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22 A TASTE OF ITALY Pasta, sausage, cannoli, oh my — The 330 is filled with comforting Italian cuisine.

Whether it’s a meatball in marinara or a unique deconstructed lasagna, these dishes are as cozy as they are satisfying.

3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery meatballs photo by Tylar Calhoun

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08 MAIL BONDING

12 AGENDA [ the essential social digest ] 13 Entertainment listings

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+ Calendar of events 18 Flash: Employee of Distinction Awards Program

Feeling Pressed

10 RADAR [ seen + heard ]

32 GOOD EATS [ notable food + drink ] 32 Restaurant listings 33 Uncorked: Pope’s Kitchen 34 Untapped: Stone Brewing

11 UPFRONT Support Staff

59 PARTING SHOT Silver Lake Park

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42 EDUCATION Cutting-edge tech converges in Kent State’s new hub.

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Feeling Pressed The effects of the pandemic are still impacting local businesses.

Many businesses in our area have experienced a very difficult year and a half-plus.

If it isn’t trying to recover from shutdowns or customer loss, then it is staffing or a supply problem causing issues.

Akron Life has missed a lot of those difficulties — some by luck and others by good timing.

We have been very fortunate to have kept all of our staff and our publication schedule.

But lately, things have started to get a little more difficult — not with the magazine or staff, but with the actual production of our magazine. Akron Life is printed out of the area. There have been delays, as I’m sure most of you have noticed. The printing company has been hit very hard with labor shortages. And in turn, that puts us severely off schedule. We are working to address this internally, but you can only claw back a few days at a time, and in some cases, that hasn’t made a difference. I know these labor shortages are real, and we have felt them.

I was recently on an airplane, and when I say recently, I mean hours ago, as I am finishing this column on my phone during a layover in early September. The person sitting next to me told me that he travels across the country managing a large equipment rental company. Everywhere he goes, people tell him they can’t find people to work. They keep raising wages, and it isn’t helping.

As businesses have come back, their workers haven’t. Some have said it’s because the government is paying people to stay home. I don’t believe it’s that easy. It’s very complicated for a lot of families.

Yes, I’m sure some have remained out of the workforce because of unemployment benefits, but there may be some who, during time off, rethought their lives and went into another line of work. Or maybe child care has kept one parent behind. Whatever the case may be, it is a real problem for several businesses, and it will not be fixed overnight.

During the pandemic’s start in 2020, Akron Life’s printing company reduced staff and as demand picked up elsewhere, people moved on to other work.

Maybe not all, but in a highly skilled field like press operation, that affects a lot of magazines that depend on a tight schedule to get your issue in the mail by the beginning of the month. We hope you can hang in there with us while we work through a few bumps. I promise we will entertain you along the way.

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GRIZZLY GUZZLE A local celebrity inspired one of Lock 15 Brewing Co.’s seasonal drinks. The Bear Paw hard seltzer is named after the Akron Zoo’s 10-year-old grizzly bear, Jackson, who has been a fan favorite since his 2013 arrival. Try the dry seltzer in fruity flavors including strawberry basil, mango habanero, pineapple agave and orange pomegranate at Lock 15 throughout fall or at the Brew at the Zoo event Oct. 2. It’s a drink for a good cause as a portion of the proceeds benefits the zoo’s animal fund. Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org, Brewery, 21 W. North St., Akron, lock15brewing.com

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Fifty years ago, Don Drumm and his wife, Lisa Drumm, opened their one-room Akron studio, and it has since expanded across two buildings, featuring Drumm’s world-renowned metalwork and more than 500 artists’ works. This month, look out for the Shining Creatively for 50 Years collection that showcases Drumm’s newest special edition sun wall sculpture. The collection also spotlights the studio’s past works like canvas tote bags and prints of Drumm’s never-before-available drawings. 437 Crouse St., Akron, dondrummstudios.com

An estimated 10 to 50 million Native Americans populated the U.S. before Europeans’ arrival. By 1650, however, Ohio was nearly void of permanent Native American settlements. Now, Oct. 4 is North American First People’s Day in Akron and Summit County. Walk beside members of the Northern Cheyenne nation from the Portage Path CLC to the John Brown House at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 for the fifth annual walk of the Portage Path.

Celebrate after with a program of drumming and singing. walkportagepath.com

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Support Staff As restaurants struggle, locals rally behind them.

As we mulled over how to pass the time, the hostess began turning people away, saying she closed the waitlist, as the restaurant was too shorthanded to take any more diners. It was one night on Labor Day weekend, but as the Akron Life team reported the Italian food feature on pg. 22, many of the restaurants’ staffers we spoke to had similar struggles as the pandemic continues to devastate their industry.

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It might not have registered with my husband, Tony, when he bought his ticket for the Kent Craft Beer Fest that it happened to fall on Sept. 4 — the same date as our fifth wedding anniversary. So while I offered to tag along, he suggested something he knew would make me happy: a celebratory dinner at the Battleground in Kent.

After many samples, we headed to the Battleground with some friends. The tables were partially full, but a hostess told us the restaurant was short-staffed, so the wait was an hour. We were happy to wait, as it’s become a favorite escape for us. Despite it just opening in 2020, we have been there about five times and think its authentic street tacos are the best around. We’ve taken family and friends there and celebrated my birthday on the new tiered patio.

I had been to 3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery in Hudson with Tony’s family and friends shortly before my interview. It seemed the menu had shrunk, but we enjoyed splitting margherita, picante pepperoni, and Bianco and Verde wood-fired pizzas. That suspicion was confirmed when I interviewed the head chef, and he explained the team had to cut the menu, including the lamb meatball with mushroom gravy that was a favorite. I spoke to him about 3 Palms’ other meatball plates, and he mentioned that the veggie one had to change. It used to be vegetables and lentils, but chefs swapped in the trendier plant-based Impossible burger that was less time-consuming for the diminished staff to prep. Like many restaurants, 3 Palms is searching for workers and is displaying a “Now Hiring” sign in its window.

Before our photographer shot the baked lasagna rounds at Ken Stewart’s Tre Belle, the executive sous chef said kitchen staffers changed the dish from a red-sauce iteration with butternut squash to a white sauce with zucchini since they couldn’t secure a good source of the squash. He explained their kitchen is down to just four workers, but they are dedicated to serving the best ingredients, even if that means tweaking dishes.

delivery truck that didn’t have something missing. His next comment really struck me. “Whether you need people or ingredients, it’s as tough as it’s ever been,” he says.

“The flipside is demand has been really good. We have all the business we can handle. It’s just sometimes we don’t have the help to deal with it.”

In March, the Battleground made news when the owner posted on social media that a customer left a whopping $1,000 tip. The customer waited three hours to get his meal because the restaurant was understaffed, but he still left that big tip and encouraged employees to not give up. Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the owner posted that the restaurant closed on a Friday night to give its tired staff a break but to please consider standing by them. After seeing the reassuring comments and accepting customers after the waitlist filled later that weekend, I was proud to be in a community that understands businesses are struggling and supports them anyway.

Thank you for answering Akron Life’s continued calls to dine and shop local.

Keep it up. The fight is still on. Be patient.

Restaurant staffers are working to exhaustion to cook incredible food and serve you.

When we finally got seated at the Battleground, those delicious tacos were well worth the wait. We knew it was the fruit of neighbors who really care about making this community a rich place to live. We were happy to show them that we care back.

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Managing Editor Kelly Petryszyn is an adventure seeker, forever a dreamer and an avid supporter of #TeamFiona.

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10/25-10/29 Trick-or-Treat Week Use take-and-make boxes for crafts such as slime making, paper lanterns, a mummy pizza and more during this weeklong virtual event hosted by the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. facebook.com/mckinleymuseum

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SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS on akronlife.com or email asobczak@bakermediagroup.com.

NOTE: Dates, events, locations, times and prices are subject to change. Please call ahead.

Remote Akron Art Museum Explore the museum’s collections online. Kiddos and those wanting to get creative can craft via video lessons. akronartmuseum.org/at-home Akron Civic Theatre The Civic has an assortment of live performances from all over with its Live Virtually portal. Check its Facebook every week for local musicians’ streams, events, stage shows and other performances. facebook.com/akroncivic Akron Soul Train View video profiles from past, current and future Soul Train artistsin-residence. facebook.com/akronsoultrain

Akron-Summit County Public Library Sit the kids down for regular storytimes with children’s librarians or various book talks via videos on its Facebook page. Books are available inside or for curbside pickup. facebook.com/akronlibrary

Akron Symphony Orchestra Theron Brown, an Akron-based jazz musician, and Thomas Moore, director of marketing for the Akron Symphony Orchestra, discuss different jazz-centered topics in their new podcast, “Backstage at the Hi Hat,” available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. akronsymphony.org

Akron Zoo Visit the zoo digitally to enjoy live keeper talks, animal encounters and presentations from local experts. akronzoo.org

Apollo’s Fire Indulge in music, art and literature with the Music for the Soul video series from the Cleveland Baroque orchestra. The group posts past concert videos, interviews with people like the Grammy Award-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell and related readings. See shows through a digital portal or in person. apollosfire.org Blu Jazz Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite tunes through livestreams on Blu Jazz’s Facebook page and support local artists. facebook.com/blujazzakron Canton Symphony Orchestra The orchestra is offering fun ways to connect virtually.

Watch mini concerts and learn about the issue of diversity in classical music during the “Orchestrating Change” podcast. cantonsymphony.org

The Americana Roundup Akron musician Ryan Humbert launched an online radio station, The Americana Roundup, which plays more than 3,000 songs he handpicked.

The station plays all day and focuses on rock, country, folk and more. americanaroundup.com

Cleveland Orchestra Connect

ArtsInStark Check Facebook for videos with fun things to do at home including crafts and dance lessons, music performances and book readings. facebook.com/artsinstark

Gage House Sessions Grab your favorite drink and enjoy an evening with local musicians via Gage House’s live sessions. Check out previous shows from artists including Madison Cummins and Ben Gage, who both make for evenings of soothing tunes. facebook.com/gagehousesessions

with the orchestra via the streaming platform Adella to access new performances recorded in Severance Hall through the In Focus series, as well as the “On a Personal Note” podcast that’s about classical music. clevelandorchestra.com

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Jilly’s Music Room The Akron music venue is hosting select Streaming Fridays on its YouTube channel. Watch the livestreams and visit the online store to order dinner, tip the band, make a donation and buy merchandise. jillysmusicroom.com

Wandering Aesthetics Theatre Go on this Akron troupe’s Facebook page for performance videos from members and fans — it could be play readings, poetry, comedy, puppets, dance or whatever else artists submit. facebook.com/watheatre

Through 10/24 “Ohio Small Towns: A Juried Exhibit of Paintings by Members of the Ohio Plein Air Society” The

Weathervane Playhouse Sign up for virtual workshops and classes for all ages that focus on dancing, acting and more.

Also view short films on the theater’s YouTube channel. weathervaneplayhouse.com

Sandusky River and quaint historic Main Streets are sights to behold in this showcase. Every piece was completed on-location from 2019 to 2021 at sites like serene bridges and golden cornfields, representing nearly all of Ohio’s counties. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free members, $8 nonmember adults. cantonart.org

tickets to rent movies online through the Akron art house cinema’s virtual screening room — you’ll have access to the films at nightlightcinema.com/virtual-screening-room.

Events

Through 10/30 Haymaker Farmers’ Market Shop at the outdoor

Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Through 10/6 “Judi Krew: Hoard Couture, Where Art Meets Fashion” This exhibit features

Magical Theatre Co. The Barberton theater company is offering game nights and educational videos. Children can also enjoy stories read by local theater veterans during Magical Storytime. magicaltheatre.org

Nightlight Cinema Purchase

Check out its venture, Ohio Shakespeare Festival Radio Plays, in which the troupe adapts plays and short stories for livestreaming. facebook.com/ohioshakespeare

wearable art by this Canton-based artist. Massillon Museum, Studio M Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org

Radio on the Lake Theatre The Shaker Heights-based organization utilizes modern technology to connect with actors, directors and artists from throughout the country to perform and record radio plays. radioonthelaketheatre.org

Rubber City Theatre Dive into the world of online theater with its Shakespeare in the Living Room series in which professional actors perform Shakespearean works using props they found lying around their homes. facebook.com/rubbercitytheatre

Standing Rock Cultural Arts Enjoy a podcast of “Arcade Cheezy Town,” a play written and performed by students in the New World Children’s Theatre based in Kent. standingrock.podbean.com

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens The North American Reciprocal Museum Association is offering virtual tours of the first floor of the Manor House at Stan Hywet.

Guests can tour the most impressive floor without leaving their homes. stanhywet.org

Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH Learn about historical figures on their birthdays, join virtual book talks, view artifacts and more on its Facebook page. facebook.com/summitcountyhistoricalsociety

Summit Metro Parks Explore many different topics, including animals, plants, different habitats and more, through virtual events. summitmetroparks.org

Up Front Art Space This Cuyahoga Falls gallery is sharing photos and videos of artwork for sale to support local creatives. facebook.com/upfrontartspace

Virtual Jukebox Dance and sing along to videos made by local artists. You may have heard some of these 330 artists, like Jim Ballard, Shelby Olive and Adrian Labra on 90.7 and 91.3 Summit FM radio waves in the past. Check out the 50-plus videos to enjoy your favorites and discover new sounds. the330.net/virtual-jukebox 14

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Through 10/9 “Cabaret” Enjoy this musical set in a nightclub in 1930s Berlin, presented by the Akron Civic Theatre’s new Boom Theater, an acting troupe for older adults.

Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. akroncivic.com Through 10/9 Hudson Farmers Market Shop produce, sweet treats and more on Saturdays while enjoying live music. Clocktower and Gazebo Greens, 103 N. Main St., Hudson. Saturdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. hudsonfarmersmarket.org

Through 10/13 South Town Cruise-In Come to Habitat for Humanity in Medina for a weekly show of antique, classic and muscle cars through Main Street Medina. Habitat for Humanity Medina County, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Wednesdays 4-8 p.m. Free. mainstreetmedina.com

Through 10/16 Medina Square Farmers Market Shop local produce, baked goods, breads, sauces, prepared foods, flowers and more at this market each Saturday. Public Square, Medina.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. medinafarmersmarket.com

Through 10/24 “Kinky Boots” Watch this musical — book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper — which had its original rehearsals interrupted by the March 2020 shutdown. The show, about workers from a men’s shoe factory switching to making high-heeled boots for drag queens, is the Ohio community theater premiere of the fabulous musical and is directed by Melanie YC Pepe.

Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. $12-$35. weathervaneplayhouse.com

Haymaker Farmers’ Market for fresh items like produce, flowers, herbs, honey, jams, jellies and more. Franklin Avenue under Haymaker Parkway Bridge, Kent. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. haymakermarket.com

Through 10/30 Howe Meadow Farmers’ Market Go to Countryside’s outdoor market at Howe Meadow each Saturday to shop from over 50 local farmers, artists and more. Pickup orders and curbside pickup orders are also available. Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. countrysidefoodandfarms.org/howe-meadow

Through 10/31 Fall Fun on the Farm Enjoy up to 50-plus activities at Ramseyer Farms, such as corn mazes, hayrides, slides, pumpkin patches and more. Ramseyer Farms, 4000 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday-Sunday times varies. $11.95 TuesdayThursday, $15.95 Friday-Sunday. ramseyerfarms.com

Through 11/7 The Hall of Fame Hops Craft Brew Trail Visit breweries, restaurants and more throughout Stark, Tuscarawas and Holmes counties while checking off spots on this craft brew passport. visitcanton.com

Through 11/29 GV CruiseIns Explore a range of cars and trucks at the Gervasi Vineyard grounds at this family-friendly event. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.

Wednesdays 5-8 p.m. Free. gervasivineyard.com

Through 12/19 “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe” The Kent State University Museum features an exhibit that showcases regional costumes throughout Europe, highlighting what the pieces have in common rather than the original context, which marked social differences. Purchase tickets in advance online. Kent State University Museum, Stager and Blum Galleries, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent.

Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum

Through 12/19 Summit Brew Path Visit 20 or more stops on this brew path to explore what our area has to offer.

Submit your completed passport to the Akron/ Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau for a chance to win prizes. summitbrewpath.com

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Through 12/31 “Amanda Wicker: Black Fashion Design in Cleveland” This exhibit showcases 15 garments, such as jumpsuits and bridal gowns, created by Amanda Wicker, who started the Clarke School of Dressmaking and Fashion Design in her home in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood.

Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland.

Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20-$25. wrhs.org

Through 12/31 Centennial Tour As you go to Summit Metro Parks, print a Centennial Tour form off the website, mark visits and read signs near parking lots to discover the history of each park in honor of the district’s centennial. Visit all 20 parks by the end of the year and turn in your form to earn a centennial leather tag. summitmetroparks100.org

Through 12/31 “Open (End)ed Show” The new Gallery at the East End launches with this exhibit of paintings, photography and installations by local artists like Dragana Crnjak, Isabel Farnsworth and Hui-Chu Ying. The Gallery at the East End, 1200 E. Market St., Akron. arteveryspace.com

Through 2/27/22 “Forever Chanel/Coco & Karl” This exhibit

Through 8/7/22 “Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair”

at the Kent State University Museum features more than 40 examples of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, such as dresses and suits. Kent State University Museum, Stager and Blum Galleries, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent.

Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum

The Kent State University Museum features an exhibit that connects the history, fashion and art of Black hair. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum

Through 5/15/22 “The 10,000 Things” The Akron Art Museum’s newest outdoor exhibition, “The 10,000 Things” by Cleveland artist Jordan Wong, pops up amongst the native grasses and flowers in the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden. It melds inspiration from Asian art with graphic design, iconographies and the artist’s musings on triumph and growth. It features brightly colored large-scale vinyl printworks. Akron Art Museum, Bud and Susie Rogers Garden, 1 S. High St., Akron. Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. akronartmuseum.org

Through 7/17/22 “What’s in Your Bag?” The Kent State Museum features an exhibit inspired by a purse in the museum’s collection that still had personal items in it. This display imagines what else could be in others’ purses.

Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum

10/1-10/30 Live Music at the Still House Relax at Gervasi Vineyard with live music by artists like Eric Brooke, Rolando, Becky Flinn and more. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.

Wednesday-Thursday, Sunday 7-10 p.m., FridaySaturday 8-11 p.m. gervasivineyard.com

10/1 Cleveland Ballet at Stan Hywet: “Don Quixote” Enjoy the live performance of a classic work on the Great Meadow area of the estate. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7 p.m. $25 lawn seating, $50 preferred seating. stanhywet.org

10/2-3 & 10/9-10 Harvest Festival 2021 View demonstrations of activities like apple cider pressing, butter churning, horse and oxen field plowing, and more.

Also enjoy live music and a pumpkin patch at this family-friendly festival. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free members, $12 adult nonmembers. halefarm.org

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10/2 & 10/3 Live Music on the Piazza Enjoy live music outdoors at Gervasi Vineyard by the Berrys and the Becky Flinn Duo. Gervasi Vineyard, the Piazza, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. Saturday 6-9 p.m. & Sunday 5-8 p.m. gervasivineyard.com

10/3 Cleveland Ballet: Excerpts from “Don Quixote” Sit under the covered pavilion as you watch excerpts from this work that presents this classic story as a love story through dance. Gervasi Vineyard, Pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.

2-3:15 p.m. and 7-8:15 p.m. $60 general admission, $70 premium seating. gervasivineyard.com

10/8 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception Celebrate the opening of five new printmaking and jewelry exhibitions that feature local artists and artist member organizations. Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. 5-7 p.m. summitartspace.org

10/8-10/24 “The Shawshank Redemption” Canton’s Avenue Arts

American First People’s Day with this walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path, while learning about its history.

Also listen to a talk from Peter Jones, the artist who made the nearby statue of the portaging Native American. Summit Metro Parks, Sand Run Metro Park, Big Bend Area, 1337 Merriman Road, Akron. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. summitmetroparks.org

breaks out performances of “The Shawshank Redemption.” Watch inmate Andy Dufresne survive the clink with his wits and a rock hammer in this theatrical love letter to Stephen King’s novella made famous by the movie filmed in Ohio.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Avenue Arts, 207 Sixth St. NW, Canton. avenueartscanton.com

members of the Northern Cheyenne nation from the Portage Path CLC to the John Brown House for the fifth annual walk of the Portage Path at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate after with a program of drumming and singing at 2 p.m. Portage Path CLC, 55 S. Portage Path, Akron. walkportagepath.com

10/6 An Evening with Bob Morehead This Barberton Herald writer speaks about his book of poetry, “Thoughts on Being: A Collection of Lyrical Verse,” and signs copies. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton.

6:30-7:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org

10/6, 10/16 & 10/20 Seiberling Explorers You and your kids can explore the estate while learning about topics such as photography, butterflies and more. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10:30 a.m. $5 children, $12 adults. stanhywet.org

10/7 Wellness Through Art: Paint & Deconstruction Experience relaxation through art at this workshop for people 14 and older, led by Karin Coifman, and focus on artistic activities such as creating something new from pieces.

Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron.

6:30-7:45 p.m. $25. akronartworks.com

10/7 Yoga in the Park Connect with nature during this outdoor yoga class led by Lisa Meranti. Summit Metro Parks, Liberty Park, Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 6-7 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 10/7-10/10 Ohio Mart Browse arts and crafts at the 54th annual juried show.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. stanhywet.org

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Watch Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to investigate a corrupt police inspector in the Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s play on select dates by Christopher M. Walsh and directed by Terry Burgler. Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $10-$35. ohioshakespearefestival.com

10/3 History of the Portage Path & Artist’s Talk Honor North

10/3 North American First People’s Day Walk Stroll beside

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10/8 & 10/9 “Waitress” The Broadway in Akron series makes a sweet return with this rescheduled musical. Savor music by Grammy Award-winning artist Sara Bareilles and the story of a pie maker who can escape her hometown because of a baking contest. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. uakron.edu/ej

10/9 Columbiana Craft BeerFest 2021: Ales for Tails Enjoy brews from 10 companies, live music, food trucks and more in support of the Firestone Dog Park. Firestone Farms Town Center, 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana. 4-8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 gate. columbianacraftbeerfest.com

10/9 Night Out with an Artist: Kusama Learn about the life and work of painter and sculptor Yayoi Kusama, then have a glass of wine and create a painting of your own. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. $30. akronartworks.com

10/12 Ghosts of the Civil War Hear accounts of paranormal activity at Civil War sites during this program that’s both inperson and on Facebook Live. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org

10/13 Selling Your Home Get your questions about selling your home answered

by Cutler Real Estate professional Linda Stalder, as well as representatives from a mortgage company and a title service. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org

10/14 Introduction to Genealogy Learn about the basics of studying family history and find out the common resources used to find information in this program that’s both in-person and on Facebook Live. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton.

10:30-11:30 a.m. barbertonlibrary.org

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10/29 Neil Zaza’s One Dark Night: A Rock Symphony of the Macabre Get into the Halloween spirit with this symphonic rock show that blends classical music by composers like Beethoven and Mozart with a rock band and orchestra. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron.

8 p.m. $25-$75. akroncivic.com

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Employee of Distinction Awards Program

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Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland counties celebrated its 20th annual awards program Sept. 8. Employers nominated 106 employees they think are outstanding, and five received recognition as the highest ranked employees, with more recognized as honorees.

Winners were Emily Bon, a manager at Child Guidance & Family Solutions; Beth Ferguson, a medical services coordinator at the Blick Center; Erin Mills, a family peer mentor at Summit County Children Services; Erika Saulsberry, an operations assistant at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Ben Yourkvitch, a career specialist at Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates.

All were recognized for their work, dedication and extraordinary efforts in their organizations.

1. Emily Bon, Ben Yourkvitch and Erika Saulsberry 2. Keynote speaker Lorna Wisham 3. Goodwill of Akron board chair Chip Clupper

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10/14 Wellness Through Art: Nature Mandala Relax

10/17 & 10/24 Making “Sense” of Stan Hywet Kids 5 to 7 years old

10/21 & 10/23 Walker and Korngold Listen to a Cleveland

through art at this workshop for people 14 and older, led by Karin Coifman. Focus on using seasonal colors in your own design.

Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron.

6:30-7:45 p.m. $25. akronartworks.com

can become scientists, collecting data and observations around the estate using their five senses. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 1-2:30 p.m. $14 adult members, $20 adult nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/14 Witches Night Out Don your witch hat and head

10/19 Author Visit with Kathryn Long Meet this mystery author who is a

Orchestra performance, with conductor Franz Welser-Möst, featuring works by two American legends. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.

8 p.m. clevelandorchestra.com

to Medina to shop, dine and go trickor-treating for goodies and coupons at participating businesses. Medina Historic District, 2 Public Square, Medina. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. mainstreetmedina.com

Barberton native and still lives in the area. Barberton Public Library, Spillette Meeting Room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org

10/14 & 10/17 New Beginnings Celebrating a new season, the Cleveland Orchestra performs, including fan favorite cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 3 p.m. clevelandorchestra.com

10/14-15, 10/21-22 & 10/28-29 Murder in the Mansion: The Curse of the Keys Help solve this whodunit by questioning suspects during this interactive evening in the Manor House. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 6:45-9 p.m. $38 adult members, $48 adult nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/19 “Rolls-Royce” of British a cappella Tuesday Musical’s new season opens with a cappella ensemble VOCES8. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. $19-$49. tuesdaymusical.org

10/20 Pumpkin Carving Receive a pumpkin and carving supplies at this event that takes place next to a fire in an outdoor shelter. Summit Metro Parks, Liberty Park, Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg.

6:30-7:30 p.m. summitmetroparks.org

10/21 Point/Counterpoint For the second part of Akron Roundtable’s two-part series on immigration, hear Mark Krikorian, the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, speak during a luncheon. The University of Akron, Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway St., Akron. Noon. $25. akronroundtable.org

10/23 Adult Art Night: Harry Potter Inspired Wands Have a drink, get creative and decorate wands based on the book series. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. $30. akronartworks.com

10/23 Monster Bash Kids can learn about Bigfoot, Loch Ness and more, then do crafts and visit activity booths. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. mckinleymuseum.org

10/23 “Outlined in Black” Check out this Akron Black Artist Guild art exhibition of music, poetry, theater and more. Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. 6-10 p.m. abaguild.org

10/16 Adult Art Night: Masks and Rock Sugar Skulls Have a drink, learn about sugar skulls and create your own. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron.

