Pet of the 5/29/18
Brody is a male orange kitten. He is playful and purrs up a storm. Brody is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and…
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Creamy buttermilk coleslaw
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes If you are planning to serve the coleslaw immediately, rinse the salted cabbage in a…
Pet of the day 5/25/18
Sandy is an adult, male German Shepard that came to Tri-County Rescue when a local sanctuary had closed down. Sandy is a big, handsome, boy…
Jucy Lucy burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes Buy the American cheese from the deli counter, and ask them to slice it into a 1/2-inch slab…
3 Memorial Day weekend travel tips
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. In 2017, the automotive group AAA estimated that 40 million Americans would…
Pet of the day 5/24/18
Name: Pearl Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pearl can be found at Venango County Humane…
Barbecue pork ribs
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 4 hours This recipe is my version of ribs that made me fall in love with backyard ribs. The Memphis…
Trolling for muskies can put big fish in the boat
When it comes to muskies, as with all fish, you’ve got to catch them where they’re at. Often, that’s around the kind of complications that…
Pet of the day 5/23/18
Name: Luke Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Luke can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Chicken larb
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1…
Pet of the day 5/22/18
Calvin is a male kitten. He is playful and purrs like a motor boat. Calvin has smaller than normal eyes but, our vet says he…
One-pan shrimp pad Thai
Servings: 4 Start to finish: I hour 8 ounces (3/8-inch-wide) rice noodles 1/3 cup lime juice (3 limes) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup…
The History of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union Veterans -the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)…
Pet of the day 5/21/18
Name: Annie Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Age: 9 years Size: Small Gender: Female House-trained: Yes Annie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Classic barbecued chicken
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour and 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes to prepare barbecue sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper…
Pet of the day 5/18/18
Name: Dewey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Dewey can be found at…
One-pan roasted chicken with root vegetables
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour and 15 minutes 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 12 ounces red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch…
Preserve hair color longer
Communions, graduations, birthday parties, and summer vacations dot many people’s social calendars each year. People want to look their best on special occasions, and salon…
Pet of the day 5/17/18
Name: Annie Breed: Welsh Corgi, Cardigan mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found…
Vegetable paella
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 2 hours 3 cups jarred whole baby artichokes packed in water, quartered, rinsed, and patted dry 2 red bell peppers,…
Pheasant permits and more colorful ringnecks
It’s an olive branch of unknown consequences. Pennsylvania Game Commissioners exempted senior lifetime license holders – some of them, anyway – from having to buy…
Pet of the day 5/16/18
Skylar is a young mom cat whose kittens are old enough to find homes and she needs one too! She is a very affectionate girl…
Salmon panzanella
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes 8 ounces ciabatta bread 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons white…
Pet of the Day 5/15/18
Zane is a 2 and a 1/2 year old, handsome, cream and apricot colored Pitbull who loves to zoom around in the shelter’s big back…
pet of the day 5/14/18
Walter is a male tabby kitten who is playful and friendly. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Walter can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Reuben pizza
Start to finish: 2 hours (1 hour if using store-bought dough) Servings: 6 to 8 Speedy Pizza Dough (see below) or 14 ounces prepared pizza…
Blue Water Navy Legislation Moves Forward
H.R. 299, The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017, as amended, passed the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs last Tuesday. The VFW-supported bill, which must…
Pet of the day 5/11/18
Name: Marshmallow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Marshmallow can be…
Glazed spiral sliced ham
Servings: 12 to 14 Start to finish: 1 hour and 55 minutes, plus 90 minutes for soaking 1 spiral-sliced bone-in half ham, 7 to 10…
Bridging the distance on Mother’s Day
Many modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others…
Pet of the day 5/10/18
Duck is a large black Labrador Retriever. Duck needs to be in an active home where his energy can be channeled in a positive direction….
Classic bread pudding
Serves 8 to 10 Start to finish: 15 minutes prep time, plus 3 to 4 hours on low, plus 30 minutes to cool Slow cooker…
Growing Perennials
As the tiny sprouts of hosta stems emerge through the cool spring soil, other perennials join them in waking up in the garden. These plants…
Pet of the day 5/9/18
Name: Petey Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Petey can be found at Venango…
Perfect French Omelet
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 4 large eggs plus 2 large…
Pet of the day 5/8/18
Wolfgang is a 3 month old, German Shepherd mix puppy. He recently learned the “sit” command in just a few minutes and is also learning…
Salmon with almond vinaigrette
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 25-30 minutes The consistency of the vinaigrette should be thick and clingy. It is important to keep the salmon skin…
Pet of the day 5/7/18
Name: Sunshine Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sunshine can be found at Venango…
Broccolini strascinati
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1-1/2 pounds broccolini 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt to taste 3 cloves garlic,…
VFW Officers Installed for 2018-19
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District held its district meeting Sunday, May 6. Officers were nominated, elected and installed for the year 2018-2019. The results are:…
Pet of the day 5/4/18
Name: Odie Breed: Catahoula Leopard/ Bulldog Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brindle/ Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Odie can…
Quick-sauteed asparagus with a soy sauce glaze
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 1/2 pounds of fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced…
Make moving much easier
It should come as no surprise that spring kicks off one of the busiest times of year in the housing market. Warm weather makes it…
Pet of the day 5/3/18
Name: Emily Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emily can be found at Venango…
Provencal fish stew
Serves 4 45 minutes start to finish 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small bulb fennel, cored, quartered and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 onion,…
Pet of the day 5/2/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found at Venango…
Wasabi cracker-crusted salmon
Start to finish: 30 minutes (10 minutes hands-on) Servings: 4 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared English mustard (Coleman’s mustard) 1/4 teaspoon packed…
Hunting seasons set, but change may be coming
Archers are going to benefit from one change to Pennsylvania’s hunting seasons and bag limits for 2018-19. But a bigger one may yet be coming….
Pet of the day 5/1/18
Dolly, a Domestic Long Hair, is a three year old spayed female. She has a broad head, round green eyes, and a pink nose, Her…
PA VFW 28th Post and Auxiliary District Meeting
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District & Auxiliary will hold their district meetings on Sunday, May 6, at Hermitage VFW Post 6166. The district meetings will start at 2…