Summitville
Summitville, OH · Lifestyle
theportager.com
New rule: Don’t feed the deer in Kent
Kent City Council authorized an ordinance Oct. 21 that makes it illegal to feed certain wild critters on public or private property. Specified in the new law are deer, geese, ducks, raccoons, skunks, chipmunks, squirrels and other rodents, feral cats “or other wild animals or wildlife.”. The ordinance does...
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Why This 14-Hour Hickory-Smoked Brisket Turns Road Trips Into a Tradition in Warren, Ohio
Barbecue takes its sweet time at Cockeye BBQ in Warren, Ohio, where local hardwood, hand-blended spices, and scratch-made sides do the talking long before dessert enters the conversation. Chef and pitmaster Erik Hoover built this west-side restaurant around smoked meats and family recipes, giving travelers plenty of reasons to pull...
fastfoodclub.com
Sauerkraut Balls Started In Akron, And Here Are 6 Ohio Bars Still Frying Them
Ask someone outside Ohio about sauerkraut balls and you will probably get a confused look, but around Akron they are as familiar as a Friday fish fry. These crunchy, golden bites of tangy kraut, often mixed with sausage or ham and rolled in breadcrumbs, are widely credited to Akron’s kitchens in the mid-1900s, and they have been spreading across the state ever since.
The Repository
Alliance native Celena Hawkins to open Cakez restaurant downtown
ALLIANCE ‒ Celena Hawkins remembers when downtown Alliance was the place to be. Now she wants to be part of its rebirth. Hawkins, 49, is opening her second Cakez restaurant at 253 E. Main St. − the former Sisters Social site − across from Brass Duck Market. Her other one is In Maple Heights. Local chef Starrett Gattis is involved in the Alliance location. Hawkins, an Alliance native, said the Alliance restaurant expands on the Maple Heights breakfast-and-lunch menu by adding dinner. The menu includes mini pancakes, chicken and waffles, grits, burgers and soul food choices. She also has sweet treats. Hawkins celebrated the soft opening and ribbon cutting with Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Andy Grove and other civic leaders on Oct. 17. She said the grand opening of the restaurant with a full menu and staff will be Nov. 11. Hawkins said the soft launch honored her late mom, Kathy Jo Brown, who died Oct. 17, 2025 , in Texas. "I always knew I wanted to have a restaurant because of my upbringing in the kitchen with my great aunt, my grandma, my mother, cousins and sisters," Hawkins said. Hawkins, a hairstylist for 30 years, had always
mahoningmatters.com
More than red sauce: 3 spots proving the Mahoning Valley’s food scene has gone global
While Youngstown’s Italian-American heritage remains the culinary backbone of the Mahoning Valley, a quiet yet vibrant food revolution is expanding the local scene. Driven by passionate chefs and immigrant families, a new wave of dining is introducing locals to bold global flavors that stand proudly alongside classic comfort foods.
WKRC
Ohio bar cited after gnats reportedly discovered inside liquor bottles
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio bar was cited after gnats were reportedly discovered inside multiple liquor bottles. According to WFMJ, an establishment located on Youngstown State University’s campus was cited after inspectors found gnats in several liquor bottles. The Youngstown Fire Department and Ohio Investigative Unit officers visited...
akronlife.com
To the Beat: Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps Brings Championship-Winning Performances to Canton
The Canton-based Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps has built a dynasty in the world of drum corps — and just won its third Drum Corps International World Championship in August. Having also won the championship in 2016 and 2024, this exciting showcase of pure musical joy has taken The 330 — and parts of the world — by storm. “Since 2014, we’ve come in first, second or third nearly every single year. February was our third time representing the United States in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year celebrations. We take our ambassador role pretty seriously,” says Bluecoats CEO Mike Scott. There’s nothing else quite like a Bluecoats performance, and you can attend one next summer. If you’re looking for pageantry and fanfare, the Bluecoats are unmatched. “It’s very loud and exciting,” Scott says.
The US Sun
Final days before Red Lobster restaurant with ’90s maritime decor locks up and says goodbye forever
THE clock is ticking for seafood fans, as a beloved Red Lobster eatery is bracing to close its doors for good in just days. Customers have until the end of the month to enjoy the restaurant’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits and affordable casual seafood dishes before it’s lights out.
Jambar
Westside barks up bands for dogs
Between costume contests, karaoke, tarot readings and a drag show, Westside Bowl drummed up the Halloween spirit with an emo-mashup fundraiser to benefit a local pet nonprofit. The fourth-annual Emo-Ween took place Oct. 17 at the Youngstown-based bowling alley with proceeds for All About the Pawz. Angi Westhead, volunteer for...
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Golden Corral is closing more restaurants than usual this year
Golden Corral is closing more restaurant locations in 2026 than usual, the company confirmed, addressing media reports that at least seven locations of the buffet chain were shuttered. The closures, according to USA Today, include:. Canton, Ohio: Closed on Feb. 1, according to the Canton Repository. Alton, Illinois: Closed April...
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Visit The Massive Ohio Flea Market With Incredible Deals That Beat Costco Every Single Time
There’s a place in Hartville, Ohio where bargain hunters go and never quite come back the same. The Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market has a way of turning a casual Saturday outing into a full-blown treasure hunting obsession, and honestly, that’s a feature, not a bug. Let’s start...