Basic ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 10 hours 25 Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 pint strawberry ice cream 1…
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Float tube fishing a joy not to be overlooked
Believe it nor not, it’s already late summer – we’ve got less than a month left, officially – and for many anglers, that means one…
Pet of the day 8/29/18
Elliot is a very handsome and sweet young adult male. He is negative for FIV and leukemia , current on vaccines and neutered. Elliot can…
Cucumber salad with creamy roasted garlic dressing
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced very thin 3/4 cup of Creamy Roasted Garlic and Miso…
Pet of the day 8/28/18
Finnley is a 5 year old Pug/Beagle mix with baby doll eyes and a curlicue tail. Finnley was surrendered to the shelter along with 3…
Burger with pimento cheese
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes (this doesn’t include the minimum one day of refrigeration for the pimento cheese) Pimento Cheese Spread: 1/2 cup…
Pet of the day 8/27/18
Brooke is a sweet affectionate girl. She is a young adult 1-2 years old. Current on vaccines and spayed. She tested negative for fiv and…
Pan-fried sole with lemon-caper pan sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 4 (6-ounce) skinless sole fillets Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Friday
Their are only a few days left for veterans of the Persian Gulf War to apply for the cash bonus money – $75 for each…
Action of all kinds
Pigeons fly past as Muslims gather to offer Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Muslims around the…
Review: ‘The Meg’ delivers on summer movie fun promise
By Katie Walsh, Tribune-Review It’s as true in 2018 as it was in 1975: There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than a…
Review: ‘Searching’ takes a few too many turns
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) Perhaps “Searching” would feel more revolutionary had “Unfriended: Dark Web” not been so recently released. The two films…
Knox Fest Parade Is A Vibrant Tradition
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor To many people, it’s just another week in August. But, to those living in Knox, it’s time for the 77th…
Pet of the day 8/24/18
Cub is a 11 month old male mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue due to his high activity level and he was not…
S’mores ice cream cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup 8 whole graham…
Budget-friendly local activities
Nights out in a big city can make for a welcome change of pace from time to time. Such nights can stretch budgets, making it…
Pet of the day 8/23/18
Nermal is super friendly and loving. This handsome guy came to us when the person who fed him when he came around every night noticed…
Chicken satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce
Servings: 10-15 Start to finish: 1 hour Skewers: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch thick strips 1/4 cup soy…
Leashed tracking dogs coming to Pennsylvania
The most serious whitetail hunters spend a lot of time in the woods each autumn, looking for deer. Andy Bensing does the same. In his…
Pet of the day 8/22/18
Name: Buddy Breed: Terrier, Jack Russel mix Age: 12 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
Green beans with tarragon dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 pound green…
Pet of the day 8/21/18
Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…
Grilled sausage with onions
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 large onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Soon
Time is running out for Pennsylvania service members that have served in the Persian Gulf War to apply for cash benefits. Anyone who served in…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Vegetable and orzo tian
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 2 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 cup orzo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…
Review: Spike Lee returns to form with ‘BlacKkKlansman’
By Rafer Guzmán Newsday (TNS) Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who becomes the first black police officer on…
In ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ a delightful new fairy tale
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer There are two glittering parades running in tandem through Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” a glitzy and delightful…
Healthy Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups fresh, seedless watermelon chunks (about half a watermelon) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4-1/2 cup water, room temperature 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)…
Pet of the Day 8/17/18
Animal ID 38021507 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 9 years 5 months 8 days Gender Male Size Medium Color Green Spayed/Neutered Declawed No…
Back-to-school ice breakers to ease first day fears
Parents and educators can sometimes underestimate children’s anxiety over the dawn of a new school year. Many students feel nervous when wondering if their teachers…
Hikes reveal interesting PA history
I was aware of Gifford Pinchot when embarking on a yearlong journey of hiking through history, Pennsylvania-style. His wife, Cornelia, was a mystery. Gifford was…
Pet of the day 8/15/18
Cheese is a male orange kitten. He is a purring machine. Cheese is current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Grilled tuna steaks with lime-ginger vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (25 minutes active) Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon…
Pet of the day 8/14/18
Name: Tristan Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tristan can be found at Venango…
Salmon, avocado, grapefruit and watercress salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 (8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 grapefruits…
4-H Fair Fun
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Every year in the August heat, residents of Franklin and the surrounding communities gather to experience the pleasure of the…
Apply Now for 2019 VFW/SVA Legislative Fellowship
The application process for the 2019 class of VFW-SVA legislative fellows is now open. Ten VFW members who attend schools with an approved Student Veterans…
Pet of the day 8/13/18
Taps is an 8 week old, female Rottweiler/Mastiff puppy surrendered to the rescue with her 4 siblings. For more information contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cherry cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 45 minutes Filling: 6 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 2 cups syrup reserved 1/2 cup (3…
Review: ‘Spy who dumped me’ a frenzied action-comedy
By JUSTIN CHANG Los Angeles Times (TNS) The ungainly Hollywood hybrid commonly referred to as the “action-comedy” has often struck me as one of the…
Review: ‘Christopher Robin,’ sweet but slow tale
By SANDIE ANGULO CHEN Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Christopher Robin” stars Ewan McGregor as an overworked, grown-up version of the…
The Sights to See are Plenty
A man cools off under a vapor spray shower (above) in the center of Lille, northern France, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Temperatures in Lille are…
Pet of the day 8/10/18
Name: Ermie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: No Ermie can be found at Venango County Humane…
Baked crab dip with crostini
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 (12-inch) baguettes, sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1…
The benefits of water features in garden landscapes
Many homeowners aspire to make their homes appear as beautiful and welcoming as possible. Exterior renovations may be high on homeowners’ to-do lists, and landscaping…
Pet of the day 8/9/18
Name: Bailey Breed: Retriever, Lab mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bailey can be found at Venango…
New bay sweet potato fries
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 tablespoons celery salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground…
Challenges to the future of hunting and fishing
Hunting and fishing in America – and by extension the nation’s system of sustaining wildlife and fish – are in trouble, right now. And unless…