In 2019, I had the honor of writing the forward for “African Americans of Canton, Ohio,” edited by Geraldine Radcliffe Nadine McIlwain-Massey and Lois Jacobson. It is a treasure chest of a book that capsulizes some of the stories that have helped to shape Black Stark County.
This is a golden age of entertainment, meaning that the options for movies and television shows are virtually endless. From online streaming to cable to Redbox, to the public library, movies are plentiful.
It’s winter, it’s cold, your skin most likely is parched and your mind could use a mental health day—why not enjoy a day at the spa? Stark County boasts tons of wonderful spas and services to get you back in tip-top shape and feeling better than you have in months. Sometimes a day of luxury is all you need to feel refreshed and renewed.
The pandemic has posed numerous challenges for nearly everyone, but it also has fostered opportunities to learn some new skills and take up new hobbies.
We’re in a new year and the pandemic is still here and plenty of us are still working from home, so did anyone actually make New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight? I don’t think so.
Nick Brewer was such an avid fan of board game parties at home that he and two of his friends opened Milestone, a board game bar with a party vibe, in October at 312 Cleveland Avenue NW in downtown Canton.
A great chili recipe will warm both body and soul. A memorable chili recipe achieves a lauded stature based on its ability to stand the test of time, returning to our tables season after season when the temperature cools.
So you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since high school art class but now the idea of creating something beautiful instead of bingeing another reality series really appeals to you. The Canton Museum of Art has your back.
How can you make the best of winter, even if you aren’t a fan of cold weather and snow? By enjoying what it has to offer. One of the ways is to take a walk to view the sometimes-hidden beauty that can be found in the season.
Lindsey Mitchell and Matt Becker loved browsing, and smelling, the handmade candles and wax melts at local markets and craft shows.
