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Lake Metroparks emphasizes the crucial role of pollinators in food production and plant health, urging the public to support their habitats

The next time you bite into an apple, slice a tomato, or sip the perfect cup of coffee, appreciate that it wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of a trusty pollinator. In the U.S., pollination by bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and insects accounts for $40 billion in food and beverages produced each year, or about one in every three...

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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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