If it’s OK for women to propose, why don’t they?
Steve Paska waited two weeks for Washington’s famously fickle cherry blossoms to emerge, then spent two hours searching for the perfect spot beneath the canopy of fluff. He lured his girlfriend there...
View ArticleHeldenFiles: Producer brings local books to screen
You don’t have to look much beyond the frenzy over The Fault in Our Stars to understand how a compelling book can draw people to its movie adaptation. But local producer Mark Wade Stone has made the...
View ArticleBook review: Michael Cunningham re-imagines ‘The Snow Queen’
The Snow QueenMichael CunninghamLike the Disney megahit Frozen, Michael Cunningham’s new novel is loosely based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Snow Queen.It centers on two brothers who...
View ArticleBook talk: ‘The Poor Man’s Guide to Suicide;’ ‘1001 Tips for Writers’
Prison guard seeks criminal to end his life in new novelGreenville native Andrew Armacost’s The Poor Man’s Guide to Suicide is the story of a man who finds his life isn’t worth living, so he decides...
View ArticlePop reviews — week of May 11
The KeeperJohn LescroartJohn Lescroart has been delivering compelling legal thrillers for years, and his latest, The Keeper, is another baffling and terrific read.Abe Glitsky was a homicide detective...
View ArticleMotherly advice on this day honoring Mom
t’s Mother’s Day and you folks sure do love your mamas.A few weeks ago we asked you to send us your Momisms — words of wisdom and advice, whether silly or serious. In response, we received dozens of...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — Week of May 11
This film will go onTitanic returns to select movie screens today and Wednesday.The Kate Winslet-Leonardo DiCaprio epic, directed by James Cameron, remains the second-highest-grossing film of all time...
View ArticleGauley Mountain Trail is heaven for mountain bikers
SLATYFORK, W.VA: The Tea Creek Backcountry provides some of the best mountain biking in West Virginia.The rugged backcountry near Slatyfork in Pocohontas County offers steep mountain slopes, lush...
View ArticleMore words of wisdom from your moms
I must have been taking too long in the bathroom. I don’t think I was making audible noises but may have been. Regardless, mothers have a way of sensing when something is wrong.“Turn on the faucet, it...
View ArticleAkron Symphony’s Fanfare 2014 brings 1940s alive
ASO at the USO drew 200 people to Greystone Hall on Friday evening for the Akron Symphony’s Fanfare 2014. Terri Nass Reeder chaired the gala which featured a 1940s theme.Reminiscent of the war effort,...
View ArticleThe Scene: Cherry Blossom Ball for Dream Days
A live vocal musical performance by Cleveland’s Opera Per Tutti, added to the elegance of the evening at the first Cherry Blossom Ball Thursday night at the Akron Civic Theatre to benefit the group...
View ArticleLocal history: Blind man fought for crumbling home in Akron
Paul Blankenhagen didn’t want any help. He just wanted to keep what he had.Fiercely independent — some might say stubborn — he lived alone for decades in a dilapidated home without running water or...
View ArticleCharity events — week of May 12
This WeekTodayMercy Service League presents Downtown At Dusk — 5-9:30 p.m. at Basil Asian Bistro, 585 Market Ave. N., Canton. Mercy Service League spring kickoff party. Entertainment by The Scenarios...
View ArticleMumps, measles make comeback
Illnesses that used to be a dreaded but accepted part of childhood decades ago have been making a comeback in Ohio and throughout the country.Mumps.Measles.Whooping cough.Reports of outbreaks or...
View ArticleOfficials: 2nd U.S. case of MERS reported
NEW YORK: Health officials have confirmed a second U.S. case of a mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds in the Middle East.The latest case is not an American — he is a resident of Saudi Arabia,...
View ArticleAsk a Cook: Are baking and roasting the same?
Q.: What’s the difference between baking and roasting?A.: The differences between these two are subtle. Both usually involve an open pan, dry heat and dry conditions.While some people use the terms...
View ArticleCookbook: ‘Make It Lighter’
Cooking lighter never looked so good as it does in Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Recipes by Angela Nilsen (Hamlyn, $24.99, 224 pages). The full-color photos are deliciously...
View ArticleWine of the Week: 2013 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
The 2013 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (about $11) is a lovely flamingo pink wine that is a perfect summer sipper or companion to light and lively warm-weather fare.This 100 percent cab, which...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: You’ll flip for Filipino chicken
FILIPINO CHICKEN¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken legs½ cup sliced onion2 tbsp. white vinegar2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce2 tbsp. honey2 tsp. minced garlic2 tsp. olive oilAdd chicken, onion, vinegar, soy...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Easy egg dish will please any breakfast companion
Serving eggs to a picky group can be tricky. If you are like me and don’t have those essential short-order cooking skills, turning out everyone’s breakfast at once is nearly impossible. But these cute...
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