Debating how best to combat chronic wasting disease in PA
It’s always been a matter of when not if, given the events of the last few years. It’s when. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is…
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Pet of the day 3/6/19
Crosby is a young male mixed breed initially found as a stray several weeks ago. The kind people that found him kept him in their…
Pork Ragu
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 3 hours 2 (2 1/4-to-2 1/2 pound) racks baby back ribs, trimmed and each rack cut into quarters 2 teaspoons…
Pet of the day 3/5/19
Name: Adelaide Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adelaide can be found at Venango…
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons…
Pet of the day 3/4/19
Name: Scrappy Breed: Beagle Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No Scrappy can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Peanut Blossom Cookies
Servings: Makes 48 cookies Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon baking…
VFW 28th District Schedules Meeting
The VFW Pennsylvania 28th District will be having their quarterly district meeting March 10. It will be held at Hickory VFW Post 6166. The post…
Spring has Sprung at CHS
By LAUREN REMBOLD & JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributors This week, Cranberry High School has been buzzing with a newfound spring spirit despite the gloomy weather…
Pet of the day 3/1/19
Thai is a beautiful young male. He is approximately 2 years old. He was surrendered to the rescue because the owners dogs were not nice…
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 6 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (3 cups) 3…
Pet of the day 2/28/19
Aria is a 1 year old, female Husky surrendered to the rescue because she was not allowed in the home they were living in. Owner…
Chicken Florentine
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces (12 cups) baby spinach 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed Salt…
All About VEX Robotics
By NATALIE SANDROCK & JENNA SEIGWORTH Student Contributors VEX is a robotics competition that encompasses grades third through twelfth. Teams (aka alliances) of four students…
Plan ahead to ensure a fun camping vacation
It was the only vacation that ever made my wife cry. She wasn’t alone. This camping trip had been my friend’s idea – though I…
Pet of the day 2/27/19
Name: Salem Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Salem can be found at…
Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes Bread Crumbs: 3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Salt Macaroni…
Pet of the day 2/26/19
Lucy is a 2 year old, female German Shepherd surrendered to the rescue. Lucy is already spayed and up to date on her vaccines. Lucy…
Overnight Oatmeal
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus overnight resting time Cook Time: 15 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 3 cups plus 1 cup water, measured separately 1…
DOD to Begin Water Contamination Study
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, announced this week that it will begin a formal review of…
Campus Renovations Remain on Schedule
Clarion Call reports On Feb. 16, the power in Marwick Boyd was cut off to allow the electrical contractor on the Tippin project to initiate…
Natural Escape: A Deeper Picture
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor To them, it’s a picture of a kid wearing a rain jacket with a fly rod perfectly balanced on…
Pet of the day 2/22/19
Name: Cora Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cora can be found at Venango County Humane…
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup…
Pet of the day 2/21/19
Name: Piston Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Piston can be…
Provencal Vegetable Soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes Pistou: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
Protecting your cell phone and electronics outdoors
It was easy to enforce early on. When my oldest son joined his Scout troop, the leaders had a rule: no cell phones on campouts….
Pet of the day 2/20/19
Name: Oliver Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Oliver can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Tiramisu
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour, plus cooling time 2 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 9…
VA to implement Appeals Modernization Act This Week
Beginning Feb. 19, all veterans who disagree with their VA rating decision will have three new options to resolve their benefit dispute: request a higher-level…
Pet of the day 2/19/19
Name: Sunny Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix Gender: Male Size: Large House-Trained: Yes Sunny can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Fallen Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped coarse 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8…
Pet of the day 2/18/19
Name: George Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium House-Trained: Yes George can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Real Buttered Popcorn
Servings: 3 to 4 (Makes 6 cups) Start to finish: 15 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 1/4 cup popcorn kernels 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted…
Destiny Logan: Master of Disguise
By MAKAYLA MONREAN Student contributor Destiny Logan, a Redbank Valley High School senior, is a high honor student who also attends the Clarion County Career…
Franklin on Ice
Nolan Herrell can be seen in the gallery above enjoying the ice sculptures during Franklin on Ice 2019. (Photos by Hannah Niederriter, Student Contributor)…
Pet of the day 2/15/19
Rascal is a friendly, young male. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Rascal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 2 hours 30 minutes Salt and pepper 1 pound (2 3/4 cups) dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed 2 tablespoons…
Start Preparing for Life After College
Clarion Call reports Making the decision to go to college is a big step for anyone who decides to take it. It is also a…
Pet of the day 2/14/19
Cherry was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told she…
Nachos
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 35 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans 4 ounces tortilla chips 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 2…
The ‘Pink Tax’
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor Recently, I had to write a journal in class about a law that I believe should be passed. The exemption…
A Celebration of Seeds
Warm morning sun filters through the windows of a conference room at the Grow Pittsburgh office in Pittsburgh. It’s 10 degrees outside, but around the…
Pet of the day 2/13/19
Name : Mika Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mika can be found…
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours (not counting at least 8 hours soaking time) Salt and pepper 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried cannellini…
Natural Escape: A Friend for an hour
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor He walked with a sort of spunk that could only be obtained by wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day…
Pet of the day 2/12/19
Roxie is a 9 month old, female, Australian Cattle Dog weighing in at about 35lbs surrendered to the rescue when her owner realized she was…
Black Bean Chili
Servings: 4-6 Pressure Cooker: 1 hour, 15 minutes (plus brining time) Slow Cooker: 10 hours, 30 minutes (plus brining time) Salt and pepper 1 pound…
Natural Escape: The Greenhead Grind
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor Waterfowl hunting for Jacob and I has seemed to be our kryptonite. We would go to bed with the…
Veterans Access to Child Care Act
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the VFW-supported H.R. 840, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act. Sponsored by Congresswoman Brownley, the…