Lifestyles

During the pandemic, the Rev. Eric Brown, center, has shared hundreds of riddles with his six siblings, pictured clockwise from top right: Valerie Whittaker of Huron, Ohio; Zachary Brown of Hilliard , Ohio; Suzanne Nelson of Huron; Timothy Brown of Brush, Colo.; Tamara Byrd of Blacklick, Ohio; and Stephanie Mayfield of Huron.

Family finds answer to bonding

April 10, 2021, 5:13am Life

The Rev. Eric Brown really thought he had stumped his six younger siblings on March 29. Read story

Hummingbirds congregate at a bird feeder.

Lessons learned during pandemic

April 9, 2021, 6:02am Life

Like many others in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I rekindled relationships with a few old friends: fear, guilt, powerlessness and anxiety. Each evening these friends and I would gather in a very non-socially distant way to obsessively check all the media platforms, the Johns Hopkins COVID map,… Read story

An expose on illegal abortions shocked Oregon Journal readers.

Corruption made Portland the ‘abortion capital of the world’ in 1950s, until shocking undercover sting

April 5, 2021, 5:47am Life

Portland once had a dire reputation in certain circles. Back in the 1950s, the blue-collar town was known as the “abortion capital of the world.” Read story

FILE - In this Sunday, March 28, 2021 file photo, altar server Samantha Holmes, of East Brookfield, Mass., center, carries a crucifix with palm leaves during a procession at the start of Palm Sunday Mass at Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer, Mass. For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic.

Holy days arrive as pandemic eases

April 3, 2021, 6:03am Churches & Religion

For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. Even if still observing restrictions, many churches may draw the largest numbers of in-person worshippers in months. Read story

FILE - Pots of Phalaenopsis orchids appear at one of Hong Kong's largest orchid farms located at Hong Kong's rural New Territories on Jan. 14, 2021. Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, or Phalaenopsis, gorgeous but common with sweet patterned faces, are widely sold by supermarkets and other retailers.

The ubiquitous orchid: Coaxing the once-rare plant’s flowers to appear again is a pandemic project with surprises

April 3, 2021, 6:00am Life

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet patterned faces, are widely sold by supermarkets and other retailers. Read story

5 pandemic-driven financial habits to keep

March 28, 2021, 5:17am Life

While the pandemic caused financial stress and uncertainty, it also led many consumers to form new financial habits worth keeping, including saving more and spending less. A NerdWallet survey found that most people who formed new financial habits plan to continue them into 2021. Read story

Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

March 21, 2021, 5:34am Business

Sean McAuliffe’s business, International Key Supply , suffered financially when the pandemic began. So he set out to cut operating costs for the New York-based distribution company. He canceled a few services, and for more important ones, he contacted the providers to request deferred or lowered bills. Read story