Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad
(Family Features) With the festive season arriving, bring together family and friends for a delicious feast you can feel good about serving. One standout recipe…
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How to Recycle Pumpkins for Birds and Wildlife
Don’t toss pumpkins after Halloween. Follow these tips for recycling pumpkins for wildlife, including birds, butterflies, deer and squirrels. Readers Share Ideas for Recycling Pumpkins…
Pet of the Day 10/24/23
Meet Dawn, the beautiful little lab mix puppy! This pretty puppy was found as a stray, so we don’t know where she came from originally….
Grapefruit Paloma
(Family Features) Holiday gifting is an exciting tradition for many families, but finding that perfect present for the person who seems to have it all…
Joint Senate Committee Hearings on Military Transition
VFW Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci testified at a joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Armed Services on military to…
Pet of the Day 10/23/23
Sweet little Molly came to us as a stray in rough condition. We estimated her to be about 10 years old, and she weighs just…
Grapefruit Avocado Bruschetta
(Family Features) Holiday gifting is an exciting tradition for many families, but finding that perfect present for the person who seems to have it all…
Pet of the Day 10/20/23
Sweet Missy came to us with another cat when her owner passed away. Missy is a very nice girl, who gets along well with other…
Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Beef Skillet
(Family Features) For busy families, it’s hard to beat a one-skillet dish that cuts down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Especially during the hectic fall…
Would 15-Minute City Work Here?
The 15-minute city has been an intriguing concept for me. As someone who has spent most of my life living in small towns where it…
Pet of the Day 10/19/23
Gulliver came to us as a stray, though we did hear from some members of the public that he has been through several homes. We…
Crudites Platter
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
Pet of the Day 10/18/23
Squirt is a spunky kitty with a big personality! She loves to run and play with toys, especially strings. She seems to do well with…
Sweet Potato Rounds
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
Seed Saving Basics
For longtime gardeners, saving seeds from their plants may be a family tradition. For new gardeners, it may only be a matter of time until…
Pet of the Day 10/17/23
This gorgeous young girl came to us when her owners could no longer provide for her. Fluffy is a gorgeous 11 pound Siamese cat who…
Prosciutto Pizza
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
National Buddy Check Week
The first annual National Buddy Check Week is Oct.16 – Oct. 20, 2023. In this new VA program, veterans are encouraged to contact ten fellow…
Pet of the Day 10/16/23
Sweet Frankie came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. Aged to be around 4 years old and…
Fresh Snack Board
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
Pet of the Day 10/13/23
Meet Vinny! This handsome guy was surrendered to us with two other cats when his owner could no longer care for him. Vinny is approximately…
Easy Brunch Quiche
(Culinary.net) The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same…
Pet of the Day 10/12/23
Who doesn’t love disco? This sweet and affectionate boy came to us with the rest of his siblings after he was found abandoned in a…
Ghostly Graveyard Cake
(Family Features) For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks…
Cranberry students compete in language competition
From Cranberry Chronicles reports Cranberry was represented by three students at Slippery Rock University’s World Language Competition on Oct. 10. Hundreds of students from western…
Students prep for BEST competition
Cranberry seniors, Seth Mellring and Evan Goodman, tested a robot after weeks of coding challenges and had some great results in preparing for the BEST…
Pet of the Day 10/11/23
Meet the fun and loving Limbo! This sweet little girl is from our “party” litter and was found abandoned with her four siblings. Limbo is…
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
(Family Features) When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat….
Pet of the Day 10/10/23
Who doesn’t love a good party? Confetti came to us with his four siblings as part of our “party” litter. Confetti is a polydactyl and…
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
‘Nobody Fights Alone’
By BETHANY NOVICKI and MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributors Cranberry High School Volleyball Boosters is hosting a cancer awareness and benefit game Oct. 12, 2023, to…
Pet of the Day 10/9/23
Meet Conner, the handsome and affectionate 5-year-old lab mix! Conner was surrendered to us to no fault of his own. His owner was moving and…
Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
Afghan Female Tactical Platoon Event
The VFW Washington Office hosted members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon, lawmakers, and fellow veterans groups to discuss the critical need for the passage…
Pet of the Day 10/6/23
Meet Cilia, the sweet and silly boxer mix! Cilia was recently found as a stray with another dog, Evie. She is estimated to be around…
Cowboy Caviar
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a new dip for your next get-together and tired of the same boring salsas and layered dips, this Cowboy Caviar…
Avoiding Gentrification
Last week, we explored public space and what having abundant public space means for a community, including higher property values. This week, I want to…
Pet of the Day 10/5/23
Evie, the sweet shepherd mix, was brought to us as a stray with another dog, Cilia. She was aged to be approximately 5 years old…
Immune-Boosting Green Grape Smoothie
(Family Features) Catching a cold or getting the flu can happen any time of year, but the height of cold and flu season requires extra…
Pet of the Day 10/4/23
Meet Sadie, the WIGGLY hound mix puppy! Sadie was found as a stray, so we don’t know any of her history. This sweet girl was…
Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
(Family Features) As part of the season of change with leaves crunching underfoot and a crispness in the air, remember to pause to celebrate a…
Bringing Houseplants Indoors
Many houseplants thrive outdoors in the summertime, but must be brought indoors before temperatures get too low. Learn how to help them readjust to conditions…
Pumpkin Pecan Rice Pudding Bars
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The…
Pet of the Day 10/3/23
Meet Hanzo, the 5-year-old Eskimo and Klee Kai mix! This sweet boy was surrendered to us due to not getting along with other dogs. Hanzo…
Claims Representative Access Bill
Sens. King (I-ME), Cramer (R-ND), Shaheen (D-NH), and Rounds (R-SD) have introduced S. 2888, TAP Promotion Act, to authorize accredited claims representatives to be present…
Pet of the Day 10/2/23
Meet the gorgeous Rylie! Weighing in at nearly 100 pounds, this big girl came to us as a stray so we do not have any…
Cran-Raspberry Quinoa Pudding Truffle
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The…
Cranberry High School Honors Florence Heyison with Outdoor Classroom
By LILYAN CARTER Student contributor The outdoor classroom committee gathered for a meeting with the Heyison family at Cranberry High School on Friday, Sept. 7,…
The Benefits of Public Spaces
“Public space helps determine the relationship between people and their surroundings. It has the potential to create a sense of belonging, cultural vibrancy and in…
Pet of the Day 9/29/23
Meet Rocky! Rocky recently came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him and we are still getting to…