7-9 p.m. $30. akronartworks.com

10/16 Cleveland Orchestra Gala Enjoy a dinner and an orchestra concert led by music director Franz WeslerMöst at this fundraiser to support the orchestra’s education and community programs. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. clevelandorchestra.com

10/16-12/1 “Amy Swartele: Supernormal” These playful paintings combine the familiar and the strange. Massillon Museum, Studio M Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. massillonmuseum.org

10/17 Open Paint Day Bring paint supplies and find inspiration in the estate’s gardens. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 1-6 p.m. Free members, $12 adult nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/17 Yoga in the Park Connect with nature during this outdoor yoga class led by Lisa Meranti. Summit Metro Parks, Liberty Park, Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg.

2-3 p.m. summitmetroparks.org

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10/23 Teen Night: Halloween Masks and Sugar Skulls Anyone from 11 to 16 years old can attend to relax, get creative and make their own fun or scary Halloween mask. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 6:308:30 p.m. $25. akronartworks.com

10/23 Woodcut Show & Tell with Meryl Engler Learn about the printmaking process used in the exhibit “Babe … I Thought,” which is on view through Dec. 18. Summit Artspace, Welcome Gallery, 140 E. Market St., Akron. 4 p.m. summitartspace.org

10/24 Photography Walk with Ian Adams Get tips from an Ohio landscape photographer during a walk around the gardens this autumn.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron.

2-4 p.m. $25 members, $34 nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/25-10/29 Trick-orTreat Week Use take-and-make boxes for crafts such as slime making, paper lanterns, a mummy pizza and more during this weeklong virtual event hosted by the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. facebook.com/mckinleymuseum

10/28 Wellness Through Art: Blacklight Splatter Experience relaxation through art during this workshop for people 14 and older, led by Karin Coifman. Let your Halloweenfocused creativity flow. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $25. akronartworks.com

10/29 Todd Rundgren Before his induction ceremony into the epic lineup of guitarists in Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Todd Rundgren celebrates at Canton Palace Theatre. Expect him to shred like there’s no tomorrow on songs like “Couldn’t I Just Tell You.” Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 8 p.m. $43.50-$75. cantonpalacetheatre.org

10/30 Mo’ Mojo Groove to a blend of zydeco, reggae, funk, R&B, rock, Cajun and Americana as the group plays rubboard, sax, trumpet and accordion.

Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron.

8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com

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10/30 & 10/31 “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” The

Musical experiences you won’t find anywhere else

Canton Palace Theatre presents its annual showing of this classic film, but this year, there are two screenings. Only Saturday’s show includes prop bags. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton.

7:30 p.m. Sunday $10, Saturday $20. cantonpalacetheatre.org

11/5-11/20 “Love in Reserve” Military service and love both require sacrifice.

Local journalist and veteran Eric Mansfield depicts military marriages in his play, a national Arts in Armed Forces award semifinalist.

It’s focused on the panic that assaults a wife after an attack on her husband’s base and runs on select dates. Rubber City Theatre, 243 Furnace St., Akron. ThursdaySaturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. rubbercitytheatre.com

11/11 Cucina Demo: Everything Pumpkin Observe Married in 2019, superstar violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martinez are coming to Akron for a concert that’s a perfect Valentine’s Day date night.

Welcome back to live world-class music!

chef Meg Feller’s technique and enjoy items from the menu such as fall harvest salad, grilled chicken breast over pumpkin risotto and more. Also take home a recipe packet so you can re-create the delicious dishes.

Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.

6-7:30 p.m. $69. gervasivineyard.com

A holiday concert by Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, an intimate Valentine’s Day concert by newlywed superstars Joshua Bell and Larisa Martinez and a concert reuniting long-separated Cuban brothers — they’re all part of Tuesday Musical’s 2021-22 Akron Concert Series.

11/27 Mo’ Mojo: Jilly’s Eighth Anniversary Party

Five of the concerts are at Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. The Marsalis holiday concert is in the festive, historic setting of the newly restored Akron Civic Theatre.

11/27 & 11/28 Holiday Market Browse a wide range of

Subscriptions start at $90 for all six concerts — that’s a 20 percent discount, like getting one concert free! Single-concert tickets start at $19.

1041 W. Market St., Akron, 330-761-3460, tuesdaymusical.org

Always ready to start the party, this Akron-based world music band celebrates Jilly’s Music Room’s eighth anniversary. Groove to a blend of zydeco, reggae, funk, R&B, rock, Cajun and Americana as the group plays rubboard, sax, trumpet and accordion. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com

art at Crafty Mart’s 13th annual holiday market, which debuts the new Carbon Black event space and features artists such as Natalie Worcester, the Clevelandbased jewelry maker behind PowerfulParallel’s asymmetrical earrings. Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S. Main St., Akron. Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.3 p.m. Free. craftymart.org

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Pasta, sausage, cannoli, oh my — The 330 is filled with comforting Italian cuisine.

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Souvenir Plate Tony Ly savored the trip he took to Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy, in 2018. He tried Gorgonzola dolce while there, and the first bite left him speechless.

“I couldn’t really speak,” he says. “It was like, This is so good. I’ve never had anything like this before.”

He was shocked at how different authentic Italian food was from Americanized versions. He knows not everyone will have the chance to travel across the ocean to try the cuisine, so he aims to bring that genuine experience to Canton as one of the new owners of Lucca Downtown, the restaurant named after the Tuscan region of Lucca.

“The food out there is phenomenal,” says Ly, who took over Lucca in March and also owns Basil Asian Bistro in Canton and Wooster.

“We try to keep our menu as true to … traditional kind of cuisine you’d find as if you were over there yourself.”

His team serves its version of Gorgonzola dolce ($19), and it’s one of Lucca’s most popular dishes. It features a cream sauce with Gorgonzola, an Italian blue cheese, over housemade bucatini pasta.

The dish begins with sauteed parsnips, which Ly describes as sweet and a way to cut the richness of the Gorgonzola. Then the sauce is made with heavy cream, bacon fat, pancetta and Gorgonzola, which naturally carries a subtler aroma than common blue cheese.

“A lot of people think blue cheese is very pungent,” he says. “Gorgonzola is much more delicate.”

Chefs reduce the sauce, and the ingredients emulsify together, he says. That’s when the pasta comes in.

Vaccaro's Trattoria

The bucatini — think hollow spaghetti noodles — are made fresh with Italian flour in a machine imported from Italy. “The noodles are going to be delicate but still chewy,” he says. “You can certainly tell the difference your first bite.”

Truffle butter tops the dish, delivering a decadent flavor. Altogether, the ingredients meld into a source of fine dining comfort food, which is what makes it a standout on the menu, Ly says. He wants guests’ experiences to be as impactful as his was the first time he tried it.

photo provided by Vaccaro's Trattoria

Also Try This Classic: Salmon and shrimp Oregonata, $34. For a light yet rich meal, dive into this dish of pan-seared salmon and shrimp over house-made thin angel hair pasta, a scrumptious tomato white wine butter broth and wilted spinach.

1000 Ghent Road, Akron, vactrat.com

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Slow Build Cafe Toscano’s osso bucco subtly piques interest.

“Once one goes out in the dining room early in the night, customers see it without even noticing it, subconsciously,” says Mark Davis, owner of the Aurora restaurant. “You look, What is that? I want to try it.”

The tented grilled asparagus turns heads with its pop of color and tall triangular shape, but what’s underneath — a braised pork shank in an irresistible demi-glace over creamy risotto — makes for a satisfying, hearty and indulgent meal ($27).

There’s no red sauce, so some may not know that osso bucco is a traditional Italian dish.

“That’s a dish you would see served at a cafe in Tuscany,” Davis says, “especially if it’s one of those cafes that breaks down the whole pig.”

Cafe Toscano built its version around a pork shank, which comes from the pig’s kneecap. Davis is committed to sourcing it from a Michigan farm and an Ohio farm.

“They treat their animals slightly different.

I swear you can tell it in the product,” he says. Both deliver such high-quality meat that he stops serving the dish if they’re out.

Luigi’s Restaurant

photo provided by Luigi's Restaurant

Also Try This Classic: Homemade Italian sausage, $10.85, dinner. This recipe has remained the same for the past 72 years, and it’s made fresh daily. Ground pork is mixed with spices like fennel seed, salt and pepper before going in fresh natural casings and getting cooked to create sausages that offer a juicy, herby Italian bite.

105 N. Main St., Akron, luigisrestaurant.com

The meat is enhanced by a careful cooking method that involves paying close attention. First, chefs cook the pork shank with chopped carrots, onions, celery, seasonings and veal stock. They deglaze it with a dry white wine to create the demi-glace osso bucco sauce. It simmers for four to six hours until the sauce is divinely rich and the meat softens.

To absorb that sauce, chefs whip up a risotto by slow cooking Arborio rice in chicken stock, Romano, salt and pepper.

Just like the pork, the texture is key — so chefs keep a close eye to ensure it’s not too soupy or crunchy.

Each element is just right and a lovely surprise for diners that order the dish on an impulse.

“It melts in your mouth,” Davis says of the risotto. “The meat gets tender. It falls off the bone.” KP 215 W. Garfield Road, Aurora, mycafetoscano.com

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Well Rounded Spotting a white lasagna on a menu at an Italian restaurant is like finding a unicorn, and discovering white lasagna rolls is practically unheard of.

Ken Stewart’s Tre Belle in Bath amazes with its baked lasagna rounds ($32), which are six artful deconstructed rolls of lighter white lasagna instead of one hefty red sauce-drenched brick.

Each layer packs in distinct wow-inducing flavors and is carefully prepared by hand from scratch. First, a chef cuts up sheets of soft, moist Ohio City Pasta, which are handmade in Cleveland. Then, a chef sweats down fall farm-fresh thinly sliced zucchinis and diced eggplant with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh thyme. That goes into a mixture of creamy burrata, ricotta and shaved Parmesan. It’s slathered onto the pasta and rolled into striking tasty white-and-green pinwheels.

“When you sweat the zucchini, you really get a good flavor of thyme and … earthiness from the fresh vegetables,” says executive sous chef Dale Sampson.

The rolls are delicately arranged in a baking dish and flooded with a house white sauce that perfectly matches the rich burrata. For the sauce, a chef mixes shallots, garlic, seasonings and heavy cream, reduces it, strains the shallots out, cooks it down and adds Parmesan as it cools.

“It turns out really nice, a creamy Parmesan garlicky sauce,” he says. “It’s similar to a bechamel, but it’s a little bit fuller.”

Thinly sliced zucchini tops the rolls in addition to shaved Parmesan that bubbles and darkens as it cooks. It’s garnished with dollops of creme fraiche that add acidity to balance natural sugars in the veggies and a chopped basil and parsley blend plucked from Tre Belle’s on-site garden and is served with house bread and salad. The entree is light enough to split as an appetizer, but you likely won’t want to share these decadent wonders.

“The smooth creaminess of the burrata with that rich white sauce and the crispness of the Parmesan on top, it has a bunch of different textures,” Sampson says. “There’s really great flavor.” KP 1911 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron, kenstewartstrebelle.com

Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s

photo provided by Papa Joe's Iacomini's

Also Try This Classic: Our Famous Lasagna, $17 single, $25.99 for six to eight people. Reviewers call this local heavyweight “better than mom’s.” Dig into steamy noodles baked with a hefty amount of Tuscan bechamel, house-made meat sauce and bubbly, gooey Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella. 1561 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron, papajoes.com

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Big Delivery Diners are accustomed to bite-sized meatballs, so when they order the meatball plate at 3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery, they’re flabbergasted by the single 6 1/2-ounce behemoth that arrives.

“When people come for the first time, they say, We’ll get a couple meatballs. It’s like, Why don’t you start with one?” says head chef Chad Rzymek at 3 Palms in Hudson.

Choose from three giant options: meat, vegetarian and chicken and turkey, which all start with a base of house-baked cubed bread, onion, salt, garlic, breadcrumbs, chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley and Grana Padana cheese. Then pick marinara or pistachio pesto. The most popular, also Rzymek’s fave, is traditional meat ($8.75) with marinara. Each day, chefs combine beef, veal and pork to form meatballs that are hefty for a juicier bite.

“We want to keep freshness and quality as high as we can,” Rzymek says.

The marinara is made with onions, garlic, spices, basil, other herbs and San Marzano tomatoes, which are imported from Italy for their high-liquid content that creates a succulent sauce. It also goes great with the Impossible burger vegetarian selection ($9.25), which is plant-based yet tastes and cooks like real meat.

An adventurous combo is the lighter chicken and turkey that pairs well with the bold pistachio pesto ($8.75, plus 50 cents for pesto).

Fresh house-roasted rotisserie chicken gets mixed with ground turkey, basil and fennel that brings a deep flavor. The pesto offers a strong contrast with freshpicked basil, Parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, raw garlic and toasted pistachio.

