day, May 29th From Decoration Day to Memorial Day, General John A. Logan (the commander of the Grand Army of the…
Pet of the day 5/21/17
Name: Twister Breed: Retriever, Labrador / Mix Age: 4 months 15d Gender: Female Color: Black / White Spayed/Neutered: Yes Size: Small About: Typical little pup,…
Pet of the day 5/20/17
Name: Tommy Tommy is a young male that came in as a stray. He must’ve been a pet at sometime, as he was already neutered,…
Pet of the day 5/19/17
Name: Kate House trained Spayed/Neutered Primary Color(s): Tabby – Brown or Chocolate Secondary Color(s): White Coat Length: Short Kate is available for adoption through Clarion…
Angels among us
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue has a new resident. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has puppies available for adoption. Clarion PAWS is caring for kittens and cats….
Pet of the Day 5/18/17
Name: Dante Breed: A Lab Retriever/Golden Retriever mix, Age: 2 year old neutered male About Dante: He has a yellow and cream coat and dark…
Tips for a fun family night out
In its 2016 National Dining Survey, Zagat found that the average person dines out 4.5 times per week. That figure may seem high to some,…
Easy-to-prepare lamb chops
Ingredients: (Serves 4 people) • 1 lb. lamb chops • 3 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 sprig of rosemary • Squeeze of lemon •…