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Canton Walmart worker pays for groceries for 86-year-old woman who forgot money
CANTON − For Barb Freday, it was one of those days. After selecting $88 worth of groceries at the Walmart superstore near Canton Centre Mall, the 86-year-old Massillon resident got to the checkout counter earlier this month only to realize she had forgotten to bring money. We've all been...
Creating Sojourner Truth statue a healing, inspiring journey for Akron sculptor Woodrow Nash
The sculptor who spent years bringing the bronze, life-sized Sojourner Truth statue to life downtown is Akron's own son, Woodrow Nash. The new, 6-foot statue of the legendary former slave, abolitionist and suffragist is the focal point of Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza, unveiled in late May at 37 N. High St. at the...
Karina Eleni, daughter of Akron actress Melina Kanakaredes, is summer artist at rock hall
Singer-songwriter Karina Eleni was born and raised in Los Angeles, but she is an Ohio native at heart. She has spent most of her summers and holidays here because this is where most of her family lives. “I love Akron,” she said. Swensons, Luigi’s, you name it. She...
Parades and Festivals – Part 7
Each year they have a gathering where twins learn about genetics, health and other things. The highlight is the Double Take Parade. 2 thoughts on “Parades and Festivals – Part 7”. Twinsburg and a festival of twins. That is fun. Great photos. Like. when we lived in Ohio...
The Best Bagels & Lox in Akron, Northeast Ohio
One of my favorite breakfast and brunch dishes is a bagel with lox, capers and cream cheese. Tomato is optional, but you can keep the red onion. However, it seems like a rare find in Northeast Ohio. So I turned to my Instagram following to ask where they order a...
Towpath Trail openings, closures announced
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is making progress on a riverbank stabilization project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act that is stabilizing the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Erosion threatens the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tracks. Contractors have completed work in Brecksville,...
New location, same atmosphere for Spennato’s
Spennato’s, a favorite Italian restaurant of Northfield, Sagamore, Macedonia, and Twinsburg residents, has a new home. Although the surroundings may look a little different, the eatery’s homemade Italian favorites have not changed a bit. Egidio and Mary DiPaola, along with their son Anthony and his wife Stephanie, operate...
Trustees discuss food truck proposal
Sagamore Hills Trustees, during a public hearing prior to the regular meeting, discussed a proposed addition to the township’s zoning code regarding food truck regulations. Under the proposal, which was approved by the township zoning commission, a property would be limited to two food truck events within a one-year time period with certain specifications for commercial, residential and senior living/senior care facilities. Food trucks would be banned from parking on streets overnight and sales would not be permitted after 9 p.m. Operators would be required to have zoning registration in place prior to any event.
Kent Jaycees' Grill for Good fundraiser set Aug. 10
Kent Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) plans its annual Grill for Good fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hometown Bank Plaza in downtown Kent, 142 N. Water St. Grill for Good is Kent's only professional and non-professional foodie competition. The event lets cooks compete in a grilling cookoff with both meat and non-meat categories.
Get a free scoop from Pav's Creamery on Sunday
Pav's Creamery will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday with a free treat for its customers. From noon until 1 p.m. Sunday, customers can enjoy any single scoop custard cone at any of the five Pav’s Creamery locations, including their Stark County location at 708 S. Main St., North Canton. There's also a Pav's in Green, at 3875 Massillon Road.
Along the Way: Accomplished Blossom violinist hails Kent's beauty
Kent area classical music lovers who attended the Kent State Blossom Music Festival’s Faculty Concert on July 10 at Ludwig Hall on campus received a musical treat plus a heart-warming compliment. The Poeisis Quartet, a sensational foursome, so accomplished and yet so young, seemingly set on its head the...
Kitchen Tune-Up of Akron Canton, OH, Offers Quality and Efficient Kitchen Remodeling Services in North Canton
North Canton, OH - Kitchen Tune-Up of Akron Canton, OH, is proud to provide comprehensive kitchen remodeling services in the North Canton area. Renowned for its expertise and commitment to quality, the company specializes in transforming kitchens through services such as cabinet refacing, redooring, custom cabinetry, and more. The leading...
Broadway musical ‘Annie’ hits the Porthouse Theatre
The Broadway musical “Annie” premieres at the Porthouse Theatre Saturday, July 20. Located in the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, the Porthouse Theatre is partnered with the Kent State School of Theatre and Dance. Director Terri Kent said her favorite part about “Annie” is its strong storytelling...
Northeast Ohio man shares decades old circus collection
CLEVELAND — For many, the circus holds fond memories from childhood, and that sentiment rings true for one northeast Ohio man named Edward Limbach, who has spent his lifetime collecting circus memorabilia. Limbach had the opportunity to put a small part of his collection on display this week for...
Cleveland Orchestra delights with Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Beethoven at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — There were plenty of midsummer smiles at The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Center concert on Saturday, as Mendelssohn’s fairies cavorted, Veronique Gens’ lovely voice wafted forth, and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony danced everyone to their feet. To begin, guest conductor Antonello Manacorda...
Local author keeps plugging away
For Broadview Heights author Gregg Tomusko, the need to continue writing is a way to convey his thoughts and ideas to others. His most recent book, “The Catholic Church and The Urantia Book,” published last year, was his eighth work. His writings include a diverse array of topics, including a collection of poems and essays, mathematics, literary criticism, historical fiction, religion and even a children’s picture book about dogs.
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