Mailbag: Sonny Liston in the movies
You have questions. I try to have answers.Q: How come no one’s ever made a movie about Sonny Liston? I know it would probably be a movie without someone to root for, but so was “Raging Bull” and that...
View ArticleWabash Avenue officially renamed Akron General Avenue
A road that cuts through the campus of Akron General Medical Center now bears the hospital’s name.Akron General kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary with a public unveiling of a...
View ArticleJudge blocks Akron Children’s effort to force Amish girl from Medina County...
A Medina County judge again has blocked Akron Children’s Hospital from forcing a 10-year-old Amish girl to resume chemotherapy after her parents decided to stop the treatments.The order siding with the...
View ArticleChobani recalls some Greek yogurt cups
By Candice ChoiNEW YORK: Chobani says it’s recalling some of its Greek yogurt cups that were affected by mold, a move prompted by reports of illnesses by some customers.The recall comes about a week...
View ArticleThis week’s harvest: Peppers
Peppers in all shapes and sizes are in season now.Green bells are great for stuffing, red bells can be roasted and all kinds go great on pizza and sandwiches.If you’ve got a few red peppers to use up,...
View ArticleChildren’s use of e-cigarettes increasing, study shows
ATLANTA: Children — like adults — are increasingly trying electronic cigarettes, according to the first large national study to gauge use by middle and high school students.About 2 percent of the...
View ArticleStudy: The right bacteria might help fight obesity
WASHINGTON: Call it a hidden ally: The right germs just might be able to help fight fat.Different kinds of bacteria that live inside the gut can help spur obesity or protect against it, say scientists...
View ArticleStill no definitive answers for dog-killing illness; theory points to new virus
Symptoms associated with a new virus are similar to those exhibited in dogs that died in Cincinnati and others sickened in the Akron-Canton area over the past several weeks.The Ohio Department of...
View ArticleVirus linked to illness that has sickened several Ohio dogs
A mysterious illness that has killed one local dog and sickened several others has been linked to a virus that killed several dogs in California in the spring.The Ohio Department of Agriculture is...
View ArticleWhat dog owners should watch for with mystery illness
Symptoms of the mysterious illness that has afflicted some area dogs can develop very rapidly, and dogs or any age are at risk. Contact your veterinarian if you notice the following in your pet:•...
View ArticlePlant a Row drop-off sites
Got a bumper crop to share? You can give your extra vegetables and fruit to someone in need through Plant a Row for the Hungry. Here are sites that accept donations.Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira...
View ArticleHome and garden happenings — week of Sept. 7
A luminary in the sustainable gardening movement is coming to Akron on Sept. 17.Doug Tallamy, an authority on the importance of native plants and biodiversity, will present a free talk at 7 that...
View ArticleMary Beth Breckenridge: DIY website aims at women
Growing up, I learned to cook and sew and do the laundry. Sawing boards and operating a power drill weren’t in my skill set.It would be easy to chalk that up to sexism, but I think it also had a lot to...
View ArticleAsk Mary Beth: Is there a simple fix for my ice maker?
Q: The ice maker in my refrigerator has stopped working. Could there be some small maintenance issue involved that I’m not aware of, or do I need to have my refrigerator repaired?— L.A., WarrenA: A few...
View ArticleSpray creates slip-proof surface
Rust-Oleum’s new Anti-Slip spray lets you create nonskid surfaces indoors and out.One coat of the spray will produce a nonslip surface on concrete, metal or wood. The product dries clear in as little...
View ArticleDesigner Amy Butler shares tips, stencils in book
Artist Amy Butler is known for her design style on fabrics, home accessories and other items — fresh, romantic but not too sweet. Now she’s helping readers add a bit of that flair to their own homes...
View ArticleGot hay fever? Don’t blame goldenrod
Goldenrod has gotten a bad rap, and undeservedly so.The fall bloomer often gets blamed for autumn allergies, when the real culprit is ragweed. What’s more, some people can see it only as a weedy...
View ArticlePlant Lovers’ Almanac: The weather is off, but the plant world is keeping...
In some ways July and August developed backward this year, with midsummer mildness and then hot muggy weather returning only in late August — just in time for those schools that have no air...
View ArticleCritter Corner
Q: I recently acquired a 2½-year-old dachshund-Chihuahua mixed female. She came from a home with three adults, four other dogs and kids. I live alone so she instantly developed separation anxiety,...
View ArticleWhen to say goodbye to your pet without feeling guilty
It’s likely to be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make.How do you know when it is time to say goodbye to a well-loved pet? Every dog that has ever owned us has lived inside our home...
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