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Melt Bar and Grilled closes another location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Melt Bar and Grilled has closed its location in Columbus. The restaurant was located in Easton Town Center at 4206 Worth Ave., Columbus. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
National Night Out events planned for Aug. 6 in Cleveland Heights, Beachwood: Press Run
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- National Night Out will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Blvd. It will be the 10th such annual event in Cleveland Heights, giving residents an opportunity to meet safety forces and public service personnel. If...
Macedonia Resident Anne Pustai Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
At the July 25 City Council meeting, Macedonia resident Anne Pustai was honored for having celebrated her 100th birthday on July 11. Anne is a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is known for her homemade soups and applesauce. She is still an avid shopper and enjoys the simple pleasures of life. Please join us in celebrating Anne's century of strength, kindness, and devotion to family and faith. Happy birthday! 🎂🎉
Restaurants now part of Ohio sales tax holiday, with exceptions. What Akron diners need to know
David Sharp, who owns several restaurants in Summit County including three Bricco locations with wife, Stacy, is aware of the annual Ohio sales tax holiday, which has historically helped families avoid sales tax for back-to-school items. What he was not aware of is the fact that for the first time ever his restaurants...
'So surreal': Quite a moment awaits Jonny Marshall, his family, friends at Paris Olympics
Akron native Jonny Marshall is in Paris, France on a business trip. Yes, he plans to do some sightseeing, too, but that will come after he competes as a swimmer for Great Britain in the 2024 Summer Olympics. ...
Cleveland Brick Convention: LEGO fan event returns this weekend to Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
CLEVELAND — It's back!. The greatest LEGO convention on earth is returning to Cleveland this weekend. The Cleveland Brick Convention is taking place July 27-28 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO!...
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