S’mores ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup 8 whole graham…
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Budget-friendly local activities
Nights out in a big city can make for a welcome change of pace from time to time. Such nights can stretch budgets, making it…
Pet of the day 8/23/18
Nermal is super friendly and loving. This handsome guy came to us when the person who fed him when he came around every night noticed…
Chicken satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce
Servings: 10-15 Start to finish: 1 hour Skewers: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch thick strips 1/4 cup soy…
Leashed tracking dogs coming to Pennsylvania
The most serious whitetail hunters spend a lot of time in the woods each autumn, looking for deer. Andy Bensing does the same. In his…
Pet of the day 8/22/18
Name: Buddy Breed: Terrier, Jack Russel mix Age: 12 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
Green beans with tarragon dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 pound green…
Pet of the day 8/21/18
Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…
Grilled sausage with onions
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 large onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Soon
Time is running out for Pennsylvania service members that have served in the Persian Gulf War to apply for cash benefits. Anyone who served in…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Vegetable and orzo tian
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 2 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 cup orzo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…
Review: Spike Lee returns to form with ‘BlacKkKlansman’
By Rafer Guzmán Newsday (TNS) Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who becomes the first black police officer on…
In ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ a delightful new fairy tale
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer There are two glittering parades running in tandem through Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” a glitzy and delightful…
Healthy Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups fresh, seedless watermelon chunks (about half a watermelon) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4-1/2 cup water, room temperature 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)…
Pet of the Day 8/17/18
Animal ID 38021507 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 9 years 5 months 8 days Gender Male Size Medium Color Green Spayed/Neutered Declawed No…
Back-to-school ice breakers to ease first day fears
Parents and educators can sometimes underestimate children’s anxiety over the dawn of a new school year. Many students feel nervous when wondering if their teachers…
Hikes reveal interesting PA history
I was aware of Gifford Pinchot when embarking on a yearlong journey of hiking through history, Pennsylvania-style. His wife, Cornelia, was a mystery. Gifford was…
Pet of the day 8/15/18
Cheese is a male orange kitten. He is a purring machine. Cheese is current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Grilled tuna steaks with lime-ginger vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (25 minutes active) Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon…
Pet of the day 8/14/18
Name: Tristan Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tristan can be found at Venango…
Salmon, avocado, grapefruit and watercress salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 (8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 grapefruits…
4-H Fair Fun
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Every year in the August heat, residents of Franklin and the surrounding communities gather to experience the pleasure of the…
Apply Now for 2019 VFW/SVA Legislative Fellowship
The application process for the 2019 class of VFW-SVA legislative fellows is now open. Ten VFW members who attend schools with an approved Student Veterans…
Pet of the day 8/13/18
Taps is an 8 week old, female Rottweiler/Mastiff puppy surrendered to the rescue with her 4 siblings. For more information contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cherry cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 45 minutes Filling: 6 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 2 cups syrup reserved 1/2 cup (3…
Review: ‘Spy who dumped me’ a frenzied action-comedy
By JUSTIN CHANG Los Angeles Times (TNS) The ungainly Hollywood hybrid commonly referred to as the “action-comedy” has often struck me as one of the…
Review: ‘Christopher Robin,’ sweet but slow tale
By SANDIE ANGULO CHEN Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Christopher Robin” stars Ewan McGregor as an overworked, grown-up version of the…
The Sights to See are Plenty
A man cools off under a vapor spray shower (above) in the center of Lille, northern France, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Temperatures in Lille are…
Pet of the day 8/10/18
Name: Ermie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: No Ermie can be found at Venango County Humane…
Baked crab dip with crostini
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 (12-inch) baguettes, sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1…
The benefits of water features in garden landscapes
Many homeowners aspire to make their homes appear as beautiful and welcoming as possible. Exterior renovations may be high on homeowners’ to-do lists, and landscaping…
Pet of the day 8/9/18
Name: Bailey Breed: Retriever, Lab mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bailey can be found at Venango…
New bay sweet potato fries
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 tablespoons celery salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground…
Challenges to the future of hunting and fishing
Hunting and fishing in America – and by extension the nation’s system of sustaining wildlife and fish – are in trouble, right now. And unless…
Pet of the day 8/8/18
Cheeto is a sweet little guy. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Clams with pearl couscous, chorizo, and leeks
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 cups pearl couscous Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds leeks, white and…
Pet of the day 8/7/18
Name: Koda Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Koda can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pasta with kale and sunflower seed pesto
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 unpeeled garlic cloves 4 ounces kale, stemmed and chopped (2 cups) 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1…
North Korea Returns Presumed U.S. Remains
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is incredibly encouraged by the news that North Korea has returned 55 boxes of remains believed…
Pet of the day 8/6/18
Aurora is a gorgeous young adult calico. She is spayed and current on vaccines. She came to us as a stray, so she can be…
Grilled salmon with lemon slices
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour Grilling Method: Indirect/medium-low Heat Grilling on a cedar plank is an old Native American cooking technique that is…
Movie Review: Kelly MacDonald makes all the pieces fit in ‘Puzzle’
By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Some actors “act,” emphasizing performance over empathy, while others, in some extraordinary way, simply become other people, disappearing…
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Movie Review: ‘Mission Impossible — Fallout’ is the best one yet
By Michael Ordona, Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” is the sixth movie in Tom Cruise’s hit spy…
Pet of the day 8/3/18
Tweety is an absolutely beautiful long haired, orange, female kitten. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She will be spayed….
Grilled chicken wings
Makes: 24 wings Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes If you buy whole wings, cut them into two pieces before brining. Don’t brine…
Simple hygiene tips that can have a lasting, positive impact
Personal hygiene isn’t about just looking good. The effects of maintaining personal hygiene are myriad and include reducing one’s susceptibility to infection and decreasing the…
Pet of the day 8/2/18
Name: Max Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Lab Retriever Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large No small children. Max can be found at…