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Bowling Green bar undergoes rebranding
Grumpy Dave's, a popular bar in Bowling Green, has been rebranded into The Hideaway.
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The Charming Little Hamburger Shop In Ohio That Time Forgot
There’s a peculiar magic that happens when a restaurant refuses to change with the times and somehow becomes more relevant because of it. Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima, Ohio, has mastered this paradox, serving the same straightforward burgers and thick malts that have kept generations coming back for more. This...
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Restaurants Fighting For Survival: A Plea for Support
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This Tiny Ohio Tavern Has Served One Iconic Sandwich For Decades
In a village where the population barely fills a high school gymnasium, one tavern has mastered the art of turning humble bologna into culinary legend. G & R Tavern in Waldo, Ohio doesn’t need a Michelin star or a celebrity endorsement because their fried bologna sandwich has something better: generations of devoted fans who know greatness when they taste it.
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Out with the deli, in with the diner
In early January, Sterling’s Amish Deli announced the deli would be closing after six years of operation. Now, the rebranding and relaunching process for Sterling’s Late Night Diner has begun. Owner Stephen Sterling calls it a “necessary change” to reduce confusion among customers who may not have known...
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Toledo Museum of Art announces two town halls for updates and community feedback
The community is invited to join the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) for two town halls with Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey director and CEO, as he shares the latest updates on the reinstallation project and what’s ahead for TMA. These sessions will include a Q & A, offering space for community questions, ideas, and feedback.
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11 Old-School Ohio Diners That Have Been Morning Staples For Generations
Some mornings just call for a cracked vinyl booth, a steaming mug of coffee, and a plate piled high with eggs and toast. Ohio has a special kind of magic when it comes to old-school diners, the kind where the cook knows your order before you sit down and the waitstaff calls everyone “hon.”
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Schmucker’s annual Pi Day fundraiser returns to support Cherry Street Mission
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of Toledo’s most tasty traditions is returning this weekend to turn a mathematical holiday into a community-wide effort to fight homelessness. Schmucker’s Restaurant will celebrate National Pi Day on Saturday, March 14, by donating a portion of its pie sales to Cherry Street Mission. The event, which has become a staple for the 77-year-old diner, benefits local individuals in need of meals, shelter, and long-term stability.
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Paulding High School Drama Department Presents “Mamma Mia!” Spring Musical
PAULDING – The Paulding High School Drama Department invites the community to travel to the Greek Isles this spring with its production of the hit musical Mamma Mia! Performances will take place March 20 and March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Paulding High School. Set on a picturesque island...
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The Jolly Gabbers to Perform at Grand Rapids Town Hall
Grand Rapids, Ohio — A night of Irish folk music and canal-era tunes is coming to the historic Grand Rapids Town Hall later this month as The Jolly Gabbers take the stage for a special performance. The Grand Rapids Town Hall Committee and the Historical Society of Grand Rapids...
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The Dark Horse Social Club in Defiance is permanently closing
DEFIANCE, Ohio — The owners of the Dark Horse Social Club announced that the club is permanently closing its doors Friday night. Owners Mark and Trish Speiser said on Facebook that they have been putting off making the decision to close the restaurant as long as they could, but ultimately, multiple factors led them to close their doors.
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Defiance restaurant announces closure Friday night
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Continental Drama Department Meet the Cast—Maleigha James
Maleigha James is the daughter of Christine and Rayond James. This eighth-grader is also a cheerleader, a member of the volleyball team, and sings in the junior high choir. Cinderella is Maleigh’s fourth production, having had parts in Tarzan, Godspell, and Eclipse. When in a crowd, Maleigh is always looking for her mom, her grandmother, her brother, and her brother’s fiance.
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Maple Festival brings sweet learning to Mclean Teddy Bear Park
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — There was some sweet learning going on at Mclean Teddy Bear Park on Sunday as the Johnny Appleseed Park District held its Maple Festival. Families got to see the process of making maple syrup firsthand by traveling through the woods on the Maple Mile. Not...
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This Unassuming Ohio Cafe Has Been Collecting Celebrity-Signed Buns For Decades
There’s a restaurant in Toledo where the most prized possessions aren’t paintings or antiques, but rather hundreds of autographed hot dog buns preserved behind glass like they’re ancient artifacts from a carbohydrate museum. The Original Tony Packo’s on Front Street has turned what should be the most...
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Hendel: Dancing event takes the stage at St. John's
MARCH is just getting rolling, but so many memories of people supporting the community last month are still fresh. THE ANNUAL Dinner Under the Dome, to benefit St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy, was held on Feb. 7 in the school’s dome gym, which was transformed into a glitzy ballroom for the evening. This year’s theme, “Dancing with the Stars,” proved fun and entertaining for the sold-out crowd of nearly 550, netting $180,000 for tuition assistance and school improvement initiatives. Six celebrity SJJ dancers worked with professional dance coaches for months to learn traditional dances such as the cha cha, the paso doble, and the rumba medley. SJJ dance competitors included longtime head cross country coach and counseling department Chairman Todd Black , former Ohio State Buckeye and Indianapolis Colt Jack Mewhort ’09, Toledo firefighter and former Glass City Wrangler Myles Copeland ’15, head baseball coach and assistant director of the SJJ Athletics Department Sam Fischer , owner of Le Petite Gourmet Jason Dzierwa ’92, and Taylor Automotive Chief Marketing Officer Nick Marconi ’94. Voting was determined by votes that cost $10 each. A “judges’ choice” winner was also determined by a panel of three judges with backgrounds in