February 16, 2012 When asked what he’ll be performing Saturday at the Covelli Centre when he opens for Miranda Lambert, Chris Young said, ‘‘Obviously, the five No. 1s. And by the way, it never gets old saying that. more »»

February 22, 2012 I’ve often written about recipes inherited from my mother, grandmother and other family members who have since passed on and left behind family favorites. more »»

February 3, 2012 Little acts of kindness happen everyday, but do we even recognize the fact that they have happened to us, or that we have done the act to somebody else? Someone holding the door open for someone... more »»

February 19, 2012 In the United States, 44,000 units of blood are required each day to save the lives of people who suffer from trauma and disease, but less than 10 percent of the population donates blood each year,... more »»

February 19, 2012 Tying a tie is both an art and a science, and for many men, it is a total mystery. more »»

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November 21, 2011 Most of my garden is resting under a layer of compost and manure; what I like to call ‘‘beefing up’’ for next season. more »»

January 8, 2012 For Christmas this year, I received a book from my brother (thanks, bro) about the history of MTV. more »»

January 23, 2012 I’ll never forget the first time I visited a Japanese hibachi restaurant, the kind where everyone is seated around a large griddle and, other than the people you came in with, you never know who the... more »»

January 27, 2012 With more Americans living well into their 80s and 90s, at times a choice needs to be made about more manageable living situation. more »»

January 29, 2012 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the unemployment rate at 8.2 percent for the Youngstown, Warren and Boardman area, creating a challenging time for employees. more »»

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February 5, 2012 In the partnership between parents and teachers, one of the most important events is the conference. more »»

February 6, 2012 When you absolutely can’t think of anything else to say, the only word left is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, at least according to Mary Poppin. more »»

February 5, 2012 David Bowie said, “Fame, it’s not your brain, it’s just the flame / That burns your change to keep you insane. more »»

February 7, 2012 Eight of the teams in the top 10 stayed there. Believers’ Bulge Busters kept first place, Refuel remains in second, and the Wellness Warriors took over third. more »»

February 10, 2012 At first it sounds like a wonderful whirlwind romance — they met on Wednesday and married on Saturday. But the truth is, it’s a little more realistic. more »»

February 12, 2012 ‘‘There are no grades of vanity, there are only grades of ability in concealing it.’’ — Mark Twain I will admit it. I am a vain person. more »»

February 13, 2012 ‘‘My hellebores are blooming,’’ a friend told me last week. I think mine are too, although I haven’t taken the walk out to the backyard garden yet to find ou. more »»

February 14, 2012 The gap widens. Not only did defending champions Believers’ Bulge Busters keep the lead in this year’s Fitness Challenge, they’re pulling away from the field. more »»

February 17, 2012 WARREN — For the past 50 years, SCOPE Inc. has provided a variety of programs, services and events for the older adults of Trumbull County. more »»

February 21, 2012 Another week, another first place ranking for the Believers’ Bulge Busters. Ho-hum. The Bulge Busters are attempting to become the first team in the 11-year history of the Tribune Chronicle / St. more »»