Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health Hearing
Last week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to discuss 10 bills pending before the committee. The hearing focused on…
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Pet of the day 10/2/17
Tiger is a 3 year old, male Boxer. He is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly & loves to give kisses. Tiger…
Pumpkin coconut squares
Start to finish: 11 hours, 20 minutes (30 active) Servings: Makes 36 squares One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,…
Fun and fundraising
Precious Paws Animal Rescue will hold its fall craft fair Saturday. Clarion PUPS will participate in Farmers and Crafters Day during the Autumn Leaf Festival….
Pet of the day 9/29/17
Ivy is a beautiful little tortoiseshell kitten. She is playful and sweet. Ivy is negative for Feline Leukemia and is current on age appropriate vaccines….
Spiced roasted vegetables with mixed grains
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1…
5 ways to make homes safer
Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest…
Pet of the day 9/28/17
Name: Zeus Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull/ Rottweiler Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Blue/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Zeus can be…
Osso Buco with Apples and Bourbon
Makes 4 servings 4 pieces veal shank, each about 14 ounces and 2 inches thick All-purpose flour for dredging Coarse sea salt and freshly ground…
Pet of the day 9/27/17
Max is a sweet guy who was having a rough life on the “streets” until he was saved by a good samaritan and surrendered to…
Kung Pao cod
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 6 fillets of cod, or other firm fish about 2 pounds total 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce…
A place in the sun
With their bright colors and tall prowess, it’s easy to see why sunflowers have found their place in the sun. After a little searching it turns…
Pet of the day 9/26/17
Sidney is a 4 year old female Siberian Husky mix. Sidney enjoys playing with toys in the yard and knows several basic commands. She is…
Pasta with Anchovies, Bell Peppers and Pangritata
Serves 4 2 large garlic cloves 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12/3 ounces (about 5 heaped tablespoons) coarse fresh breadcrumbs 2 broiled red bell…
Pet of the day 9/25/17
Name: Prince William Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Prince…
VA Releases New Veteran Suicide Data
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released a more comprehensive analysis of veteran suicide data. After working with the Department of Defense, as well…
Butternut squash and leek soup with gruyere pesto toast
Start to finish: 2 hours 5 minutes (50 active) Servings: 4 as an entree, 6 as a first course For the soup: 4 pounds butternut…
Fall in love with a furry face
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center will hold a dedication ceremony for Posey’s Pavilion on Sunday. An October adoption event for felines is sure to help you…
Pet of the day 9/22/17
Name: Tommy Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3 years Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tommy can be found at Venango County Humane…
Pumpkin bread French toast
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 4 hours (Active time: 40 minutes) Pumpkin Bread: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing 1 3/4…
How college kids can save when dining out
Dining halls may be the eatery of choice for college students, but that does not mean students don’t enjoy dining out. Tight budgets may make…
Pet of the day 9/21/17
Name: Dove Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Dove can…
Cream of carrot soup
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour (at least 30 minutes hands off) 4 slices bacon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds carrots, peeled and…
Pet of the day 9/20/17
Name: Jaeger Breed: Shepherd/ Boxer Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Jaeger can be found at Venango…
Quick skillet chicken with leeks
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes Filling: 6 small chicken breast cutlets, about 2 pounds 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leek…
Common Ground: The flag of their country
Words is hard! That’s always the thing I say when I talk about writing and, for that matter, speaking. Conveying our thoughts in clear ways…
Pet of the day 9/19/17
Name: Kate Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Kate can…
Lots of ladies
A visit from one or possibly more painted lady butterflies to the tithonia plant prompted an internet search to find out more about the colorful…
Skillet apple cranberry pie
Start to finish: 3 hours, 15 minutes (45 active) Servings: 6 Pie Dough (recipe below) or 12 1/2 ounces store-bought pie dough 2 1/2 pounds…
U.S. Air Force Marks 70 Years
The United States Air Force celebrated its 70th birthday today, Sept. 18. Their motto is Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win. President Harry S. Truman signed into action the…
Pet of the day 9/18/17
James appears to be a young, male, American Bulldog mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. No one has claimed this big,…
Autumn sweet potato and mushroom soup
Servings: 4 Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Kosher…
The Long and the Short of it
Precious Paws Animal Rescue has Stubs looking for a home. Clarion PAWS has some “purrfect” pals for those looking for felines. Tri-County Animal Rescue Center,…
Pet of the day 9/15/17
Name: Bobbin Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Bobbin can be…
Classic Pimento Cheese
Servings: 20 Start to finish: 10 minutes 8-ounce block of extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese 8-ounce block of extra-sharp white cheddar cheese 4-ounce jar of Dromedary…
Finding balance with extracurricular activities
Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize…
Pet of the day 9/14/17
Name: Willow Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Willow can be found at Venango…
Fall apple crumble with rosemary and chia seeds
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Filling: 3 large or 4 medium baking apples, (mostly) peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, about 5 cups 1/4…
Pet of the day 9/13/17
Onyx is a female black kitten. Up to date on age appropriate shots and spayed. Onyx can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Beer-steamed cheese and mushroom beef sliders
Start to finish: 50 minutes Makes 12 sliders 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 ounces mushrooms (white, cremini or…
A little wear and tear
As the summer days wane, some of the butterflies appear a little worse for the wear with faded colors and tattered wings. But they continue…
Pet of the day 9/12/17
Name: Arin Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Needs to be the only…
Mexican-style chicken wings
Start to finish: 1 hour (20 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo…
Pet of the day 9/11/17
Bubbles is an adorable female kitten. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. She gets along with other cats/kittens. Bubbles can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Mayumi no Roru Cabegi (Mayumi’s Cabbage Rolls)
Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer 1 head green cabbage, outer layer of leaves discarded 5 green onions, including tender…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept. 15 is POW/MIA Recognition Day. In the United States, it is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of…
DukeFest will be a doggone good time
The DukeFest team has been working like dogs to prepare for its sixth annual and, sadly, its final benefit dog walk event Saturday. Saturday’s event,…
Pet of the day 9/8/17
Name: Boots Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Boots can be found…
Spicy braised radicchio and red cabbage
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (45 minutes largely hands off time) Serves 12 to 16 2 medium heads radicchio 1 head red cabbage…
Strategies to keep weight off once it’s gone
Losing weight requires hard work and determination. Oftentimes, men and women hoping to lose weight must commit to healthier lifestyles than the ones they’ve grown…