“It’s got more of an herbal taste. There’s a ton of basil,” Rzymek says.

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While he’s seen diners eat a few — including a bodybuilder who ate two meatball plates and pasta with two meatballs, a whopping 26 ounces of meat — he recommends splitting one as an appetizer or making it an entree with a side salad like many regulars do.

Also Try This Classic: Wedding soup, $3.25 cup, $5.25 bowl. Get a taste straight from Italy with this recipe that owner Anthony Maltempi’s grandmother, Anna Maltempi, brought over from Sicily in the early 1950s. It’s still freshly shredded chicken, housemade beef meatballs, ditalini pasta, fresh escarole, carrots, celery and onions in a broth that’s as comforting as home.

555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, dontinos.com

Either way, Rzymek says this gargantuan dish is best enjoyed in small bites with its accompaniments, fresh house-made crusty ciabatta and house-made rich ricotta, along with a sauce or two.

“It’s getting the perfect little bite of meatball, cheese, sauce and bread,” he says. “It’s all meant to go together.

That’s what I think of when I think of classic Italian.”

KP 60 Village Way, Hudson, 3palmspizzeria.com

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Taste Makers Be surprised by these unique twists on Italian dishes.

Italian Nachos, Bricco Kent This multicultural take on nachos includes fried wonton chips, a creamy Asiago sauce, spicy Italian sausage, Parmesan, tomatoes, scallions and a balsamic glaze, blending Asian ingredients with traditional Italian flavors for this appetizer ($10.50). “It has a little bit of everything. You have your creamy flavor and texture with the crispiness of the chips,” says owner Dave Sharp. “Then the balsamic glaze kind of rounds it off, giving it a little kick at the end.” 210 S. Depeyster St., Kent, briccokent.com

Scallop Cacio De Pepe, Chowder House Cafe Cacio de pepe translates to cheese and pepper, and it’s typically made with few ingredients — but this version ($28) includes an unexpected one: jumbo scallops. Sweet cream butter, a Parmesan-Asiago blend, black pepper and the sweet expertly seared scallops top hand-cut Ohio City fettuccine, elevating the simple Italian meal. “I get very fresh scallops that are seared perfectly to give a nice, mild seafood flavor to the dish,” says chef and owner Louis Prpich.

1244 Weathervane Lane, Akron, thechowderhousecafe.com

Linguini Alla Carbonara, DBA A truffle carbonara sauce adds dimensional flavor to this dish ($24). Instead of being put in at the end, it begins with pancetta and caramelized onions and then heavy cream is added, creating a rich sauce. It’s poured over house-made linguini garnished with truffle oil, fresh Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper. “Pancetta adds a nice little texture,” says chef de cuisine Jacob Carothers. “Then the truffle complements everything else.” 21 Furnace St., Suite 402, Akron, danteakron.com AS

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Triple Delights Get all of the crunchy and creamy goodness of a traditional cannoli and so much more flavor in a showstopping trio that catches your eye at the Twisted Olive in Green.

“It’s got a beautiful aesthetic,” says operations manager Devin Hurd. “There’s always kind of a, Oh, that’s fun.”

The cannoli cone trio ($10) features current flavors of pistachio, s’mores and dark chocolate coconut served in sugar cones on grand display in a stand.

Each starts with the heart of the dish — the filling. It is a house-made mixture of ricotta, mascarpone, whipped cream and sugar.

“They get the cool, very soft, kind of creamy inside,” Hurd says. “It’s this great balance between rich cream and then a crunchy cone.”

The combination of filling and cone is already next-level, but the toppings make it a spectacle in taste and presentation.

The cones get dipped in melted chocolate so that the toppings can create a textured rim.

The pistachio’s chocolate rim gets covered in crushed toasted pistachios before the entire thing is topped with either whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, or with chocolate. The s’mores cone has mashed graham crackers both on the chocolate rim and sprinkled on top of the toasted mini marshmallows that cover the filling.

“You get that almost over-a-campfire charred marshmallow feel,” Hurd says.

The dark chocolate coconut serves as the mellow option that’s less sugary and more refined.

The coconut shavings bring texture to the dark chocolate rim, while fine dark chocolate shavings and raspberries top the whole creation.

“They’re shaved real thin, so it kind of melts when it hits your mouth,” he says.

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The trio offers a merry-go-round of tastes and textures, so you can experience a little bit of everything.

“Pistachios are kind of that earthy, nutty kind of flavor. You get s’mores, and you get that extra sugar kick from a marshmallow. Your dark chocolate coconut … has that unctuous dark chocolate feel,” Hurd says. “It’s supposed to be AS a little tongue-in-cheek.”

photo provided by DeVitis Italian Market

Also Try This Classic: Tiramisu, $3.99, slice.

One of the most popular desserts at the deli, this tiramisu combines ladyfingers with mascarpone cream cheese and cocoa.

The soft cookies absorb the moisture from the cheese, creating a creamy, sweet treat you can enjoy on the go any day of the week. 560 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, devitis.com

5430 Massillon Road, Green, thetwistedolive.com

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Restaurants [ notable food & drink ]

B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner A Alcohol available T Takeout available V Valet parking W Wheelchair Accessible $ average entrees less than $6 $$ average entrees between $6-$10 $$$ average entrees between $11-$16 $$$$ average entrees are $17 or higher Information subject to change.

Please call ahead to verify location, hours and events.

Akron Family Restaurant Neighborhood meeting place, homey atmosphere, reasonable prices. 250 W. Market St., Akron, 330-376-0600 $$ B, L, D, T, W Aladdin’s Eatery Outdoor dining area, tasty Mediterranean cuisine. 782 W. Market St., Akron, 330-535-0110; 1991 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-4640; 44 Park Lane, Hudson 330-656-0560; 3895 Medina Road, Fairlawn, 330-665-3102 $$$ L, D, A, T, W Alexander Pierce Restaurant Fine dining menu of steaks, house-made pastas, calamari misto and cavatelli alla vodka in an intimate speakeasy-style atmosphere. 797 E. Market St., Akron, 330-529-2003 $$$ D, A Beau’s Grille Well-regarded, innovative menu at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.

3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330867-5218 $$$$ B, L, D, A, T, W Beau’s on the River Stunning views of the falls with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary decor. Fusion eclectic cuisine, lunch buffet and Sun. brunch. Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-7530 $$$ B, L, D, A, T, W Belgrade Gardens Famous for fried chicken and homestyle cooking. 401 E. State St., Barberton, 330-745-0113; 3476 Massillon Road, Uniontown, 330-896-3396 $$$ L, D, A, T, W Bellacino’s Known for grinders, pizza, pasta and fresh salads. Full bar, patio and banquet room with dance floor.

3657 Fishcreek Road, Stow, 330-6783000 $$ L, D, A, T, W Bender’s Tavern Largest restaurant wine selection in Stark County. Menu features seafood. 137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, 330-453-8424 $$$$ L, D, A, T 32

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Bianca’s Ristorante Italian Traditional Italian, juicy steaks and fresh seafood. 4284 Beverly Hills Drive, Brunswick, 330-225-0927 $$$ L, D, A, T, W Big Eu’es BBQ Known for delicious barbecue meals and Kool Aid pies.

The takeout spot also has a small dining area. 1730 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-706-6700 $$ L, D, T The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard Situated on a 55-acre estate in a renovated historic barn that overlooks a beautiful lake. Serving rustic Italian fare using only fresh and seasonal ingredients. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A Burntwood Tavern Owned by the same couple that runs the other Burntwood locations, this restaurant’s menu features steaks, sliders, smoked, planked and woodgrilled food. 2291 Riverfront Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-794-7085; 4320 Everhard Road NW, Canton, 234-2099746; 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 234-466-7372 $$$$ L, D, A, T, W The Cabin Upscale Italian within the Mario’s International Spa and Hotel complex. 35 E. Garfield Road, Aurora, 330-562-9171 $$$$ B, L, D, A, T Cafe Bricco This menu is a smaller version of the one at the original Bricco location downtown.

DoubleTree Hotel, 3150 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330-835-2203 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Cafe Tandoor Casual atmosphere, Indian cuisine. 96 Barrington Town Center, Aurora, 330-562-5334 $$$ L, D, A, T Cana Valley Winery Check out this winery’s 13 varieties. Bring in your own food. 5665 Waterloo Road, Atwater, 330-596-3017 $$$$ D, A Canal Tavern of Zoar Fine casual dining in Zoar’s original tavern and inn.

Features steaks and chops, seafood and Zoar-inspired German cuisine, as well as draft brews and extensive wine list. Sun. brunch. Patio bar and dining along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. 8806 Towpath Road, NE, Bolivar, 330-874-4444 $$$ L, D, A, T Casa Del Rio Mexican dining. 839 High St., Wadsworth, 330-335-4001; Express location, 2927 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330-849-5160 $$ L, D, A, T Caston & Main Brew Yard This cozy,

casual gastropub with a fireplace and two outdoor patios with fire features offers a large variety of craft beer including 32 taps, with wine, specialty cocktails and 140-plus bourbons, whiskeys and spirits including rare selections. The chefdriven menu offers house-made flatbreads, sandwiches and beer cheese, as well as Sun. brunch. 5010 S. Main St., Akron, 330-882-CASK (2275) $$$ L, D, A Ceedo’s Eatery Traditional Middle Eastern food — kosher and halal — including shawarma and falafel, stuffed whole lamb, hummus, tabbouleh and kibbeh. Closed Mon. 4147 Bridgewater Parkway, Stow, 330-940-2424 $$ B, L, D, T Cellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop The menu in this renovated 19th-century farmhouse features small plates, desserts, bottles of wine and craft beer. Closed Sun. and Mon. 3984 Kent Road, Stow, 330-688-2684 $$$ L, D, A, T China City Traditional Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting. 156 Cherry St., Kent, 330-673-6566 $$ L, D, A, T Chowder House Cafe Salads, seafood dishes, oysters and clam chowder.

1244 Weathervane Lane, Akron, 330794-7102 $$$ L, D, A, T Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, handselected sushi and no monosodium glutamate. 326 S. Main St., Akron, 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 57 E. Market St., Akron, 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Crave Cantina Latin fare meets global tacos at this modern, artistic eatery from the owner of Crave in downtown Akron. Pair your eclectic taco choices with a rum flight of your choice. 2097 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-940-2000 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard A modern industrial building that houses a state-of-the-art winery facility, wine bar and eatery. Perfect for a fun lunch, casual dinner or late snack. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330497-1000, ext. 5 $$ L, D, A D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron

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566 White Pond Drive, Akron, 234678-3612 $$$ L, D, A, T D.B.A., Dante Boccuzzi Akron Modern American food in a rock ‘n’ roll palace setting. Several menu items can be ordered in varied portion sizes, based on your appetite.

Vegetarian and vegan options available. Order a drink and relax on the restaurant’s spacious patio. 21 Furnace St., Suite 402, Akron, 330375-5050 $$$$ D, A, T, V El Campesino Authentic Mexican cuisine.

Carryout or delivery available. 4360 Kent Road, Stow, 330-686-5561; 9169 state Route 14, Streetsboro, 330-6269777; 4048 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, 330-477-8731 $$$ L, D, A, T El Rincon Authentic Mexican cuisine. 720 S. Main St., North Canton, 330-4972229 $$ L, D, A, T Emidio & Sons Since 1957, the familyowned Italian restaurant has been serving house-made pastas and specialty pizzas. 636 N. Main St., Akron, 330-253-4777; 3204 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-4282 $$ B, L, D, T Erie Street Kitchen The chef-driven food counter inside the historic Venice Cafe in downtown Kent serves up authentic Southern comfort food with a twist, including a Nashville hot chicken banh mi and chevre goat cheese balls. 163 Erie St., Kent, 330593-5928 $$$ D, A, W, T Franklin Hotel Bar An upscale downtown Kent bar featuring craft cocktails, share plates and small plates. 176 E. Main St., Kent, 330-676-1000 $$ D, A Franklin Square Deli Quality sandwich shop with a racing theme. 108 S. Water St., Kent, 330-673-2942 $$ L, T Fred’s Diner Well-known North Hill stop for breakfast and lunch. 930 Home Ave., Akron, 330-535-3733 $ B, L, T Fresco Mexican Grill and Salsa Bar Mexican cuisine including gig burritos, tacos, warm soups, quesadillas and more.

Known for its beer selection and extensive salsa bar. 100 E. Erie St., Kent, 330-677-2588 $$ L, D, A, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building.

Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Center

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For local bloody mary devotees looking for a fix on the go, one name stands out — Pope’s Kitchen, based out of nearby Lyndhurst.

Founder Clark Pope has built a reputation for creating quality sauces, mixes and cocktail syrups using natural ingredients and whole foods for over a decade. He has nearly 30 products registered with the Food and Drug Administration, including those award-winning bloody mary mixes that are perfect to enjoy at home with your favorite vodka.

The next items you should consider stocking your kitchen with are Pope’s Cocktails. Pope entered the ready-to-drink market with this line of naturally crafted cocktails in an innovative and resealable pouch.

Produced as Ohio changed its protocols and liquor laws to allow restaurants to offer takeout cocktails during the pandemic, Pope’s to-go cocktails are crafted with freshsqueezed juices and handmade syrups.

