Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.“

Review: Fireside Grill is the place for an upscale meal easy on the wallet and it’s in your own backyard.

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.“

Nancy Johnson answers parenting questions in her column, “Dear Nancy.“

Wanda and Ted Conner were married about 30 years, divorced and just last month—after 30 years apart—remarried in their daughter’s backyard.

The pillar-box red lipstick is the first clue the white-coated butcher sawing up a grass-fed California lamb isn't your typical meat-cutter.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.“

Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in weekly column, “Ya Heard.“

Siam Bistro is a welcome change on the Lake Ridge scene.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Short Cuts.“

The pooch from Gulfport was named the World’s Ugliest Dog at a canine contest held Friday at the Sonoma-Marin County Fair in California.

This is the second summer Debbie Elliott will offer her nine-person staff every other Friday off. Employees are split into two groups who alternate Fridays so the office remains staffed.

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.“

Nancy Johnson is a longtime childcare provider and teacher who gives parenting and school advice in her column, “Dear Nancy.“

Deborah Tompkins Johnson shares her thoughts on Christian-themed books in her bi-monthly column, “Impressions.“

Asked to create a cooking course for the blind, Jose Angel Iturbe and 30 students from his school of restaurant and hotel management at Leioa University produced not just a class, but also an award-winning Braille cookbook.

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly food column, “Short Cuts.“

Dumfries children's author Cynthia Cotten took time to share about her latest book, how she stumbled into writing and the discipline required to be good at her craft.

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.“

Depending on the size of your house and the amount of rainfall, you can collect a substantial amount of rainwater to offset your water bill for the summer months.

Religions briefs

New children’s books cover the voting process,

Through sheer willpower and a lot of hard work, Kyle Maynard — born without limbs — overcame his obstacles.

The ball, now in its third year, is sponsored by The House, a Woodbridge-based non-profit dedicated to providing after school activities and leadership oppor-tunities to at-risk youth

Nancy Johnson gives advice and encouragement to parents in her column, “Dear Nancy.“

Lianne Wilkens shares the trials and tribulations of being a “Mom on the Run.“

Deborah Tompkins Johnson reviews books promoting Christian themes in her twice a month column, “Impressions.“

Mary Ann Kauchak shares easy-to-make recipes in her weekly column, “Shortcuts.“

As Morou Ottara saw diners grow more comfortable with assertive Asian and Indian seasonings, he decided it was time to let African flavors play a more dominant role in his menus, rather than merely accent them.

Extreme martial arts offer a full-body, cardio and endurance workout, with a dose of self-defense.