Life in brief — Week of April 7
Eating high-fiber foods could lower stroke riskEating high-fiber foods could protect against stroke, a new analysis of research suggests.The data indicated that each 7-gram increase in daily fiber...
View ArticleCollege rejection tips
Thousands of students are denied admission into their dream colleges and go on to have a happy life. Experts offer the following tips on how to rebound:• Even if you’ve been rejected from your top...
View ArticleMoving on from a college rejection
CHICAGO: Last year at this time, Kendall Livingston felt like a failure. The Fenwick High School senior applied to seven colleges and, despite her stellar academic record and test scores, didn’t get...
View ArticleNews of the Weird: Dumb crook news
Walmart return goes slightly awryCustomer Jarad Carr, 37, was arrested in Chippewa County, Wis., in March after he persisted in demanding a refund for the computer printer he said he had bought at a...
View ArticleWhat’s for dinner? Enchilada Casserole
When time is short, plenty of home cooks will reach for easy Mexican-American dishes like tacos or burritos for a quick dinner.New Mexico cookbook author Kelley Cleary Coffeen has a new book out that...
View ArticleFourth game in ‘Thief’ franchise out next year
The beloved but long-gone video game franchise Thief is sneaking into the next generation of video games.A highly stylized fourth Thief game is set to debut next year on the PC, PlayStation 4 and other...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — week of April 7
Test your soilGood gardens start with good soil.Now’s a good time to have yours tested.Many laboratories can perform soil tests, but the Ohio State University Extension often recommends the lab...
View ArticleAttention teachers: Tell us your funniest stories
In honor of teacher appreciation week in May, we are calling on all educators to tell us their funniest stories. We commend you for your hard work and dedication. We also know that when you’re working...
View ArticleLay ministers share in pastoral care responsibilities
BATH TWP.: The Stephen Ministry is looking for compassionate men and women who want to help people who are hurting.“God is the cure giver. Stephen ministers are the caregivers,” said the Rev. Maureen...
View ArticleCharity events — Week of April 8
This WeekSaturdayRed Cross Bash Fundraiser — 6 p.m. at the MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, North Canton. Live and silent auctions, raffle and more. Wear khakis, medical or military attire....
View ArticleLocal history: Police raid at alcoholic hospital makes headlines in 1950s
Investigators spent months of surveillance at the building, quietly observing the arrival and departure of guests, noting every vehicle that parked in the lot and using binoculars to peer into windows...
View ArticleNew meditation center opens in Cuyahoga Falls
CUYAHOGA FALLS: Richard Weiner imagines a day when there is no war, no violence in the streets and no unequal distribution of resources.“We’re working for peace. We’re here to help people attain...
View ArticleHow to enroll
ABOUT THE STUDYThe American Cancer Society is seeking 750 participants from the Akron area for the Cancer Prevention Study-3, a long-term national research effort to identify cancer causes.The study is...
View ArticleAmerican Cancer Society seeks local volunteers for long-term research study
You don’t have to be a doctor or scientist to help uncover the keys to preventing and curing cancer during the coming decades.The American Cancer Society’s Northeast regional office is recruiting 750...
View ArticleNew garden technique grows plants in straw bales
When Joel Karsten was growing up on a farm in Minnesota, he noticed how lushly weeds grew from rotting bales of straw. That made him wonder: If straw worked so well for growing weeds, wouldn’t it work...
View ArticleCaribou Coffee closing or converting all 32 Ohio stores
Caribou Coffee soon will be no more in Ohio, with the state’s 32 locations either closing or converting to Peet’s Coffee & Tea within the coming months. Locations in Akron, Hudson and Solon will...
View ArticleWestern Reserve Hospital adopts paperless patient records
Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls recently ditched its paper charts in favor of a completely computerized system for patient care and billing.The project — known as CARE One, or...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: How do you find a CSA?
Q.: How does one sign up for a CSA?— Vernay Shells, AkronA.: A CSA (community supported agriculture) is a farm share. You will pay a farmer now to receive a share of his or her crops when they come in...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Chew on this: Texture plays a big role in what we’re eating
Indulge me a moment as a bragging aunt.My niece, the first-born grandchild in our family, is the perfect combination of brains and beauty.At 21, she has a 3.9 GPA at a prestigious private college, and...
View ArticleFood notes: Ramp fest is coming; men to cook for cancer screenings
They have been celebrated for centuries in other parts of the country, and now, Northeast Ohio will join in the praise of the ramp, when Ramp Up Peninsula takes place April 20.The inaugural festival...
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