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Thirty-One Gifts lays off 182 workers
Thirty-One Gifts laid off 182 workers in central Ohio this week because the direct-sales company is falling behind its expectations for 2012.

Zips Don Pink in Play 4Kay Game Saturday at Rhodes Arena
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's basketball team will don pink jerseys Saturday, as the Zips take on Western Michigan in their Play 4Kay game. Tip time at James A. Rhodes Arena is 5 p.m.

‘Thread of Freedom’ exhibit featured at West Park library: A Place in the Sun
Quilts are an important part of history. The West Park Branch of the Cleveland Public Library wants to help educate area residents about these practical and beautiful works of art.

Nearly all U.S. pet food contains ingredients from China, other countries: Animals in the News
"In China, consumers prefer to eat dark meat chicken and other cuts, so white meat chicken breasts are available for making quality dog treats," said Kurt Gallagher, of the Pet Food Institute. And other pet food ingredients are only available from foreign sources, including certain vitamins, amino acids, minerals and micronutrients. "It would be difficult to purchase a pet food that is made from ...

United Way moves closer to goal
WEIRTON - After overwhelming success, the Weirton United Way will be adding a Super Bowl celebration to the list of calendar events for its annual campaign.

Does your dog need a flu shot?: Animals in the News
The canine influenza vaccine is recommended for dogs most likely to be exposed to the highly contagious virus -- dogs that frequent dog parks, dog daycare centers, boarding kennels, training facilities, veterinary clinics, dog shows and groomers.

Time to give your cluttered kitchen a clean sweep
Is your post-holiday kitchen decorated with a trail of cookie crumbs and broken candy canes?

'Crazy for Chocolate' event satisfies 'sweet tooth' and raises funds for art guild
Attendees at the Eastern Ohio Art Guild "Crazy for Chocolate" fundraiser Thursday evening proved once again that chocolate is really good, judging from all the smiling faces in the room upstairs at Theo's Restaurant.

Time to give the kitchen a clean sweep
Is your post-holiday kitchen decorated with a trail of cookie crumbs and broken candy canes? Is your refrigerator filled with the aging remains of New Year’s Eve party food, molding cheese and ham that’s well into its second curing? You aren’t alone in your mess. With cooking, baking and entertaining, our kitchens tend to take a beating over the holidays. But just like taking down the Christmas ...