A Fast, Filling Breakfast
(Family Features) A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor. Spanish Potato and Onion Omelets…
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Pet of the Day 9/16/19
Ginger, a domestic short hair, is a 6-year-old spayed female. She has a silky calico coat with contrasting white and pale yellow eyes. Ginger is…
Gov. Wolf Proclaims Sept. 20 as POW/MIA Recognition Day
Here is some history of POW/MIA Day and the flag. The POW/MIA flag was created for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and…
Athlete of the Week: Kalynne Ziegler
By ANNA MOORE Student contributor Athlete of the Week goes to one of the many hard working individuals at Cranberry High School, junior Kalynne Ziegler….
Simple Kid-Friendly Sliders
(Family Features) For those busy nights plan, on this simple yet savory sliders recipe. Kids are almost certain to love the taste and you will…
Pet of the Day 9/13/19
Max, a year-old neutered male, is an American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He has a brindle and white coat and brown eyes. Max is a…
United Way Gives Gracious Donation to Cranberry Closet
By AMBER HOLT AND DEVIN ZERBE Student contributors In the beginning of the school year, Cranberry High School’s C.A.R.E. team received a bountiful donation from…
Pet of the Day 9/12/19
Kitty Witty, a domestic short hair, is a 4-year-old neutered female. She has a buff and white coat, bright green eyes, and a pink nose….
Harvest Fruit and Oat Energy Bites
Family Features Recipe courtesy of Emily Caruso of Jelly Toast on behalf of Milk. Love What’s Real Servings: 10, 2 bites per serving 1/2 cup…
Walk to School Day
By JACOB UMSTEAD and HUNTER REDFIELD Student contributors On Wednesday, Sept. 11, several students and staff participated in “Walk to School” day, an annual event…
Shattered Skylines and Scattered Steel
By DYLAN LU with contributions by HANNAH NIEDERRITER – Student contributors On a bright September morning, the nation awoke. The quiet streets became bustling with thousands…
Pymatuning Lake walleyes still abundant, maybe easier to catch
Maybe nature is balancing itself out at Pymatuning Lake. Anglers can’t be blamed for hoping so. For years, biologists with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat…
Pet of the day 9/11/19
Shira came to us due to her owners not having enough time to properly care for her. She is a very sweet girl, can be…
A Quick School Night Meal
Family Features (Culinary.net) Dinner ideas for busy school nights can be such a chore. Don’t fret, this recipe for Cheeseburger Turnovers is easy enough the…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Family Features Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Servings: 6 ⦁ Circulon Symmetry Chocolate 5.5-Quart Casserole ⦁ 6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon,…
Pet of the day 9/10/19
Callie is a 4 year old tabby domestic short hair. She has some slight health issues, but they seem to have been corrected with her…
Friday Night Lights: Cranberry, O.C. homecoming events
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor Ever since the news broke mid-summer, questions have been rising about Cranberry High School’s homecoming plans. Students and parents alike…
Take Down a Tantalizing Tailgate
Family Features Whether you prefer watching your favorite teams in-person or on TV, tailgate season means it’s time to break out your party’s favorite foods…
Pet of the Day 9/9/19
Graham, a Labrador Retriever mix, has a black coat and dark eyes. Graham came in as a stray, and his owner could not located. He’s…
On-Base Shopping Eligibility Expands Jan. 1
Beginning in the new year more than 3 million service-connected disabled veterans with VA ratings from zero to 90 percent will be authorized for on-base…
Athlete of the Week: Steven Kline
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor Cranberry High School is full of dedicated and hard working athletes, and this week’s spotlight athlete is junior Steven Kline….
Pet of the day 9/6/19
Midnight is a senior Lab mix brought to the rescue when her owner passed away and there was nobody to take care for her. The…
Add Mexican Flair to Game Day Favorites
(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 9/5/19
Name: Yoder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yoder can be found at Venango…
Get Back into the Swing of Dinnertime
(Family Features) After juggling work, school, extracurricular activities, homework and preparing dinner, getting back into a weeknight routine may feel impossible. With Smithfield Marinated Fresh…
Hiking through the sky, below it at Kinzua Bridge State Park
Be warned: if heights set your knees to knocking, this is one hike that will involve plenty of trembling. After all, they don’t call it…
Athlete of the Week: Andrea Ziegler
Cranberry Chronicles staff Andrea Ziegler, an 11th grader, is the first recognized this year in Cranberry High School’s new Athlete of the Week program created…
Pet of the day 9/4/19
Chunk is a 5 & 1/2 month old, male, Pit Bull mix returned to the rescue due to some unfortunate family circumstances. Chunk has already…
Ultimate Steak & Mushroom Sandwiches
Makes 4 6-inch sandwiches 11/4 to 11/2 pounds rib-eye steak 1 cup Balsamic Herb Dressinade (see below) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil…
Health Moves Minds
Cranberry Chronicles staff Beginning in May of this year, students in Cranberry High School’s gym classes started creating a mural as part of a Shape…
VFW 28th District Meeting Set for Sunday
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting for Post and Auxiliary Members will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at VFW Post 470. The post is located at…
Pet of the day 9/3/19
Princess is a beautiful dilute calico kitten. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Princess can be found at Tri-County…
Get Creative with a School Lunch Favorite
(Family Features) Getting back in the swing of the school year routine can be hectic. With the right ingredients, though, lunchtime doesn’t have to be….
Pet of the day 8/30/19
Harmony is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Breakfast
(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…
Pet of the day 8/29/19
Name: Caitlyn Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Caitlyn can be found at…
Add Mushrooms to Your Snacking Menu
(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…
And So It Begins…
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “The most important person in this room for your success is you!” Ritt Smith, Cranberry High School’s principal, made a…
Fall Vegetable Planting
Many gardeners stand over their plot proudly this time of the year, basking in the glory of what they accomplished with a spring planting. They…
Easier Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Last week, President Trump directed the Department of Education to find easier ways to wipe out the federal student loan debt of 100 percent permanently…
Pet of the 8/28/19
Anthem is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Baileys Marbled Cheesecake
(Serves 8) Crust 85 grams butter 125 grams crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa Filling 13/4 cups granulated…
Pet of the day 8/27/19
Name: Ruby Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ruby can be found at…
A Quick School Night Meal
(Culinary.net) Dinner ideas for busy school nights can be such a chore. Don’t fret, this recipe for Cheeseburger Turnovers is easy enough the kids can…
Pet of the day 8/26/19
Megan was found wandering loose as a stray and sadly has gone unclaimed. She appears to be a young adult Jack Russell mix, perhaps with…
A Flavorful Family Meal
(Family Features) If your family struggles to make meal time happen, try creating kid-friendly recipes that bring everyone together at the table. For example, these…
Our Best Memories of Summer Collection
(Editor’s note: This is the final summer submission by Cranberry High School students for the Cranberry Chronicles blog. Look for more from the school’s journalism…
Pet of the day 8/23/19
Name: Ricky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ricky can be found at…
Back-to-School Food Fit for the Family
(Family Features) As parents and kids navigate back-to-school routines and extracurricular activities, making healthy food choices is essential to keep everyone energized and engaged. When…
Pet of the day 8/22/19
Name: Hobbs Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hobbs can be found at Venango…