Pope’s Cocktails come in three standout flavors: blueberry lemonade, whiskey smash and mojito. All are nonrefrigerated with a 12-month shelf life. They come in 375-milliliter pouches and are 10 percent alcohol by volume.

These pouches are ideal for out-and-about activities like golf trips, boating and concerts. Just chill them or pour them over ice.

The blueberry lemonade is made with only vodka, lemon juice, blueberries and cane sugar. The whiskey smash is comprised of whiskey, lemon juice, mint and cane sugar.

And the mojito has just rum, lime juice, mint and cane sugar. All are simply made and easy to enjoy anywhere you please.

Find Pope’s Cocktails for $5.99 at Giant Eagle and Heinen’s locations.

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Stone Brewing Let’s Bee Homies pack four-

Before fall is over, take a moment to appreciate everything nature gives us.

Start by pouring a glass of Stone Brewing’s Let’s Bee Homies.

The famed hop-forward Escondido, California, brewery partnered with Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, to make a beer using natural honey from both coasts.

The collaboration, Let’s Bee Homies, is a hazy India pale ale brewed with equal parts Oregon blackberry honey and California orange blossom honey. It comes in at 7.5 percent alcohol by volume and may be one of the most unique beers you have all year.

Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, Stone Brewing has become one of the most influential breweries in the industry thanks to

Drive, Wadsworth, 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Guiseppe’s Pizza Family-owned pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pizza. 14 E. Caston Road, Akron, 330644-8842 $$ L, D, T H2 Huth & Harris Wine Merchants With a selection of over 200 wines, this Medina-based winery serves up a sizable selection in a rustic, cellarlike atmosphere. Also offers large selection of craft beers, ciders, kombucha, meads and a large selection of tapas dishes. 221 S. Court St., Medina; 427 Tuscarawas St. E, Canton: 330-815-4959 $$$ L, D, A, T Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

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landmark beers like Stone IPA, Ruination double IPA and the iconic Arrogant Bastard ale.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Stone Brewing produces beer on both coasts with not only a production facility in California but also in Richmond, Virginia.

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Deschutes Brewery began as a brewpub in 1988, and it now sells over 225,000 barrels of beer a year. With a similar trajectory as Stone Brewing, Deschutes Brewery also has a tasting room in Roanoke, Virginia.

Taste the buzzworthy result of their collaboration by purchasing it from local stores or brewpubs this season.

Let’s Bee Homies is available in four-packs of 16-ounce cans for $11.99 at select Giant Eagle, Acme Fresh Market, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Fishers Foods

and Mustard Seed Market & Cafe locations, as well as your finer craft beer stops such as Lizardville.

A spacious restaurant serving homestyle food made from scratch with a bakery, oil and vinegar tasting room and candy shop on the site of the Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market. 1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330-877-9353 $$$ L, D, T, W Kingfish A posh yet sleek interior features the freshest seafood of North Coast. Dress is business casual. Reservations recommended.

115 Montrose West Ave., Copley. 330777-2005 $$$$ D, A Kosar’s Wood-Fired Grill Award-winning steakhouse offering aged steaks, fresh chops and expertly prepared seafood tastefully in an upscale

space decorated with beloved former Cleveland Browns player Bernie Kosar’s own authentic memorabilia.

At the MGM Northfield Park casino.

21 and over only. 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7265 $$$$ D, A Luca’s New York Style Pizza Pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheesesteaks and subs. 3451 Darrow Road, Stow, 330-688-9595 $$$ D, T Lucia’s Steakhouse Fresh seafood, signature garlic butter-topped steaks, Italian favorites and Lucia classics, like house-made lump crab cakes or cubanella and long, hot peppers. 4769 Belpar St. NW, Canton,

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330-492-9933 $$$$ D, A Luigi’s Restaurant An Akron icon. Open late. Serves superb Italian cuisine, salads and award-winning pizza.

Voted best pizza and best Italian restaurant by Akron Life readers.

Party trays and sheet-pan pizzas available with 24-hour notice. 105 N. Main St., Akron, 330-253-2999 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards Lukity Country Inn Homestyle comfort food. 2697 Manchester Road, Akron, 330-753-5983 $$ B, L, D, T Missing Falls Brewery Located in the historic BF Goodrich factory, Missing Falls Brewery is the latest addition to Akron’s craft brewery scene. Offering

GOOD EATS sixteen craft beers, a spacious taproom, an open brewery concept, and a family friendly environment in a turn of the century piece of Americana. Oh, did we mention artisan pizza too? 540 S. Main St., Suite 112, Akron, 234-231-1000 $$ A Moe’s Restaurant Hip, intimate atmosphere featuring a diverse chalkboard menu that changes monthly. Martinis, cocktails and extensive selection of wines by the glass. 2385 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-6600 $$$$ L, D, A, T Molly Brown’s Country Cafe Big breakfasts and South of the Border menu items.

518 Canton Road, Akron, 330-7844711; 493 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, 234-312-9351 $$ B, L, T Mr. Zubs Deli Hot and cold sandwiches named after movie characters, salads and sides. 795 W. Market St., Akron, 330-252-0272 $ L, D, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles. 1809 S. Main St., Akron, 330-819-3834 $ B, L, D, T Mulligan’s Pub Local antique decor, award-winning ribs, extensive menu.

4118 Belden Village St. NW, Canton, 330-493-8239 $$$ L, D, A, T Open Door Coffee Co. This cafe is housed in the landmark Saywell building, across from the Hudson green.

Coffee, smoothies, pastries, music and art. 164 N. Main St., Hudson, 330-653-5900 $ B, L, D, T The Overlook Grill Fine dining in a mansion overlooking the Twin Lakes.Menu classics like chicken piccata and Delmonico steaks. 1519 Overlook Road, Kent, 330-984-4730 $$$ D, A Pad Thai Elegant restaurant, extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes. 3545 Brookwall Drive, Fairlawn, 330-6689981; 5657 Darrow Road, Hudson, 330-650-9998 $$$ L, D, A, T Pancho & Lefty’s Popular neighborhood cantina. 3254 Kent Road, Stow, 330686-6781 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Bear’s Authentic, house-made Italian food. 4990 Dressler Road NW, Canton, 330-493-0090 $$$ L, D, A, T Papa Gyros Greek Grill Authentic Greek fare, wine and beer. 3939 Massillon Road, Green, 330-899-0707; 4760 Everhard Road, Canton, 330-4971100; 320 W. State St., Alliance, 330823-7773; 2045 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, 330-456-9000; 1 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron, 330-247-2475 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s Extensive wine list, fine Italian fare, seafood and steaks.

1561 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron, 330-923-7999 $$$ L, D, A, T Parasson’s Good pasta. Great family dining. 959 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, 330-724-9375; 3983 Darrow Road, Stow, 330-688-3650; 364 Wooster Road N, Barberton, 330-753-2264 $$ L, D, A, T

Park Street Pizza Locally grown and raised ingredients are used to make regular and gluten-free pizzas, salads, wings, sandwiches and desserts. 215 Dover Road, Sugarcreek, 330-852-2993 $$$ L, D, T Platinum Dragon A great Highland Square spot for people-watching.

Menu features a variety of Chinese favorites. 814 W. Market St., Akron, 330-434-8108 $$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli An Akron mainstay since 1979. Try their famous corned beef sandwich or spicy Italian sub, and finish with a slice of house-made carrot cake. 1707 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, 330-745-9056 $$ L, D, A, T Pub Bricco The menu features gourmet hamburgers, appetizers, salads and drinks served in a pub atmosphere in the Merriman Valley. 1841 Merriman Road, Akron, 330-869-0035 $$ L, D, A, T R. Shea Brewing Traditional and experimental beers with brewpub fare in the Merriman Valley and Canal Place. 1662 Merriman Road, Akron, 330-794-5654; 540 S. Main St., Suite 214, Akron, 234-571-5036, $$ L,D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers. Top with specialty condiments like truffle butter or sunflower-basil pesto. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, and local and craft beers. 3265 W. Market St., Akron, 330864-7245 $$ L, D, A, T The Ramp Restaurant Unique entrees include seafood pasta and French pork chop. Dine on the back deck for a waterfront view of Portage Lakes.

3719 S. Main St., Akron, 234-678-6370 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rasicci’s Pizza Deep-dish pizza, fried chicken and jojos from owner Rick Rasicci. 513 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, 330-923-1999 $$ L, D, T Ray’s Place Great burgers, hearty dinners and the area’s largest selection of foreign and domestic beer in the bottle and on draft. 135 Franklin Ave., Kent, 330-673-2233; 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, 330-835-2233 $$ L, D, A, T Rizzi’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Northern Italian recipes shine at this familyowned restaurant with fried chicken that has garnered its own trademark.

2809 Copley Road, Copley, 330-6661221, 330-668-2626 $$ L, D, T Rockne’s Pub Notorious for huge sandwiches and pub food at a great price. Try Rockne’s Terminator Sub with shaved beef, grill-seared and covered in cheese and fries, topped with lettuce, mayo and Rockne’s dressing on a buttered, grilled long bun. Children’s menu available. 7 Merriman Road, Akron, 330-762-7555; 1203 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-922-3663; 2914 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330-836-7662; 1450 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-0904; 155 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, 330-833-8800; 5000 Portage St., North Canton, 330244-4212; 4240 Hudson Drive, Stow,

330-922-9960; 9406 state Route 14, Streetsboro, 330-422-8010 $$ L, D, A, T Rose Garden Restaurant Authentic Indian and Nepali meals include curry and gulab jamun, a sweet deep-fried cheese dessert, in the space that was formerly Everest Restaurant. 2033 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-7066630 $$ L, D, W, T Rosewood Grill Seasonally inspired. Fresh appeal of a local farmers market. 36 E. Streetsboro St., Hudson, 330-6562100 $$$$ L Fri/Sat only, D, A, T Rubber City’s Remarkable Coffee & Cafe A full espresso menu, smoothies, house-made sandwiches, soups and pastries and gluten-free options.

Off-site catering available. Closed weekends. Canal Place, Bounce Innovation Hub building, 526 S. Main St., Akron, 234-901-4334 $ B, L, T Rush Hour Grille Classic american fare.

10735 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, 330-405-4990 $$ L, D, A, T Russo’s Unique cuisine featuring Cajun and Italian influences. Fine dining atmosphere. 4895 State Road, Peninsula, 330-923-2665 $$$$ L, D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, gingerseasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1238 Weathervane Lane, Akron, 330-836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T Samantha’s Restaurant Canton staple known for its substantial menu featuring many varieties of eggs Benedict, like the California with spinach, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, red onion and feta. 4954 Portage St. NW, North Canton, 330499-9700 $$ B, L, D, A, W, T Sammie’s Bar and Grill Dave DeLapa’s restaurant menu features burgers, sandwiches, comfort food and appetizers. 498 South Ave., Tallmadge, 234-678-8334 $$ L, D, A, T Samosky’s Homestyle Pizzeria Winner of the American Pizza Championship, Chef Jason Samosky creates unrivaled pies and calzones, like the No. 1 award-winning Philly Cheese Steak pizza. 6738 Center Road, Valley City, 330-483-2000 $$$ L, D, T Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330929-8057 $$ L, D, A, T Serenite Restaurant Fine French dining includes oysters, escargot, duck confit and smoked salmon. Socially conscious mission with a staff made up of people in recovery from addiction. 538 W. Liberty St., Medina, 330-952-2611 $$$ L, D, A, T Shawarma Bros. Get a taste of authentic shawarma lamb, chicken or beef in a rice bowl or on pita bread and falafel, then finish off your meal with baklava at this affordable takeout restaurant.

1808 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-334-3996 $$ L, D, T Sisters Century House Historic building

overlooks Ohio Canal. Known for twice-baked potatoes. 123 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton, 330-854-9914 $$ B, L, D, T Skyway Drive-In Restaurant A West Akron tradition. Drive-in burgers, fast fare.

2781 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330836-2806; 951 E. Turkeyfoot Road, Green, 330-896-9350 $ L, D, T Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant Signature blend coffee, local craft beer, sandwiches, salads, soups, kids’ meals and live music every weekend. 117 College St., Wadsworth, 330-336-5557 $$ B, L, D, A, T Spennato’s Italian Ristorante Seafood, chicken, pasta and pizza, as well as attentive service and a casual dining atmosphere. 10446 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-468-8688 $$$ L, D, A, T The Twisted Olive Casual classic ItalianAmerican fare grilled or baked wood-fire ovens. Indoor and outdoor seating. 5430 Massillon Road, Green, 330-899-0550 $$$ L, D, A, T Vaccaro’s Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine with a twist on nouveau.

Famous since 1957. An Italian and Akron classic. 1000 Ghent Road, Akron, 330-666-6158 $$$ L, D, A, T Vinifera Wine-to-Whiskey Extensive beverage list with an enomatic wine dispenser system of more than 60 wine selections, more than 80 whiskey and bourbon options and food. 3236 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-571-0233 $$$ D, A, T Virtues Signature foods such as a tempura calamari appetizer, specialty pizzas, filet mignon and other gourmet items with high nutritional values on Summa Health System Akron Campus. 525 E. Market St., Akron, 330-375-7444 $$$ B, L, D, A, T, V Whitehouse Chicken A Barberton tradition. 180 Wooster Road N, Barberton, 330-745-0449; 4195 Massillon Road, Uniontown, 330896-5644; 199 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth, 330-335-6000 $$ L, D, T Whitey’s Booze N’ Burgers Famous chili, generous portions and live entertainment on the weekends.

