90 hours of nonstop Bible reading, prayer to begin Sunday
Evalee Pointer believes in the reforming power of biblical Scripture.That is why she wants to be the first reader at the annual Bible Reading Marathon and Prayer Vigil sponsored by the Summit County...
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Lola, Cheech & Mooey’s $5 Nail Trim Clinic — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 133 N. Vine St., Orrville. The trimming is performed by groomer Ionna Peterson. No appointment necessary. Proceeds will...
View ArticleAkron General to open $2 million hybrid operating room
Akron General Health System is expanding its ability to offer minimally invasive procedures with less radiation exposure for patients with vascular and other problems. The health system is opening a...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for May
A small, dim comet was discovered in February 2004, which has been orbiting the sun about every five years. Astronomers have determined that Earth is on a collision course with the dusty debris trails...
View ArticleLocal Catholic clergy reflect on memories of John Paul II and John XXIII
Bishop Anthony M. Pilla always believed he was in the presence of holiness when he met with Pope John Paul II.His belief is being affirmed today as the Vatican is set for the dual canonization of the...
View ArticleJohn XXIII, John Paul II names saints
Pope Francis declared Popes John XXIII and John Paul II saints on Sunday in an unprecedented ceremony made even more historic by the presence of emeritus Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square.“John...
View ArticleThe Scene: Vintage Jackson for Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Jackson Township held its 12th annual Vintage Jackson at Shady Hollow Country Club Thursday evening. Todd Frank, Lisa Parramore and Steve Gosney greeted more than 300 guests for the...
View ArticleCasino event raises funds for Zane Foundation
Fun was just a spin away at the fourth annual Spring Fundraiser and Casino Night held Friday evening to raise money for the Zane Foundation.Proceeds from the gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron...
View ArticleDaughters of Penelope debutantes
■ Alyssa Rose Beris, Central Catholic High School, daughter of George and Anne Marie Beris■ Katrina Noel Calandros, Washington High School, daughter of Harry and Jill Calandros■ Emily Morgan DiDonato,...
View ArticleCharity events — week of April 28 and beyond
This WeekTuesday22nd Annual Celebrity Cuisine — 5:30-8 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N. Event includes appetizers, entree samples, beer, wine, desserts, performers and a...
View ArticleGreek debutantes celebrate event
Krassis Hall at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church was the scene of the 46th annual Daughters of Penelope Debutante Ball on Saturday evening. The scene was breathtaking as the curtains parted to...
View ArticleLocal history: Spring fling for swingers wasn’t Akron’s thing in 1984
Hubba-hubba. Ooh la la. A promiscuous gathering of consenting adults made a lot of Akron residents feel all hot and bothered in the spring of 1984, although not in the way that organizers...
View ArticleCleveland-based UCC fights for clerics’ ability to perform same-sex marriages...
The Cleveland-based United Church of Christ (UCC) on Monday filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit, arguing that North Carolina’s marriage laws are unconstitutional.The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District...
View ArticleOhio has 21 confirmed measles cases in 3 counties
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO: Ohio health officials say a measles outbreak that began among Amish who had traveled to the Philippines now involves 21 cases confirmed over three counties.The state Department of...
View ArticleOhio girl diagnosed with rare case of diphtheria
DAYTON, OHIO: A girl in Southwest Ohio was diagnosed this month with diphtheria, an illness that has been extremely rare in the U.S. since children started being vaccinated against it in the 1920s,...
View ArticleBook by father of Serena, Venus Williams out May 6
Serena Williams’ father says he won’t return to Indian Wells, Calif., the site of a tournament his daughter has skipped since 2001, when their family was booed — and subjected to racial epithets,...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Spring and summer come together in Skillet Chicken
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ONIONS, PEAS, MUSHROOMS2 tbsp. canola oil, plus more if needed1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced¾ tsp. salt, about8 oz. sliced mushrooms4 skin-on, bone-in chicken...
View ArticleWhich famous recipe for roast chicken is the best?
Julia Child used to say that you can judge the quality of a restaurant by its roast chicken.Her point: It’s so simple, with just a few ingredients. But there are endless ways to do it. How well you can...
View ArticleWine of the week: 2012 Cline Cool Climate Pinot Noir
Sonoma’s Cline Cellars is another of those California wineries that made its bones producing a line of superior zinfandels. Over the years it has branched out into other varietals, of which the 2012...
View ArticleFood book: Feast on 50 dishes from 50 novels
Last year, writer-art director Dinah Fried posted five “photographic recreations of meals from classic and contemporary literature,” dishes she assembled and styled herself. As a result, her site...
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