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Four area high school seniors were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships toward furthering their education, in memory of Jacob Goss
It all started with a little boy who inspired and encouraged every person who crossed his path in his brief time on earth. In November 2012, Jacob Goss was diagnosed with brain cancer. After four years of treatments at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Jacob lost his battle to cancer and gained his angel wings on...
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Meet the Artist: Jason Toth
Facing a life-altering diagnosis, local artist Jason Toth had a revelatory shift in his mindset and turned to art as a refuge, using his camera to uncover the hidden beauty in his austere surroundings and bring to life what he saw through his lens. “My first artwork came to me during a very difficult time in my life. In 2019 after collapsing...
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One of Northeast Ohio’s best-kept secrets is historic Valley City
Located at the juncture of Routes 252 and 303—just 5 miles due west of Brunswick—Valley City is known for its scenic landscape, rolling hills, meandering waterways and a historic downtown of throwback shops and eateries. Though its size may be on the tiny side (25 miles square and a population hovering around 5,700), the town’s...
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The Akron RubberDucks season is well under way, with up-and-coming star players and gastronomic delights making headlines
“If you ain’t first, you’re last.” —Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights While this quote may not be technically correct, to the Akron RubberDucks—who are in first place at the time of this writing—it makes perfect sense. “It’s been a thrilling spring down at Canal Park, with some unbelievable baseball being played,”...
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Put the pedal to the floor on your summer of fun at Foundry Social
Four words: Let the games begin. Make the Foundry Social, MAD Brewing Company and High Voltage Karting your summer starter kit. Just steps from Medina Square, the gaming, arcade and dining destination, which is housed in a historic 1880s foundry, is an excellent example of ingenious adaptive reuse that breathes new life into a...
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