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Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
State funding available to help preserve historic buildings
State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio. Owners of historic buildings can apply for state funding that is available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the program provides tax credits to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings in Ohio. “It’s important we continue to preserve Ohio’s rich heritage,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program honors our state’s past, while providing opportunities for the future. By preserving these irreplaceable landmarks, we are fostering economic growth, community pride, and a deeper appreciation of our shared history. Whether you have one small building or a large historic district, the tax credit program can help.” Interested property owners must request a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office by 4 p.m. July 31. For more information, visit the historic tax incentives webpage at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/.
Maganomics 2.0 takes shape with Trump-Vance ticket
The addition of vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to the Trump ticket is cementing the Republican Party’s turn toward economic protectionism and skepticism toward unrestricted globalization. Former President Trump’s disdain for free-trade agreements and global supply chains shook a policy consensus during his first term, narrowing the gap between the GOP and Democrats…
All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Sammy Detweiler headlines boys hoops team
It was the season of the usual suspects in boys basketball in 2023-24. Hiland played at the state tournament for the third straight season, with Nick Wigton's double-OT buzzer beater in the Division IV state semifinals going down as one of the area's biggest shots ever. Norwayne became the first team in...
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
Airport changes should be delayed
Some flights of fancy are best left in a holding pattern. So it is with the Lorain County commissioners’ musings about whether to relocate the county Regional Airport to free up land for possible development. Commissioner Dave Moore told us Tuesday he believed that the airport land was ripe...
What's Up? Christmas in July, 'Elvis' in Ashland, Maker Faire Wayne County
Christmas in July, 5 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster; fundraiser for the Wayne County Humane Society. Tickets are $15, which includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket. Food trucks, Christmas beer, unlimited drink cups, silent and live auction and games for adults and kids. To learn more and purchase tickets visit www.wchs.org. Rittman...
Exploding box of fireworks on radiator in Polk in 1936, led to fire department formation
There is nothing like an unplanned fireworks demonstration to light a fire under a village to establish a volunteer fire department, which is exactly what happened in Polk in 1936. Clair Spencer founded Spencer Fireworks in 1926, and built it into a successful little company located at first across from the Polk Methodist...
Akron Urban League names John Williams as successor to Teresa LeGrair
The Akron Urban League announced John Williams as its new president and chief executive officer. Williams succeeds Teresa LeGrair, who officially retired in March but continued to lead the agency. LeGrair will work to facilitate a smooth transition with Williams, according to a press release from the Urban League. Williams...
Christopher Barker selected as Summit County Public Health's next commissioner
The Summit County Board of Health has named Christopher Barker to succeed Health Commissioner Donna Skoda, who is retiring at year's end after serving at the forefront of the region's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted to appoint Barker, who currently serves as Summit County Public Health's director of emergency preparedness and compliance, at a July 11 meeting. ...
10 most expensive homes sold in North Ridgeville, July 15-21
A house that sold for $655,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Ridgeville in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $315,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $171.
One man dead, two with minor injuries following accident on Holmes County Road 192
A 20-year-old Apple Creek man died following a Monday evening in a collision on County Road 192 in Prairie Township. Kendrick Miller, who was a front-seat passenger in a Chevrolet Trailblazer, suffered severe injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to Akron City Hospital where he died Tuesday, according to a news release...
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
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