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…
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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…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Pet of the Day 3/29/19
Ruger is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever & Labrador Retriever Mix Young, Male, Medium, Brown/Chocolate COAT LENGTH: Short HEALTH: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered Ruger, a Chocolate Labrador…
Cranberry Students Create Lifelike Special Effects
Photos by Lindsay Perry By AMBER HOLT Student Contributor On the morning of March 14, Cranberry High School seniors Tyler Cosmiske and Danielle Peterson held…
Pet of the day 3/28/19
Name: Harper Breed: Pointer, German Wirehaired mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Harper can be found…
Kale and Quinoa Bite Tacos
(Family Features) Whether it’s a simple date night at home or a weeknight meal for the entire family, finding inter-culinary balance between everyone at the…
Releasing fish so they live to breed, fight again
You’ll feel good. Not outright heroic maybe, but certainly noble to at least some degree, believing you’ve done right by conservation and fishing. And maybe…
Pet of the day 3/27/19
Ella is a 4 year old female. She finds herself at the rescue with her sister Cinder after their owner passed away. She is spayed…
Ziti with Fennel and Italian Sausage
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed 2 onions, halved and sliced thin 1 fennel bulb,…
Pet of the day 3/26/19
Name: Bridget Breed: Hound mix Color: White/ Black Age: adult Size: Medium Bridget can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Simple, Flavorful Recipes to Reimagine Mealtime
(Family Features) While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with…
Good teens, toxic lifestyle?
By DYLAN SALSGIVER Student Contributor Teen lifestyles coincide with social media, but how much of that is toxic through apps like Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat?…
Robotics Seeds for Rural Dreams
By DYLAN LU Student Contributor On Feb. 11, the Pennsylvania Rural Robotics Initiative was awarded a $361,600 grant as a part of Gov. Tom Wolf’s…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
The Vietnam War began on Nov. 1, 1955, and ended on April 30, 1975. The United States suffered more than 58,200 casualties from the war….
Pet of the day 3/25/19
Name: Mr. Tang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mr. Tang can be found…
Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ⦁ tablespoon water 1 package…
Insight on Regional Choir
By ANDREA WATSON Student Contributor A student from Cranberry High School is off to perform at regional choir. Michael Gunn, a junior from Cranberry, is…
Pet of the day 3/22/19
Jakie is an approximately 4 month old, male Doberman Pinscher mix surrendered to the rescue when owners were told they are not allowed to have…
A Tasty Take on Trendy Toast
(Family Features) While many food trends come and go, some desired food traits seemingly never go out of style. For example, dishes that provide nutritional…
Down the Drain
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor I set down my scalpel and turned on the sink to rinse the greasy blood that was then drying…
Pet of the day 3/21/19
Name: Gracie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gracie can be found at…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Camping when campfires are prohibited
They’re as dramatic as they are rare. Lightning strikes are magnificent in an otherworldly, catastrophic way. They’re all power and speed and destructiveness. Some even…
Pet of the day 3/20/19
Calling all Beagle lovers! Calvin is a laid back, friendly, 5 year old Beagle who can’t stop wagging his tail! Rugged but stylish in his…
Chickpeas with Spinach, Chorizo, and Smoked Paprik
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes Pinch saffron threads, crumbled 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces curly-leaf spinach, stemmed 3 ounces Spanish-style chorizo…
Pet of the day 3/19/19
Name: Rebel Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Rebel can be found at…