Bicentennial events
DetailsThe 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie will be celebrated with many events. Here are some. (A complete listing can be found at www.visitputinbay.com and...
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Human barks flush car-theft suspectsIn New Haven, Conn., in March, police had trapped two car-theft suspects in a multifamily building whose occupants were hiding from the suspects, thus necessitating...
View ArticleSeven college roommate conflicts — and solutions
As thousands of college students flock to their university digs, it is important to remember that roommates can be among the most enriching relationships in your college experience. But learning to...
View ArticleLife in Brief — week of Aug. 25
Study looks at accidents, role of five beer brands Nationwide, roughly a third of all visits to emergency rooms for injuries are alcohol related. Now a new study suggests that certain beverages may be...
View ArticleJohn Rosemond: Thumb-sucking and security blankets
Q.: My 5-year-old is going to kindergarten soon and still sucks her thumb. We’ve tried everything to get her to stop, even a dental appliance, but she won’t give it up. Do you have a solution for...
View ArticleBook talk: ‘And Laughter Fell from the Sky,’ ‘Modern Grimmoire’
Barberton native debutswith moving love storyIn And Laughter Fell from the Sky, the exceptional debut novel by Barberton native Jyotsna Sreenivasan, Abhay tells Rasika, “You’ve spent your life trying...
View ArticlePop reviews — week of Aug. 25
Night FilmMarisha PesslWhen reclusive director Stanislas Cordova’s beautiful 24-year-old daughter Ashley is found dead under mysterious circumstances, grizzled investigative journalist Scott McGrath...
View ArticleBoomers may prefer Tootsie and Godzilla to Grandma and Grandpa
o, Bubba, I understand from media reports that some of you and your fellow baby boomers don’t like being called “Grandpa.” And your main squeeze, Bubbles, isn’t all that crazy about the G-word...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — week of Aug. 25
Musical insectsLate summer evenings are the perfect time to listen to the earth’s musicians in concert — crickets and katydids.Cleveland Institute of Music faculty member Dr. Lisa Rainsong will help...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for September
Did you happen to notice a new star shining in the sky on Aug. 14?Japanese amateur astronomer Koichi Itagawa did, spotting a nova (literally, new star) in the constellation Delphinus that night. A very...
View ArticleChurches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling
NASHVILLE, TENN.: Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman.Although...
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Golf OutingsThe OLGA Rally for the Cure — Sept. 7 at Paradise Lakes Golf Course, 1900 Randolph Road, Suffield. Registration at 7:30 a.m. $75, includes 18 holes plus cart, beverages, picnic lunch and...
View ArticleLocal history: Influential Akron disc jockey proud to be a hillbilly
Akron disc jockey Cliff Rodgers was country when country wasn’t cool.As a guitar-strumming, cowboy-crooning host at WHKK radio in the 1940s and 1950s, Rodgers was a respected, influential broadcaster...
View ArticleNew biography claims more Salinger books due out
NEW YORK: The authors of a new J.D. Salinger biography are claiming they have cracked one of publishing’s greatest mysteries: What The Catcher in the Rye novelist was working on during the last half...
View ArticleKing’s ‘Dream’ speech was refined over time; diverse rally was financed by...
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 and challenged America to look at itself in the mirror, see its injustices and dare to make a change.His words, dubbed...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: Physician leader rejoins Akron General
A familiar face has returned to Akron General to lead its physician practice. Dr. Benito Alvarez recently rejoined the health system as senior vice president of physician alignment and president of...
View ArticlePotato dish needs a low-fat makeover
Dear Jeanne: This is a yummy potato dish. How about a makeover? Thanks! — Martha, Sarasota, Fla.POTATO CASSEROLE8 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of Aug. 28 and beyond
The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, www.gervasivineyard.com.Vineyard Dinner Celebration, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17. $115.Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com. Simple Salmon, with...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Versatile salsa good as a dip or complement to main dish
You may think of serving brandied treats and recipes only in the winter months. But I’m here to tell you that brandy has its place in the heat of summer, too. As we are coming up on the final official...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Does fresh produce have to be refrigerated?
Q.: What’s the best way to store fresh produce? Is it safe for any fruits and vegetables to be left out of the refrigerator?— M.H., Lake TownshipA.: In general all produce needs to be kept refrigerated...
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