So you saw a snake
Surprise and sometimes fear is often the reaction of those who happen along these animals with scales. According to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, there…
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Light green crunchy salad
Serves 6 as a side dish Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 small kohlrabi, trimmed and peeled (optional) 10 ribs celery 3 hearts romaine lettuce…
Pet of the day 5/26/17
Name: Miss Molly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Miss Molly can be…
Miso salmon
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes Salmon: 1 1/2 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, such as King or Coho 1 teaspoon neutral oil, like…
Tips for a memorable Memorial Day barbecue
To many Americans, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Though summer does not actually begin until later in June, Memorial Day weekend has…
Pet of the day 5/25/17
Name: Brody Breed: Beagle Color: Tan/brown, black, and white Age: Adult Size: Small Gender: Male House-trained: Yes Brody can be found at Tri- County Animal…
BLT chicken salad with basil dressing sandwiches
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1 to 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (not thin sliced), about 3/4-inch…
Pet of the day 5/24/17
Name: Frappe Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Buff/ White Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 10 weeks House-trained: Yes Frappe can be found at Precious Paws…
Mediterranean tomato wheat berry salad
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (including time for cooking the wheat berries) 3 cups cooked wheat berries (cook accordingly to package directions)…
When you deserve to win!
I’m an athlete (cough, cough). Well, let’s say I was an athlete and, now, I am someone who plays a game that requires some coordination,…
Broccoli and blue cheese salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 15 minutes Salad: 4 cups small broccoli florets (raw) 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly 1 cup shredded carrots 1…
A lot of life in one day
This wasn’t the strangest day I’ve ever had in 20 years of working as a newspaper photographer. But it was a roller coaster. It had…
Lemon-Herb Roasted Pork Sirloin
Lemon-Herb Roasted Pork Sirloin Created by Chef Colby Garrelts, 2013 James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Midwest” award winner (from BPT) Ingredients: 1 Smithfield Prime Boneless Pork…
Pet of the Day 5/22/17
Name: Rootbeer Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix Age: 5 months 13 days Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/Beige Spayed/Neutered Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Typical playful happy…
Memorials and Outreach
Some history on Memorial Day, May 29th From Decoration Day to Memorial Day, General John A. Logan (the commander of the Grand Army of the…
Pet of the day 5/21/17
Name: Twister Breed: Retriever, Labrador / Mix Age: 4 months 15d Gender: Female Color: Black / White Spayed/Neutered: Yes Size: Small About: Typical little pup,…
Pet of the day 5/20/17
Name: Tommy Tommy is a young male that came in as a stray. He must’ve been a pet at sometime, as he was already neutered,…
Pet of the day 5/19/17
Name: Kate House trained Spayed/Neutered Primary Color(s): Tabby – Brown or Chocolate Secondary Color(s): White Coat Length: Short Kate is available for adoption through Clarion…
Angels among us
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue has a new resident. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has puppies available for adoption. Clarion PAWS is caring for kittens and cats….
Pet of the Day 5/18/17
Name: Dante Breed: A Lab Retriever/Golden Retriever mix, Age: 2 year old neutered male About Dante: He has a yellow and cream coat and dark…
Tips for a fun family night out
In its 2016 National Dining Survey, Zagat found that the average person dines out 4.5 times per week. That figure may seem high to some,…
Easy-to-prepare lamb chops
Ingredients: (Serves 4 people) • 1 lb. lamb chops • 3 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 sprig of rosemary • Squeeze of lemon •…
Pet of the day 5/17/17
Name: Puppy No. 6 Breed: Mom is a border collie. Daddy is an Australian Shepherd. Smart puppies looking for active homes and owners who understand…
Pet of the day 5/16/17
Name: Thor Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Rottweiler Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thor can be found at Venango…
In living color
While the region is bathed in spring green, birds and flowers provide a change in color in spots. A pair of scarlet tanagers showed up…
Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust
Serves 6 For the crust: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup corn oil 1/3 cup orange juice For…
Pet of the day 5/15/17
Name: Sierra Mist Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Cream/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00…
VFW Auxiliary election held; Vets Expo set for May 23
Nominations and election were held during the VFW 28th District Auxiliary Meeting on May 7 at VFW Post 7599 Reynolds. Here are the results for the…
Southwestern zucchini quiches
Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 6 22 whole Triscuit crackers ground fine in a food processor (about 1 cup) or 1 cup…
Pet of the day 5/12/17
Name: Dottie Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Female Size: Small Age: 2 years House-trained: Yes Dottie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Three-bowl banana bread
Servings: 2 loaves, each makes 10 generous slices Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) Pan: 8 x 4 x 2.5…
Inconvenienced? Me too … but …
The signs that summertime is coming are really beginning to show. “One lane road ahead” “Expect delays” “Detour” “Be prepared to stop” All signs that…
Shop smart for Mother’s Day
Come spring, shoppers often ask, “What gift should I get Mom for Mother’s Day?” How do people transform the sentiments they have for their mother…
Pet of the day 5/11/17
Name: Kiwi Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Female Age: 10 weeks Color: Gray/White House-trained: Yes Kiwi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Sweet potato prepared with savory and sweet toppings
Servings: 1 Start to finish: 1 hour, including inactive baking time 1 medium orange sweet potato 1 teaspoon coconut oil, divided Savory: 1/4 teaspoon curry…
Pet of the day 5/10/17
Name: Twister Breed: Retriever, Lab Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twister can be found at…
Pork belly steamed buns
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1/2 cup dark soy sauce (see note) 1/4 cup Korean…
Welcome back
The past few days have seen the return of the rose-breasted grosbeaks, the baltimore orioles and the resident ruby-throated hummingbird to their respective feeders. As high as…
Pet of the day 5/9/17
Huey is a super affectionate older kitten. He is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. Huey can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes (25 minutes hands off) 2 pounds fingerling potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 2…
What do you miss when you don’t get your local paper?
I don’t want to preach. It will come off self-serving. I work for a community newspaper who pays me a wage to make photographs and…
VFW officers installed; event to benefit homeless vets
Election of 28th District Officers The VFW 28th District held there meeting Sunday, May 7, at VFW Post 7599. Nomination and elections were held and…
Pet of the day 5/8/17
Name: Parker Breed: Rottweiler/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Parker can be found at Venango…
Couscous with baked chicken, green olives, lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) Servings: 4 to 6 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (3 to 3…
Every little bit helps
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has met its shoe drive goal. Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville has some tremendous torties available. Tiny Tina is…
Pet of the day 5/5/17
Name: Addi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Addi can be found at Venango…
Ale Avocado Tacos
Makes 6 to 8 servings Salsa Fresca 11/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced…
Create a memorable prom weekend
After months of planning and anticipation, many soon-to-be graduates would no doubt prefer prom night to last for more than one evening. Some students extend…
National Day of Prayer: The great J.C. … Penney?
One of the running gags I have in the newsroom comes from the amount of assignments given to me to cover stories in churches or…
Pet of the day 5/4/17
Name: Colby Breed: Great Pyrenees Color: White Age: 5 years Size: X-Large Gender: Male Colby can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.