Articles
Meet the Artist: April Bleakney, APE MADE
Local artist April Bleakney isn’t content to simply stand by. She brings her voice to life visually through her artwork, implementing a bold, gritty textural aesthetic loaded with meaning and layering. “Like any good pop artist, I pull inspiration from all around me: Current events, my city/neighborhood, family, pop culture, nature, music,...
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A Final Thought: A Fool on the Beach
I received a lot of nice feedback from readers regarding my January column. It was about how important it is to get out of our routines and try new things, so I decided to take my own advice and have an adventure. I have long been envious of snowbirds. What it must be like to leave Northeast Ohio after the holidays and come back when the...
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Bigger profits: Homeowners who sell with Exactly real estate company keep more of their equity
When Danyel and Ryan had to move out of state for a new job and needed to sell their home, they faced the same dilemma as most homeowners: keeping as much of their home’s equity by not paying high real estate commissions. Compounding the issue was the fact that they had bad experiences in the past with real estate agents but did not want to...
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Cory's Hair Studio & Day Spa's three for $99 special is the ultimate way to treat yourself or a loved one
Find your beauty bliss for less during Cory’s Hair Studio & Day Spa’s three for $99 special. “We usually offer this deal every summer, but it was so popular last year we are kicking off 2024 with it,” says salon owner Corinne Calabro. “It really is the best deal in town. It is good now through Saturday, March 30—perfect timing...
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Here’s how to stop deer damage
Jeff Ardo knows the frustration of seeing beautiful trees, shrubbery and flowers destroyed by deer. “It takes a lot of time, money and effort to select and install plant material,” he says. “No one wants to see all that go to waste.” Jeff is the founder of En Garde Deer Defense, a deer deterrent spray service company that prevents deer...
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