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This Whimsical Miniature Train Ride In Ohio Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
Ever felt the yearning to revisit those carefree days of childhood?. Well, here’s your golden ticket back to those simpler times. Let’s hop aboard the Lester Rail Trail in Medina, Ohio—where the scent of fresh air mingles with the nostalgic chugging of miniature trains. This cherished treasure...
New Franklin sheriff’s therapy dog sworn in
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in a new therapy dog. Six-year-old Sunny is the office’s newest member and he has a very special story. Sunny was the personal pet of sheriff’s deputy Ryan Robinson, who received Sunny as a one-month-old puppy from his mother-in-law. She was battling cancer and […]
🍨 WHAT'S COOKING: Dalton Dari-ette serving up smiles (and coney dogs) since 1957
Editor's note: Each Monday online The Daily Record features good eats, whether from a restaurant, a store, a food truck or elsewhere. Check back each week to see 🍨 What's Cooking. A popular oasis for locals and weary travelers along US Route 30 at state Route 94 is Dalton...
Greatest Blossom Music Center concerts: No. 5 — Janis Joplin
On Aug. 29, 1969, Janis Joplin brought 1960s counterculture to Northeast Ohio. Why it matters: Joplin's concert at Blossom Music Center came less than two weeks after the Woodstock Festival and transformed Cuyahoga Falls into something resembling the hippie utopia of San Francisco. Flashback: Joplin was a central figure in...
Rap, hip-hop concert set for Canton Civic Center featuring T.I., Ying Yang Twins, P$C
CANTON − Hip-hop artists T.I. and the Ying Yang Twins will perform at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Aug. 30 as part of the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic weekend. The entertainers will be joined by two other acts − Lloyd and P$C, also known as PSC and Pimp Squad Click. Tickets go on sale Friday to the general public for the inaugural Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Kickoff Concert. ...
Swenson’s Drive-In named best burger in Ohio
Swenson’s Drive-In was named the best hamburger in Ohio in Reader’s Digest’s “The Best Burger in Every State.”. From the drive-in restaurant, Reader’s Digest highlights the Galley Boy, a signature burger from its menu, according to the article. Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson first opened the...
What's for dinner? HOF visitors can pick from 15 must-visit eateries
Visitors to the Canton area for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival will be busy with a variety of pigskin-related activities. They'll also need to eat. We've culled our lists of favorite dining spots and offer suggestions for places you don't want to miss while you're in Stark County. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a good meal, check out these culinary gems to fuel up. ...
Old Wooster Avenue, Akron history reflected in the former Hi-De-Ho Bar building
The property remembered as the home of the Hi-De-Ho Bar/Hi-De-Ho Lounge at 558/560 Vernon Odom Blvd. has been vacant for many years and is in severe disrepair. Despite an April 10 vote from the Akron Vacant Buildings Board to demolish the building, it is still standing as of July 11 and has been painted blue.
Akron-Canton Airport awarded $3.2 million to pave way for expansion
The Akron-Canton Airport is planning to add new ramps and hangar space with a $3.2 million state grant. “The addition of ramp pavement to the West Side General Aviation Area provides much-needed flexibility for our current and future tenants to expand,” said Ren Camacho in the release, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport.
honeygrow fast-casual chain opens in two NEO suburbs
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant chain, signed leases for two new outlets in Strongsville and North Canton. The 12-year-old chain has 45 locations in seven states. The Ohio expansion makes eight states. The honeygrow menu includes salads and stir-fries that give customers a breadth of selections. Protein...
Hot, humid and rocking: Train and REO Speedwagon deliver fan-friendly Blossom Music Center show (photos)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Keep on loving you. That’s the simple message shared between fans and bands Monday, July 15, at Train and REO Speedwagon’s co-headlining performance before nearly 11,000 strong at a hot, humid and sticky Blossom Music Center. If you purchase a product or register for...
News Release: Last Chance to See Two Paul Brown Museum Exhibitions
News Release: Last Chance to See Two Paul Brown Museum Exhibitions. The two current baseball exhibitions in the Paul Brown Museum within the Massillon Museum will close on August 4. Jerry Kalback, Deadball Era Series: An Illustrator’s Process includes 37 paintings and five sketchbooks filled with examples of Kalback’s preliminary...
Former Kent State football standout serves up Cajun favorites | Local Flavor on Wheels
Local Flavor on Wheels: This summer, we’re trying area food trucks for our Local Flavor series instead of sit-down establishments. We hope you’ll come along for the ride!. It all started sitting in a classroom at Kent State. And now for Will Matthews it means standing in a...
Vacancy combines sports bar, speakeasy and restaurant in downtown Cuyahoga Falls
Has anyone noticed that neon red Vacancy sign in downtown Cuyahoga Falls next to The Farmer’s Rail? Most curious passersby peaking in see a fully stocked bar surrounded by mounted TVs and correctly assume the space is inhabited to some capacity, despite its name. ...
Bent Tree Coffee and Meijer launch collaboration
When walking down the coffee aisle at Meijer, a supermarket chain, customers may see the green bags of Bent Tree whole bean coffee among the orange Dunkin’ and brown McCafé bags. Ryan Brannon, co-founder of Bent Tree Coffee Roasters, said the company’s six blends of coffee: Black Squirrel...
The Akron Zoo Will Construct a New Hospital
The Akron Zoo was recently selected to receive $2 million from State of Ohio House Bill 2 for a new animal hospital, which will help the zoo continue to provide top-notch veterinary care for the more than 2,000 animals. The hospital is a $11.95 million project, and construction is slated to begin in 2025 with a 2026 opening. The new hospital will be located behind the Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa area along Diagonal Road. The 11,949-square-foot building will include a state-of-the-art surgery suite, intensive care unit and specialized spaces for the different species, including birds, hoofstock, primates and large carnivores. The zoo's current animal hospital, the Roger J. Sherman Center for Animal Care, opened in 1995. For more information, visit akronzoo.org; or call 330.375.2550.
Legally blind, this former art teacher returned to her craft in her 80s
As a teenager living in New York, Heather Wicks and her best friend often wandered the Met in hopes of getting lost and stumbling upon unusual exhibits. The pieces they discovered along the way — from paintings and costumes to ancient musical instruments — ignited a lifelong love of art in Wicks.
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