3600 Brecksville Road, Richfield, 330659-3600 $$ D, A No credit cards Wild Goats Coffee & Cafe Offers light entrees, vegan and vegetarian soups, and exceptional coffee. 319 W. Main St., Kent, 330-677-2326 $$ B, L, D, T

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Wearing Pink Means Saving Lives October brings breast cancer awareness and fundraising.

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ou may notice some community leaders in the Akron, Canton and Youngstown areas sporting a little more pink in their fall wardrobes. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and these men are not only dressed to impress, but they are Real Men Wear Pink ambassadors raising critical funds and awareness to support the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer. Every dollar raised helps fuel innovative, high-impact research to find more and better treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer and improve the quality of life for people facing cancer.

The American Cancer Society is proud to recognize Stephen Hendricks as its 2021 Real Men Wear Pink of Akron-CantonYoungstown Volunteer Chair. Hendricks, the Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Manager of the Akron-Canton area for Premier Bank, is spearheading the campaign’s recruitment efforts and is the face of the fight against breast cancer in the community.

“I am passionate in raising funds to help find the cure,” Hendricks says. “I have watched too many of my friends and family

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experience the ups and downs with fighting cancer. I also believe in the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives and leading the fight for a world without cancer.”

The American Cancer Society is currently investing $76 million in breast cancerspecific research across the nation because of programs like Real Men Wear Pink. For the first time, female breast cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Despite the progress that has been made, there is more work to do.

Breast cancer impacts every community, large and small, and it takes an army to fuel the fight. Please consider supporting Hendricks and the other Real Men Wear Pink ambassadors who have stepped up to make a significant impact in the fight.

To learn more or make a donation, visit realmenwearpinkacs.org/akroncantonoh.

Every dollar donated goes to funding breast cancer research grants, patient support and early detection.

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Are you up-to-date on your cancer screenings?

The COVID-19 pandemic created devastating disruptions in cancer screenings. In March 2020, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, many areas halted “nonessential” care, including cancer screenings and some cancer treatments.

The impact was immediate.

More than one-third of adults have not received their recommended screenings during the pandemic. In spring 2020, screenings for breast, lung and colon cancer dropped by 87 percent, 39 percent and 90 percent, respectively, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

The National Cancer Institute conservatively estimates that we may see 10,000 additional preventable cancer deaths across the U.S. from breast and colorectal cancer alone due to pandemic-related screening delays.

One in three people will face cancer in their lifetime, yet many wait until they have symptoms to visit a doctor. But screenings — for people without symptoms — check certain parts of your body at regular intervals to detect any changes that may develop into cancer or catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.

The American Cancer Society recommends women should begin breast cancer screenings at age 45, with the option to begin at age 40.

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There are resources available for people who don’t have a primary care doctor, who are uninsured or underinsured, or who have never been screened. In Ohio, there are free or low-cost cancer screening programs. To find one near you, call 800-4-CANCER. Learn more about the Ohio Department of Health’s Breast & Cervical Cancer Project at odh.ohio.gov/ portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/ breast-cervical-cancer-project.

Cancer screenings are safe and effective, and they should be a regular part of your life. Talk to a doctor about which screenings are right for you.

For more info about the Get Screened initiative, visit cancer.org/get-screened.

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Join the Fight Help make strides against breast cancer.

If you want to get involved in the fight against cancer or support the American Cancer Society’s work to save lives from breast cancer, increase cancer screening rates and provide information and services to those facing breast cancer, join us for a Making Strides walk and fundraiser this October.

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Making Strides of Northeast Ohio is Oct. 9 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

Learn more or sign up at makingstrideswalk.org/ northeastohio.

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Making Strides of Canton is Oct. 24 at Malone University.

Learn more or sign up at makingstrideswalk.org/ canton.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

There is so much to celebrate this October.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. This month is also a time to celebrate the direct support professionals in our community who support the employment needs of those with disabilities.

5 Things to Know Employing people with disabilities doesn’t just benefit those with different abilities. It also benefits their employers!

Summit DD’s manager of community supports and development highlights what individuals with disabilities can

gain from National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Social and Economic Security Economic security has always been at the heart of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Having a job makes it easier to plan your future and work toward goals you set for yourself. It also provides a structure for your time and opportunities to meet people.

Benefits to Employers As the structure of the workforce continues to shift, it’s important to realize the farreaching benefits of employing people with disabilities. Studies show that employees with disabilities are equally or more productive than their coworkers without disabilities, and achieve equal or better overall job performance.

Building an Identity Everyone has an identity, not just a name. Being independent means living life and making decisions. Earning money and having an identity leads you to the path of independence.

Meaning and Purpose A job is not just about working for a few hours. Working improves a person as you learn new skills and add value to your organization. It gives you a sense of pride.

Economic Freedom The clearest benefit of a job is the money that comes along with it. Having a steady stream of income is freedom. This economic freedom allows you to plan for your future.

Celebrating Front Line Direct Support Professionals Summit DD works with many community providers throughout Summit County to meet goals for those on the path to employment. Together, we support more than 1,200 people throughout Summit County. Employment services range from interview and job readiness skills to job search and at-work job coaching. Our community partners employ hard-working professionals who get to know individuals and tailor supports that set

them up for success. These dedicated direct support professionals provide essential services that help people with developmental disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs in their communities.

Take the Next Step This October, help us celebrate the hard-working employees with disabilities and the dedicated direct support professionals who create the foundation for employment success in our community.

• Looking for a career with a purpose? Learn more about how to become a direct support professional at becomeadsp.com.

• Visit summitdd.org to connect with the Summit County Employment Collaborative to find qualified job candidates for your organization.

• Read about employment successes and available programs at summitdd.org.

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[ by Halena Sepulveda and photos provided by Kent State University ]

Cutting Edge State-of-the-art tech converges in Kent State’s new Design Innovation Hub.

Innovation is our future, and it becomes easier when the latest tools are at your fingertips. Kent State University’s new Design Innovation Hub, which opened late last year, gathers trailblazing technology in one spot to help students create prototypes and spark innovation.

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The idea for the hub came about after faculty, including J.R. Campbell, then director of the School of Fashion, came together to discuss makerspaces on campus about 10 years ago. They recognized that the campus was full of makerspaces that students knew nothing about. So they wanted to create a place that could serve as a community space for makers. Campbell became executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative to accomplish that goal.

Today, the Design Innovation Hub resides in the former art building that’s been renovated into a spot with a variety of makerspace environments focused on collaboration to instill innovative thinking and creating.

“It’s really more about the process of applying humancentric design and design thinking to solve problems that are big on collaborative teams,” Campbell says.

The three-story building is built into a hilly grade

that allows all floors access to the ground level. Inside, the floors are divided by labs holding state-of-the-art devices that target different areas of creating by allowing students from all majors, along with faculty and staff, to make prototypes, brainstorm and work on projects.

The hub also has studio and auditorium classrooms, as well as a dining hall.

Here are six spaces in the hub that help students innovate through technology and techniques.

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DESIGN INNOVATION REACTOR Collaboration is the heart of innovation, and the reactor serves as the main space for it within the building. It’s composed of a main studio, which is equipped with technology like 3D printers, and is surrounded by several rooms known as shops. Those hold more specific equipment, such as laser cutters and a PolyJet Printer, which is a UV curable 3D printer that can print in full color and on clear materials.

Campbell explains the reactor is a spot to bring in new forms of technology that weren’t already on campus, like the water jet cutter, which can cut through humanmade materials and has been used to form foam cutouts for tools.

“The pump creates 60,000 pounds per square inch of pressure,” Campbell says. “It is able to cut through 4 inches thick of steel.”

BLANK_LAB Immersive technology is on the rise, and the Blank_Lab is a space where students can create immersive experiences. The lab is surrounded by white walls and 10 projectors that can be calibrated to project a continuous immersive image in 360 degrees. The lab features projectors, a blackout screen, a green screen, and virtual reality and augmented reality technology.

“It’s pretty rare to have both projection-based, cave kind of environment and also be able to do AR and VR stuff with headsets,” Campbell says. “We want people to come in … and maybe reconfigure it to both develop something new and show something new.”

The hub is adding a sound system to the lab so that students can experiment with equipment like 3D ambisonic microphones that capture 360-degree audio.

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legal services. It holds workshops for students that focus on having an entrepreneurial mindset. Success stories include Kent State alumna Yayra Tamakloe, who earned a Venture Fund award for her herbal tea infusions idea.

Despite being mostly for students, the hub can also be used to expand the horizons of others within the university.

“That also involves changing the minds of faculty, administration and everyone else,” “They provide all of the business-level support and thinking,” Campbell says.

Campbell says.

“We provide the conceptual and design Faculty or researchers can apply to use the and engineering-level support.”

Designer Residence and Shared Faculty Studio for cross-disciplinary collaborative M A R T Y E R B A U G H I (3) L A B projects that investigate different methThis spring, look for the opening of ods of learning and creating. The studio the Marty Erbaugh I(3) Lab, which is a was most recently used for the Trauma Room Redesign Project led by health care, combined project of the teams behind the hub and LaunchNet. I(3) Lab prodesign and architecture faculty members, vides an accelerator space that will host in which they built a full-scale cardboard student applicants for a maximum of mockup of a redesigned trauma room. nine weeks to access mini-grant funding and assistance from LaunchNet in LAUNCHNET helping them market products and start Since 2012, LaunchNet has helped stubusinesses. The space is set to feature dents start businesses at Kent State as a coworking and private offices. part of a network that’s located at four “It’s the first time ever that students have other Ohio universities, and now its been able to have a space on campus office is in the hub. Its team is available where they could work on their business for drop-in support and advice on startideas or prototyping ideas to bring them ing a business, marketing a product and closer to market,” Campbell says.

DESIGN INNOVATION TEACHING KITCHEN The hub’s team wanted to include a teaching kitchen to remind students that making is more than creation by technology.

“Kitchens were the first makerspace,” Campbell says.

The space is a fully equipped kitchen with commercial stoves that serves as a classroom for culinary classes, such as food and wine pairings, and a spot for students working on new recipes or products, team building and culinary business concepts.

The kitchen and these other spaces create a welcoming hub for new ideas.

“Makerspaces are places where we hang out, where we communicate, where we tinker and play and there’s not a whole lot of direction or consequence,” Campbell says. “But in that process, it creates community, it creates awareness and it also sparks innovation in a pretty major way.”

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Myers School of Art at The University of Akron

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rt classes were first offered at The University of Akron in 1872. The Art Department was officially created over 100 years ago, and this academic year we celebrate 25 years of being a named school — Mary Schiller Myers School of Art. The mission of the Myers School of Art is to provide high quality education in the fine arts, art history, design and art education. We provide excellence in teaching, research and community service, contributing to the visual culture of the region and beyond.

The Myers School of Art is a vibrant community of undergraduate artists and designers. Generous donor support allows for extensive opportunities beyond the classroom, which include wide-ranging travel experiences, a stellar visiting artist and lecture series and participation in faculty-led programs such as Art Bomb Brigade, Design X Nine, thINK Editions, and Synapse.

The Emily Davis Gallery, located in the school, presents challenging contemporary exhibitions of regional, national and international art. The gallery provides an essential artistic space within the school for exhibitions from a wide range of media and contextual pursuits. Students have worked side-by-side with

artists and designers, such as Philip Beesley, Colette Fu and Chris Sickels to complete innovative installations.

Students and faculty travel to museums, art exhibitions and discipline-specific conferences, including at least one fullyfunded international trip annually. Recent trips include Ars Electronica in Austria; Paris, France; the Venice Biennale; New York City; Miami Art Basel and the Frans Masereel Centrum Artist Residency in Brussels, Belgium.

The school hosts approximately 10 lecturers per year. This year’s guests include Carolina de Bartolo, Sheila Pepe and Stacy Levy, with more to be announced.

Visit us for our Open House & Portfolio Review Day Nov. 6, 2021, 12-3 p.m. or Feb. 26, 2022, 12-3 p.m. Scholarships will be granted for the best portfolios presented by high school seniors. Learn more and sign up online: uakron.edu/art/ portfolioday.

