Fashionable and frugal for back to school
t’s not even daylight and the shower is running. Soon, Andrew will be pounding on the door to the bathroom, trying to hurry his teenage sister. Shouting ensues. When Ashley finally opens the door, the...
View ArticlePrayer walk at Malone University
The Multicultural Alumni Association of Malone University will host its annual prayer walk from 10 a.m. to noon today on the university campus, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton.The goal of the walk,...
View ArticleAkron native chosen to lead St. Joseph Parish in Cuyahoga Falls
CUYAHOGA FALLS: At age 18, Jared Orndorff opted for culinary school because he didn’t think he was college material.After he completed his associate degree at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary...
View ArticleFighting for Their Lives: About the series
Breast cancer patient Michelle Lang-Schock agreed to let the Beacon Journal follow her through her pregnancy and beyond to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and the hope for a...
View ArticleHow to help the Schocks
HOW TO HELPA fund has been established to help Michelle Lang-Schock and her family as she continues to battle breast cancer, which was diagnosed during her pregnancy. Donations to the Michelle...
View ArticleWith baby secure, woman turns full energy to fight cancer
Michelle Lang-Schock lovingly cradled her 3-week-old daughter inside the cancer center at Summa Barberton Hospital.During her previous visits to the infusion suite, she endured six rounds of...
View ArticleScene — Aug. 19
This WeekFriday-SaturdayImagine the PAWSibilities Rummage Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stow-Kent Shopping Plaza, 4301 Kent Road, Stow. All proceeds help rescue and find homes for neglected, abused and...
View ArticleLocal history: Portage Lakes visitors take a gamble at popular resort
No matter what they called it, the place operated at full tilt.Patrons enjoyed tasty food, live music, intoxicating drinks and a better-than-even chance of losing their money at one of the most popular...
View ArticleItching to find some relief this allergy season? Here are some tips
If you think your seasonal allergy symptoms are starting earlier and lasting longer, you’re not alone in your itchy, sneezy misery.“The last five years, we’ve had a trend toward a lot worse allergy...
View ArticleOhio lawmakers hit the road for health care tours
CLEVELAND: State lawmakers are hitting the road to explore possible changes to Ohio’s health care system.The Senate’s Medicaid subcommittee heads to Cleveland today to see how a mini-Medicaid expansion...
View ArticleBest-selling author Elmore Leonard dies at 87
DETROIT: Elmore Leonard, the beloved crime novelist whose acclaimed best-sellers and the movies made from them chronicled the violent deaths of many a thug and conman, has died. He was 87.Leonard,...
View ArticleBeer notes: OU grad brings beer labels to life
Beer labels are a form of art.And Trevor Carmick is bringing that art to life.The 28-year-old Ohio University graduate launched the website Beer Labels in Motion earlier this year and his passion has...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Can you can German potato salad?
Q.: The recipe for the German Potato Salad in a recent paper sounds wonderful. I’ve only ever had the stuff in the can from the grocery store, so I am tempted to make it from scratch. I was wondering...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of Aug. 21 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com. Island Fever, with chef Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.Simple Salmon, with Stefanie Paganini, 6 p.m. Sept. 5. $45.The Cupcake Club, with chef...
View ArticleFood notes: Food trucks roll into Medina and Fairlawn
While Akron City Council continues to debate in committee whether to legalize food trucks, other towns are taking full advantage of the gourmet street cuisine.Mark your calendars for Aug. 28 and Sept....
View ArticleGarlic tips
Festival president Dennis Harrigan offers these tips for storing and using garlic:• Buy garlic heads with firm cloves and store them in a spot with good air circulation. They should keep for up to four...
View ArticleNew in food: Cutting-edge kitchen critter
Pigs make regular kitchen appearances as knickknacks, cutting boards and serving pieces. So imagine serving salumi or chopping vegetables on this slate-colored critter from Epicurean, a Minnesota-based...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Fire up the grill for flavorful Steak Fajitas
STEAK FAJITAS½ lb. skirt steak2 tsp. olive oil1 tsp. balsamic vinegar2 tsp. minced garlic2 tsp. chili powder2 tsp. ground cumin1 cup sliced onion1 cup sliced red or green bell pepperSalt and freshly...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: With new ingredients, rum punch given modern-day twist
The super-sweet pink rum punch of the ’70s has no place in my cocktail recipe box nowadays. With natural unsweetened fruit juices and not-from-concentrate versions readily available, there’s no reason...
View ArticleThis week’s harvest: Blueberries
There are still plenty of blueberries to be had at local farmers markets.Like strawberries, blueberries are an easy way to get into making homemade jam.But don’t think that making jam means you’ll have...
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