The To-Do List — week of March 9
Learn nature’s cuesWhen is the best time to treat for pests in your garden?Don’t rely on a calendar to tell you. Rely on nature instead.You can learn about recurring patterns in the natural world and...
View Article‘Cosmos’ among new TV this week
Carl Sagan was one of the great popularizers of science, through his books, many TV appearances and especially Cosmos, the award-winning 13-part examination of the universe and its wonders both big and...
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Michelle Lang-Schock agreed to allow a Beacon Journal reporter and photographer to follow her through her pregnancy and beyond to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection...
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A fund has been established to help Michelle Lang-Schock and her family as she continues to battle breast cancer, which was diagnosed during her pregnancy. Donations to the Michelle Lang-Schock...
View ArticleLocal history: Blimp innovation was a flash of brilliance
In the world of advertising, where the sky’s the limit, the Goodyear blimp took marketing to the next level.The Akron company’s logo was as plain as day when the silver airship floated among the...
View ArticlePurim Ball debutantes
Debutantes presented at the 59th Annual Purim Ball: • Alexis Sara Cohen, daughter of Ronald and Beth Cohen, Copley High School • Skylar Blair Gross, daughter of Scott and Paula Gross, Culver Academies...
View ArticleCharity events — week of March 10
This WeekWednesday-ThursdayAppalachian Experience Group from St. Joseph Church in Mantua Rummage Sale — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall, 11845...
View ArticleSweetheart Ball debutantes
Debutantes presented Saturday at the 58th Annual Sweetheart Ball and Cotillion: • Kalandra Alherimi, daughter of Yaser and Donna Alherimi, Barberton High School• Olivia Ann Bennett, daughter of James...
View ArticleWoman with rare cancer fighting insurer to cover transplant
Jeanne Ralston-Astalos fears an insurance company could ultimately decide whether she lives or dies.The 50-year-old mother of two from Northfield is battling an extremely rare kind of cancer —...
View ArticleMcDonald’s comes up with game plan to win back customers
NEW YORK: McDonald’s is fighting to hold onto customers amid intensifying competition.On Monday, the world’s biggest hamburger chain said an important sales figure fell again in the U.S. The company...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: Group launches private exchange
A nonprofit group that helps employers control health-care costs is launching an online comparison shopping tool for benefits.Employers Health Purchasing Corp. of Canton recently announced it will...
View ArticleSumma evaluating future services at St. Thomas ER
Summa Health System is evaluating whether changes are needed for the emergency department at one of its Akron hospitals.But Summa spokesman Mike Bernstein said on Monday that the health system doesn’t...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Simmer chicken in sherry-spiked mushroom sauce
CHICKEN IN SHERRY MUSHROOM SAUCE¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs2 tsp. olive oil1 tbsp. flour¾ cup dry sherry½ lb. sliced portobello mushrooms2 tsp. minced garlicSalt and freshly ground pepper2...
View ArticleFood Notes: Acme customer has shopping cart idea; Canton coffee shop brews up...
A grocery customer who uses a walking cane was the father of invention for a cane holder now available at all 15 Acme Fresh Markets.The customer, who does not want to be identified, uses a motorized...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of March 12 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com.Singles in the City, with Mia Humphrey, 6 p.m. March 26. $45.Michaels craft store, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-2012.Wilton cake-decorating...
View ArticleParable of fish and loaves repeated in Green each week
GREEN: It will forever be remembered as the second miracle of the loaves and fishes.When a record crowd of 935 people showed up for the largest and final fish fry of Lent last year at Queen of Heaven...
View ArticleWine of the week: 2012 Noble Vines’ 446 Chardonnay
Our first question about Noble Vines’ 446 Chardonnay was how it got its name.The answer reflects its identity as a single-vineyard wine. Winemakers have long propagated superior vines by using cuttings...
View ArticleFood tip: Citrus juice, zest can be frozen
It seems cruel that lemons are in season in winter when lemon flavors taste so good in summer. But you can stretch the lemon season with your freezer.Freezing lemon or lime juice is easy. The most...
View ArticleQueen of Heaven Church Lenten Fish Fry
Queen of Heaven Lenten fish friesQueen of Heaven Church Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Road, Green, is hosting fish fry dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday through April 11.Prices are: fried...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Share these easy ‘OMG’ cookies with friends
I really should call my recipe for Small Batch Heath Bar Cookies my OMG (“Oh, my God!”) cookies instead, because that has been the response from everyone who has eaten one lately. Ironically, this is a...
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