Janice Troutman Director, Myers School of Art Professor, Graphic Design The University of Akron

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Brouse McDowell Michael A. Gallo Timothy M. Reardon Canton

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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell Jason F. Haupt Terry A. Moore CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES AND FAMILY BUSINESSES L AW

Anthony J. DeGirolamo Anthony John DeGirolamo

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Milligan Pusateri Thomas R. Himmelspach

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Joel K. Dayton

Brennan, Manna & Diamond David J. Hrina

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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Sam O. Simmerman

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Roetzel & Andress Stephen W. Funk Canton

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Stephen M. Hammersmith

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Roetzel & Andress Brian J. Moore

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith John F. Hill

Stark & Knoll James L. Rench

Roetzel & Andress Ronald S. Kopp

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease J. Bret Treier Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Robert E. Roland Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Sam O. Simmerman BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS / INSOLVENCY AND REORGANIZATION L AW Akron

Brennan, Manna & Diamond Michael A. Steel Brouse McDowell Jeffrey T. Heintz Marc B. Merklin Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Patrick J. Keating Roetzel & Andress John J. Rutter Bruce R. Schrader

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun North Canton

Pelini, Campbell & Williams Craig G. Pelini BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Ґ & " !$ !" "ґ Akron

Brouse McDowell David F. Raynor Daniel L. Silfani Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Jon R. Stefanik Roetzel & Andress Terrence H. Link Christopher P. Reuscher Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Robert E. Roland

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Robinson & McElwee Michael A. Ogline Canton

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Terry A. Moore Medina

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Amy L. Demlow North Canton

Rambacher Law John J. Rambacher

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith John F. Hill

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Roetzel & Andress Stephen W. Funk Ronald S. Kopp

Akron

Ruport Scott H. Ruport

Rambacher Law John J. Rambacher

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Thomas R. Crookes Philip F. Downey

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Robinson & McElwee Brent A. Barnes Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun David J. Simmons David J. Simmons Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Terry A. Moore Owen J. Rarric Michael A. Thompson Michael A. Thompson Milligan Pusateri Paul J. Pusateri

Akron

Plakas Mannos Gary A. Corroto David L. Dingwell Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards Leonidas E. Plakas

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs William L. Caplan Steven A. Dimengo William D. Dowling Patrick J. Keating James D. Kraus John L. Reyes DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder Marshal M. Pitchford J. Reid Yoder Jackson Kelly Mark W. Bernlohr

North Canton

Stark & Knoll David W. Hilkert Orville L. Reed

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Brouse McDowell Clair E. Dickinson John C. Fairweather Jeffrey T. Heintz Amanda M. Leffler Marc B. Merklin Christopher F. Swing

Brouse McDowell Elizabeth G. Schultz Yeargin

New Philadelphia

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty John P. Maxwell North Canton

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews Gregory A. Beck Pelini, Campbell & Williams Craig G. Pelini Youngstown

Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge Stuart A. Strasfeld

Akron

Brennan, Manna & Diamond Robert A. Hager COPYRIGHT L AW Canton

Dureska & Moore David P. Dureska Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Joseph A. Sebolt CORPOR ATE GOVERNANCE L AW Akron

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease J. Bret Treier CORPOR ATE L AW Akron

Brennan, Manna & Diamond Lee Walko Brouse McDowell Christopher M. Huryn Elizabeth G. Schultz Yeargin Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs James D. Kraus Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith David Kern Roetzel & Andress Terrence H. Link Christopher P. Reuscher Stark & Knoll Jeffrey T. Knoll John K. Krajewski Craig S. Marshall

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease J. Bret Treier Alliance

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Brouse McDowell Jay M. Skolnick Canton

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Terry A. Moore Plakas Mannos Gary A. Corroto Medina

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Amy L. Demlow North Canton

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews Gregory A. Beck

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Carmen V. Roberto William T. Whitaker William Thomas Whitaker CRIMINAL DEFENSE: ) $ ҃ !

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William T. Whitaker William Thomas Whitaker

Gate Mills

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J.S. Broome & Associates J. Scott Broome

Canton

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Roetzel & Andress Justin P. Markey

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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Richard E. Davis Jennifer L. Lile New Philadelphia

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty James F. Contini

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Aaron S. Berke Jacinto Núñez

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Law Office of George H. Rosin George H. Rosin

Canton

Akron

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun

McGown & Markling Matthew John Markling Susan S. McGown

Plakas Mannos Peter T. Cahoon

Roetzel & Andress Helen S. Carroll

Akron

Canton

Akron

Amer Cunningham Christine M. Faranda Weisensell, Mastrantonio & Niese Richard L. Williger Canton

Milligan Pusateri Paul J. Pusateri Plakas Mannos David L. Dingwell Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards North Canton

Robert J. Tscholl Robert J. Tscholl

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Paul H. Malesick

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RICHARD BURKE

JOHN CHILDS

MATHEW DONEY

Rick joined BMD in 2003 and focuses his practice in the areas of Tax, Estate & Asset Protection, Business & Corporate Law, and Healthcare & Hospital Law. He is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Trusts and Estates.

John is a principal member of BMD’s Healthcare, Labor and Employment, and Litigation departments. John has served as General Counsel for a health system that operates hospitals, insurance companies and joint ventures. He is a litigation attorney who focuses his practice in both the Healthcare and Labor Law arenas.

Matt is a commercial litigator with experience across a variety of subject matters, including construction law, labor disputes, financial services, product liability, environmental law, corporate formation, manufacturing and supply chain disputes, real estate issues, and workers’ compensation.

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-374-5255 rwburke@bmdllc.com

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-253-9185 jnchilds@bmdllc.com

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-253-9168 medoney@bmdllc.com

BRYAN MEEK

MICHAEL STEEL

AMANDA WAESCH

Bryan’s labor & employment practice focuses on providing business owners and human resource departments with guidance on matters in both state and federal laws. He also counsels a wide range of health industry clients on issues such as contract disputes, government and private payor appeals and disputes.

Michael counsels his clients in complex financial matters including bankruptcy, real estate, business transactions and commercial litigation. He regularly advises privatelyheld companies on work-out arrangements and negotiations with creditors as alternatives to bankruptcy. He has also served as receiver and trustee’s counsel.

Amanda is Vice President of the firm, and operates a national healthcare practice, focusing primarily on healthcare, employment law, corporate law, and healthcare litigation. She advises all types of employers, in particular healthcare providers, including, hospitals and physicians, on various matters.

She is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Marketing/Business Development Chair.

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-253-5586 bmeek@bmdllc.com

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-374-7471 masteel@bmdllc.com

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-253-9185 alwaesch@bmdllc.com

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Grisi & Budde Charles E. Grisi

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Susan C. Rodgers Kastner Westman & Wilkins John W. McKenzie James P. Wilkins David is a business lawyer with an engineering background with an analytical approach to problem solving. He specializes in the fields of intellectual property, business law and environmental law. He helps individuals and businesses obtain, protect, monetize, enforce and defend their intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and confidential information.

McGown & Markling Susan S. McGown Roetzel & Andress Karen D. Adinolfi Paul L. Jackson

LEE WALKO

Canton

Milligan Pusateri Merle D. Evans Paul J. Pusateri Kimberly K. Wyss

Robert H. Brown Robert H. Brown The Dohner Law Firm John M. Dohner

Plakas Mannos David L. Dingwell

Plakas Mannos Marietta M. Pavlidis

North Canton

Canton

Weisensell, Mastrantonio & Niese Richard L. Williger

Plakas Mannos Peter T. Cahoon Denise K. Houston James G. Mannos

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Scott M. Zurakowski

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews Gregory A. Beck James F. Mathews Donald P. Wiley L ABOR L AW: MANAGEMENT Akron

Medina

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Susan C. Rodgers

Laribee & Hertrick Marc R. Hertrick

Canton

Warren

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty John J. Bogniard Leslie Iams Kuntz Karen Soehnlen McQueen

Biviano Law Firm William R. Biviano

Kastner Westman & Wilkins John W. McKenzie James P. Wilkins

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McGown & Markling Susan S. McGown

Plakas Mannos David L. Dingwell North Canton

Robert J. Tscholl Robert J. Tscholl

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-253-2748 lswalko@bmdllc.com

Randal A. Lowry & Associates Randal A. Lowry

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty David E. Butz

Morrow & Meyer Tod T. Morrow Mary Beth Ulm

Lee is a founding member of the firm and practices in the Corporate, Real Estate, and Mergers and Acquisitions Departments.

He holds positions in many Bar Associations, including American, Ohio and Akron.

He is also a member of the U.S. District Court in the Northern District Court of Ohio.

Stark & Knoll Hamilton DeSaussure David W. Hilkert

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Thomas R. Crookes

Alliance

Brennan Manna Diamond 75 E. Market St. Akron 330-436-8910 djhrina@bmdllc.com

Roetzel & Andress Laura Megan Faust

Akron

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Akron

Canton

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Gust Callas

Brouse McDowell Daniel K. Glessner Christopher M. Huryn Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Joseph J. Feltes

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs William L. Caplan

Milligan Pusateri Richard S. Milligan

Roetzel & Andress Terrence S. Finn

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Canton

Brouse McDowell Lucas M. Blower Amanda M. Leffler Paul A. Rose

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell

Roetzel & Andress Paul L. Jackson

Brennan, Manna & Diamond Richard W. Burke Amanda L. Waesch

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty John J. Bogniard Leslie Iams Kuntz Karen Soehnlen McQueen Morrow & Meyer Tod T. Morrow Mary Beth Ulm L ABOR L AW: UNION

Akron

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Roetzel & Andress Paul L. Jackson North Canton

Hanna Campbell & Powell Kenneth A. Calderone Frank G. Mazgaj

Robert J. Tscholl Robert J. Tscholl

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Scott H. Ruport provides experienced litigation representation for serious disputes focused in the areas of business, trusts, construction, real estate and securities.

Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Rating of AV Preeminent Ohio Super Lawyer The Best Lawyers in America Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for 22 years, an achievement accomplished by only 17 Ohio attorneys at this time.

Licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida

Ruport Co. L.P.A. Akron, OH 330-701-5688 Naples, FL 239-963-2801 ruportlaw.com

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Roetzel & Andress Ronald S. Kopp

Morrow & Meyer Mary Beth Ulm

Akron

Akron

Brouse McDowell Irving B. Sugerman

Roetzel & Andress Terrence S. Finn

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Mark A. Watkins

The Law Office of James J. Collum James J. Collum

Roetzel & Andress John M. Coyne Stephen W. Funk

Canton

Canton

Plakas Mannos David L. Dingwell Leonidas E. Plakas

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith John F. Hill LITIGATION: BANKING AND FINANCE Akron

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Patrick J. Keating LITIGATION: BANKRUPTCY

TERRANCE McGONEGAL

Akron

Brouse McDowell Marc B. Merklin Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Patrick J. Keating John L. Reyes Roetzel & Andress Bruce R. Schrader -mC;Ѳ7

Terrance McGonegal, co-founder of the firm, McGonegal & Struhar, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America (2012–2022) as a Top Lawyer in workers’ compensation law - claimants.

McGonegal is also listed in the 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2010–2022 editions of Super Lawyers Magazine. He is one of a small group of attorneys certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation law by the Ohio Supreme Court. McGonegal is a member of the American, Ohio, Tuscarawas and Stark counties Bar Associations.

McGonegal & Struhar 3390 Fulton Drive NW, Suite 202B Canton 44718-3040 P: 330-364-6810 F: 330-294-2050 mcgonegalandstruhar.com

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Brouse McDowell Michael A. Gallo LITIGATION: CONSTRUCTION Akron

Jackson Kelly Mark W. Bernlohr Canton

Michael A. Thompson Michael A. Thompson

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Thomas W. Connors

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun

LITIGATION: ERISA

Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Joseph A. Sebolt

Akron

Stark & Knoll David W. Hilkert LITIGATION: FIRST AMENDMENT Akron

Roetzel & Andress Ronald S. Kopp LITIGATION: INSUR ANCE Akron

Brouse McDowell Amanda M. Leffler Paul A. Rose Harpst Becker John A. Murphy Jr. Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Jude Belden Streb

LITIGATION: L ABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Akron

Brennan, Manna & Diamond John Childs Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Susan C. Rodgers Kastner Westman & Wilkins John W. McKenzie James P. Wilkins McGown & Markling Matthew John Markling Roetzel & Andress Karen D. Adinolfi Aretta K. Bernard Alliance

Milligan Pusateri Merle D. Evans Kimberly K. Wyss

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Scott M. Zurakowski

New Philadelphia

Canton

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Matthew P. Mullen

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Gust Callas

LITIGATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERT Y Akron

Brennan, Manna & Diamond David J. Hrina Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber Ray L. Weber

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Karen Soehnlen McQueen Milligan Pusateri Paul J. Pusateri

North Canton

Robert J. Tscholl Robert J. Tscholl LITIGATION: L AND USE AND ZONING Akron

Roetzel & Andress Stephen W. Funk LITIGATION: MUNICIPAL Akron

McGown & Markling Matthew John Markling Canton

Milligan Pusateri Paul J. Pusateri LITIGATION: PATENT Akron

Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber Ray L. Weber Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun Dureska & Moore David P. Dureska Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Joseph A. Sebolt

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EMPLOYMENT L AW: INDIVIDUALS

LITIGATION: L ABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: PL AINTIFFS

Robert E. Roland

Robert J. Tscholl

Gust Callas

Chris T. Nolan

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EMPLOYMENT L AW: MANAGEMENT

LITIGATION: PATENT

PRODUCT LIABILIT Y LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS

Anthony John DeGirolamo $҃$ ҃ + LITIGATION

Scott M. Zurakowski FAMILY L AW James G. Mannos

James F. Contini II

William L. Caplan

HEALTH CARE L AW

MEDICAL MALPR ACTICE L AW: DEFENDANTS

TA X L AW

Christopher M. Huryn

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CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES AND FAMILY BUSINESSES L AW

