Hearty Chickpea Vegetable Soup
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with…
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“… All that matters is the music”
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor “… All that matters is the music, the pride, and the dedication of the OMB, “ writes Lauren McTiernan, Cranberry…
A Touch of Color
By ZOE ALBERT and SAM BLACK-WIGREN Student contributors Cranberry High School students in Kathleen Uhrinek’s Chemistry classes participated in a tie-dying project. This graded activity,…
One Pan Fish Dish
(Family Features) Eating healthy isn’t always easy, and when your family is rushing around in the evenings it can seem like a daunting task to…
Pet of the Day 10/14/19
Blue, a domestic medium hair, is a 6-year-old neutered male. He has a gold and white coat, green eyes, a pink nose, and long white…
Wills For Heroes Program Scheduled
This Friday, Oct. 18, the Crawford County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will be hosting a Wills For Heroes Program for Pennsylvania first responders, military…
Quest of the Pike
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor As 3:00 came, I hear the steady thump of a Beaver prop pounding the air. As the plane makes…
Quiche Cups in Muffin Tins
(Family Features) Hosting a crowd can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also come with plenty of challenges. One of the simplest ways to…
Pet of the Day 10/11/19
Little Girl, a domestic short hair, is a 5-year-old spayed female. She’s a dilute calico with hazel eyes. She’s a sweet, talkative girl. New to…
Cherry Coffee Cake
(Family Features) Add some sweetness to your breakfast routine with this delicious and easy-to-make Cherry Coffee Cake. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net. Cherry Coffee…
Pet of the Day 10/10/19
Lily, a Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a young female. She has a glossy black coat with a white blaze on her chest and…
12 fun facts you never knew about pumpkins
Nothing says “October” more than a beautiful, orange pumpkin, but this most beloved symbol of fall is hiding some fun little secrets. Think you know…
Grass-Fed Leg of Lamb
(Family Features) When fall comes around, it brings many iconic flavors, festive traditions and family meals, along with cravings for warm, hearty dishes. For your…
Pet of the Day
Peach, a domestic short hair, is a 4 1/2 month old neutered male. He has a white and buff coat, large green eyes, and a…
Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables
(Family Features) The holiday season means it’s time for gathering family and friends for food and celebration. To make the process easier, incorporate recipes that…
Pet of the Day 10/8/19
Calvin, a young American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a neutered male. He has a short, white coat and pale green eyes. Calvin is a…
Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp
(Family Features) For those who are always on the go, it can be difficult to find time to whip up meals and snacks that are…
Pet of the Day 10/7/19
Lucy, a domestic short hair, is a 6 1/2 year old spayed female. She’s a dilute calico with green eyes and a pink nose. Lucy…
VA Partners Offer Flu Shot
Veterans enrolled in VA and in need of a flu shot can receive it for free at their nearest VA health care facility or at…
Vaping: what you may not know
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor Paula DiGregory, a tobacco prevention and support specialist working in Crawford and Venango Counties, visited Cranberry High School on Oct….
Scary Sweet Cemetery
(Family Features) When it comes to family fun, it’s hard to beat Halloween, and with all the candy flying around, it’s an opportunity to add…
Pet of the Day 10/4/19
If you are someone who checks our adoption sites regularly then you may already be familiar with Leon. Leon arrived in the early days of…
New to Cranberry High School
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor In 2019, Cranberry High School has made significant strides towards superior education while also upgrading the environment in which students…
New Pass System and the Promotion of Academic Success
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Along with the addition of many valuable updates to Cranberry High School, a new pass system has been established for…
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with…
Pet of the Day 10/3/19
Lily, a Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a young female. She has a glossy black coat with a white blaze on her chest and…
“…and to think that I was there”
By JENNA SEIGWORTH – Student contributor “I just received a phone call. We’re going to the Derrick.” That’s how it all started, when Mrs. Trisha…
Six tips for early archery season
You might compare it to Christmas morning in a tropical jungle. Think thrilling, exciting, heart-pounding at times. Full of the kind of smiles that only…
Athlete of the Week: Ava Ferringer
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor Ava Ferringer is our new athlete of the week. She has been in the spotlight recently with her performances in…
History Students Under Siege
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Teacher Chris Bost’s ninth grade history class designed catapults over the course of the last month to launch tennis balls…
Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija
(Family Features) Football season, for many people, is just as much about the food as it is about the action. No matter who’s playing and…
Pet of the Day 10/2/19
Oats, a domestic short hair, is a 5-month-old neutered male. He’s a brown and white tabby with an angular head, slanted green eyes, and large,…
Fruity Yogurt French Toast Wraps
(Culinary.net) Add fruit to your breakfast with this take on French toast, which includes a mixture of berries, bananas and vanilla yogurt wrapped in tortillas…
Pet of the Day 10/1/19
Yanni, a Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier, is a year-old neutered male. He has a brindle and white coat and blue eyes. Because Yanni came in as…
Athlete of the Week: Cameron Russell
By ZOE ALBERT Student contributor This week’s Athlete of the Week is Cameron Russell. When asked how it felt to receive this honor, Russell responded,…
VFW Participates In Women Veteran Roundtable
Last week, Army veteran and VFW National staff member Meggan Thomas spoke at a congressional roundtable event focused on women veterans. The congressionally mandated Women…
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
(Culinary.net) Whether you need a quick appetizer or something to snack on, these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes make for an appealing bite. Find more snack recipes…
Pet of the Day 9/30/19
Vivian, a domestic short hair, is a four-year-old spayed female. She has a grey coat, green eyes, and white whiskers. This little lady is sweet…
A New Home
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor It is funny to me how many times I’ve forgotten I’m in Alaska. Every morning, I wake up and…
Say Hello
By CARA ANDRES, DEVIN ZERBE and BROOKE WHITLING Student contributors “It’s a lot like the quote in ‘Lilo and Stitch.’ ‘Ohana means family. Family means…
Pet of the Day 9/27/19
Maggy, a domestic short hair, is a 6 1/2-year-old spayed female. She’s a handsome tuxedo cat with pale green eyes and long, white whiskers. Talkative…
Steak and Blue Cheese Flatbread
(Family Features) Burgers and brats have earned a spot in the backyard barbecue hall of fame, no doubt, but if you’re looking for a different…
Pet of the Day 9/26/19
Dot, a Coonhound mix, is a young female. She has a black and white coat with some brown on her face and brown eyes. Dot…
Frosted Banana Cake
(Culinary.net) If you need a recipe idea for your ripened bananas, try this Frosted Banana Cake recipe. A moist but not overly sweet cake bursting…
Cranberry’s Cam Russell, an Inspiration
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor Last Friday, the Oil City Oilers took on the Beavers from Dubois. After an Oiler’s victory, the teams were leaving…
Pet of the Day 9/25/19
Yoder, a domestic short hair, is a 5-month-old neutered male. He’s a black and brown tiger with contrasting areas of white, almond-shaped green eyes, and…
Smoked Bacon Pork Alfredo
(Family Features) After juggling work, school, extracurricular activities, homework and preparing dinner, getting back into a weeknight routine may feel impossible. Consider this quick, flavor-filled…
Game Commission unveils CWD plan, seeks hunter cooperation
Hunters are being asked to save the day regarding the future of white-tailed deer. Again. But this latest request comes with a Bizzaro World-type twist….
Chicken Larb with Grapes
(Family Features) Establishing a regular pattern of healthy snacks and meals made from fresh, whole foods is essential to promoting good health. Fresh grapes always…
Pet of the Day 9/24/19
Calvin, a young American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a neutered male. He has a short, white coat and pale green eyes. Calvin is a…