Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves
A Time-Saving Family Meal (Family Features) Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t always leave time for spending hours in the kitchen, and these Mystic Mini Turkey…
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A Hot and Spicy Favorite
(Family Features) As the weather cools, spicy recipes can warm things up by satisfying your taste buds. For example, award-winning chef Elise Wiggins brings the…
Pet of the Day 11-06-19
Axel, a Domestic Medium Hair, is an 8 week old neutered male. He has a black and white coat, round green eyes, and long white…
Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cake
Nonstick cooking spray 1 box spice cake mix 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 cup water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups…
Pet of the Day 11-05-19
Jax, a Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier mix, is a young neutered male. Jax has a handsome grey and white coat and light brown eyes. Because he…
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Beets and Goat Cheese
(Family Features) Mix up your snacking habits with a more nutritious option to serve ahead of a meal or on its own. These Roasted Portobello…
Pet of the Day 11-04-19
Fluffy, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 6 month old neutered male. He’s a black and brown tabby with hazel eyes, a pink nose, and…
VFW Testifies at Blue Water Navy Oversight Hearings
On Wednesday, VFW National Veterans Service Director Ryan Gallucci testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs regarding VA’s preparation…
Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast
Recipe courtesy of Karista’s Kitchen Brine: 1/4 cup salt 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 quarts water 3 1/2-4 pounds turkey breast…
Pet of the Day 11-01-19
Ash, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 5 month old neutered male. He’s a grey tiger with contrasting white, almond-shaped green eyes, long white whiskers,…
Frozen Banana Split Cups
Prep time: 15 minutes, plus freezing time Servings: 12 2/3 cup gluten-free dark chocolate chips 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil 3 DOLE(r) Strawberries, hulled and thinly…
Pet of the Day 10-31-19
Bishop, a terrier mix, is a neutered male. He’s a young, friendly boy with a brown and white coat and brown eyes. Bishop can be…
Royal Frozen Sweet Potato Lasagna
Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Servings: 8 Nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium DOLE(r) White Onion, chopped…
Pet of the Day 10-30-19
Buffy, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old neutered male. He’s an orange and white tabby with pale green eyes. This shy guy…
Anglers will see more big and bright trout in 2020
This is going to spawn a lot of lusty dreams between now and April. Of the angling kind, anyhow. Each year, the Pennsylvania Fish and…
A Perfect Steak Sidekick
Grilling up a homemade meal is a classic way to show appreciation to loved ones at backyard barbecues. This summer, as you enjoy grilling steak,…
Pet of the Day 10-29-19
Piston, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix, is a 6 year old neutered male. He was surrendered for adoption due to anxiety issues with younger children in…
Cider for a Cause
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor Recently, Cranberry High School students involved with Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference (PHUNC), a Model UN program located at…
The Garden
By Dylan Lu – Student contributor A rising sun breaks through the clouds as I walk across an oaken bridge, shadowed by rows of peach…
Giving Back to Our Future
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor Nearly three years after their 50th high school reunion, the Cranberry High School class of 1967 has made a sizeable…
Delectably Sweet Dessert
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for an easy dessert, this Whoopie Pie recipe is the perfect way to cap off weeknight meals. Find more dessert recipes…
Pet of the Day 10-28-19
Cali, a Domestic Long Hair, is a 3 year old spayed female. She’s a white, orange,and black calico with a black plume of a tail,…
Emergency Care in the Community
Notify the Erie VA when you go to a community Emergency Department or are admitted to a community hospital. VA Payment is not guaranteed. It…
“…into the murky water of Geneva Swamp”
Jenna Seigworth – Student contributor (This piece was written after shadowing a duck hunting trip with Hunter Redfield, who also detailed the expedition in a…
Opening Day
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor My alarm sounded at 2:30 a.m. and I get up as fast as possible knowing if I laid there…
Yoga and Kickboxing Fitness Fun
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, a fitness night with the theme of destressing was held in the Cranberry High…
Family Favorites with a Blended Twist
(Family Features) If you are raising picky eaters, there’s a cooking technique that makes some of kids’ favorite foods – like burgers and nachos –…
Pet of the Day 10-25-19
Kiki, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix, is a young female. She has a brown and white coat and brown eyes. This is a high energy girl…
Pasta and Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 ⦁ 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide…
Pet of the Day 10-24-19
Zander, a 9 month old neutered male, is a tuxedo cat. He has a soft black and white coat, green eyes, and long white whiskers….
Perfectly Pumpkin
(Culinary.net) Fill your house with the aroma of fall with warm slices of this Pumpkin Loaf dolloped with butter. Pumpkin Loaf Nonstick cooking spray 4…
Photography Workshop
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor This past Tuesday, Richard Sayer, photographer for The Derrick, came to Cranberry High School to hold a photography workshop with…
Pet of the Day 10-23-19
Emma, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old spayed female. She’s a grey tiger with white on her neck, belly, and paws. Emma…
Annual Cake Decorating Contest
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor Cranberry High School’s Creative Cooking class, run by Janet Smith, had its yearly cake decorating unit. While the students were…
How to bag more pheasants throughout fall
Particular, that’s what ring-necked pheasants are. They don’t require a lot of space to survive. Not on an individual basis anyway. The average bird will…
Seared Salmon with Spinach and Grapes
(Family Features) By incorporating versatile ingredients into your holiday cooking, you can make a vast array of tasty seasonal goodies. For example, California grapes are…
Pet of the Day 10/22/19
Piper, a Brittany mix, is a young female. She has a soft black and white coat and brown eyes. She’s a sweet, friendly girl who…
Pet of the Day 10/21/19
Bill is a snuggler who also loves to play with his brothers and cat toys. He greets you as you walk in the door and…
Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce
(Family Features) Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals…
Veterans Bills Advanced for House Vote
Last week, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advanced six bipartisan pieces of legislation to the full House for a vote. The six bills covered…
Pet of the Day 10/18/19
Shadow, an Alaskan Malamute, is an 8-year-old neutered male. He has a tan and sable coat and blue eyes. Shadow was surrendered because his previous…
Cuban Sandwiches
(Family Features) Incorporating the tastes and traditions of Hispanic-style cuisine into at-home meals is as simple as choosing your favorites, preparing with quality, authentic ingredients…
Talent in Transit
By DYLAN LU Student contributor On Oct. 11, 2019, the Transit Art Gallery & Gifts reopened under the leadership of Christine Manning and the support…
White Cane Day
By ADY CARTER and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors The Venango County Association for the Blind came to Cranberry High School on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to…
Pet of the Day 10/17/19
Butch, a hound mix, is a 3-year-old neutered male. He has a tri-color coat with some grey ticking and almond-shaped brown eyes. Butch is very…
Mexican Wedding Cookies
(Family Features) Over time, many families tend to return to the same holiday favorites, from ham and mashed potatoes to pies and cookie classics. This…
Breakfast Sandwiches
(Culinary.net) If you need an on-the-go breakfast option, wake up your morning with bacon, eggs and a biscuit in these simple, tasty Breakfast Sandwiches. Find…
Pet of the Day 10/16/19
Ella, a domestic short hair, is a 10-week-old spayed female. She has a soft black and white coat, round green eyes, and a pink nose….
Tips for hiking safely in hunting season
You see it in the parking lots. Visit almost any public land at this time of year. The jumping off points for outdoor exploration that…
Pet of the Day 10/15/19
Shep, a German Shepherd mix, is a neutered male. He has a brown and black coat and dark brown eyes. Sweet Shep came to us…