Akron optician selected for national leadership role
Tom Barracato has his sights set on serving as a national leader to help others in his industry.Barracato, owner of Adolph Optical Service on West Market Street in Akron, recently began a two-year term...
View ArticleWalsh University lecture series to explore the sacraments
Walsh University’s Theology Division will present a lecture series that explores the sacraments beginning Jan. 27. The lecture series, which will take place over the next four months, will feature four...
View ArticleSummit County artist’s images reflect God’s word
COPLEY TWP.: Mara Bochart felt a warming sensation in her soul that changed the way she views her relationship with God.“I had a good job in corporate America, doing graphic design, but something was...
View ArticleSend us your summer camp guide information
On Feb. 23, the Beacon Journal will publish its annual guide to summer camps in Summit, Stark, Medina, Wayne and Portage counties. If you run a summer camp and would like to be included in the...
View ArticleWorkshop for aspiring young writers Sunday in Brecksville
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: Author Aiden Shugert is holding a public workshop today for elementary- and middle-school children who aspire to write.That’s noteworthy because Aiden, of Broadview Heights, recently...
View ArticleCharity events — week of Jan. 13
This WeekThursdayThe Arc of Stark County Grape Possibilities Wine Tasting and Auction — 6:30 p.m. at the Canton Civic Center’s McKinley Room, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. $45; $60 platinum includes...
View ArticleLocal history: Kidnappers plotted to abduct Firestone heir in 1966
George Skalla’s parents begged him not to go.“I stopped him at the door and asked him again to reconsider,” his father, George Skalla Sr., told a Los Angeles reporter. “He told me not to worry and then...
View ArticlePope names 19 new cardinals, focusing on the poor
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis named his first batch of cardinals Sunday, choosing 19 men from around the world, including the developing nations of Haiti and Burkina Faso, in line with his belief the...
View ArticleHospitals identify biggest health needs in Akron area
More than half the restaurants in Summit County are fast-food businesses, compared to just 25 percent nationwide.Area residents have a higher rate of major depression than the national average — 7,850...
View ArticleTop health needs in Summit County
Top health needs in Summit County Adults■ Cancer■ Cardiovascular disease■ Diabetes■ Depression■ Suicide■ Alcohol abuse and excessive drinking■ Prescription drug abuse■ Opioid drug abuse■ Overweight and...
View ArticleUniversity Hospitals to build outpatient medical facility/urgent care center...
University Hospitals will be opening an outpatient medical facility that will include an urgent care center in Fairlawn.The new operation will be at the 3800 Embassy Parkway building, which currently...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: HMC Hospice of Medina County leader retiring
The longtime leader of HMC Hospice of Medina County is retiring at the end of the month.Pat Stropko-O’Leary, 71, has served as executive director of HMC since 1993.Under her leadership, HMC expanded to...
View ArticleMashed potatoes: The ultimate comfort food
his is the time of year when we’re all thinking about soothing our weather-weary bones with some old-fashioned, just-like-mom-would-make comfort food.When it comes to comfort, no dish says “sit down...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of Jan. 15 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com.All You Need Is Chocolate, with Stefanie Paganini, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.Michaels craft store, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-2012.Wilton...
View ArticleFresh spring rolls made with a twist
Why do we never see fresh spring rolls stuffed with chicken?We see shrimp and vegetarian and even crab. But never chicken. And that’s a shame, because the ingredients in a fresh spring roll — usually a...
View ArticleCleveland, Pittsburgh breweries team up for OH-PA Session Pale Ale
Cleveland and Pittsburgh don’t always see eye to eye — at least when it comes to professional football. When it comes to beer, though? That’s a different story. Buckeye Brewing, a production brewery...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Velveeta shortage? Say it ain’t queso
Why does this always happen in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl?Last year our chicken wings were threatened, and this year our Velveeta. How much is the football fan supposed to endure?OK, let’s...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: How do you make fish sauce?
Q.: I read an article about fish sauce and how to use it in cooking, but there was no recipe for the fish sauce. How do you make it? Also, can you tell me how to make fish stock out of shrimp shells?—...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Hearty soup just the ticket for winter
SAUSAGE AND THREE BEAN SOUP6 oz. low-fat turkey or chicken sausage1 tbsp. olive oil1 cup sliced onion½ cup sliced carrots½ cup sliced parsnips1 cup rinsed and drained canned red kidney beans1 cup...
View ArticleFood notes: New Bricco opens in Kent
The new Bricco in Kent is open.It’s a fourth location for owner David Glenny, including downtown Akron, Pub Bricco in the Merriman Valley and Cafe Bricco in the Doubletree Hotel in Fairlawn. Cleveland...
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