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“Real meals for real families.” Salem family opens Kayden’s Comfort Kitchen
Aleta Pisoni owns Kayden’s Comfort Kitchen, a family-operated, carryout-only restaurant that opened in Salem in August 2026. After years of working in professional kitchens, including managing multiple nursing home kitchens, she wanted to build a restaurant concept of her own. “Families are busy, groceries are expensive, and not everyone...
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Youngstown restaurant to unveil giant Brier Hill Pizza mural
YOUNGSTOWN – A new, giant Brier Hill pizza mural will be unveiled this afternoon, adding to downtown Youngstown’s growing collection of public art. Avalon Downtown Pizzeria received approval for its plans for a two-story-high depiction of a slice of Brier Hill Pizza. The mural includes the words “Brier...
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Kinsman woman receives holiday card — six years late
A Kinsman woman was shocked to receive her first Christmas card of the year from a family member living a few miles away, seeing that the calendar still read October. Rebecca Nieminen said she could tell it was a card inside the envelope, but she became concerned for the family member when it arrived nearly two months early.
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Kent Bans Feeding Deer and Other Wildlife as Herds Grow Bolder in Neighborhoods
KENT, Ohio — Kent City Council has made it a minor misdemeanor to feed deer and other wildlife, passing legislation Oct. 21 that residents and city officials describe as a first step toward curbing a deer population they say has grown too numerous and too tame, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. The new law […]
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Rabbit Stew bringing Samhain experience to Penguin City Brewing in Youngstown
A Boardman business featured on Ohio’s list of 100 Things to Do This Fall is hosting a special event at Penguin City Brewing with a portion of proceeds benefiting Animal Charity of Ohio. Rabbit Stew is an eclectic retail shop in Boardman specializing in one-of-a-kind finds and hosting educational...
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Haunted Yards & Dazzling Displays: A Drive-By Tour of Northeast Ohio’s Best Halloween Homes
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Ohio library temporarily closes after cockroaches released into building
Libraries are said to be quiet places. But when insects dispersed inside one Ohio branch Tuesday, there was plenty of reason to break the silence. The Toledo Lucas County Public Library told 614Now — for some reason — cockroaches were released inside its Kent Branch the morning of Oct. 27, forcing a temporary closure.
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A rare find. See a Dam doll at the Troll Hole Museum in Alliance
ALLIANCE ‒ The Troll Hole Museum has a new, rare addition to its collection of more than 43,000 troll dolls. A 1950s wooden troll crafted by the late Thomas Dam, original creator of the troll doll, was found, bought and donated to the museum for exhibition. "He didn't sell these," said Roy Henceroth, manager. "He gave these to his friends to help pay off debt." The quirky museum, founded by Sherry Groom, has owned the Guinness World Record for largest collection of unique troll dolls since 2012. It is home to more than 10,000 uniques. The 14-room museum includes exhibits with troll-ified musicians and celebrities, customized troll dolls, folk art and fan mail. Troll Hole also has a gift shop and cafe. Roy Henceroth and his brother, Jesse, are local musicians and Salem residents. They run the daily operations. They also played in the band TheBreezeWay, and formerly played for Green Jelly. The brothers bought the Dam doll and donated it to the Troll Hole. The brothers said they found it on eBay, from a seller in Minnesota. "This is where the history of trolls starts," Roy Henceroth said. Troll Hole promotes the Dam troll as the "Holy Grail of
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Phantom Fireworks to represent Breeders’ Cup horses
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Phantom Fireworks and the Zoldan Family are teaming up with a contender in the Breeders’ Cup. Phantom Fireworks announced that it will be part of the ownership group for both The Puma and Facteur Cheval at the 2026 Breeders’ Cup. The Puma is...