What’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for December
December should be a great month for finding the planets, and one of the dwarf planets.On Saturday, place Propus (the little toe of Castor in Gemini) in the center of the field of a pair of 7 x 50...
View ArticleFighting for their lives: Pregnant woman battles breast cancer
The expectant mother peered anxiously at the ultrasound monitor for signs of life.Just 24 hours earlier, she lost her left breast to cancer. She could only pray that she didn’t lose her baby, too.Six...
View ArticleCharity events — Week of Nov. 26
This WeekThursdayPregnancy Care of Summit County Annual Christmas Auction — 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 610 W. Exchange St., Akron. $25. Buffet dinner, dessert bar....
View ArticleLocal history: Akron legend about Sammy Davis Jr. turns out to be true
Urban legends aren’t supposed to be true.For generations, Summit County residents have handed down a strange tale about entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. and a fateful incident involving an Akron...
View ArticleByzantine Catholic congregation gathers for last time in Akron
egan McGuire was overcome with emotion Sunday as she walked down the center aisle at St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church to receive communion.“It was tough knowing this was the last...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Nov. 26
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleOhio proposal would expand concussion rules to young athletes
Heads up, parents.A proposed state law would require all young athletes — everyone from flag football players and T-ballers to soccer players and gymnasts — to get clearance from a doctor or other...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Nov. 27
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: Free Medicare help available
Time is running out for seniors to make changes to their Medicare coverage for 2013.Consumers have until Dec. 7 to enroll in the optional plans or switch coverage. Changes are effective Jan. 1. The...
View ArticleOhio Medicaid expansion could mean fewer uninsured
DAYTON, OHIO: A new national report says expanding Medicaid eligibility in Ohio under the Affordable Care Act would reduce the number of uninsured residents by half.It would also cost the state an...
View ArticleCrackdown on dog breeders heads to Ohio governor
COLUMBUS: An Ohio bill to crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations, dubbed puppy mills, is headed to the governor’s desk.The Ohio Senate signed off, 32-1, to House changes. A spokesman for...
View ArticleFood notes: Winter markets abound
The Haymaker’s Farmers Market in Kent has begun a full season of indoor winter markets this year.The markets are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through May 18, except Dec. 22 and 29, when the market...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Lemony White Bean Dip
LEMONY WHITE BEAN DIP3 packed cups arugula, stems trimmed and discarded3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. lemon juiceSalt and freshly ground pepper1 (15-oz.) can white beans,...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: How long do sprinkles last?
Q.: This week I have been cleaning kitchen cupboards and putting in new shelf paper. One shelf contained all my cookie cutters and decorating supplies. I have numerous jars of colored sugar and other...
View ArticleThis holiday season give the gift of seasoned salt
It seemed like a tall order. I wanted an edible gift that was fast and easy to make, inexpensive, wouldn’t spoil or need to be refrigerated, and that kids could be involved in.With so many caveats, the...
View ArticleCrack the secret of making a classic eggplant dish with less fat
A few weeks ago, a co-worker stopped by my desk and asked, “Could you use any eggplants in the Test Kitchen?” She had extra and didn’t want them to go to waste.Of course, I’d take them. Rarely do I...
View ArticleFood tip: Learning to love bison as the other red meat
Bison is an alternative red meat that is showing up at more grocers nationwide. (This is the meat of the American buffalo, which is actually a bison and more closely related to a cow than a true...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of Nov. 28
The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, www.gervasivineyard.com. Sparkling Wines for the Holidays, with Dave Baloun, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. $55.Quick Puff Pastry 101, with Carla Snyder, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
View ArticleNew in food: Martha Wrap
Thank Martha Stewart for Martha Wrap. It marries parchment paper and foil — “aluminum insulates, parchment protects” — which gives you the nonstick properties of the parchment and the crimp qualities...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Creamy soup will make midweek dinner feel like a holiday
Several years ago I read a report that said more people cook between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day than any other time of year. It’s not surprising, really. Planning a special menu during the...
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