In the Wild: Numbers of iconic wolves dropping at Isle Royale in Lake Superior
ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK, Mich.: The Greenstone Trail is the No. 1 hiking trail on this wilderness island in Lake Superior.The trail stretches 42.2 miles from Windigo in the southwest along a ridge to...
View ArticleHome and garden happenings — Week of Dec. 8
Remember our exceptionally early spring? Our soggy fall?Weather extremes like those can be challenging for gardeners. But Cleveland Botanical Garden’s upcoming Sustainability Symposium will help you...
View ArticleAsk Mary Beth: Removing odor of fuel oil
Q: I have an oil furnace, and the oil tank leaked on the concrete floor in my basement. The odor has permeated the house, even though I put cat litter down to absorb the oil and scrubbed the floor. How...
View ArticleMary Beth Breckenridge: The art of Christmas cookies
I’m not what you’d call an enthusiastic cook.To me, kitchen duty is more chore than pleasure. Sure, I love good food, but not enough to spend hours preparing it. I’ll take a paintbrush over a pastry...
View ArticleAutoFeeder doles birdseed gradually
Wingscapes’ AutoFeeder can save you countless trips through the snow to refill your bird feeder.The AutoFeeder has a programmable timer that lets you determine how much seed to dispense and when. That...
View ArticlePlant Lover’s Almanac: Trees are a vital food source
Trees, both native and exotics that are not problem invasives, provide much in the way of benefits. As plants, they are part of the ultimate solar energy source, harnessing the energy of the sun...
View ArticleBook leads readers through decorating process
Don’t know where to start a decorating project?Holly Becker comes to the rescue with her workbook Decorate Workshop: Design and Style Your Space in 8 Creative Steps.Becker, founder of the blog Decor8,...
View ArticlePet Place: Keeping curious cats out of the Christmas tree
Akron attorney Leza Cole half-jokingly asked for advice on keeping her cats out of the Christmas tree. I responded in kind: Give in to the reality that you are powerless and view the feline as a...
View ArticleFamily-heirloom house gets new life
Sharon twp.: Bill Dague always harbored a dream of living in his family’s homestead.The Greek Revival farmhouse had passed through five generations of his family, but Dague had never lived there. His...
View ArticleThe To-Do list — week of Dec. 9
On stageIf you’re seeking something to do this holiday season that’s certain to thrill the entire family, check out the Holiday Pops concerts by the Akron Symphony.Concerts take place at The Chapel in...
View ArticleFish is fast food for family or company
Why is it that we tend to think of fish as a time-consuming meal to prepare?Fish is the original fast food. A fish and fire are all you need to get dinner on the table quickly for the family. But when...
View ArticleAround the remote: Television picks for Dec. 9-15
Barbara Walters Presents The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012: Another year, more famous folk. The list includes New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James, Olympic...
View ArticleLive Nativity at Akron church offers hope at Christmas
Steve Scheffer has been busy working with a crew at his church to create a “Christmas city” that will help people step away from the hectic pace of the holiday season and take time to reflect.“We want...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 8
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 ArticleSleep-out for the homeless at Akron church
The congregation at Cross Road Unity Church is providing an opportunity to help the homeless while gaining a better understanding of homelessness during its annual three-day sleep-out. The sleep-out...
View ArticleSchedule a presentation. Find support
SCHEDULE AN EVENT OR FIND SUPPORT■ The Hidden in Plain Sight program is a traveling exhibit. Adults-only groups interested in scheduling a free presentation should email Marcie Mason at...
View ArticleProgram teaches parents to look for signs of trouble
The boy hadn’t been a problem. He was an honor student, played sports and attended church. His parents never thought about looking for signs of trouble. But a telephone call from the high school in...
View ArticleUpscale Copley retirement community gets new owner
COPLEY TWP.: A nonprofit health-care provider from Pennsylvania is bringing a new name and financial stability to the old Sumner on Ridgewood retirement community.After operating under court...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 9
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 ArticleLocal hospital works to improve labor and delivery safety
A local hospital is working to make labor and delivery safer for newborns and their mothers nationwide.Summa Health System’s Akron City Hospital is one of 14 hospitals across the country participating...
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