Buddy up
A new program will bring together young readers and animals. Easter events are planned and many animals are still waiting for homes. Books with Buddies…
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Pet of the day 3/9/18
Name: Shadow Breed: Alaskan Malamute Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Sable Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Shadow can be…
Sticky Grape Schiacciata
Shiacciata con l’uva Serves 6 1 cake compressed yeast, 1 packet active dry yeast or 1 packet quick-rising yeast A pinch of sugar 1 cup…
Online banking safety tips
In the digital era, many errands that once required leaving the house can be conducted from the comforts of home. Groceries can be ordered online…
Pet of the day 3/8/18
Darwin is a wonderful cat. He is 9 years old and current on vaccines. Darwin is neutered and negative for FIV & leukemia. He gets…
Cauliflower Popcorn
Yields 12 bites 1 head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt (or, for a salt-free alternative, Mrs. Dash table blend) Preheat oven to…
Coyotes, foxes learn to co-exist
Maybe you were the older brother who liked to dish out noogies. Maybe you were the younger sibling who had to endure them, at least…
Think weeds, cover for springtime bass
You have springtime bass on the mind. We get it. But do yourself a favor and take a moment to consider the plight of all…
Water trails pay tribute to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Was there any good news in 1968? It probably didn’t seem like it at the time. Martin Luther King was assassinated. So, too, was Robert…
Expanding fisher populations could mean opportunities
Fishers are proving more adaptable across Pennsylvania than anyone might have guessed 20 years ago. And that’s leading to more opportunities for trappers. Could hunters…
Pet of the day 3/7/18
Name: Piper Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Piper…
Brussels sprouts Caesar salad with sardine croutons
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced or shredded (about 4 cups total) 1 small can (3.75 ounces) skinless, boneless…
Pet of the day 3/6/18
Eleanor came to the rescue with her four kittens, they’ve all been adopted except mom. She is super friendly and quite beautiful. She is negative…
Tangy citrus salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus 1 hour of marinating time Serves 4 1 lemon 1 orange 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…
Total transformation
Area residents woke up to a drastic change of scenery last Friday. What was once brown with small patches of green was transformed whiter than…
In Memory Ceremony On The National Mall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) application deadline for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2018 In Memory ceremony on the National Mall is…
Pet of the day 3/5/18
Name: Ninja Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Ninja can be…
Arugula salad with spicy pecan praline, dried cranberries
Start to finish: 35 minutes Serves: 6 For the praline: 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to…
Love comes in packages small and large
Area animal shelters and rescues have many furry packages of love all wrapped up and ready for caring homes. A package deal Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 3/2/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Mimi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Toffee bars
Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…
Pets and planet: How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…
Pet of the day 3/1/18
Name: Buddy and Murphy Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 6 and 9 Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Apricot/ Beige, Black Buddy and Murphy can be found…
Chicken with pears and cider
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 pounds chicken thighs or legs (or mixed), skin removed, bone-in 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into…
Pet of the day 2/28/18
Bootsie is a neutered male. He has a neurological disorder of unknown cause. This makes him walk very wobbly and sometimes fall over. Our vet…
Shepherd’s pie
Serves 6 45 minutes start to finish 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (abut 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt to taste 1 1/2…
Pet of the day 2/27/18
Name: Yogi Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yogi can be found at Venango…
Prespring palette
Before the rain stopped and the skies cleared, the prespring color palette was looking pretty drab. Skies were gray and the ground was varying shades…
Shredded Sweet Potatoes with Dates and Pistachios
Start to finish: 30 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and…
Pet of the day 2/26/18
Spook is an 8 year old neutered male. A little shy but is very friendly once he gets to know you a little better. He…
Jamaican Punch
Serves about 16 to 20 6 limes (3 juiced, 3 sliced) 1/2 bottle ginger wine 1 bottle wine rum or vodka Sugar, to taste 3…
The Veterans Corner
The month of March has many important dates. Here are just a few: March 3, Navy Reserve birthday (103 years), established in 1915. March 5,…
Adoptables and events
Area animal shelters and rescues have some fine candidates for adoption and a program on lead poisoning and eagles has been scheduled in Rimersburg. He’s…
Pet of the day 2/23/18
Diamond is a 7 month old German Shepherd/Aussie mix who was surrendered because a child in the home was allergic to Diamond. Diamond knows “sit,”…
Pork or Lamb Vindaloo
Serves 3 to 4 11/2 tablespoons grainy mustard (Pommery Moutarde de Meaux) 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons grounder turmeric 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne…
Routinely update cosmetic collections
Cosmetics are not only designed to help individuals improve their appearance, but they also can be used to treat various ailments and conditions. Millions of…
Pet of the day 2/22/18
Belle is a beautiful little girl, who loves to play and be cuddled. She is current on vaccines and tested negative for FIV and leukemia….
Quinoa-stuffed tomatoes
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including inactive cooking time 8 medium sized tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced (about…
Pet of the day 2/21/18
Name: Marylynn Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei/ Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Blond Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Marylynn can be…
Silky Leek Soup
Start to finish: 40 minutes Serves 4 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 6 large leeks, white and light…
An icy reception
Below freezing temperatures on Saturday led to some icy images over the weekend. As temperatures warm, the likelihood of finding more of Mother Nature’s frozen…
Pet of the day 2/20/18
Pernie is a nice boy. He is 9 years old and current on vaccines. Pernie is neutered and negative for FIV & leukemia. He gets…
Steamed mussels with Thai flavoring
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup Thai green curry paste One 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk 3 pounds farmed mussels, scrubbed 1…
Department of Defense releases new retention policy
On Thursday, the Department of Defense (DOD) released a new policy memo on retention of nondeployable service members. The policy comes as DOD reports approximately 286,000…
Pet of the day 2/19/18
Name: Moose Breed: Alaskan Malamute/ Siberian Husky Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Sable Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Moose can…
Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles with Yogurt and Fresh Berries
Makes about 6 5- to 6-inch waffles Serves 4 to 6 Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles 21/4 cups white whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking…
Think spring … fundraisers
Area animal rescues are gearing up for several spring fundraisers. Painting for PAWS Clarion P.A.W.S. and Bill’s Barn Cats will host a painting fundraiser from…
Pet of the day 2/16/18
Waverly is a one and a half year old female. She was tearfully surrendered to the rescue due to a move that didn’t allow cats….
Luxurious lettuce salad
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 head Boston or Butter lettuce, washed and dried Fleur de Sel (a few pinches) Best quality extra-virgin…
Safety measures for teen drivers
Young adults gain independence through a series of milestones throughout their youth. But few such milestones are more anxiously anticipated than the day when teenagers…