Susan S. Box

LITIGATION: TRUSTS AND ESTATES

John F. Hill

David F. Raynor

David P. Dureska

Kenneth A. Calderone L ABOR L AW: MANAGEMENT Tod T. Morrow

Rocco D. Potenza MEDICAL MALPR ACTICE L AW: PL AINTIFFS Brian R. Wilson

LITIGATION: BANKRUPTCY

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS L AW

REAL ESTATE L AW

Michael A. Ogline TR ADEMARK L AW Joseph A. Sebolt TR ANSPORTATION L AW Marshal M. Pitchford TRUSTS AND ESTATES

John L. Reyes

John M. Tucker

James P. Kamerer

David J. Hrina

LITIGATION: INSUR ANCE

MUNICIPAL L AW

CORPOR ATE L AW

Kimberly K. Wyss

Irving B. Sugerman

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION L AW: CL AIMANTS

John K. Krajewski

LITIGATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERT Y

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS

Michael M. Vary

Donald P. Wiley

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J. Scott Broome

Terrance J. McGonegal WORKERS’ COMPENSATION L AW: EMPLOYERS Barbara Ann Knapic

ONES TO WATCH APPELL ATE PR ACTICE Matthew W. Onest Joseph J. Pasquarella

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Andrew N. Schock Meleah M. Skillern Andrew P. Guran Brian A. Coulter Joseph J. Pasquarella Lauren A. Gribble

ENERGY L AW Andrew N. Schock J. Benjamin Fraifogl Jeremy Martin

CONSTRUCTION L AW Mathew E. Doney CORPOR ATE L AW Shelby L. Ranier Lucas W. Murray Ryan C. Robinson Matthew R. Hull ELDER L AW Danielle Frye EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION L AW J. Benjamin Fraifogl

ENVIRONMENTAL L AW Jeremy Martin FAMILY L AW Mathew E. Doney HEALTH CARE L AW Mathew E. Doney Ashley B. Watson Laura F. Fryan Nicole M. Thorn L ABOR AND EMPLOYMENT L AW: EMPLOYEE Bryan Meek Julie A. Trout

L ABOR AND EMPLOYMENT L AW: MANAGEMENT Bryan Meek Katie J. Duffy Stephanie Olivera Mittica Andrew Byler

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L AND USE AND ZONING L AW Wayne A. Boyer

PRODUCT LIABILIT Y LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS Moriah Cheatham-Williams

LITIGATION: L ABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Bryan Meek Stephanie Olivera Mittica

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PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: PL AINTIFFS Lauren A. Gribble

TR ANSPORTATION L AW Nicholas Adair Moriah Cheatham-Williams TRUSTS AND ESTATES Danielle Frye Stephanie A. Lehota

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LEE E. PL AKAS

JAMES G. MANNOS

GARY A. CORROTO

Plakas has won a number of the highest verdicts in Ohio, including the recent $44 million verdict against Oberlin College in Lorain County. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America since 2003 and as Lawyer of the Year in the Akron/Canton and surrounding metropolitan areas in personal injury litigation (2013, 2016 and 2019). Ohio Association for Justice honored him with the lifetime achievement award in 2021. Super Lawyers Magazine has rated him among the Top 100 Attorneys and Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers for 2010-2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Mannos, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses his practice on personal injury, domestic relations, workers’ compensation, real estate law, estate planning and probate and business formation. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America as a top lawyer in family law since 2006 and in workers’ compensation law since 2016 and as 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Akron for workers’ compensation law. He has been recognized as 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Akron for family law. He has also been included in Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2010.

Corroto, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses his practice on commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, business planning intellectual property litigation, energy, oil and gas, and franchise law. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America as a top lawyer in commercial litigation since 2014 and corporate law since 2018. He has also been included in Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys

by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2010.

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DAVID L. DINGWELL

DENISE K. HOUSTON

MEGAN J. FRANTZ OLDHAM

Dingwell, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses his practice on probate, estate planning, employment, legal ethics and business litigation. He served on Ohio’s Board of Professional Conduct from 20122020, serving as board chair in 2017 and 2018. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and as Lawyer of the Year in Akron in employment law-individuals. He has also been recognized

by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2009 and in Ohio Super Lawyers’ Top 100 Attorneys and Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers for 20102012, 2014-2016, 2018 and 2021.

Houston, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses her practice primarily on family law matters, including high asset/high conflict divorce, dissolution, child custody, spousal support and child support.

She has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America as a top lawyer in family law since 2018.

For the last nine years, Super Lawyers Magazine has distinguished Houston as one of Ohio’s most highly rated family law attorneys.

Frantz Oldham, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses her practice on helping individuals and families through wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. She is certified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial advocacy and is only one of five females in the state of Ohio with such recognition. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2021 as a top-rated lawyer in medical malpractice and included in Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2019.

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LITIGATION: REAL ESTATE Canton

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty William G. Williams LITIGATION : TRUSTS AND ESTATES Akron

Arnold & Associates Richard W. Arnold Brennan, Manna & Diamond Richard W. Burke Roetzel & Andress Steven St. L. Cox Alliance

Robinson & McElwee Michael A. Ogline

Canton

Gate Mills

Plakas Mannos David L. Dingwell

J.S. Broome & Associates J. Scott Broome

Medina

MASS TORT LITIGATION / CL ASS ACTIONS: DEFENDANTS

Horwitz & Damicone Stuart M. Horwitz New Philadelphia

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty James F. Contini

Akron

Roetzel & Andress Susan S. Box Ronald B. Lee

Wooster

Logee, Hostetler, Stutzman & Lehman Ralph Lehman

MEDIATION

LITIGATION AND CONTROVERSY: TA X

Attorneys Mediation Services Jeffrey S. Wilkof

Canton

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Steven A. Dimengo Robert W. Malone

Klutinoty Edwards, a partner at Plakas Mannos, focuses her practice on litigation ranging from commercial cases to personal injury and wrongful death cases. She is the current president of the Stark County Association for justice, and chair of the Stark County Bar Association Grievance Committee Klutinoty Edwards has been recognized

by Best Lawyers in America in 2022 as a top lawyer in commercial litigation employment law - claimants and as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2012.

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MEDICAL MALPR ACTICE L AW: PL AINTIFFS

Akron

Akron

Hanna Campbell & Powell Doug G. Leak Rocco D. Potenza Gregory T. Rossi Beverly A. Sandacz

Hardman Law Kevin P. Hardman

Roetzel & Andress Michael J. Hudak

Canton

Brian Wilson Law Offices Brian R. Wilson Plakas Mannos Megan J. Frantz Oldham Leonidas E. Plakas

Canton

Akron

MARIA C. KLUTINOT Y EDWARDS

MEDICAL MALPR ACTICE L AW: DEFENDANTS

Milligan Pusateri Richard S. Milligan Youngstown

Warren

Martin F. White Martin F. White

Comstock, Springer & Wilson Thomas J. Wilson Reminger Thomas A. Prislipsky

PETER T. CAHOON

MARIET TA M. PAVLIDIS

Cahoon, a partner at Plakas Mannos, practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense, white collar criminal defense and professional responsibility representation of physicians, attorneys and other licensed professionals. He is a Past President of the Akron Bar Association, and past chair of the Akron Bar Association’s certified grievance committee. Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Akron School of Law since 1994. Cahoon has been continuously recognized each year by his peers in Best Lawyers of America since 2003 and in Super Lawyers Magazine since 2001. He is currently listed in Best Lawyers in America in the areas of family law, white collar criminal defense and administrative and regulatory law.

Pavlidis, a partner at Plakas Mannos, primarily specializes in family law. She has settled and litigated complex financial issues in some of the largest high asset divorce cases in Ohio. She is a past trustee of the Akron Bar Association and a past chair of the family law section of that bar. She has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America as a top lawyer in family law since 2019 and by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2013. Also, in various years, she was recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers top lists for family law, including Top 100 Ohio, Top 50 Cleveland, Top 50 Ohio Women, Top 25 Cleveland Women, as well as inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition Magazine.

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Plakas Mannos Gary A. Corroto Leonidas E. Plakas

Akron

Brouse McDowell Daniel K. Glessner

PATENT L AW

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Robert W. Malone Jon R. Stefanik

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Mark A. Watkins

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith David Kern Stark & Knoll Craig S. Marshall Alliance

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Randall C. Hunt Canton

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Bruce M. Soares Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Terry A. Moore John M. Tucker Youngstown

Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge Stuart A. Strasfeld MUNICIPAL L AW

Akron

Canton

Dureska & Moore David P. Dureska PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS Akron

Stark & Knoll Orville L. Reed Canton

Milligan Pusateri Kimberly K. Wyss North Canton

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews Donald P. Wiley Pelini, Campbell & Williams Craig G. Pelini Youngstown

Comstock, Springer & Wilson Marshall D. Buck Thomas J. Wilson

Akron

Brouse McDowell Irving B. Sugerman DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder Marshal M. Pitchford Roetzel & Andress Stephen W. Funk Justin P. Markey Canton

Milligan Pusateri Paul J. Pusateri OIL AND GAS L AW Canton

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Grisi & Budde Charles E. Grisi Hardman Law Kevin P. Hardman Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith John F. Hill Perantinides & Nolan Co. Chris T. Nolan Paul G. Perantinides

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Plakas Mannos Leonidas E. Plakas North Canton

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews Donald P. Wiley Warren

Martin F. White Martin F. White PRODUCT LIABILIT Y LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS

REAL ESTATE L AW

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Canton

Akron

Akron

Brouse McDowell Irving B. Sugerman

Brennan, Manna & Diamond David J. Hrina

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh James P. Kamerer

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs William L. Caplan Jay Porter Law Jay P. Porter Roderick Linton Belfance L. Terrence Ufholz Roetzel & Andress John M. Coyne Brian J. Moore North Canton

Rambacher Law John J. Rambacher Winkhart & Minor Thomas W. Winkhart

Akron

Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber Ray L. Weber Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Mark A. Watkins Canton

Dureska & Moore David P. Dureska Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Joseph A. Sebolt TR ANSPORTATION L AW Akron

Hanna Campbell & Powell Kenneth A. Calderone Roetzel & Andress Susan S. Box Ronald B. Lee

SPORTS L AW Akron

Stark & Knoll David P. Bertsch

DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder Marshal M. Pitchford Roetzel & Andress Christopher E. Cotter Bradley A. Wright

David J. Simmons David J. Simmons Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Dianne Blocker Braun Richard E. Davis Layman Law Group Brian C. Layman

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Mark J. Skakun

Akron

TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Brennan, Manna & Diamond Richard W. Burke

Akron

PROFESSIONAL MALPR ACTICE L AW: DEFENDANTS

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Steven A. Dimengo Richard Fry Robert W. Malone

Akron

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Roetzel & Andress George R. Sarkis

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith David Kern Alliance

Robinson & McElwee Michael A. Ogline Gate Mills

J.S. Broome & Associates J. Scott Broome

Arnold & Associates Richard W. Arnold Brennan, Manna & Diamond Richard W. Burke Brouse McDowell Richard H. Harris Michael A. Sweeney Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Patricia A. Pacenta Patrick J. Weschler Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith David Kern Roetzel & Andress Steven St. L. Cox Alliance

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Reminger Bruce Fahey Weisensell, Mastrantonio & Niese Richard L. Williger Canton

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Gust Callas

New Philadelphia

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Edward D. Murray

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty James F. Contini

Morrow & Meyer Tod T. Morrow Mary Beth Ulm

Wooster

Medina

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston James J. Lanham

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Susan E. Baker

Logee, Hostetler, Stutzman & Lehman Ralph Lehman

Wooster

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Jeffrey A. Halm

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION L AW: EMPLOYERS

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION L AW: CL AIMANTS Akron

Law Office of George H. Rosin George H. Rosin Thomas Davis Thomas E. Davis Weisensell, Mastrantonio & Niese Richard L. Williger Canton

McGonegal & Struhar Terrance J. McGonegal Plakas Mannos James G. Mannos North Canton

Brian, Zwick, Stone & Associates Richard F. Brian Steven J. Brian

Barbara A. Knapic, Attoney at Law Barbara Ann Knapic

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Dance Hall Days Silver Lake, Late 1800s

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What once consisted of just a lakeside bathhouse and a small pavilion evolved into one of the most dazzling places in Akron at the turn of the 20th century — Silver Lake Park. It opened in 1876 with dancing, boating, camping and picnicking and added amusement park rides around the 1890s. After several renovations, the pavilion was expanded to an impressive 90-by-236-foot, two-story version in 1903. The park’s proprietor boasted it had one of the largest dance floors in the country, with 15,000 square feet for 2,000 dancers and a dining room for 500, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. It hosted bands including the Cuyahoga Falls Band, had a 10-piece park orchestra and inspired local music, such as “Silver Lake March & Two-Step,” according to “Silver Lake Park” by Mary L. McClure. The park closed in 1917, and while the spot is now residential, visitors can browse exhibits in Silver Lake Village Hall to learn about the grand ole amusement park.

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