Pet of the day 4/23/19
Roki is an active, strong, male Pit Bull mix that was surrendered to the rescue. We were told he lived with adults and children. Roki…
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How to Create Fresh Spring Flavors
(Family Features) When it comes to healthy eating, looking for nutrient-rich foods to include in your diet is one of the more important goals. However,…
Pet of the day 4/22/19
Name: BoBo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown BoBo can be found at Venango…
Pace Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos
(Family Features) Make dinner a cinch with these Slow Cooker Tacos. Seasoned with chili powder and ground cumin then slow-cooked for four hours with picante…
Students Solve World Crisis (Model UN)
Cranberry Chronicles staff report On Monday, April 15, Cranberry students attended the 11th annual Westminster United Nations Conference. Cranberry High School students represented one delegation….
Erie VA Medical Center Open House
The Erie VA will be holding an open house 3-5 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Veterans, their families, and community members are invited to attend the…
Hook, Line, and Nothing
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor From the time I pulled out of the school parking lot, time moved like a snail. Every tick of…
Pet of the day 4/19/19
Name: Sheldon Breed: Chihuahua, Short Coat/ Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sheldon can be found…
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Servings: 16 Start to finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, unpeeled, lightly pricked all over with fork 2 tablespoons cider vinegar…
Pet of the day 4/18/19
*Available soon* Name: Slinky Gender: Female Age: Young adult
How to Make a Coconut Cream Pie Milkshake
(Family Features) Celebrate spring with this delicious coconut concoction. For more recipes, visit culinary.net Coconut Cream Pie Milkshake 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup…
Feathers Flying in Third Grade
Photos by Rachael McCauley & Carly Wise By CARLY WISE & RACHAEL McCAULEY Student contributors Jennifer Findley’s third-grade class at Cranberry Elementary School recently hatched…
In the Dirt – Seed Starting
One of the most thrilling days for gardeners is when the seeds get started indoors. It’s a great way to grow things that the neighbors…
Illustrator Presents to Cranberry Elementary
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor “I have the best job in the world,” says John Manders, an illustrator who donated his time on Friday, April…
Pet of the day 4/17/19
Name: Ebby Breed: Schnauzer and Poodle Mix Gender: Female Size: Small Age: 20 months House-trained: Yes She would do best in a home without other…
Fennel, Apple and Chicken Chopped Salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 pound…
Pet of the day 4/16/19
Name: Bear Bear Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear Bear can be found…
Jalapeño Popper Cups
A Make-At-Home Appetizer (Family Features) Savor each bite of light and flaky crust filled with a creamy mixture of jalapeños and bacon in these Jalapeño…
Legislation to Establish New Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions Introduced
Recent National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine reports have found an association between exposure to Agent Orange and bladder cancer, hypertension, and Parkinson’s-like symptoms….
Pet of the day 4/15/19
Name: Helen Breed: Coonhound, Bluetick mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Helen can be found at…
Shredded Beef Tacos
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours 1 1/2 cups beer 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into 1/2 inch pieces (1…
Pet of the day 4/12/19
Name: Cali Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cali can be found at Venango…
Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission
(Family Features) Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through…
Pet of the day 4/11/19
Name: Layla Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Layla can be found at…
Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 55 minutes 6 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut 1/4 inch thick on bias (1 cup) 2 scallions, sliced thin…
The Puppy Post: A Community Partnership
Photos by Ava Fischer/Student Contributor By Cranberry Chronicles staff Journalism tells stories and speaks for those who sometimes don’t have a voice. In searching for a…
This spring, focus on rivers and streams for consistent trout action
Birders have their returning tree swallows, hikers and other woods walkers their skunk cabbage, gardeners their daffodils, and tree lovers their cherry blossoms. All are…
Pet of the day 4/10/19
Name: Oliver Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Size: Small Oliver can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Savory Bread Pudding
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours 1 (18-to-20 inch) baguette, torn into 1 inch pieces (10 cups) 1 pound kale, stemmed and chopped 4…
Students place in current events challenge
By Cranberry Chronicles staff Students in the gifted program at Cranberry High School competed today in the Current Events challenge. The IU6 hosted the event…
Pet of the day 4/9/19
Kelby is a 7 year old, male Yorkie/Poodle mix surrendered to the rescue along with Arley ( a female Chi mix ) after their owners…
Healthy Mealtime Inspiration in Your Pantry
(Family Features) One of the secrets to ordering less takeout and serving more nutritious homemade meals may be as simple as keeping a well-stocked pantry…
Venango VA Clinic Open House
Venango Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located at 464 Allegheny Blvd. in Franklin, will have an open house for veterans on Wednesday, April 17, from 2…
Pet of the day 4/8/19
Name: Squirrel Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Squirrel can be found at…
Picnic-Perfect Plates for Outdoor Dining
(Family Features) Picnics, patio dining and al fresco foods all come to mind when warmer weather allows families and friends to enjoy the flavors of…
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Resonates with Student
“The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. The Nazis came to power…
Recognizing Academic Success
By ANDREA WATSON Student Contributor On Thursday, March 28th, seventeen students from Cranberry High School were inducted into the National Honor Society. Five school board…
Sneak Peek: ‘Beauty and the Beast’
By MAKAYLA MONREAN & MACKAYLA MALES Student Contributors On Friday morning, April 5, 2019, the entire student body of the Redbank Valley School District, K-12,…
Eggs can’t fly…or can they?
By DYLAN SALSGIVER Student Contributor Cranberry High School teacher Zack Bedee takes his Academic Physics students to test their designs they’ve constructed to prevent an…
Beginning of the End
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor A 4 a.m. wake up call was summoned by the sound of a barking dog on an alarm and…
Pet of the day 4/5/19
Brutus was brought into the rescue after being found wandering down Main Street in a neighboring town wearing a harness but no I.D.. It has…
Creamy Rigatoni With Mushrooms
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons minced…
Planning Now for Fall Bulb Planting
The stunning color of the first crocus flowers fills our hearts with joy. The cheery blooms mark the start of the garden season. But the…
Pet of the day 4/4/19
Name: Bruce Breed: Domestic Long Hair Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Bruce can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Mini Morsels for a Kid-Friendly Snack
(Family Features) Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs for an enjoyable, kid-friendly activity and snack. Parents will…
Pet of the day 4/3/19
Name: Clare Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Clare can be…
Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
(Family Features) This cake delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping that can delight nearly any guest. Serve it warm with a side of ice…
Pet of the day 4/2/19
Enigma is a young female. She is extremely friendly. She has a beautiful fluffy tail. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Enigma…
Ham and cheese sliders
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 25 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 4 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 potato dinner rolls, sliced open 4 slices deli ham 8 dill…
Joseph A Dugan, Jr., Hall Of Valor 2019
I had the honor to be at The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Induction Ceremony in Pittsburgh. It was held Sunday, March 31. They…