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Laser tag fills the void left by Laser Quest in Northeast Ohio
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Laser Quest’s last Northeast Ohio arena closed in 2020, leaving families between Cleveland and Akron with few nearby options.
Karl Cordes debuts coming-of-age novel The Road to Athens
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Karl Cordes’s debut novel, The Road to Athens, follows a college freshman in 1988 whose life changes after one reckless decision.
Vic G set to release Afro-Caribbean single DAT BOI on July 24
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R&B and Afro-Caribbean artist Vic G will drop his new single DAT BOI on Friday, July 24, with a music video release party planned in Hollywood on Aug. 25. The rollout combines a 9:16 cinematic video, a behind-the-scenes micro-documentary series…
Influential Women spotlights White Glove Payroll partner Marcy Angelo
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Influential Women highlighted Marcy Angelo, a Partner at White Glove Payroll in Charlotte, for her mix of operations leadership, client service, mentorship and community work.
Women’s Football Alliance opens headquarters at Hall of Fame Village
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The Women’s Football Alliance is moving its headquarters to Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, in a multimillion-dollar deal designed to expand the league’s operations, retail, events and media footprint.
Bambi wins NEMTAC Innovation Award for second straight year
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Bambi was recognized again at NEMTAC Transform 2026 in Orlando for its dispatch and scheduling software for non-emergency medical transportation providers.
Covered Bridge Outfitters and Lodge gets new owner
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Covered Bridge Outfitters and Lodge in Conneaut, Ohio, has changed ownership, with Mark Dolan taking over and pledging to preserve the lodge’s service and outdoor experience.
2immersive4u wins first Emmy for 'Somewhere to Hide'
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2immersive4u won its first Emmy at the 2026 Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards for the original song “Somewhere to Hide,” taking the Musical Composition/Arrangement category.
American Pickers slot machine leads Milestone’s $802K coin-op auction
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A Jennings Sun Chief 25-cent slot machine seen on American Pickers sold for $24,000 at Milestone Auctions’ June 28 sale in Willoughby, Ohio, topping the event at eight times its high estimate.
Rocket Alumni Solutions pushes summer setup for school digital displays
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Rocket Alumni Solutions is urging high schools to start building digital Halls of Fame, record boards, donor walls and history displays during summer so they are ready for fall sports and Homecoming.
Goodguys names Matt Jewell’s 1970 Chevelle 2026 Forgeline Street Machine of the Year
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association gave its 2026 Forgeline Street Machine of the Year award to Matt Jewell’s 1970 Chevelle during the Summit Racing Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, on July 11. The six-year build by Eddie’s Rod & Custom blends classic…
Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships earns 2026 Best Places to Work for Women recognition
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Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships was named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women by Best Companies Group.
Aspire Rejuvenation founder details hormone strategy in new book
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Tomo Marjanovic, founder and CEO of Aspire Rejuvenation, is using his new book Operation Optimal to explain his hormone-optimization approach to readers outside the clinic.
Tri CLE Rock Roll Run set for biggest field yet in Cleveland
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Tri CLE Rock Roll Run expects nearly 1,200 athletes on Aug. 16 at Edgewater Park, its largest field since launching in 2021. The growth highlights Cleveland’s rise as a multisport destination and a boost for the city’s sports tourism economy.
Cheetah Learning honors Michael D. Walker with Distinguished Cheetah Alum award
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Cheetah Learning has named Michael D. Walker, PMP®, a Distinguished Cheetah Alum for Significant Impact, recognizing nearly two decades of project management leadership across corporate, nonprofit, and community roles.
Midwest House brings summit back to Grand Rapids in December
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Midwest House will return its annual summit to Grand Rapids on Dec. 2-3, 2026, after a sold-out inaugural event there and a new stop in Columbus.
Barbara Stechow Harris publishes memoir about touring with the Trapp Family Singers
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Barbara Stechow Harris has released Sixteen Going on Seventeen: On Tour With the Trapp Family Singers, a memoir about her teenage years performing with the famed musical family across the U.S. and abroad.
Octave sells Sugarcreek Plaza in Dayton area for $9 million
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Octave Holdings & Investments has sold Sugarcreek Plaza, a 69,858-square-foot neighborhood shopping center in Sugarcreek Township/Centerville, Ohio, for $9 million.
W.E. Pugh lands representation in three galleries
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Contemporary artist W.E. Pugh is now featured by Reinike Gallery in Atlanta, the Marshall Gallery of Fine Art in Scottsdale and Art Access Gallery in Columbus.
Tyson Group taps Mike DeMarino to lead higher ed growth push
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Tyson Group named sports-business veteran Mike DeMarino as Higher Education Growth Consultant on July 9, 2026, as the firm expands into admissions, athletics, and university advancement.
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