'Really cool.' First Ladies building new $4.5 million museum in Canton

CANTON − David Lee and Jennifer George walked through an ordinary parking lot downtown and envisioned the future site of the new First Ladies museum and visitor center. They didn't see parked cars. They didn't see pavement. In their heads they saw a $4.5 million modern building that will also house the offices of what is now the National First Ladies Library & Museum . Lee, president and CEO of the organization, and George, director of development, will formally reveal details of the project at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at a public event at the current location of the First Ladies Library & Museum, 205 Market Ave. S. "Come see project renderings, hear about our vision, and learn how this exciting next chapter will expand our national reach while creating a vibrant new destination in downtown Canton," the National First Ladies said in announcing the plans. "This new museum will bring more treasures from our collection of over 5,000 artifacts into public view, creating new opportunities to connect with the women behind the title." Lee and George spoke of the plans with excitement and anticipation and as an entirely new look for the country's only museum dedicated to honoring the

Two Holiday Films Shot in Medina Get Release Dates, Starting Nov. 10 on Plex

MEDINA, Ohio — Christmas is arriving early for Northeast Ohio movie fans. Two holiday films shot in Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations last winter now have release dates, the Akron Beacon Journal reported on Monday, Nov. 9 — one of them begins streaming this week. The first film, “The Great Chocolate Date,” begins streaming […]

Why Your Garage Door Matters More Than You

If you’re a mom in Akron, your garage is probably the busiest entrance to your home. It’s where the grocery bags, soccer cleats, strollers, and school backpacks go in and out. Yet the garage door is one of the most overlooked parts of a house until it makes a loud grinding noise or refuses to open on a freezing January morning.

"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana

Summit Metro Parks announces completion of paved trail connecting the University of Akron with Kent State University

AKRON, Ohio – Summit Metro Parks has announced the completion of Freedom Trail Phase IVa–a paved path for hikers and bikers that extends from Mill Street south to Buchtel Avenue in downtown Akron. Amenities at the Freedom Trail’s new trailhead at the intersection of Mill and Lincoln streets...

$140K Rolling Cash 5 jackpot winner sold in Northeast Ohio

One lucky lottery player in Akron won a $140,000 jackpot after matching all five winning numbers in the Ohio Lottery's Rolling Cash 5 drawing.

Step Into Luigi’s In Akron, Where Oversized Meatballs And A Guarded Sauce Keep Booths Full

The sauce recipe at this pizza joint is a guarded family secret, and it has stayed that way for generations. That alone makes me want a fork and a booth. The meatballs here are oversized enough to count as local lore. They show up on sandwiches and in full dinners.

Carol and Dave Stelts Won the Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off in Canfield, Ohio, With a 2,565.5-Pound Pumpkin and a $12,250 First Prize

Carol and Dave Stelts won the Ohio Valley giant pumpkin weigh-off in Canfield, Ohio, with a 2,565.5-pound pumpkin and a $12,250 first prize.

Women-owned salon Rooted 316 hosting grand opening in Girard

A women-owned hair salon called Rooted 316 is opening in November at 5 West Liberty St. in Girard. “JoJo Leigh Garcia and I own Rooted 316,” co-owner Paige Fleischer said. “Jojo and I met at our old salon that we worked at previously. After a few years there together, we decided that we wanted to open our own.”

Canton Museum of Art’s Christkindl Markt Launches Holiday Shopping Season

It’s not really beginning to look a lot like Christmas yet, unless you were at TJ Maxx back in August. But pretty soon, holiday markets will be happened all over the place. And one of the first out of the gate is always the Canton Fine Arts Associates’ Christkindl Markt, now in its 53rd year.

Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen Plots Eight New Shops Across Florida and Ohio

A pizza chain is doubling down on Sun Belt and Midwest growth, with eight new restaurants in the pipeline across Florida and Ohio. Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen says four of the coming-soon shops will land in Florida, including Sarasota, while four more are headed to Ohio, including Strongsville and Canton.

Coconut macaroon recipe by The West Side Bakery | Local Flavor at Home

Editor's Note: Local Flavor at Home is a monthly series featuring recipes from local bakers, chefs and other Akron-area foodies. This month, we're sharing a coconut macaroons recipe courtesy of Barb Talevich, owner of The West Side Bakery in Akron. Thirty-one years go by so fast! Proudly woman-owned, The West Side Bakery is passionate about creating delicious, made-from-scratch favorites for every occasion. From cakes, cookies and pastries, to savory sandwiches, salads and soups, all are made with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love. Family, food and hospitality have always been a big part of my life, so perhaps it was inevitable that I found my way into the bakery business. My grandfather owned a bakery where my mom spent her childhood, and later a restaurant in Canton, where I spent mine — creating many happy memories that I still cherish today. My aunt Millie ran a bakery from her home before joining me at The West Side Bakery. We opened the bakery in Pilgrim Square in 1995 with some of my favorite tried and true recipes that included our chocolate chip cookie, our signature carrot cake and our New York style cheesecake. These three items took off and

Anika Luna Wild is preserving community memories with artist residency

Jacqueline Harris used to attend quilting parties “back in the day,” but it’s been at least 20 years since she sat around a table, surrounded by women, a pile of assorted fabric scraps in front of her. “Probably 80 percent of those people have passed away,” Harris...

Piano/Violin Duo Marks Composer Morton Feldman’s Centennial with His “For John Cage”

This weekend, it’s presenting the Bennardo-Larson Duo, a contemporary classical duo based in New York City and Stockholm, featuring violinist Maya Bennardo and pianist Karl Larson. In honor of the centennial of composer Morton Feldman’s birthday, the duo will perform his evening-length 1982 piece For John Cage. “Like...

Buy, sell, and get a holiday appraisal all in one place

Elite Rare Coins in Warren provides appraisal services and will buy and sell individual pieces and collections.

Get Your Holiday Shopping Started at Main Street Kent’s Sip & Shop

Maybe you’re not feeling the holiday spirit yet, but if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like to wait until the last minute to do your shopping, you can head down to Kent this weekend for the Main Street Kent Pre-Holiday Sip & Shop. It’s an...

Two holiday films shot in Medina get release dates

Christmas is coming a bit early for fans of holiday films and movies with Northeast Ohio ties. Two Christmas movies that used Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations as backdrops over last winter now have dates when they will begin streaming. Both films used Medina's Castle Noel Christmas Museum as filming locations. And both feature the same actor as the romantic interest. “ The Great Chocolate Date ” is set to begin streaming on Plex on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The movie directed by Lindsay Hartley weaves the tale of an overworked chiropractor who receives a decadent gift of chocolate. She sets out to find out the sender with the help of a local chocolatier and instead discovers some magic and love along the way. The film starring Harley Bronwyn and Ignacyo Matynia used locations around Medina's historic square, along with the interior of Castle Noel. Mark Klaus, who owns Castle Noel, said some set pieces, including a large chocolate globe, are now part of the museum's large collection of movie props. "We are super excited," he said. And it will mark the first time Mark and his wife, Dana, have appeared in a movie. The couple have made several appearances

This Unassuming Ohio Restaurant Serves Prime Rib Worth The Long Drive

Tucked along Pearl Road in Medina, Timber Lodge looks like a simple brick cabin from the outside. Step through the door, though, and you find a rustic dining room known across Ohio for its prime rib. Guests have driven in from Columbus and Cleveland just for a plate. Here are...