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Expand your grilling horizons

The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. This year, on the nation’s 250th, many celebrations will involve spending time outdoors with family and friends, grilling delicious foods. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to ...

Add Mojo to your chicken

A zingy mojo marinade should be in your grilling repertoire -- one that does double duty as both a marinade and a vibrant finishing sauce. “Mojo” is the Spanish word for “sauce,” and it traces its roots to the Canary Islands before traveling to Cuba, Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean, where each region developed its own distinctive iteration of the classic condiment. Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. This version comes together with a quick ...

Ebensburg celebrates with annual Wheels & Wings

Ebensburg is gearing up for the 22nd annual “Wheels & Wings” event to be held Thursday evening, June 25, in historic Downtown Ebensburg. This car, truck and motorcycle show will once again be combined with a wing-off between local restaurants and vendors. The event brings thousands to Ebensburg each year. This year’s Wheels & Wings will feature live music entertainment from 6 to 9:30 p.m. by local rock band Octane, at the intersection of Center and Sample Streets. Vehicle registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event only. Only the first 250 vehicles will be ...

Yesteryear: In the news on June 24

Local history 50 years ago: June 24, 1976 Ground was broken today for the new Station Mall shopping complex on a 26-acre site from 17th to 14th Streets, 8th to 10th Avenues. It was to have an A&P Grocery Store on one end and a Hills Department Store on the other. 25 years ago: June 24, 2001 The state Department of Environmental Protection reported that Pennsylvania had imported 12.2 million tons of trash to its landfills last year, the most of any state in the United States, almost a ton per resident. 10 years ago: June 24, 2016 Wagner’s Greenhouse in Logan Township was ...

Keep your eyes safe in the sun

With more people spending time outdoors during the summer months, physicians with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Ophthalmology are encouraging individuals and families to take simple steps to protect their eyes from seasonal risks, including sun exposure, allergens and preventable injuries. “Many people think about protecting their skin in the summer, but eye health is just as important,” said Deval Paranjpe, MD, MBA, FACS, chair, AHN Ophthalmology. “From UV exposure to sports injuries to debris and bacteria, there are several factors this time of year that can put your vision at ...