Ohio businessmen sue over health-care requirement
COLUMBUS: A lawsuit challenging part of the federal health-care overhaul on behalf of two Catholic business owners in Ohio argues a requirement for contraception coverage contradicts their religious...
View ArticleErik Estrada to present his new faith-based film in Stark County
Erik Estrada, known for his co-starring lead role in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the television police series CHiPs will present his new film Finding Faith at 5 p.m. Feb. 3 at Canton Baptist...
View ArticleChurch of Our Saviour continues its mission in West Hill neighborhood
Everyone is welcome.That is the hallmark of Church of Our Saviour Episcopal in Akron’s West Hill neighborhood.“No matter who you are, no matter where your path is in life, you are welcome,” said Susan...
View ArticleSumma boosts radiation oncology services
Summa Health System is trying to boost its ability to battle cancer by expanding its radiation oncology services in the region.The health system recently recruited a doctor with national research...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for February
February will be a good month for binocular viewing. Get out your 7 x 50s, 7 x 35s, or 20 x 80s, but just remember, the higher the magnification, the smaller the field. At 20 power, you have only about...
View ArticleMoody Bible Institute relaunching local extension sites
Moody Bible Institute is expanding to include three extension sites in Northeast Ohio, beginning Feb. 4.The sites — Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 4687 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls; The Chapel...
View ArticleCharity events — Week of Jan. 28
This WeekThursday16th annual Red & White on Thursday Night — 5:30-9 p.m. at Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. Strolling wine and food event with raffles, silent and oral auctions to benefit...
View ArticleLocal history: Elusive cure is breath of fresh air at Sunshine Cottage
On the coldest days of winter, when the wind moaned and the snow swirled, the doors and windows were open.Frail children took deep, cleansing breaths and exhaled tiny clouds of wispy vapor.Fresh air...
View ArticleConsumer alert: New health care markets on the way
WASHINGTON: Buying your own health insurance will never be the same.This fall, new insurance markets called exchanges will open in each state, marking the long-awaited and much-debated debut of...
View ArticleMore dog treats pulled from shelves
After chicken jerky treats containing antibiotics not approved in the United States were pulled from store shelves earlier this month, The Hartz Mountain Corp. announced Friday it is voluntarily...
View ArticleAkron General reopens gift shop under new management
Akron General Medical Center officially reopened its Petite Bazaar gift shop on Monday under a new management contract with a national firm.The gift shop remains a project of the Akron General Women’s...
View ArticleSend your Lenten fish fry information
The Akron Beacon Journal will publish a list of Lenten fish fries in the Food section on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. This list will appear in the newspaper just once, so readers should clip it out and save...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Time for a nice kettle soup
We all have our family sayings, those short phrases that we use to convey an idea without having to tell the whole story.My grandmother once ate a cousin’s chicken soup, and dismayed by how tasteless...
View ArticleRecipes take wings to zesty new heights for Super Bowl Sunday
What did we eat at Super Bowl parties before wings?Believe it or not, there was a time, not too awfully long ago, when the chicken wing was relegated to the stock pot. Poor folks bought them because...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Just a bit of bacon creates indulgent flavors
BACON-FAT-FRIED SHRIMP3 cups precooked brown rice2 slices bacon2 large fennel bulbs, chopped in ½-inch dice, some fronds reserved¼ tsp. salt½ red bell pepper, chopped in ¼-inch dice1 lb. jumbo shrimp,...
View ArticleFor best safe practices, don’t put frozen meat in slow cooker
Q.: Can I put frozen meat directly into a slow cooker or do I have to thaw it first?— J.H., Silver LakeA.: The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends that for safety purposes all meat be...
View ArticleFood tip: Kosher, table salt are very similar
At the most basic level, all salt is simply sodium chloride. The difference is in texture and the addition or lack of minerals.Table salt is made with very fine grains. Minerals are removed, but it...
View ArticleFood notes: The Grille on Waterloo opens at former Ripper Owens location
Russ Mazzola has debuted his new concept at 491 E. Waterloo Road, where Ripper Owens Tap House used to be.The Grille on Waterloo opened Sunday, serving up soups, burgers, sandwiches, wings and plenty...
View ArticleCookbook: Bringing Meatloaf Bakery to your kitchen
At the Meatloaf Bakery in Chicago, Cynthia Kallile has been dishing up several versions of the hearty dish since 2008. And now, she’s sharing her creations with a wider audience through The Meatloaf...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of Jan. 30
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, http://www.lpscinc.com. Fat Tuesday Feast, with chef Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.A Valentine Dinner for Two, with chef Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. Feb. 7. $45.A Fish...
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