A Winter Wonderland in Cranberry
Michael Gunn and Abigail Pedley were crowned king and queen at Cranberry High School’s winter formal dance. (Photograph contributed by Kaitlyn Barnett) By ABBY HANNA Student…
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A Perfect Pregame Warmup
(Family Features) When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole…
Pet of the Day 01-17-20
Clyde is a very nice boy who was surrendered to us by his previous owners because they were unable to care for him. Clyde loves…
Think tree seedlings for wildlife now
“It’s getting late early,” that’s what Yankees great Yogi Berra once said. The Hall of Fame catcher was talking baseball, not wildlife. But if you’re…
Baby Back Ribs with Honey, Chipotle and Mango Glaze
Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8 2 racks baby back ribs 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 can chipotle peppers in…
Pet of the Day 01-15-20
Meet Bentley! We knew you wouldn’t be able to resist his big handsome eyes and sweet face. Ever since he was a little puppy, he’s…
Cinnamon-Apple Crostata
⦁ Pie Pastry (we used Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts) Filling ⦁ 1/2 cup sugar ⦁ 4 tsp. cornstarch ⦁ 2 tsp. cinnamon ⦁ 4 cups…
Pet of the Day 01-14-20
Esme, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 14 month old spayed female. She’s a handsome brown, orange tiger with green eyes. This friendly girl loves…
Help Yourself to Healthier Hummus
(Family Features) Whether you’re hosting a houseful of guests or simply keeping your family’s hunger at bay before dinner, appetizers can be a home chef’s…
Pet of the Day 01-13-20
Fluffy, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 6 month old neutered male. He’s a black and brown tabby with hazel eyes, a pink nose, and…
VFW Shares Women Veterans’ Concerns with House
Last Wednesday, the VFW NVS Veterans Casework Consultant for Health, Meggan Thomas, participated in the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (HVAC) Women Veterans Task Force…
Pigskin Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 44 minutes Servings: 8 1 bag (1 1/2 pounds) Dynamic Duo or Terrific Trio Little Potatoes 6 ounces plain…
Pet of the Day 01-10-20
Nala is a fun, happy girl who is all wiggles and wags! She is super playful and has loads of energy. She would love to…
How to Make Snowball Cookies
(Family Features) When it’s cold outside and snow blankets the ground, try heating up the oven and whipping up a batch of Snowball Cookies. These…
Spanakopita Puffs
Recipe adapted from Milk Means More 1 package puff pastry sheets 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small onion, diced 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed…
Pet of the Day 01-08-20
Blue, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 6 year old neutered male. He has a gold and white coat, green eyes, a pink nose, and…
Attracting birds to the garden
As the sun peers over the horizon a wren is happily singing away, already on the hunt for a mate, the days are getting longer….
Bigger, Better Breakfast Bites
(Culinary.net) If you need an on-the-go breakfast option, wake up your morning with bacon, eggs and a biscuit in these simple, tasty Breakfast Sandwiches. Find…
Pet of the Day 01-07-20
Iris, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 6 month old spayed female. She has a black and grey tiger coat with contrasting white, green eyes,…
A Classic, Slow-Cooked Meal
(Culinary.net) Whether you’re looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your…
Pet of the Day 01-06-20
Aurora is a bundle of energy! She can also be affectionate, but she does love to explore and check out all the smells and toys….
Vet Center is here to help veterans and families
Congress established Vet Centers in 1979 because a significant number of Vietnam combat and era veterans were not accessing VA services at the same levels…
A day hunting goldeneyes made for a happy Thanksgiving
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor After Thanksgiving dinner and a couple games of pool we went home and to bed. Hoping the weather would…
Chipotle Shrimp Street Tacos
Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 1 Aqua Star Chipotle Shrimp Street Tacos Meal Kit, including: creamy ancho chili sauce Aqua Star shrimp chipotle seasoning…
Pet of the Day 01-03-20
Pearl, a Domestic Short Hair, is an 8 month old spayed female. She’s a handsome black and white cat with yellow eyes and white whiskers….
