West Virginia’s mostly flat West Fork Rail Trail follows two streams through...
DURBIN, W.VA.: The West Fork Rail Trail is one the sweetest rail trails in West Virginia.It runs 23 miles from Durbin in Pocahontas County north to Glady in Randolph County in the heart of the...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — week of Aug. 17
King commemorationSaturday was the 37th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, and there have been various markings of the occasion. Warner Bros. recently released the documentary Elvis: That’s the...
View ArticleHudson continues one-of-a-kind summer football game for area Special Olympians
HUDSON: The Special Olympics offers more than 30 sports around the world to people with intellectual and physical disabilities.Football is not one of the sanctioned sports, but is an option locally...
View ArticleWilder memoir to give gritty view of prairie life
PIERRE, S.D.: Laura Ingalls Wilder penned one of the most beloved children’s series of the 20th century, but her forthcoming autobiography will show devoted “Little House on the Prairie” fans a more...
View ArticlePerson drops off about 100 tuxedo cats at shelter
Associated PressNOVATO, CALIF.: The San Francisco Chronicle reports that someone has dropped off more than 100 tuxedo cats, which are named for their distinctive black and white markings, at an animal...
View ArticlePope, in South Korea, urges charity
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Pope Francis urged greater charity for the poor and lamented growing economic disparities as he beatified 124 Korean martyrs on the third day of his first visit to Asia.“Their...
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This WeekFriday Dine to Make a Difference Community Fundraiser — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bob Evans, 3489 Hudson Drive, Stow. Print, then bring in flyer that can be found at www.rmhakron.org. Fifteen...
View ArticleLocal history: Girdle factory helped support TV ministry in 1960s
Looking back on it, girdles probably weren’t the best fit for a TV preacher.Saving souls was hard enough. Shaping bodies was a bit of a stretch.Summit County television evangelist Rex Humbard...
View ArticleRide highlights suicide risk among veterans
Tom Pergola doesn’t need to hear statistics to know the risk of suicide among veterans.He’s lived it.About five years ago, Pergola was struggling with depression and homelessness when he tried to kill...
View ArticleDisabilities in kids rise; not physical problems
CHICAGO: Disabilities among U.S. children have increased slightly, with a bigger rise in mental and developmental problems in those from wealthier families, a 10-year analysis found.Disadvantaged kids...
View ArticleMcDonald’s confronts its junk food image
NEW YORK: At a time when Americans are paying closer attention to what they eat, McDonald’s is trying to shake its reputation for serving cheap, unhealthy food.In the past 18 months, the chain has...
View ArticleNew state laws aim to make tattoos, piercings safer for Ohioans
A lot has changed, with men and women of all ages now sporting tattoos and piercings on virtually any area of skin, but laws governing the artists in Ohio hadn’t kept up with the times.Until now.The...
View ArticleNo photos: Parents opt to keep babies off Facebook
NEW YORK: Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream of school milestones on Facebook.It all makes Sonia Rao, a stay-at-home mother of a 1-year-old in...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Summer Salsa Verde
Easy Summer Salsa Verde1 lb. tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well and dried1 tsp. vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped1 jalapeño chili, stemmed, halved, and seeded½ cup fresh cilantro...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of Aug. 20 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com.Ultimate Wraps, with Stefanie Paganini, 6 p.m. Thursday. $45.A Burst of Flavor: Cooking with Fresh Herbs, with Loretta Paganini, 6 p.m....
View ArticleNew in food: Ben & Jerry’s adds to ‘core’ line
If you love the way Ben & Jerry’s packs two different ice creams and a gooey center core into pints of its Karamel Sutra, then you may want to dig into four new additions to its “core” line. We...
View ArticleAsk a Cook: It’s easy to freeze herbs mixed with oil or water
Q.: Do you have advice on how to freeze fresh herbs, particularly basil, oregano, mint, parsley and cilantro?A.: For herbs with tender leaves, one of the best ways to freeze them is in ice cube...
View ArticleCookbook: ‘Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond’
You really don’t have to be too adventurous for the recipes in Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond by David Ponte, Jamie Barber and Lizzy Barber (Sterling Epicure, $24.95). The recipe names may be a bit...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Ground chicken makes basil dish easy to try at home
So much of my creativity in the kitchen comes from trying to duplicate the amazing flavors I taste in my favorite restaurants. I have enjoyed Spicy Basil Chicken in a slew of restaurants across the...
View ArticleFood Notes: Akron bakery’s wedding cakes get national nod; Fa-Ray’s in...
The Cake Boss and other celebrity bakers have nothing on West Side Bakery’s Barb Talevich when it comes to outrageously creative cakes.There’s the cake the local bakery made in the shape of a giant...
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