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Canton man wins $150,000 with scratch-off lottery ticket bought in Massillon
A Canton man has won $150,000 with a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Massillon, the Ohio Lottery said Tuesday. The man, who was not identified by name in an Ohio Lottery news release, purchased a Lady Luck 25X ticket at the Wales Road One Stop at 704 Wales Road NW in Massillon. He will receive $108,000 after state and federal tax.
Massillon's 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup is now set. Here's who is coming to play
Note: This story was changed to fix an error. See correction at bottom. MASSILLON – China Grove — of Doobie Brothers' legend — is once again set to take center stage downtown and will kick off the city's 2024 Summer Concert Series. ...
High school softball: Baby raccoon steals the show as Wadsworth rolls over Medina Christian
WADSWORTH — The Wadsworth softball team found itself a new mascot named Mr. Willy Wonka on Tuesday. The athletes formerly known as the Grizzlies had a ton of laughs and took plenty of photographs with the orphaned infant raccoon that freshman Delayna Demiter’s grandfather, Greg Gordon, rescued from the side of the road earlier that afternoon. Gordon brought the raccoon to his daughter April to help nurse it back to health until it is ready to be released back into the wild.
Wadsworth City schools celebrates students' art
WADSWORTH — Several pieces of artwork filled the gyms at Wadsworth Middle School during Wadsworth City Schools’ Fine Arts Festival on Sunday. The Fine Arts Festival, at 150 Silvercreek Road, included art, music and other performances by Wadsworth students. Fine Arts Festival Coordinator Hannah Mashek said the program has grown over the years to become one of the district's largest events.
Longtime Akron restaurant Parasson’s closes Barberton and Stow locations
AKRON, Ohio – Parasson’s Restaurant – a longtime fixture in Summit County – is set to reopen its dining room Monday, June 3, while the Barberton and Stow locations will be closed. In a post on its website, the restaurant – which started as a pizza...
‘She Looks Like Me’: Gold medalist Dominique Moceanu meeting long lost sister inspires film
More than a decade has passed since Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu went public with her family's shocking secret: a sister, born without legs, given up for adoption.
Sicilian wines featured in 5-course Italian dinner at Vaccaro’s
AKRON, Ohio – Vaccaro’s Trattoria has scheduled a dinner featuring Sicilian wines. Dinner is 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Pairings in the five-course menu will match wines from Cantine Fina. The winery is located on the western tip of Sicily. If you purchase a product or register for...
Tickets on sale for murder-mystery performance, dinner at Mariola Italian
An interactive murder mystery, “Murder at Gatsby’s Gala," is the first event of its kind to be held at Mariola Italian, a one-night-only show at 6:30 p.m. May 16. The Gatsbys are known to throw the most elaborate and exquisite parties on West Egg, and this evening will be no different. With society's most notable and notorious set to attend, it is going to be a soiree to die for ... until someone actually does. As the party progresses, the guests will be asked to inspect, interrogate, and investigate in order to uncover the killer. With more motives than a moll's got minks, it will be up to the guests to find the gunsel before the night is through.
Live Nation announces $25 tickets for concerts in Cleveland: How to buy tickets
CLEVELAND — Music fans, get ready!. Live Nation has announced the return of Concert Week, which will give fans the opportunity to purchase $25 tickets to over 5,000 shows around the world. The ticket offer includes concerts at venues in Northeast Ohio, such as Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga...
Breakfast, lunch favorite Eye Opener in West Akron adds weeknight dinner service
There's a new dinner spot in town. Liz Keener, owner of The Eye Opener in West Akron, has branched out after nearly 14 years of serving breakfast and lunch to add a dinner service. Dinners began at her establishment April 17, running from 4 to the last seating at 8:30...
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