Golden Milk
Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Servings: 3 Net carbs: 3 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk…
Pet of the Day 01-02-20
Posty, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young spayed female. Her predominantly white coat has black on the head, back, and tail. Posty is a…
Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 minutes Chill time: 3 hours Servings: 2 Net carbs: 6.84 1 Atkins Chocolate Banana Shake 2 tablespoons rolled oats 2 tablespoons chia…
Pet of the Day 12-31-19
Sable, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young spayed female. She’s an orange and black tortoiseshell with wide yellow eyes, large upright ears, and a…
First Day Hikes a great way to start the year outdoors
Chances are, about one year ago, you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or exercise more. Or both. So how’s that working out?…
Spicy Crispy Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Net carbs: 8.3 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas 1 tablespoon ghee (or clarified butter),…
Pet of the Day 12-30-19
As the chilly weather is coming upon us, we want to stay active and also stay cozy! What better way to stay warm and active…
Another amazing year has gone by so fast
The year 2019 was another amazing year that has gone by so fast. A few things worth mentioning Telephone scammers are the ones calling veterans with the…
Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Net carbs: 4.41 1 bunch thin spear asparagus 1 tablespoon, plus 1/4 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive…
Pet of the Day 12-27-19
Ruby, a Domestic Short Hair, is an 8 month old spayed female. She’s a white and black calico with yellow eyes and a pink nose….
Homemade Whipped Cream
2 tablespoons granulated or confectioners’ sugar 2 cups DairyPure Heavy Whipping Cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur In chilled glass bowl, add sugar to…
Pet of the Day 12-26-19
Hamish is an 8 month old neutered male. He’s a black and white cat with an angular head, almond shaped yellow eyes, and a bit…
Cranberry’s Annual Santa Shop
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Monday, Dec. 16, Cranberry High School hosted its annual Santa Shop. Designed to allow select students the opportunity to…
Congress Passes NDAA Conference Agreement
Last week, Congress passed the finalized version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). The Conference Report includes a 3.1 percent…
Sweet, Festive Fun
(Family Features) Holiday celebrations call for recipes of all kinds, but perhaps the most popular area at many parties is the dessert table. Add flavor…
Pet of the Day 12-24-19
Bear, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young neutered male. His silky black coat has a patch of white on the chest. Bear is a…
Arugula Salad with Steakhouse Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes Servings: 4 1 Smithfield Steakhouse Seasoned Pork Tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves…
Pet of the Day 12-23-19
Just look at that face– Rudy is so handsome and he knows it! Rudy is a lady’s man and very friendly, sweet, woman-loving guy who…
“Help others when you can…”
Blood drive takes place at Cranberry High School. (By Cara Andres/Student contributor) By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Friday, Dec. 13, Cranberry High School…
Christmas ‘Monopolizes’ Cranberry
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor It’s that time of year! The snow is falling, Christmas trees are up, and Cranberry High School students are playing…
An Honor and A Blessing
By KRISTEN HOGUE and DYLAN LU Student contributors On Dec. 19, 2019, Cranberry High School student Abigail Joseph was awarded a scholarship of $133,000 to…
A Time-Saving Taco Dinner
(Family Features) Make dinner a cinch with these Slow Cooker Tacos. Seasoned with chili powder and ground cumin then slow-cooked for four hours with picante…
Pet of the Day 12-20-19
Chop says “Look deeply into my eyes…” He knows that one look at those beautiful peepers will melt your heart, and you won’t be able…
Rugelach
(Family Features) Over time, many families tend to return to the same holiday favorites, from ham and mashed potatoes to pies and cookie classics. This…
Pet of the Day 12-19-19
Princess, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 1 1/2 year old spayed female. This black and white beauty has round green eyes, long white whiskers,…