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Honda, Wright-Patt earn environmental awards
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded its first six silver award recipients for Encouraging Environmental Excellence, including Honda and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Silver Award recipients have demonstrated a commitment to go above and beyond environmental compliance, according to a new release, and have a mature system of environmental management and ...
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RUDY’S SMOKEHOUSE Monday through Friday, Rudy’s Smokehouse in Springfield, 1920 Bechtle Ave. or 2222 S. Limestone St., offers lunch specials for just $5.99. You can choose from six entrees, and each includes a beverage and one side. This deal is good from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. COYOTE RIDGE SALOON ...
DQ goes to the head(s) of the class
No surface on earth, apparently, is safe from advertising. Not even the tops of our children’s heads. As part of Dairy Queen’s launch of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and light smoothies, the company this month is promoting a custom-designed graphic for graduates’ mortarboards that reads: “Orange you glad I ...
Kosher from all over
Two summers ago, Temple Israel in Dayton held its first annual Jewish Cultural Festival as a fun way of educating the community about Judaism. A caterer who was a member of the congregation coordinated the food, which consisted of traditional Jewish offerings such as pastrami, falafel and hummus. But the ...
Homefull needs household goods
Homefull, once known as The Other Place, is marking a 25th anniversary of service to the community.The non-profit organization, which serves homeless men, women and children, got its start in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Dayton in 1988. It was founded by Sister Dorothy Kammerer.The original idea ...
Pet of the week: Bacon
Name: Bacon Color: Gray Sex: Male Age: Two years Weight: 10 pounds Why he is special: Bacon was a stray in Dayton. He is neutered and front declawed. He is a very loving cat that gets along nicely with other cats and everyone he comes in contact with. Neutered: Yes. ...
Taste of Cincinnati expects 500,000
When the 35th Taste of Cincinnati takes place over Memorial Day weekend it will bring together around 45 southwestern Ohio restaurants, more than 70 entertainment acts and an estimated 500,000 gourmets looking for palate pleasers. “Taste of Cincinnati is a Cincinnati tradition. It wouldn’t be Memorial Day Weekend without Taste. ...
Festivals’ can’t-miss dishes
More than 200 Cincinnati-area chefs and foodies came together to judge the dishes that will be featured in this weekend’s Taste of Cincinnati food festival. Nine southern Ohio restaurants earned awards for this year’s Best of Taste Awards in four categories: Appetizer (Crab Rangoon by Thai Taste); Entree (Honey Sweet ...
55 cheap and healthy breakfast recipes
Doughnuts, and eggs, and quinoa bakes, oh my! At breakfast time, it's essential to fuel up with nutrient-packed ingredients to give you energy throughout the day (and may even prevent overeating and help with weight regulation). A healthy dose of fiber (think whole-grains and fruits and veggies) and protein (eggs, greek yogurt, lean ...
Overstuffed peanut butter cookies perfect for holiday carry-in
Book: “Baking Out Loud: Fun Desserts with Big Flavors”; 224 pages, $27.50, by Hedy Goldsmith with Abigail Johnson Dodge. Published by Clarkson Potter, 2012. About the book: Tootsie Rolls, Twinkies, Fig Newtons, Marshmallows, Nutter Butters, Oreos, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Snickers – for all these childhood treats and more, ...
Avoid mistakes in starting a program
You want to avoid common mistakes if you are starting an exercise program and are not used to being active. It is important to consider certain guidelines. One of the most common mistakes people make when working out: buying into the myth that in order to get great results exercise ...
Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
By MATTHEW PERRONEAssociated PressSunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially ...
Gas prices spike before holiday weekend
Southwest Ohio gasoline prices have spiked 20 cents a gallon in the past week to an average price of $3.85 a gallon while prices nationwide have fluxuated for no apparent reason. One petroleum industry analyst struggled Monday to make sense of it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAkxR9T01pw&feature=youtu.be “The last seven days have delivered ...
A heart-wrenching decision
As we were reminded just one week ago, even the rich and famous can be faced with agonizing health decisions. In the case of actress Angelina Jolie, the critical question was this: Do I have my healthy breasts removed to reduce my chances of getting breast cancer? After testing positive ...
Son pedals his way to childhood freedom
In nine short years, our oldest son will be graduating from high school (assuming he stays on track). Age wise, he’s halfway there. Wow. That was fast. He doesn’t talk too much about what he wants to be when he grows up. I figure it is best to just let ...
Visit Midwest’s only wake-boarding park, explore underground treasures, zip along scenic trails
For those who thrive on an adrenaline rush, southwestern Ohio has a wealth of thrill-seeking adventures.The state boasts five major zip-line canopy tours — Columbus, Hocking Hills, Loudonville, West Liberty, the Wilds — but one of the most breathtaking views can be found at Oregonia’s Ozone Zipline Adventures, which stretches ...
Millennials who don’t drive are missing out
In what's bound to be hailed by environmentalists and other green people as encouraging news, this country's love affair with automobiles may be on the rocks. After six decades of increasingly crowded highways, studies show, the trend is reversing and the number of miles being driven is in decline.Several reasons ...
White lies: explaining the concept to kids
Of all the traits we want our kids to possess, becoming individuals of integrity is an extremely high priority for most parents. We want to raise children who are honest and authentic.Children learn those values from us. They pay some attention to what to say, but they learn more by ...
Jessica Garringer’s Couponing Deals of the Week
COLGATE MOUTHWASH This week at Walgreens, Colgate mouthwash is on sale two for $6. Use two copies of the $1 off of one Colgate mouthwash coupon, found in most of today's SmartSource inserts. When you purchase two of these items you will also get back $2 in Register Rewards, which ...
Pests are already showing in garden
I survived the frost last weekend by not planting any flowers or my tomatoes and peppers. Guess what I am doing this weekend? Gardening is in full swing now. If you are going to be planting a vegetable garden, it’s time to plant the warm-season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, ...
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