Time Running Out To Register For Reading of The Names
The registration period for the Reading of The Names has been extended. You now have until Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, to register to be a…
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Social media (and also some caring folks) helped a wayward pup find her way home. Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have cats of…
Pet of the day 8/11/17
Lita is an 8 week old female puppy surrendered to the rescue with siblings by their owner. Owner reports that they are Beagle, Lab, Terrier…
Grilled white pizza with cockles, lemon and kale
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 cups torn kale leaves, from about ½ bunch 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic,…
Take cover — the zucchini are coming!
It is zucchini season once again, that delightful window of summer when zucchini are so abundant that people aggressively push them on family, friends and…
Pet of the day 8/10/17
Name: Speck Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Speck can be found at Venango…
Deviled Eggs
Serves 4 to 6 8 extra-large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Creole mustard 1/4 teaspoon Cholula Hot Sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon…
Pet of the day 8/9/17
Name: Stubs Breed: Jack Russell Terrier & Bull Terrier Age: 2-3 years old Size: Small Color: Brown, black, and white Stubs cannot be with cats….
Grilled BLT salad with buttermilk dressing
Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 For the dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic 3 tablespoons finely chopped…
Two sides of the same coin
Recent sightings of red-spotted purple butterflies brought to mind the saying that things can “be two sides of the same coin.” The saying means that…
Pet of the day 8/8/17
Lucky is a super snuggler. He loves to be up tucked under your chin. Lucky’s life didn’t start out too lucky, he was found all…
Honey Creole mustard green beans
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Creole mustard 1 tablespoon apple…
Pet of the day 8/7/17
Name: LuLu Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes LuLu can be found at Venango…
Apple upside down cornbread
Start to Finish: 40 minutes, plus cooling time Yield: 12 slices APPLE MIXTURE: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 large or…
Fumblin’ with the vid and other moments from today
Bear with me through this if you will. I’m a little vulnerable right now! I feel a little like Moe Howard in that episode of…
WWII Vets to Get Benefits for Mustard Gas, Lewisite Exposure
Last Wednesday, Congress passed the VFW-supported Arla Herrell Act, which has been championed by Senator Claire McCaskill and will expand benefits for veterans who were…
Fur and funds
Sale of the century Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is gearing up for a yard sale. The sale will be held from 8 a.m….
Pet of the day 8/4/17
Name: Spock Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spock can be found at Venango…
Panko-crusted fish with tzatziki
Serves 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 small cucumber 1/2 cup minced fennel 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 4 (6-ounce) fillets…
Help kids get ready for fall sports season
Summer is a season of relaxation, especially for school-aged children who are not yet old enough to work. Such youngsters no doubt enjoy the chance…
Pet of the day 8/3/17
Hard to believe this beautiful female puppy was brought to the rescue center as a stray. Sadly, no one has claimed this sweet girl so…
Pastis shrimp
Grilling Method: indirect-medium high Serves 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for shrimp ¼ cup pastis (either Ricard…
Pet of the day 8/2/17
Name: Strawberry Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Strawberry can…
Blueberry Pie with Cinnamon French Toast Crust
Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes (30 active) Servings: 6 4 cups blueberries 1/3 cup dark maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2…
Pet of the day 8/1/17
Name: Nickers Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown No children under 12. Nickers…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a moth
What may look like a tiny hummingbird feeding on residents’ flowers may in fact be a moth. These moths are commonly called hummingbird, sphinx or…
Warm Black Bean Salsa
Makes about 3 cups 2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed (see tip 1 below) 1 cup diced tomatoes (see tip 2 below)…
VFW new leadership; Choice Program funding
Important dates in August The Month of August has many important days. Here are just a few: Aug. 4 is the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday. National…
Pet of the day 7/31/17
Ferris is an 8 week old male kitten. He has medium/long length hair that is a beautiful buff color. He is current on vaccines and…
Eggplant Caponata
Makes 10 servings (about 6 cups) Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut…
I don’t know …
Three words I can say with all certainty and mean … I don’t know! This applies to many, many things life throws at us. I…
Share their stories
Share their stories and share their photos so that they can find homes an share their love. ‘Every animal has a home out there’ Precious…
Pet of the day 7/28/17
Name: Emma Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emma can be found at Venango…
Deviled burgers
Start to finish: 25 minutes Makes 6 large burgers or 8 medium burgers 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons finely…
Birthday party pointers to make kids, parents happy
Childhood is filled with many memorable moments. Among the more memorable are children’s birthday parties. During their children’s formative years, parents may wrestle with ideas,…
Pet of the day 7/27/17
Name: Tom Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Tom can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Knuckle Sandwich
Yields 12 bites 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, ideally blanched (skinned) 2 tablespoons butter 2 pears, skin on, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then cored 1 store-bought…
Pet of the day 7/26/17
Name: Hunter Breed: German Shepherd/ Retriever, Lab Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Hunter can…
Chicken breast Provencal
Start to Finish: 15 minutes, plus marinating Yield: 4 servings 4 chicken breasts cutlets, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup rose wine (or fruity white…
Everyone has a story: The Rock-n-Roll judge
In 1973, Mick Jagger sat somewhere on a stage quietly singing “Angie” before getting up and dancing like a chicken while screaming out a rendition…
Pet of the day 7/25/17
Whispurr is an absolutely beautiful long haired female cat. She is 1 year old, current on vaccines, negative for fiv and feline leukemia. Whispurr can…
Peach crumb pie
Servings: 10 (Makes one 9-inch pie) Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) One single-crust prepared pie dough Brown Sugar and Oat…
Rain, rain
Rain, rain … wash the humidity away. While the region gets a break from the high humidity for a few days, the damp weather has helped the…
Pet of the day 7/24/17
Name: Trigger Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trigger can be found…
Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cole Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 Eight 6-inch corn tortillas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing the tortillas 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat…
VFW Testifies in Support of New GI Bill Additions
On Monday, VFW Associate Director Pat Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on the largest addition to the GI Bill in almost 10…
Pet of the day 7/21/17
Scarlet is a female all orange tabby kitten. Up to date on vaccines and spayed. Scarlet can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Ready for homes
Clarion PAWS, the Venango County Humane Society and others have several animals available for adoption. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is working to help a dog…
Green Goddess Dressing and dip
Makes 1 3/4 cups (12 servings) Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 canned or jarred anchovies, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…