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Ohio Brew Week Last Call successful
Court Street hosted a crowd of well over 100 attendees on Saturday, when the Last Call event for Ohio Brew Week took place. The event blocked off a portion of the road and featured a wide variety of beer, food and merchandise booths along the sidewalks. Those attending the event appeared to be in high spirits as they perused the booths and listened attentively to the variety of bands on the main stage. ...
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Summit County Fair opens this week; kids under 15 get in free 1 day
TALLMADGE, Ohio – The Summit County Fair is scheduled for July 23-28 at the fairgrounds in Tallmadge, located at 229 E. Howe Road. A family tradition since 1850, the fair offers 4-H and open-class exhibits in livestock, horticulture, floraculture, domestic arts, culinary arts and fine arts. More than 250 food and commercial vendors will be spread out across the 66-acre fairgrounds, according to event organizers.
Akron school board postpones decision on hiring transportation company
After months, Akron Public Schools is still trying to decide how it will transport its most vulnerable students. A decision on the latest administration proposal to contract with Templeton Transportation LLC to transport developmentally disabled students and pupils experiencing homelessness to and from schools was postponed Monday night by the Akron Board of Education, the climax of another lengthy and emotional board meeting.
15 Stark County organizations get receive cultural tourism grants. See which ones
CANTON – Visit Canton and ArtsinStark are handing out $148,850 in grants to 15 local organizations to support arts and cultural events and boost tourism. “We are excited to be able to showcase our destination through these major special events, exhibits, festivals and concerts featuring nationally known talent and experiences," Visit Canton President and CEO Allyson Bussey said in a prepared statement.
Dinosaur fun! Jurassic Quest experience coming to Canton Memorial Civic Center
Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur-themed experience for children and families, is coming to the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sept. 20-22. Attractions include dinosaur shows, lifelike dinosaurs, a fossil exhibit, science and art activities, and bounce houses. Tickets cost $22 and $36. CANTON − Kids and families will have an...
Valley City firm hammers its way through the ages
VALLEY CITY, Ohio -- Fashioning a nail in a fiery forge is a lot harder than it looks. Dozens of people learned that during a most unusual anniversary celebration in the Liverpool Industrial Park as Welser Profile celebrated the company’s 360th year in business. If you purchase a product...
Mentor Rocks with LeAnn Rimes
Country music superstar LeAnn Rimes will appear at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater this Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM as a part of the Mentor Rocks summer concert series. This special concert presentation is courtesy of Tour Lake County. Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP...
Nestle’s Solon facility changing the way people eat
Solon is home to Nestle USA’s meals division, pizza and snacking division and Nestle Professional Solutions at 30003 Bainbridge Road. The company – gthe city’s second largest with 2,398 employees as of 2023 according to the city – has a vision to become sustainable by 2050 and “leave the world better than we found it.”
Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World
Akron Business Management Expert Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World. Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World. Nathan Heddleston, a seasoned Senior Manager, continues to redefine leadership and operational efficiency in Cleveland, Ohio. With over two decades of experience, Heddleston's profound...
Akron man fatally struck trying to walk across I-77 near Bolivar
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 22, 2024) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south near Bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia Post Trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto...
Trading cards for drug and theft charges: Brunswick Police Blotter
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Lost dog found browsing Flying J aisles
A shelter in Ohio located the owner of a lost dog after it was found wandering the aisles of a Flying J truck stop on Monday morning. A clerk at the Flying J in Hubbard Township, Ohio was working at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22nd when a dog snuck in through the front doors when a customer stepped inside.
Slavic Village housing crisis detailed in new film
“The House Next Door” tells the story through poignant, personal stories from people directly impacted by the mortgage crisis. In 2008, the mortgage foreclosure crisis laid waste to many communities, including the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland. In 2017, director John P. Vourlis started working on a movie about the effects the crisis had on his hometown.
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