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Recipes
Really fresh fish is a special treat, and it takes only a few minutes to turn it into an elegant meal. For this quick dinner, I broil the fish for just five minutes, then...
March 20, 2026 Recipes
Beef, potatoes and leeks, lightly coated in a rich beer-mustard sauce, are the stars of this hearty one-pot meal. It’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or for an...
March 14, 2026 Recipes
I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. While I mostly opt for ...
February 28, 2026 Recipes
Here’s a simple, foolproof way to cook fish so it stays moist and tender every time. Gently poach the fillets in barely simmering water for just 4 to 5 minutes. The secre...
February 28, 2026 Recipes
Inspired by Chinese New Year celebrations, this easy steak stir-fry quickly came to mind. It takes just a few minutes to assemble and prep the ingredients, and only minut...
February 21, 2026 Recipes
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Fran Draper’s recipe for Italian Easter bread had been passed down through the generations and served as an important family tradition. Draper, who was 76 in 2010, still ...
March 24, 2026 Community
In March, 2008, Michael Cichra, 13, of Butler Township, became the first Elite Athletic Center gymnast to win a state championship. The Knoch Middle School seventh-grader...
March 17, 2026 Community
The members of the Rock Dance Company, a group that formed in 2009 at Slippery Rock University, planned to travel to elementary schools and preschools to teach youngsters...
March 10, 2026 Community
At 59 years old in February 2011, Randy Roth was going strong, educating all ages of drum students and playing with dozens of bands. In short, he made a living by making ...
March 03, 2026 Community
To curb use of such products by children, the Butler County Drug and Alcohol Program in 2011 developed an educational program on how new smokeless tobacco products can ea...
February 24, 2026 Time Capsules
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