How to help the family
A fund has been established to help Michelle Lang-Schock as she continues to fight breast cancer after being diagnosed during her pregnancy. Donations to the Michelle Lang-Schock Benevolent Fund are...
View ArticleLabor of love: Mother who battled cancer during pregnancy delivers healthy...
Seven months ago, Michelle Lang-Schock was faced with a choice: Fight breast cancer or carry a baby to term. She chose both. Michelle’s battle with cancer isn’t over yet. But her pregnancy through a...
View ArticleScene — Week of May 27
This WeekFridayKent Rotary Auction 2013: Rock Around the Clock — 5:30 p.m. at the Rusty Nail, 7291 State Route, Kent. Tickets $40 per person. Golf OutingsShaw JCC of Akron 19th Annual Golf Outing...
View ArticleLocal history: Akron nurse an angel of mercy during hell of war
Try as she might, Mary Gladwin couldn’t forget the sights and sounds of war.She saw blood-soaked soldiers, writhing on squalid floors, crying and pleading for help. She heard the low thud of exploding...
View ArticleFor fans of the Brimfield Police Department Facebook page
Are you a fan of the Brimfield Police Department or its Facebook page? If so, comical T-shirts, key chains, mugs, hats, decals and polo shirts are available at http://bpdswag.youngprinting.com or by...
View ArticleBrimfield police Chief David Oliver
Age: 45Family: Wife, Lisa; four childrenEducation: University of Akron and Liberty College, bachelor’s and master’s degreesYears with Brimfield police: 19, nine as chiefNot afraid of change: The chief...
View ArticleBrimfield police chief finds growing fan base on Internet
Brimfield police Chief David Oliver is an Internet sensation.He begins each day at his computer — creating Facebook messages that are both insightful and remarkably witty. They generally start with the...
View ArticleTips for healthy technology use by kids
rying to find a healthy balance when it comes to technology and children?Jeremy Brueck, director of the Digital Text Initiative at the University of Akron’s Center for Literacy, provided some tips for...
View ArticleFood tip: USDA brings joy to culatello fans
The federal government’s decision to allow the import of more Italian cured meats has food lovers salivating. Ask for particulars, and they will reply almost in unison: “Culatello.”Almost unknown in...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: When cooking with mint, what kind do I use?
Q.: When a recipe calls for mint leaves, which should I use? There are many.— K.B., WadsworthA.: You are correct, there are many varieties of mint out there. Garden peppermint is one of the most common...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of May 29 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com. Escape to the Greek Isles, with chef Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. Tuesday. $45.Fresh Fork Market, Pure Health and Fitness, Strongsville,...
View ArticleFood notes: Relish tickets on sale for June 15 show
There’s still time to get tickets to the Relish Magazine Cooking Show, which comes to town June 15 at E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron. The show is presented by Relish Magazine, the national...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Fresh take on egg salad
EGG SALAD SANDWICH WITH SMOKED SALMON½ cup mayonnaise2 tbsp. Dijon mustard½ tsp. smoked paprika½ tsp. hot sauce½ cup finely chopped cornichons½ cup finely chopped celery8 hard-boiled eggs, cooled and...
View ArticleNew in food: Many bunches of oats
Post’s Honey Bunches of Oats cereal has started sprouting more and more versions, some of them peculiar.There are now 12: Honey Bunches of Oats With Almonds, Honey Bunches of Oats With Cinnamon...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Lemon bars provide perfect balance of sweet and tart
I love a good lemon bar — the perfect balance of a sweet egg custard with a powerful punch of lemon atop a light cookie crust.Anything less is disappointing. I have tried dozens of recipes, some with...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: ‘This Week’s Harvest’ returns
Today marks the return of our This Week’s Harvest feature, giving you new recipes to try with the summer fruits and vegetables you will find at farmers markets and farm stands all across the...
View ArticleSpaghetti, meatballs and 25 years
hey arrive before the crack of dawn every Thursday morning.Somewhere around 4:30, quarter to 5, they pull in to the Italian Center on North Hill in Akron.One by one, they tie on their aprons, put on...
View ArticleTo learn more on congenital heart defect
More on FacebookTo learn more about congenital heart defect patient Gavin Bradford and his mother’s efforts to promote newborn screening for heart defects, visit the “Overcoming CHD With Gavin” page on...
View ArticleMother of open-heart patient promotes newborn screening for defects
A simple newborn screening for life-threatening birth defects is something close to Margaret Bradford’s heart.Bradford’s 7-month-old son, Gavin, underwent successful open-heart surgery this month at...
View ArticleBeer notes: Thirsty Dog releases two big bourbon barrel-aged brews
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. has two special treats for folks who love bourbon barrel-aged beers.Barrel-aged Wulver Wee Heavy Ale and Siberian Night Imperial Stout — which previously have been available on...
View Article