Pet of the Day 5/21/24
Meet Jake, a brave and athletic, friendly and affectionate, loyal and playful, and smart male adult dog! He’s an energetic and adventurous pup who’s always…
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Pet of the Day 5/20/24
Meet Fluff, the gorgeous dilute tortoiseshell! This pretty young girl came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for her. She…
Pet of the Day 5/17/24
Meet Gino! This handsome fella came to us as a stray with porcupine quills, so we are still getting to know him. With his quills…
Frosted Banana Cake
(Culinary.net) If you need a recipe idea for your ripened bananas, try this Frosted Banana Cake recipe. A moist but not overly sweet cake bursting…
Pet of the Day 5/16/24
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
Sweetpotato Breakfast Bake
(Family Features) Starting a journey toward better health and wellness can begin the same way you can (and should) start each day: with a nutritious…
Garden Myths: Watering
April showers bring May flowers and an abundance of gardening information! Everywhere you turn, new techniques, tips, and tricks offer advice to help with the…
Pet of the Day 5/14/24
Max is an adult dog with lots of love to give! He is a friendly, smart and playful dog who loves to play with other…
Weekend Breakfast Grazing Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Pet of the Day 5/13/24
Meet Nelson, the super sweet orange tabby who is on the hunt for a new address! Nelson recently came to us as a stray, and…
Taco Tuesday Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Pet of the Day 5/10/24
Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pit-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious, affectionate, gentle,…
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Pet of the Day 5/9/24
Ace is a wonderful dog with a lot of love to give! He is an intelligent, friendly, affectionate, playful and brave dog who loves to…
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry Pie Bars are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl. They can be made for many different…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trials programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Pet of the Day 5/8/24
Drago is a handsome young tiger who is in need of a new address! He is still young at only one year old and he…
Pierogy Burrito Bowls
(Family Features) Between work, after-school activities and homework, planning memorable family time is nearly impossible. Changing that mindset can start by making mealtime simpler with…
Pet of the Day 5/7/24
Nelly is a real sweetheart, and is looking for someone to love! This gorgeous girl is approximately two years old and absolutely loves affection! She…
Chocolate Ice Cream with “Caramel” Sauce
(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what…
Pet of the Day 5/6/24
Freya is an approximately one-year-old pretty girl looking for a new address! Young and playful, Freya loves attention and being petted! She enjoys spending her…
Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream
(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what…
Beggs Welds His Way to First at Steamfitters Welding Competition
By KAI PASCORELL Student contributor Justin Beggs, a junior at Cranberry High School, earned 1st place in a welding competition at the Steamfitters Local 449…
‘It Won’t Be Me’: CHS holds Safe Driving Week
By MADISON EARP Student contributor According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), “the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages…
Pet of the Day 5/3/24
Tuffnut came to us with a few other cats as strays, and we are still getting to know him. He is approximately one year old…
Pad Thai
Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in the form of peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/24
Meet Ruffnut, the handsome tuxedo with a need for a new address! Ruffnut is approximately one year old and has so much love to give!…
Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Travel opens people up to new experiences. Among those experiences are myriad opportunities to try new foods and styles of cuisine. After all, what would…
Pet of the Day 5/1/24
Meet Tux and Echo, the young bonded pair! These two cuties came to us as strays and are in search of a quiet forever home….
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
(Culinary.net) When you think about summer foods and outdoor gatherings, one of the first things that often comes to mind is, of course, grilling. It’s…
Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are the ideal fruit crop for growers with very limited space. The plants are low growing perennials and provide a delicious supply of fruit…
Pet of the Day 4/30/24
Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for anyone looking…
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Pet of the Day 4/29/24
Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for anyone looking…
Country Caramel Apples
(Family Features) Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings…
Pet of the Day 4/26/24
Trooper is a young and handsome orange tabby that came to us as a stray, so we have no history for him. He is a…
Southwest Ranch Taco Salad
(Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole…
Pet of the Day 4/25/24
Meet Rudy! This lovely guy is only about 1 year old so he still has some kitten in him! Friendly and affectionate, Rudy enjoys spending…
Tart Cherry Unity Pie
(Family Features) Celebration-worthy treats are perfect ways to cap off days spent with those you love, whether there’s a special occasion or you’re simply looking…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
Pet of the Day 4/24/24
Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high-energy, 4-year-old Australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would love an active home, that…
Spring is Tree Planting Season
Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and buds breaking are sure signs of the arrival…
Serving Families in Need
By JACIE REAGLE Student contributor Cranberry High School received astounding results from the 2nd annual volleyball benefit tournament held on April 17th. The students raised…
Pet of the Day 4/23/24
Meet Abby, the gorgeous 2-year-old medium-haired kitty! Abby came to us as a stray, so we don’t know her history. What we do know is…
Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
Pet of the Day 4/22/24
Meet Oscar, super soft, super sweet and super ready to find a home of his own! Oscar is a nice young boy, aged at around…
Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
(Family Features) Warming weather brings with it plenty of opportunities to celebrate from holidays and birthdays to sunny afternoons offering an excuse to spend time…
Gearing up for Texas
By LILYAN CARTER Student contributor “This truly is ‘the world cup’ of robotics,” said Dan O’Brien, 8th grade robotics teacher and after-school robotics coach at…
Veteran Wins Supreme Court Case on VA Education Benefits
The Supreme Court sided with James Rudisill in the case Rudisill v. McDonough by a 7-2 ruling. This decision could impact up to 1.7 million…
Pet of the Day 4/19/24
Meet the fantastic Fancy! Fancy is a lovely 3-year-old girl looking for her new family! She is outgoing, social and oh so sweet! Fancy likes…